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Laura L. Behling
Provost
provost@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3205
B.A., Kalamazoo College, 1989. M.S., Boston University, 1991. M.A., The Claremont Graduate School, 1992. Ph.D., The Claremont Graduate School, 1997.
Previously Professor of English (2013–19), Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College (2013–17), Knox College; Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (2009–13), Professor of English (2009–13), Interim Provost (summer 2011), Butler University; Director (2008–09), Co-director (2007–08), John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning; Professor of English and Chair, English Department (2006–09), Associate Professor of English (2005–09), Assistant Professor of English (1999–2005), Gustavus Adolphus College.
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Kimberly Kvaal
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
kkvaal@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3204
B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder
MBA, Regis University
EdD, University of Southern California
Kvaal previously worked at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where she served as vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer leading strategic initiatives and overseeing all aspects of the finance and business functions of the university. She is an outstanding leader with more than 24 years of experience in higher education and has a national reputation for her knowledge of academic business models. Kvaal served as associate vice president for accounting and business services and a part-time faculty member at the University of San Francisco from 2006 to 2014, and currently teaches in St. Edward’s University Doctorate in Educational Leadership program.
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Victor Martin
Vice President for University Relations
vpour@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3901
B.A., MBA, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Prior to his nine years of service at CSU Bakersfield, Martin directed feasibility studies and fundraising campaigns for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, Lions Clubs International Foundation, Adventist Health Bakersfield Foundation, and the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
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Matthew Boyce
Vice President for Enrollment
mpboyce@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3211
B.A., Villanova University (2004). M.Ed., Boston University (2008). Ph.D., George Mason University (2019).
Previously Executive Director of Enrollment Management (2019–20), Director of Enrollment Management (2016–20), Director of Undergraduate Admission (2014–16), Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions (2013–14), and Associate Director of K-12 Partnerships (2011–13), George Mason University; Director of New England Programming, Let's Get Ready (2007–11); Counselor/Intern, Boston College High School (2007–08); Team Lead/Contracts Administration, Iron Mountain (2006–07); Seminar Administrator, CPE Inc. (2005–06); AmeriCorps Volunteer, Dorchester Youth Academy (2004–05).
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Joanna Carey Cleveland
Vice President and General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
jcleveland@pugetsound.edu
253.879.2734
B.A., J.D., M.P.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1990, 1994, 1998.
Previously Vice President for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel (2015–18), Vice President for Legal Affairs (2014–15), Senior Associate Vice President for Legal Affairs (2014), University of North Carolina System; Interim General Counsel (2015–16), North Carolina Central University; Associate University Counsel (2002–14), Assistant University Counsel (1998–2001), Acting Senior Director - HR Programs (2003–04), Acting Policy Director (1998), Legal Assistant to the Senior Director - HR Administration and Senior University Counsel (1995–98), Assistant to the Senior University Counsel (1994–95), University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Law (2005–18); Adjunct Instructor, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Government (2001–present).
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Sarah Comstock
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
dos@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3360
B.A., M.A., University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1996, 2000.
Previously Associate Dean of Students (2016–21), Director of Student Life Operations (2014–16) and Assistant Director of Student Activities (2007–14), University of Puget Sound; Associate Director of Programming (2003-06), Interim Assistant Dean of Students (2002–03), Associate Director of Wood Center (2001-02), Student Activities Coordinator (2000–02) and Scheduling Coordinator (1996–2000), University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Lorna Hernandez Jarvis
Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity
vpdiversity@pugetsound.edu
253.879.2827
B.A., The University of Akron, 1988; M.A., Kent State University, 1990; Ph.D. Kent State University, 1993.
Previously Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (2017–21), Whitworth University; Professor of Psychology (2007–17), Director of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (2010–13) and Chair of Psychology Department (2011–14), Hope College; Co-director and co-designer of Global Learning Fellows Faculty Development Program, an Intergroup Dialogue and Diversity Education Program (2012–16), Hope College.
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Gayle McIntosh
Vice President for Communications and Chief of Staff
gmcintosh@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3905
B.A., Central Missouri State University, 1981. M.A. candidate, Washington University.
Previously Executive Director of Communications (2003–17), University of Puget Sound; Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief, KCTS (PBS) Television/Seattle (1989–2003); Editor-in-Chief (1989–95), Manager of Foundation Relations (1995–96), KETC (PBS) Television/St. Louis; Creative Services Manager, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (1985–89); Copywriter and Communications Coordinator, RFDG Inc. (1982–85).
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Mary Elizabeth Collins ’81
Director of the Office of the President and Community Liaison Officer
lcollins@pugetsound.edu
253.879.3237
B.A., University of Puget Sound, 1984.
Previously Director of Corporation and Foundation Relations (2000–05), Acting Director, Annual Giving (2004), Associate Director, Corporation and Foundation Relations (1999–2000), Interim Director, Alumni Programs (1994–96), Director, Alumni and Development Information (1992–2000), University of Puget Sound; Prospect Researcher and Data Coordinator, MultiCare Medical Center (1986–91).
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