Cabinet
Oakland University leadership is charged with carrying out the strategic goals of the university, as well as maintaining the highest regard for the university’s mission and vision. The University is governed by a Board of Trustees and guided by academic and administrative leaders, including the President, the Provost, Deans and Vice Presidents.

Joshua D. Merchant
Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
(248) 370-4287
[email protected]
Chief of Staff
East Wilson Hall, 4th Floor

Amy Thompson, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
(248) 370-2193
[email protected]
Academic Affairs
Wilson Hall

John O. Young
Vice President
(248) 370-2946
[email protected]
Communications and Marketing
112 Anibal House

Steve Waterfield
Director of Athletics
(248) 370-3190
[email protected]
Athletics
201 Recreation & Athletic Center

Michael J. Westfall
Vice President
(248) 364-6152
[email protected]
University Advancement
John Dodge House

Boyd C. Farnam
Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
248-370-4474
[email protected]
Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Wilson Hall

Rochelle Black
Vice President
(248) 370-3682
[email protected]
Government and Community Relations
123 Wilson Hall

Stephen Mackey
Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer to the Board of Trustees
[email protected]
Finance and Administration
Wilson Hall

Dawn Aubry
Vice President
(248) 370-3364
[email protected]
Enrollment Management
North Foundation Hall

Bhavani Koneru
Chief Information Officer
(248) 370-4993
[email protected]
University Technology Services
Dodge Hall

Joi Cunningham
Vice President of Human Resources
(248) 370-3487
[email protected]
Human Resources
Wilson Hall

David Stone
Vice President for Research
(248) 370-2555
[email protected]
The Research Office
Wilson Hall
Office of the President

