Westmont College's Executive Team is comprised of accomplished leaders dedicated to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and a vibrant community within the institution. Five divisions make up the executive team and each division's vice president reports to the president. The five divisions represent the provost's office and academics, finance and operations, enrollment, marketing and communications, student life, advancement and information technology.
Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu
Provost and Dean of the FacultyDr. Kim Denu joined Westmont in August 2022 as provost and dean of faculty with over 25 years of experience in executive leadership in Christian higher education.Watch Installation CeremonyRead BioDivision
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Doug Jones
Vice President for FinanceMr. Jones joined Westmont in September 2007. Prior to coming to Westmont, Mr. Jones served as Vice President of Finance and Administration at Spring Arbor University for seven years. Read BioDivision
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Irene Neller
Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing and CommunicationsIrene Neller became Westmont’s first vice president for enrollment, marketing and communications in December 2017 after serving 26 years at Biola University and four years at Fuller Theological Seminary. Read BioDivision
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Stu Cleek
Vice President for Student LifeStu Cleek began working at Westmont in 1999 as the Associate Dean for Residence Life and joined as the Vice President of Student Life in July 2025. With over 35 years of experience in Christian higher education, Stu loves being with students and is deeply committed to creating an environment where they are holistically supported and encouraged to grow into the people God created them to be.Read Bio Division
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Reed Sheard
Vice President for College Advancement and Chief Information OfficerDr. Sheard joined Westmont in October 2008 and took over responsibility as Vice President for College Advancement in January 2010. He comes from Spring Arbor University in Michigan where he served as vice president and CIO for five years. Read Bio Division
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