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Meet Your Central Division Team

Leadership Staff

Central Division

acsi_central@acsi.org | 815.282.7070

ACSI Headquarters (payments must be sent here)
P.O Box 62249 | Colorado Springs, CO 80962

Central Division Mailing Address
2001 W. Plano Parkway #2300 | Plano, TX 75075



Leadership Staff

 

Jeff

Dr. Jeff Mattner

Senior Director, Central Division
jeff_mattner@acsi.org
Dr. Mattner provides consultation/professional support services to member school leaders and boards. He is your trusted advisor for Christian school issues. He organizes and facilitates Leadership Network Meetings and other gatherings with Christian school leaders throughout the division. He will work with you to plan your professional growth events that strengthen and equip school leaders and staff. 

Also, Dr. Mattner coordinates your stated and emerging needs with ACSI headquarters and various departments in the development of member services and benefits. Speak with Dr. Mattner about what services are available to you through ACSI membership.

Now in his 13th year with ACSI, Jeff previously served as Head of School for three Christian schools for 26 years and knows the concerns and pressures that school leaders face.

Roberta

Roberta "Bobbie" Kelly

Director of Accreditation, Central Division
bobbie_kelly@acsi.org
Bobbie helps schools with every aspect of the school improvement process and keep accredited schools on track as she manages and oversees accreditation for the Central Division. A veteran of Christian schools and ACSI, Bobbie can help you with any question you have regarding the accreditation or school improvement processes.

Brittinni

Brittinni Bailey

Administrative Assistant
brittinni_bailey@acsi.org
Brittinni is your go-to person for all divisional member needs, including using the website, updating your school contact information, and professional development offerings. Brittinni is also responsible for keeping you well-informed of all events and communications in this region. Brittinni is here to help answer questions and support your school needs.

Early Education

Early Education


KimB

Kim Brucker

Early Education Senior Coordinator
kim_brucker@acsi.org

Kim Brucker knows early education, as a teacher, early ed leader, and now as ACSI EE Senior Coordinator. Kim’s aim is to strengthen programs and equip early educators as they prepare young children (birth through five years & primary grades too). She’s ready to dialogue and walk alongside you as you move your early ed program (stand-alone or attached programs) to flourishing.

Student Leadership & Learning

Student Leadership & Learning

 

Tammie

Tammie Mihet

Student Leadership & Learning Coordinator
tammie_mihet@acsi.org

Tammie serves as the Student Leadership & Learning Coordinator for all 18 states in the Central Division. She collaborates with member schools and universities to advance the educational mission by providing enrichment and experiential events beyond the classroom. Along with the Student Leadership & Learning team, Tammie strives to equip students with valuable skills such as creative thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and service. Through participation, students discover their talents, reinforce their biblical worldview, and increase their cultural influence for Jesus.  Check out their website for more information or contact Tammie directly by email or phone (719-867-0119).


Accreditation

Accreditation Team

 

Roberta

Roberta "Bobbie" Kelly

Director of Accreditation, Central Division
bobbie_kelly@acsi.org
Bobbie helps schools with every aspect of the school improvement process and keep accredited schools on track as she manages and oversees accreditation for the Central Division. A veteran of Christian schools and ACSI, Bobbie can help you with any question you have regarding the accreditation or school improvement processes.

Tracey Pitts

Tracey Pitts

Accreditation Coordinator
tracey_pitts@acsi.org
Tracey joyfully supports schools in the Central Division with all things accreditation including annual reports, visiting teams, faculty waivers, and new inquiries into accreditation. Contact Tracey if you have a question about an accreditation change in your school’s accreditation info or if you’re interested in finding out more about how to become accredited by ACSI. She is here to help you.

Lauren

Lauren Moore

Accreditation Coordinator
lauren_Moore@acsi.org

Lauren supports schools in the Central Division with all things accreditation including annual reports, visiting teams, faculty waivers, and new inquiries into accreditation. Contact Lauren if you have any type of accreditation question.

Field Directors
David

David Arrell

Field Director
davidarrell@ccv.org 
513.733.5775
Luke Bowers

Dr. Luke Bowers

Field Director
luke_bowers@acsi.org 
lbowers@southsidechristian.org 
864.234.7575
Maria

Maria Bridwell

Field Director
maria_bridwell@acsi.org 
bridwellmaria@gmail.com
956.342.8002
Jim

Jim Clarke

Field Director
jim_clarke@acsi.org 
jimclarke1909@gmail.com 
469.878.2416
Steve

Steve Clum

Field Director
steve_clum@acsi.org 
sclum@wheatonchristian.org 
630.899.9264
Beth

Beth Sondgeroth

Field Director
beth.sondgeroth@cornerstonechristian.com
309-662-9900

 

John

John Davis

Field Director
jdavis@kaztexcos.com
262.432.0333
Joshua

Joshua Reichard

Field Director
president@ogs.edu
330.333.0255
Scott

Scott Grass

Field Director
sgrass@faithlafayette.org
765.447.2727
TimG

Tim Greener

Field Director
tim_greener@acsi.org 
tgreener@caschools.us 
502.424.6857
Julie Hewitt

Julie Hewitt

Field Director
jhewitt@rcchristian.org 
605.341.3377
Moe

Moe Lundrigan

Field Director
moelundrigan@gmail.com
JoeBeeson

Joe Beeson

Field Director
josephwbeeson@gmail.com
937.430.5642
Jeff

Jeff McMaster

Field Director
jeffnnora@msn.com 
979.823.1000
Michael

Michael Pinkston

Field Director
mpinkston@castlehills.school 
210.878.1000
McDaniel

Dr. Keith McDaniel

Field Director
keithm@shilohsaints.org
210.878.1000
McCullough

Dr. Blair McCullough

Field Director
blair.mccullough@mylcs.com
210.878.1000
LeeReno

Lee Reno

Field Director
renolc@aol.com
937-554-5158

 

State Representatives
Keith

ARKANSAS
Keith McDaniel

President/Superintendent
Shiloh Christian School
Springdale, Arkansas
keithm@shilohsaints.org
479.756.1140
Jeremiah

ILLINOIS
Jeremiah Auble

Superintendent
Springfield Christian School
Springfield, Illinois
jeremiah.auble@scs.school
217.698.1933
Kendall

INDIANA
Kendall Wildey

Head of School
Columbus Christian School
Columbus, Indiana
kwildey@columbus-christian.org
812.372.3780
Dean

IOWA
Dean Ridder

Head of School
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
dridder@incaonline.org
319.362.9512
John

KANSAS
Dr. John Walker

Head of School
Central Christian School
jwalker@cougarsccs.com
620.663.2176
Darin Long

KENTUCKY
Darin Long

Superintendent
Christian Academy School
Louisville, Kentucky
dlong@caschools.us
502.244.1824
Don

LOUISIANA
Dr. Don Mayes

Superintendent
Parkview Baptist School
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
don.mayes@parkviewbaptist.com
225.291.2500
Dan Robinson

MICHIGAN
Dan Robinson

Superintendent
Novi Christian Academy
Novi, Michigan
drobinson@warriorweb.org
248.668.7100
Dan Beckering

MINNESOTA
Dan Beckering

Head of School
Southwest Christian High School
Chaska, Minnesota
d_beckering@swchs.org
952.556.0040
Chris

MISSOURI
Chris Hahn

Head of School
Summit Christian Academy
Lee's Summit, MO
chahn@sca-kc.org
816.525.1480
Zach

NEBRASKA
Dr. Zach Kassebaum

Head of School
Lincoln Christian School
Lincoln, Nebraska
zach.kassebaum @lincolnchristian.org
402.488.8888
Julie Hewitt

NORTH DAKOTA/SOUTH DAKOTA
Julie Hewitt

Administrator
Rapid City Christian School
Rapid City, South Dakota
jhewitt@rcchristian.org
605.341.3377
CY

OHIO
Dr. Cy Smith

Superintendent
Mansfield Christian School
Mansfield, Ohio
smith.cy@mcsflames.org
419.756.5651
AndyW

OKLAHOMA
Andy Wilkins

Headmaster
Oklahoma Bible Academy
Enid, Oklahoma
awilkins@oklahomabible.com
580.242.4104
Jay Ferguson

TEXAS
Jay Ferguson

Head of School
Grace Community School
Tyler, Texas
jay.ferguson@gracetyler.org
903.566.1156
Eric

WEST VIRGINIA
Eric Kerns

Administrator
Faith Christian Academy
Martinsburg, West Virginia
eric.kerns@faithchristianacademy.net
304.263.0011
Chuck

WISCONSIN
Dr. Charles (Chuck) Moore

Executive Director
Impact Christian Schools
Madison, Wisconsin
cmoore@impactcs.org
608.836.7170