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Chancellor's Cabinet

The Chancellor’s Cabinet at the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith (ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ) plays a vital role in shaping the university’s strategic direction. Serving as an advisory council to the Chancellor, the Cabinet comprises leaders from across the institution who bring diverse perspectives and expertise. Together, they collaborate on critical decisions, address challenges, and work to ensure ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ continues to thrive as a center of academic excellence and community engagement. 

By prioritizing transparency, innovation, and shared goals, the Chancellor’s Cabinet drives initiatives that advance ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ’s mission, help realize its vision, and enhance its impact in the River Valley and beyond.


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Dr. Terisa C. Riley

Chancellor

Biography

Dr. Terisa C. Riley is the chancellor of the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith, having assumed her duties on July 1, 2019. Prior to her appointment as ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ chancellor, Dr. Riley served as senior vice president for student affairs and university administration at Texas A&M University – Kingsville and previously held positions as the institution’s chief student affairs officer, chief financial officer, chief administrator, and chief enrollment management officer. Over her 25-year career, she has held numerous other appointments in higher education and her community.


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Dr. Shadow Robinson

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Biography

Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson assumed his duties as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs in July 2022. He previously served as dean of the the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Robinson has been actively engaged in cross-campus collaboration, strategic planning and implementation, strategic enrollment planning, and philanthropic operations at regional public institutions for the duration of his career in higher education.


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Dr. Lee Krehbiel

Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Dr. Lee E. Krehbiel has served as vice chancellor for student affairs since September 2009. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Indiana University-Bloomington. 


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Blake Rickman

Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Executive Director of the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Foundation

Blake Rickman joined the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith as vice chancellor for university advancement and executive director of the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Foundation in 2018. Prior to his appointment, he served as the senior director of development and external relations at the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ, Fayetteville, capping more than a decade of advancement-related service to that university.


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Carey Tucker

Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Mr. Carey F. Tucker joined the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith as vice chancellor for finance and administration in July 2021. He has a bachelor's degree in ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ and a master's degree in logistics management. A 30-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Tucker came to ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ from South ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Community College where he served as vice president for finance and administration. 


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Jennifer King

Chief of Staff

Jennifer King assumed the position of chief of staff in the fall of 2019 having served at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ since April 2013. She is a graduate of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. Jennifer earned her Master of Business Administration from John Brown University in 2024. 


Chris Kelly

 

Chris Kelly

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications

Chris Kelly joined the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith in July 2019. Prior to his appointment at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ, Kelly served as associate vice president for Marketing and Communications at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. A seasoned communicator, Kelly has spent more than a decade in higher education.

He earned his Master of Arts in Communication in 2009 and his Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 1993, both from Pittsburg State University. 



Kendall Ross

Kendall Ross

Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development

Kendall Ross serves as associate vice chancellor for economic and workforce development, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership acumen to his role. He holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and Master of Arts in leadership, his professional journey spanning from engineering management to private consulting before transitioning to ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ. He is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certified instructor and certified Implan Economist specializing in economic impact analysis. 



Brooke Magallanes

Brooke Magallanes

Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Director of Admissions

Brooke Magallanes began her position as the associate vice chancellor for enrollment management and director of admissions at the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith in March 2024. She has a B.A. in studio art from ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ and a M.S. in college student personnel from ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Tech. Brooke previously worked in admissions at the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ at Little Rock. Her background includes high school and transfer recruitment, customer service management, event planning, admissions marketing, and service as the director.