President's Division Areas

The following areas of Northern Michigan University report directly to the NMU president and make up the President’s Division:

Individuals also reporting directly to the president are: 

  • Anne Dahlman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Rhea Dever, Vice President for People, Culture & Wellbeing
  • Jeff Korpi, Associate Vice President for Northern Student Experience
  • Matt Franti, Assistant Vice President - Budget & Finance
  • Deanna Hemmila, Executive Director, Board and Government Relations
  • Cindy Paavola, Assistant to the President, Strategic Initiatives
  • Laura Glover, Executive Assistant to the President
  • Derek Hall, Chief Marketing Officer, University Marketing and Communications
  • Mike Bath, Chief of Police, NMU Police Department, and Director of Safety, NMU Safety Department
  • Rick Comley, Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and National Training Site
  • Dave Nyberg, Executive Director of Business Engagement and Economic Development