Leadership
Megan Kuehner
Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Megan Kuehner serves as the Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the University of North Florida. With over fifteen years of experience in higher education administration, she oversees the comprehensive suite of integrated applications and tools that support and manage various business processes across the university. Megan strives to ensure that key initiatives align with institutional priorities, support student success and operational efficiency. She is dedicated to enhancing the academic experience through strategic planning and active stakeholder engagement. Megan holds a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Florida
Clay Maddox
Assistant Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Clay Maddox serves as the Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the University of North Florida, where he provides executive leadership for the University’s information security and cyberinfrastructure programs. He has 25 years of experience in higher education information technology, with a career at UNF that has spanned progressive leadership roles in cybersecurity, networking, and enterprise infrastructure. In his role as CISO, he is responsible for protecting the University’s data, systems, and intellectual property while advancing a security strategy aligned with UNF’s academic and research mission. Committed to public service, Clay also supports cybersecurity awareness and workforce development initiatives that strengthen both the University and the broader Northeast Florida community.
Chris Petrello
Assistant Vice President,
Campus Technology Services
Chris Petrello is an enterprise support expert and information technology professional. He has guided his career by the phrase "I'm here to help". Chris believes that success in technology begins with people. Throughout his career, Chris has focused on connecting people and technology to support them in performing their work and achieving their goals. Chris has been successful at multiple levels of technology leadership and is a creative problem solver, effective leader, and trusted partner. Prior to joining UNF, Chris worked in the Financial and Public Education sectors. Chris earned his bachelor's degree from Flagler College and his master's degree from Valdosta State University.
Jason Jones
Assistant Vice President,
Shared Technology Infrastructure & Services
Jason Jones is the Assistant Vice President of Shared Technology Infrastructure and Services at the University of North Florida. With over a decade of experience in higher education technology, he is responsible for the university’s technical infrastructure, technical platforms, and business applications. His leadership ensures that data operations, business applications, and cloud and on-premises infrastructure align with institutional goals to support administrative, instructional, research, and outreach activities. Jason is committed to leveraging technology to improve the student experience. He believes that taking care of people ensures mission success and prioritizes solutions that make processes easier, faster, and more transparent.
Burr Watters
Senior Director, Enterprise Services
Justin Begle
Director, Academic Technology
Erin Byrd
Director, Workday Operations
April Johnson
Director, Shared Application Services
Amanda Kulp
Director, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Hans Priepke
Director, Shared Platform Services
John Sharp
Director, Shared Infrastructure Services
Dirk Small
Director, Student Information Systems
Courtney Chambers
Associate Director, Technology Operations & Support
JR Chambers
Associate Director, Networking and Telecommunications
Michael Holmes
Associate Director, Endpoint & AV Technologies
Jennifer Muller
Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Management
Decato Burke
Assistant Director, AV and Conferencing
Jennifer Hunter
Assistant Director, Academic Technology Support
Tim Hunter
Assistant Director, Help Desk Operations
Joseph Namey
Assistant Director, Shared Application Services
Robert Richardson
Assistant Director, Research Technology
Judy Sherburne
Assistant Director, Student Systems
Aaron Small
Assistant Director, Data Management Platforms
Thomas Stewart
Assistant Director, Cloud Infrastructure
Todd Vatter
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications
Kendall Wheeler
Assistant Director, Shared Application Services