Administration Leaders

James Dwyer, vice chancellor for University Business Services at Washington University in St. Louis, is responsible for the strategic direction and operational oversight of WashU’s auxiliary enterprises and service centers. The portfolio’s scope covers much of the behind-the-scenes work of running a university, such as dining, parking and transportation, mail services, the bookstore, procurement and […]

Apryle M. Gladney, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, interim vice chancellor and chief human resources officer (CHRO), has held multiple HR-related titles throughout her employment at WashU. As the CHRO, Gladney manages the university’s HR team, which include recruitment, benefits, compensation, HR operations, Workday/HRIS, reporting, compliance, engagement, communications and professional development and leadership excellence. In her previous leadership roles at […]

Colonel Angela Coonce has served as the Chief of Campus Police for the Washington University Police Department (WashU PD) since August 1, 2022. Notably, she is 5th Chief of Police of the department and the first female to serve in this critical role. Prior to joining the WashU PD, she served 24 years with the […]

As Assistant Vice Chancellor for Sustainability, Phil works with an extensive group of faculty, staff, and students to advance operational sustainability for WashU and to foster the next generation of sustainability/climate leaders. Phil also leads and participates in a number of national and regional partnerships to accelerate climate action and sustainable practice, including serving as […]

As the Chief Information Officer, Minton leads a universitywide strategy for information technology and oversees the delivery of current and new IT systems and services. She contributes to the development of overarching strategies for computing resources with universitywide oversight and support across the university’s campuses and missions of teaching, learning, research and patient care. An […]

Since 2016, JD Long has led Facilities Planning & Management where he provides strategic direction and stewardship for facilities operations on the 169-acre Danforth Campus and select off-campus university assets. JD oversees a department of approximately 200 FTEs across multi-disciplinary departments of Capital Projects, Maintenance Operations, Utilities, Business Operations, Communications, Office of Sustainability, and Planning […]

Lance Franklin is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Environmental Health and Safety and Environmental Affairs Officer at Washington University in St. Louis, where he oversees environmental compliance, biosafety, chemical safety, occupational safety and radiation safety. He also serves as an ex-officio member on several compliance committees. He brings more than 25 years of expertise in […]