Meet the Freshman Admission Staff
Dean of Undergraduate Admission
skidmoas@lewisu.edu
Degrees:
B.S. in Marketing, Quincy University
M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Lewis University
As a child, what did you want to grow up to be?
I wanted to work for a professional sports team, but then fell in love with higher education in college when I worked as a student worker for the Office of Admission.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The Welcome Center! It’s great to see so many smiling faces from prospective students and parents as they head out for campus tours.
If you could be any animal for a day, what would you be?
English Bulldog. I just love their smooshed faces!
If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be?
I wish I could be a genie to blink my eyes and make things change instantly.
Director of International Recruitment
kingty@lewisu.edu
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.
Freshman Admission Counselor
danderson12@lewisu.edu
Degree:
B.A., Lewis University
MBA, Business Administration, Lewis University
What is/are your favorite hobbies?
Playing video games and drawing!/
As a child what did you want to be?
A professional soccer player.
What is your favorite sports team?
The Chicago Bulls
If you could have any super power for a day, what would it be?
I would choose the ability to have complete control over space and time.
Regional Admission Representative (Wisconsin)
jmurphy9@lewisu.edu
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
tolsen2@lewisu.edu
Degree:
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.
Freshman Admission Counselor
jparry@lewisu.edu
Degree:
B.A., Aurora University
What is your favorite quote?
Not all those who wander are lost – Gandalf
What is your favorite sports team?
Chicago Cubs have always and will always be my favorite team.
What is/are your favorite hobby(ies)?
I love to spend time with my two dogs Rini and Layla, and my wife Jessica. I’m also an avid golfer and I spend a lot of time working on my game. I frequently play video games with my friends who have moved around the country as well as a way to stay connected.
What is your favorite place to eat in Romeoville/Southwest Suburbs? Chicago?
El Barrio in Romeoville is hands down my favorite place to eat! If you’re in Chicago though, nothing beats Gene & Jude’s.
Freshman Admission Counselor
mrodriguez17@lewisu.edu
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 Admissions Counselor
jschaefer2@lewisu.edu
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.
Director of Aviation Admission
kweber1@lewisu.edu
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
