Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Dr. Jordon Schools

President (2024-2026)

Jordan loves teaching but loves getting to know her students and how she can help them succeed in classroom, on the field, and in their careers! Jordan has served on the board previously as a student board member and is currently serving as a member-at-large. At the conference this year, she will become the President-Elect. We are excited about her new position and can’t wait to see where her leadership takes us.

Jordan is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. Jordan received her master’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Psychology and Motor Learning from the University of Tennessee and her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Johnson University. Her dissertation title is “We Just Wanna Learn Too”: Student-Athletes’ Perceptions of Stereotyping, Care, and Academic Performance. Jordan cares for her students like they were her own children! She has previously served as an associate athletic director overseeing student-athlete development. She comes from a missionary family and has spent extensive time overseas creating, implementing, and maintaining sport programs for the purpose of ministry. In her free time, she loves working out with her daughter, Kylee, and watching sports with her husband, Joey.

Dr. Marc Apkarian

President Elect (2024-2025)

Marc’s interests are in the areas of exercise physiology, fitness evaluation, health promotion, and disease prevention. He holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist, and a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His courses include Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Exercise in Health and Disease, Psychology of Exercise and Health, Exercise Professional Certification Preparation, Directed Studies, and he facilitates internships and an on-campus practicum as well. He incorporates didactic education, practical skill acquisition, applied learning methods, current equipment, and professional development opportunities to empower students to think analytically, inquire critically, solve problems, and reach others. He especially enjoys developing and incorporating ways to integrate Christian faith in teaching a range of Kinesiology and Health-related topics and is passionate about enabling students to develop a deep appreciation for the stewardship of personal health, well-being, and the design of the human body.

Dr. Wayne Jacobs

Past President (2024-2025)

Wayne is currently serving as a professor of Kinesiology at LeTourneau University. He has been a member of CSKLS since 2008, served as a board member from 2013-2015, President from 2019-2021, and has been active in presenting at each conference. Wayne is very interested in faith integration, mentoring, and spiritual health. He received his doctoral degree from Texas A&M University in 1994. His research focused on demographic characteristics of health teachers in the state of Texas. His latest book is The Strong Temple: A man’s guide to spiritual and physical health. Wayne is married to Karen, has three adult children, is an avid Star Trek and Star Wars fan, and is learning to relax in his spare time.

Dr. Matthew D. Ruiz

Treasurer (2024-2025)

Matthew is the director of graduate studies in Exercise and Human Performance and a tenured professor of kinesiology at Lipscomb University. Matthew previously served CSKLS as a board member at large from 2011-2014, as president from 2015-2017, and as conference host in 2017 and 2021. Matthew is a certified performance coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation. He earned an MBA degree from Lipscomb in 2018, a PhD in sport psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2008, an MS in sport psychology from Springfield College in 2001, and a BS from Lipscomb in exercise science and athletic training in 1999. Matthew’s recent research includes 1) psychotheology of losing, and 2) experiences of race and covert racism in Division 1 athletics.

Prof. Joey Schools

Secretary (2024-2025)

Joey is an Adjunct Professor of Business at LeTourneau University in Longview, TX. He is currently in his PhD program through the University of the Cumberlands and received his MBA from Johnson University in Knoxville, TN. His teaching interests are leadership development, international business, and accounting. Joey’s love of sport came from early on when he played baseball growing up and eventually switched to playing basketball in college. Joey’s research interests focus on NIL, leadership, and student financial welfare and preparedness. Joey loves spending time with his family and cheering on the Volunteers.

Prof. Michaela Kourmoulis

Board Member-at-large (2024-2027)

Michaela is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia and serves as the program coordinator for the Sport Management major. Michaela received her bachelor’s degree in recreation and sport management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a dual MBA and Master’s in Sport Business Administration from the DeVos Program at the University of Central Florida, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Sport Management from Troy University. She previously worked for NASCAR, selling sponsorships and hospitality at Talladega Superspeedway. She is married to Nathan and has two daughters, Ellie and Anna. 

Dr. Mike Hanik

Board Member-at-large (2023-2025)

Originally from Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, Mike grew up participating in a variety of sports. In university, Mike played basketball at Trinity Western University and Simon Fraser University. Mike completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Mike completed his Master of Education in Sports Administration from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Mike is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In this role, Mike teaches activity classes, wellness classes, and coaching of soccer. Mike is a pickleball enthusiast. He serves as the advisors for the Texas A&M Pickleball Club, directs local tournaments, and plays several times per week. Mike officiates basketball and soccer in his local community. Mike and his wife Amy live in College Station, Texas. They have four adult children: Benjamin, Emily, Lauren, and Catherine.

Dr.Sean Strehlow

Board Member-at-large (2023-2026)

Sean’s professional background includes a broad range of experiences in various sectors of the sport industry. After graduating from Hardin-Simmons University, Sean was a teacher and tennis coach at Fossil Hill Middle School and Fossil Ridge High School from 2012-2015. While pursuing his master’s degree in sport management, Sean worked in student-athlete services for the University of Arkansas athletic department. Sean’s work with student-athletes continued at Baylor University until starting his Ph.D. in higher education leadership. Since then, Sean has devoted his time to research on college athletics and character development in sport. He is passionate about undergraduate education and preparing students for leadership in the sports industry.

Sean has had the privilege of working alongside his wife, Morgan, who also has a professional background in intercollegiate athletics. Both former tennis athletes, Sean and Morgan still love playing tennis and enjoy teaching the sport to their son, Seth. As a family, they also enjoy swimming and visiting local parks.

Dr.April Crommett

Board Member-at-large (2023-2026)

Dr. Crommett serves as the program director for the exercise science program in the Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health. She is the director of the exercise physiology laboratory and serves as faculty advisor to the student organization Health And Fitness Association (HAFA). Dr. Crommett is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Christian Society of Kinesiology and Leisure Society. Her interest areas include bariatrics and the relationship between spirituality and health

Dr. Tim Dornemann

Board Member-at-large (2024-2025)

Tim is a member of the exercise science faculty at North Carolina Wesleyan University and is the director of the Master of Science in Human Performance and Sports Science program. Tim’s interests are strength and conditioning, sports science, and the high-performance team model. Tim earned a doctorate in education from the United States Sports Academy in 2014, a master of arts in exercise physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994, and a bachelor of science degree in sports management from Rockford University in 1992.  Tim is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC*D), Tim has been involved with CSKLS since 2014 and presented at CSKLS conferences in 2015, 2022, and 2024.

Dr. Lindsay Spindler

Board Member-at-large (2024-2027)

Lindsay loves teaching and supporting students in and out of the classroom.  She desires that all her students develop a passion for the Kinesiology/Recreation field and fosters an atmosphere of engagement and learning.  She currently serves as the Chair and Graduate Program director of the Kinesiology, Health and Recreation Department, while also teaching several undergraduate and graduate courses.  She also serves alongside a diverse group of educators and practitioners in the Abilene area whose goal is to foster living well with Parkinsons Disease.  Her interests include ways to improve the well being of those living with a neurological disorder, the spiritual formation of college students, and the integration of faith into the college classroom.

Ms. Grace Zimmerman

Student Member-at-large (2023-2025)

 

Grace is a current Ph.D. student in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Utah, studying Sleep and Circadian Physiology coinciding with exercise, nutrition, and diseases. Grace received her master’s degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science from Lipscomb University with a research emphasis on the effects of high-intensity exercise on substrate oxidation. Her current research interests include examining links between sleep and circadian disruption on chronic disease risk and exploring the impact of combining sleep with dietary interventions in human health and performance. Grace is an avid skier, rock climber, and runner.

Ms. Calin Poore

Student Member-at-large (2024-2025)

Calin Poore is the Graduate Assistant for Athletic Administration at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. In 2023 she graduated with her Bachelors in kinesiology, but during this time, she is pursuing her graduate degree in Psychology. The love that she has for athletics and wanting to create an optimal experience for student athletes has led Callie to an interest in athletic administration. Callie’s love for athletics stems from her experience as a high school multisport athlete and a 4-year collegiate softball player. As she gets ready to graduate in May she is enjoying her time creating connections and relationships at LeTourneau that will last. In her leisure time, Callie finds joy in reading, being out on the lake with her family, and enjoying a movie on the couch with her friends.