About Us
Our team (you’ll meet them below) is made up of passionate, driven people who keenly understand the challenges you’re up against. We combine decades of higher education experience with an unparalleled commitment to partner success through seamless collaboration, precise strategy, and extensive expertise. As a result, our revenue-share partners experience increased enrollment, greater revenue, and improved student retention, all at a lower cost.
We’ve been on the other side. We have 50+ years of experience running higher education institutions as well as educating students. We know the struggle and understand the need to help institutions develop and maintain their online presence.
Emerge believes that maintaining the integrity and quality of your academic reputation and brand are our foremost responsibilities.
James M. Hunter, PhD,
Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

Jim Hunter
Chief Executive Officer

Scott McQuinn
Chief Operating Officer

Kelly Lougee
Senior Vice President of Client and Student Operations

Chris Wilford
Senior Vice President of Marketing
Meet the Emerge Education Team

Ryan Buchar
Recruitment Manager

Toby Burris
Enrollment Manager

Laura Delaney
Director of Marketing

Andrew Flinchbaugh
Director of Corporate Outreach

Kelly Gosnell
Senior Enrollment Manager

Bill Gutshall
Senior Student Support Manager

Regina Harmon
Contact Agent Manager

Sara Hendrick
Student Success Manager

Elizabeth Hill
Senior Enrollment Manager

Michele Kieff
Senior Enrollment Manager

Julie Leppo
Director of Corporate Outreach

Beth Lewis
Senior Enrollment Manager

Carissa Machado
Creative Marketing Manager

Michelle Meiser
Director of Admissions

Doug Miller
Enrollment Manager

Evan Mock
Student Success Coach

Carla Polly
Call Center Specialist

Megan Radel
Enrollment Manager

Tisa Riley
Systems Manager

Deb Shultz
Content Marketing Manager

Bill Steger
Financial Analyst
