Executive Director’s Office

David Jones Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Executive Director of Housing and Residential Communities Dr. Jones currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Executive Director of Housing and Residential Communities and has an adjunct teaching appointment in the College of Education. He has previous teaching, student affairs, and housing experience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Central University, the College of William and Mary, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He is a Past-President of the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers, representing housing professionals in ten southern states. His research interests include college student development, living-learning communities, job satisfaction, and retention. Dr. Jones serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of College and University Student Housing and is a reviewer for the Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition. He has published nearly twenty articles and made over 50 presentations on a variety of topics. Dr. Jones has a B.A. from the State University of New York College at Oswego, an M.S. from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and a Ph.D. from the College of William and Mary. Dr. Jones, who was a Resident Assistant as an undergraduate, is proud to be at The University of Alabama, where he enjoys working with the best students and most supportive parents in his career.
Phone 205.348.9364 Fax 205.348.3481 Email djones@sa.ua.edu
Jessica Durham Administrative Specialist Ms. Durham earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bellarmine University and plans to begin work on her Master’s degree in Higher Education at UA. She enjoys working in HRC because it brings new and different experiences every day. She enjoys helping students not only with their housing needs but with improving their entire college experience.
Phone 205.348.9364 Fax 205.348.3481 Email jesdurham@sa.ua.edu
Residential Communities
Ross Bryan Director of Residential Communities Dr. Bryan came to Housing and Residential Communities in 2005 from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he earned his Ph.D. in the Sociology of Education and served as a Community Director. Dr. Bryan’s previous experiences include serving as Assistant Director for Student Activities at Coastal Carolina University and Coordinator of Student Affairs at the Florida State University College of Law. He is particularly proud of his term as “16 and under” ping-pong champion in Wilmington, NC, in 1987. At UA, Dr. Bryan teaches courses in Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Education, and writes and lectures on the construction of racial identity. Dr. Bryan enjoys his role in HRC because, as an educator, he believes that the opportunities for learning within the residential communities are as valuable to students’ development into enlightened citizens as their traditional academic experiences.
Phone 205.348.4708 Fax 205.348.7135 Email wbryan@sa.ua.edu
Holly Hallmann Assistant Director, Residence Education Holly Hallmann joined HRC in June 2005. Ms. Hallmann has more than 12 years of residence life experience, with particular interests in living-learning communities and maximizing the experience of first year students. She has a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Carolina.
Phone 205.348.9260 Fax 205.348.7135 Email hhallmann@sa.ua.edu
Laura Sanders Assistant Director, Residence Education Ms. Sanders joined the HRC staff in the Summer 2008 as the Assistant Director for Residence Education for North Campus.  A native of Enterprise, AL, Ms. Sanders earned her Bachelor of Arts from Huntingdon College and Master of Education from Auburn University.  She has over 6 years of experience in Residential Life which includes positions at Huntingdon College and Johnson & Wales University, North Miami.  Ms. Sanders enjoys working in student affairs because she can challenge students to reach their full potential.
Phone 205.348.0306 Fax 205.348.7135 Email lsanders@sa.ua.edu
Amanda N. Wallace Programming and Civic Leadership Coordinator Ms. Wallace came to UA as a Community Director in t he Bryant Community in summer 2006. She became the Programming and Civic Leadership Coordinator in spring 2007. She holds a B.A. in Critical Gender Studies from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.S. in Education from City College of New York. She has previously worked as a High School English/English as a Second Language teacher at the High School for Media and Communication in New York. In spring 2007, Ms. Wallace was awarded the William Leftwich Award for Outstanding New Professional on NASPA Region III.
Phone 205.348.7175 Fax 205.348.7135 Email awallace@sa.ua.edu
Sophia Robinson-Everett Community Director Mrs. Everett has been the Community Director in Lakeside Residential Community since spring 2007. A native of Indianola, MS, Ms. Everett earned her B.A. and Master’s degree in Counseling Personnel Services from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has extensive experience in Student Affairs, including the areas of Greek Life, Minority Affairs, and Orientation and is active in several professional organizations. She believes that the best part of working in HRC is the close student interaction and the unpredictable environment of the residence hall. She likes to share with residents her belief that “If BETTER is Possible, then Good is not Enough.”
Phone 205.348.7436 Fax 205.348.7135 Email srobinson1@sa.ua.edu
Jeremy Henderson Community Director Riverside Community Director Jeremy Henderson earned his B.A. and M.A. from The University of Alabama in Communication Studies. In 2004, he joined HRC as a Community Director in the Paty, Blount, Palmer, Somerville, and Friedman community. In 2007, he became the Community Director in Riverside. Mr. Henderson describes Riverside as a warm and welcoming community in which he and his wife can raise their young children, who love interacting with the residents. Mr. Henderson enjoys the opportunities his job gives him to meet students and be a positive influence in their lives.
Phone 205.347.5560 Fax 205.348.5560 Email jhenderson@sa.ua.edu
Ryan Hofman Community Director Mr. Hofman, who joined HRC in spring 2007, has a BS in history from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s degree in Liberal Studies from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Hofman previously taught social studies at a middle school and was a Hall Director at Northwestern Michigan College.
Phone 205.348.0209 Fax 205.348.7135 Email rhofman@sa.ua.edu
Allison Montgomery Community Director Allison Montgomery joined the HRC staff in the Summer 2008 as the Community Director for the Bryant Community.  Originally from New Jersey, Ms. Montgomery earned her Bachelor of Arts from The College of New Jersey and Master of Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education from the University of Florida, where she worked as a Graduate Hall Director for two years.  She is very excited to become a part of the University of Alabama and is eager to start off this school year.
Phone 205.348.7680 Fax 205.348.7135 Email anmontgomery@sa.ua.edu
Mary Thornton Community Director Ms. Thornton has been the Community Director in the Apartment Community since spring 2006. Previously, she was the Hall Director in Bryce Lawn, the Highlands, and Rose Towers. She earned a B.A. in History from the University and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in History. She enjoys working in HRC because of the family atmosphere that comes with residential living. Building community among students from many diverse backgrounds makes her job rewarding and fulfilling.
Phone 205.348.9975 Fax 205.348.5899 Email thorn028@sa.ua.edu
Elizabeth Russell Community Director Ms. Russell holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and a graduate degree in College Student Personnel. Having joined the HRC staff in 2007, she still roots for both Alabama and Tennessee, which only presents a problem when they play each other. Ms. Russell loves the energy that flows from people who work in housing and likes to share in and add to that positive energy.
Phone 205.347.5561 Fax 205.348.7135 Email erussell@sa.ua.edu
Barbra Green Community Director Ms. Green became the Community Director in Tutwiler in Fall 2005. She previously served as a Hall Director and Resident Advisor at the University. She has a B.A. from the University in Human Environmental Sciences and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Ms. Green enjoys the particularly strong sense of community in Tutwiler, where residents have numerous opportunities to interact with each other on a daily basis. She attributes much of the success of this community to the traditional style of the residence hall.
Phone 205.348.7817 Fax 205.348.7135 Email burre008@sa.ua.edu
Jimmy Hubbard Community Director Mr. Hubbard joined HRC in summer 2007 as Community Director in the Hackberry Community. Previously, he served as Hall Director at the University of Tennessee at Martin and as Associate Dean of Students/Resident Director at Bethel College in McKenzie, TN. He enjoys working in HRC because of the opportunity he has to educate students in a wide range of life skills and assist them in becoming productive and active citizens in the world community. Mr. Hubbard is proud of the close community in Burke and Parham that brings returning students back beyond their freshman year. One of the most successful programming efforts in his community this year has been a class in salsa dancing and tango.
Phone 205.348.2411 Fax 205.348.7135 Email jhubbard@sa.ua.edu
Pam Smelser Office Associate Senior Ms. Smelser joined HRC in fall 2007. She has worked at UA for several years, including six years in the Art Department. She and her family, including a son who currently attends UA, another who is a UA alumnus, and future UA student in middle school, are huge Alabama football fans. She loves in atmosphere and staff in HRC, particularly in Tutwiler.
Phone 205.348.4936 Fax 205.348.7135 Email psmelser@sa.ua.edu
Linda Daniel Office Associate Senior Ms. Daniel has worked at The University of Alabama since 2001, when she joined the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She has worked in HRC since 2002, working in residence hall settings and the central housing office. Ms. Daniel earned her B.S. in Family and Human Development and her M.A. in Health Education and Health Promotion from the University. She enjoys working alongside so many energetic, enthusiastic people who are committed to providing the best service to our students and the University.
Phone 205.348.5360 Fax 205.348.7135 Email ldaniel@sa.ua.edu
Assignments Office
Alicia Browne Associate Director for Assignments, Information and Communication Ms. Browne joined HRC in September 2005. Her role within the department includes communication with students, parents, and the media, and overall responsibility for the assignments process. She has Master’s degrees in history and Museum Studies and previously worked as Director of Public Relations at the Children’s Hands-On Museum in Tuscaloosa. She loves the passion that Student Affairs staff bring to their work and particularly enjoys interacting with prospective students as they explore their housing options.
Phone 205.348.5990 Fax 205.348.7135 Email abrowne@sa.ua.edu
Cathy Morris Assistant Director for Technology and Information Systems Mrs. Morris has been with the UA for over 13 years, and has been working within HRC for 10 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the UA College of Commerce and Business Administration in Management Information Science. Her position provides technological support and web programming.
Phone 205.348.4451 Fax 205.348.7135 Email cmorris@sa.ua.edu
Judy Carter  Assignment Coordinator Ms. Carter is a native of Tuscaloosa and a UA alumna with a B.S. in education. She is involved with the Tuscaloosa County Chapter of the National Alumni Association and the National Alumni Association. She is also the current House Corporation President of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Ms. Carter loves working in student affairs and HRC because of the people and the atmosphere. A huge Alabama booster, Ms. Carter finds it easy to promote all the positive things about the University and campus housing. “After a campus visit,” she says, “I don’t know how anyone could choose not to attend UA.”
Phone 205.348.8101 Fax 205.348.7135 Email jcarter@sa.ua.edu
Tonya Nail  Assignment Coordinator Ms. Nail has worked in housing at The University of Alabama for the last 24 years. She enjoys meeting interesting people from around the world, and describes working in HRC as one of the greatest experiences of her life.
Phone 205.348.8084 Fax 205.348.7135 Email tnail@sa.ua.edu
Charlene Givens Office Associate Ms. Givens has worked at The University of Alabama for the last ten years. Before joining HRC in January 2006, she was employed at the Paul W. Bryant Museum. She enjoys working in HRC because of her interaction with students and parents.
Phone 205.348.6676 Fax 205.348.7135 Email cgivens@sa.ua.edu
Sandra "Sandy" Riseman Office Associate Ms. Riseman joined the HRC staff in October 2007 after a variety of previous positions. With a degree in creative writing, she has learned to “either be flexible or enjoy bone soup.” Her past jobs have ranged from mental health worker to writer, and she has learned something from each of them. She came to HRC to enjoy one of her interests, contact with students and parents. Her other passions include her pets and volunteer work with the Humane Society of West Alabama.
Phone 205.348.6676 Fax 205.348.7135 Email sriseman@sa.ua.edu
Business Operations
Julie Ember Associate Director for Business Administration Mrs. Ember is a native of Kentucky, but has been a part of The University of Alabama since 2000.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and Master’s of Accountancy from the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration here at the Capstone.  Mrs. Ember has been working in HRC since October 2006 and enjoys working with the HRC staff to help provide an environment that encourages students to learn and develop.
Phone 205.348.6264 Fax 205.348.7135 Email jsember@sa.ua.edu
Tracy Perkins Manager of Fiscal Affairs Ms. Perkins, an Air Force brat and native Midwesterner, has a BBA in Accounting from the University of Georgia and an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  Ms. Perkins joined HRC in 2007 after many years in the healthcare finance industry.  She enjoys providing financial administrative support to HRC staff by performing budget and financial analysis functions as well as answering questions.  Working with students and helping them develop their skills is an added plus!
Phone 205.348.8095 Fax 205.348.7135 Email tnperkins@sa.ua.edu
Charlotte Hewitt Billing Coordinator Ms. Hewitt has worked at the University for 19 years and in HRC for the past 11. She enjoys the fact that working in HRC is both challenging and interesting and brings her into contact with students.
Phone 205.348.8098 Fax 205.348.7135 Email chewitt@sa.ua.edu
Housing Operations
Andy Beville Director of Housing Operations Mr. Beville, a native of Asheville, NC, has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and an M.A. in Communication Studies from UA. In addition to his responsibilities in HRC, Mr. Beville teaches courses in the College of Communications and a Bama Spin class through the Recreation Center. Mr. Beville enjoys being a part of the ever-changing physical environment of the campus.
Phone 205.347.5562 Fax 205.348.7135 Email abeville@sa.ua.edu
Rob Hall Assistant Manager, Housing Operations Mr. Hall has a B.A. in history from Duke University and has been a teacher, coach, and athletic director at several schools throughout West Alabama. Within HRC, his responsibilities include managing the large inventory of furniture and keys for all the residence halls. In fall 2007 he was instrumental in implementing the new Care Package Delivery Center in Paty Hall.
Phone 205.348.6811 Fax 205.348.7135 Email rhall@sa.ua.edu
Regina Stapleton Office Associate Senior Ms. Stapleton has an Associate’s degree in Office Administration from Shelton State Community College and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at UA. In her spare time, Ms. Stapleton enjoys crocheting, quilting, reading and spending time with her great-nieces and nephews. She enjoys working in Student Affairs because of the opportunities it gives her to interact with students and parents.
Phone 205.348.6188 Fax 205.348.7135 Email rstapleton@sa.ua.edu
Off-Campus Housing
Julie Elmore Assistant Director for Off Campus and Greek Housing Ms. Elmore has a B.A. from Auburn University and Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from UA. She has worked at the University for over 16 years and in HRC for almost nine years. She has recently assumed the new position of Assistant Director for Off-Campus and Greek Housing, where she will serve as a resource and liaison for students transitioning to off-campus living. She enjoys working with students and watching them grow in confidence as they pursue their goals over the course of their time at the University. She is excited to take on the new challenge of helping students become more savvy tenants and neighbors outside of campus housing.
Phone 205.348.9647 Fax 205.348.7135 Email jelmore@sa.ua.edu
Summer Operations
Dave Brewer Interim Assistant Director for Summer Conferences Dave Brewer joined HRC in 2006 as Staff Training and Selection Coordinator and is currently the Interim Assistant Director for Summer Operations. A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Mr. Brewer holds a Master’s degree in Student Affairs and Leadership from Grand Valley State University in Michigan.
Phone 205.348.6071 Fax 205.348.7135 Email dbrewer1@sa.ua.edu
Community Desks

Burke 348-8888	Riverside 348-7123	Tutwiler 348-4516	Paty 348-7254
Harris 348-5198	Rose Towers 348-7559	Ridgecrest 348-7254	Lakeside 348-7830