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 […]

Major Angela Coonce, a 24-year veteran of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and a champion of community policing, serves as the chief of police for the Washington University in St. Louis Police Department. Coonce focuses on progressive and inclusive public safety strategies and ensure our campuses remain welcoming and safe for every community member. […]

As Assistant Vice Chancellor for Sustainability, Phil works with an extensive group of faculty, staff, and students to advanace 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 […]

Jason McClellan leads the University Services function, which includes parking, resource management, dining services and campus card services, critical areas that touch the daily lives of many members of the university faculty, staff and student communities. He has expertise in innovation and transformation through service excellence, leading the strategy and vision to provide a unified, […]

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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 […]