Meet Our Leadership

Meet Thomas L. Kiedis, PhD, DMin

LBC’s Sixth President

Dr. Kiedis’ appointment to the presidency of LBC | Capital in February 2020 followed 40 years of service to the church and biblical higher education. Before his presidency he served as a senior pastor at Spanish River Church in Boca Raton, Florida, where he started in 2007 as the Director of Leadership Development and Church Planting. Prior to Spanish River Church, President Kiedis served as the Dean of the Chapel and Assistant Professor of Ministry at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and for many years as a pastor and church planter.

President Kiedis earned his bachelor’s degree from Mid-South Bible College, MARE from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary and PhD in Leadership from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. President Kiedis has had extensive time in the classroom at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. His roles have included Assistant Professor of Ministry at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Associate Professor of Leadership at Knox Theological Seminary, and Adjunct Professor at both Reformed Theological Seminary (Boca Raton) and Capital Seminary & Graduate School. Dr. Kiedis’ focus has been leadership and leadership development. He loves to help leaders maximize and multiply their lives for God’s glory, which he does through teaching, writing and consulting via leaderslifeandwork.com.

Dr. Kiedis and Shannan, his wife, have been married since 1980 and have six adult children and 24 grandchildren. They enjoy time with their family (especially at their Arkansas getaway), back roads and small towns, photography and hot rods.

President’s Cabinet

The President’s Cabinet consists of key Vice Presidents throughout the college. These Cabinet members oversee and report on the various divisions and functions of the College and serve as advisors to the President.

Jael K.D.L.V. Chambers, MA
Executive Vice President
Tricia Wilson, MS
Provost
Matt Mason, BS
Vice President of Finance
Judy Heckaman, BS
Assistant to the President

President’s Leadership Group

The President’s Leadership Group includes a consultative body that works collaboratively with the President and Cabinet to advance the vision and strategic priorities of the college. The President’s Leadership is essential for implementing the strategic plan and the direction of their departments.

Jael K.D.L.V. Chambers, MA
Executive Vice President
Tricia Wilson, MS
Provost
Matt Mason, BS
Vice President of Finance
Scott Keating, MS
Vice President of Advancement
Pete Beers, MSS
Director of Athletics
Judy Heckaman, BS
Assistant to the President
Kevin Gushiken, PhD
Dean, School of Bible & Ministry and Director, PhD in Leadership and DMin programs
Julia Hershey, DEd
Associate Provost for Academics
Chris McNamara
Director of People & Culture
Bob Fenwick

Academic Leadership Team

Tricia Wilson, MS
Provost
Julia Hershey, DEd
Associate Provost for Academics
Stacey Martin, EdD
Academic Dean of Education, Counseling & Social Work, Professor
Ryan Geesaman, MS
Academic Dean of Arts & Sciences, Communication & Media Arts, Music Worship & Performing Arts, Associate Professor
Sean Dougherty, MEd/MS
Assistant Provost for Student Success, Program Director for MA in Counseling programs
Kevin Gushiken, PhD
Dean, School of Bible & Ministry and Director, PhD in Leadership and DMin programs
Kendra Feigert
Executive Assistant to the Provost

You are welcome to contact the President’s Office.