Meet the Freshman Admission Staff
Associate Director, Freshman Admission
tolsen2@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5078
Degree:
M.A. Organizational Leadership, Lewis University
B.A. in Psychology (minor in Neuroscience), North Central College
What is the next goal on your bucket list?
Explore Croatia.
What is your favorite holiday?
The 4th of July because who doesn’t like fireworks?
If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be?
Super speed so I can travel the world in a day.
Associate Director of International Recruitment
kingty@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5635
Degree:
2010 M.A., Northern Illinois University
2006 B.A., Bradley University
What is/are your favorite hobby(ies)?
I really enjoy being outdoors – kayaking, camping, rock climbing, skiing
What is your favorite food?
A Korean dish called deolsot bibimbap, it’s a rice, veggie, and beef mix that is spicy and served in a hot stone bowl.
What was your first concert?
Pearl Jam, at Alpine Valley.
If you could watch only one TV show for the rest of your life, which would it be?
LOST, but only seasons 1 through 4 without the “flash-sideways” mess.
What is the strangest pet you have ever owned?
When I was a kid, I had a small tortoise named Buster.
Regional Admission Representative (Out of State students)
jmurphy9@lewisu.edu
(331) 201-9251
Degree:
B.S. Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Anywhere in nature with no cell reception.
What is your favorite quote?
“Do yourself a favor and work hard now.”
If you could watch only one TV show for the rest of your life, which would it be?
Frasier.
Freshman Admission Counselor
mrodriguez17@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5855
Degree:
B.A. in Social Work, Lewis University ('18)
M.S.W. Lewis University ('19)
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Barcelona, Spain.
What is your favorite quote?
“ Don’t cry because it’s over, SMILE because it happened” -Dr. Seuss
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas Eve! I enjoy spending the day with my family preparing Christmas Eve dinner and waiting for it to be midnight to open the presents.
What is the next goal on your bucket list?
To travel the world.
Freshman Admission Counselor
jschaefer2@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5851
Degree:
B.S.,Lewis University
What is the next goal on your bucket list?
Become a dog mom.
What is your favorite quote?
“Whatever you are be a good one”- Abraham Lincoln
What is your favorite sports team?
St. Louis Cardinals.
What skill would you love to learn?
I would love to learn how to forge because of Forged in Fire.
Freshman Admission Counselor
Jsheehan1@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5698
Degree:
B.A., Carthage College
What are your favorite hobbies?
Painting miniatures, drawing, and reading.
What is your favorite holiday?
I am thankful for Thanksgiving! I love any holiday about eating food and being with friends and family.
What is your favorite quote?
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift... that's why they call it the present."
If you could have any super power for a day, what would it be?
Super strength so I can carry any size dog like a baby.
Director of Aviation Admission
kweber1@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5920
Degree:
B.S., Rockford University
M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Lewis University
What are your favorite hobbies?
Cooking, working out, and spending time with my two daughters
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Harold E. White Aviation Center! I love seeing our building filled with students practicing what they love every single day. It’s also pretty cool to go into the hangar and see students working on the airplanes as well as them taking off outside!
What was your first concert?
*Nsync
What is your favorite sports team?
Chicago Blackhawks
