Meet the Undergraduate Admissions Staff
Krista J. Brooks, Vice President of Enrollment Management
217.732.3168, x.2223
Mary K. Davis, Office Manager
217.732.3168, x.2251
A Lincoln Christian graduate, Mary K holds it all together for the Admissions Office, particularly overseeing the processing of all applications for Undergraduate admission and making sure that requests for LCU information are fulfilled.
Family: Husband Terry and children Brandon & Emily
Music Playlist: James Taylor and Carole King
Hobbies: Thrift store shopping
Bible verse to live by: Psalm 18:1-2 "I will love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
Advice on choosing a college: Go where you can grow in the talents God has given you, so you can become the person He wants you to be.
What Mary K likes most about LCU: I like that our students are the next generation of Christian leaders for the Kingdom of God.
Ryan Harty, Admissions Counselor
217.732.3168, x.2389
Ryan works as the admissions counselor for students and applicants from Illinois and Indiana who live in the following zip codes: 46100-46299, 47000-47799, 61900-62599, and 62700-62999. He also assists students from the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 2006; he also earned a Master of Divinity degree in New Testament from the Seminary at Lincoln Christian University in 2010.
Family: Wife Sarah
Favorite Book: Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy and Fairy Tale by Frederick Buechner
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, cooking, grilling, fly-fishing, reading, writing Favorite sports team: Indianapolis Colts
Historical figure that most inspires Ryan: St. John Chrysostom
Bible verses to live by: John 6:53-59
What Ryan likes most about LCU: I appreciate the richness of the education provided by our faculty: from the arts and humanities to history and theology, all is centered on the confession of Peter, "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God."
Audrey Sackman, Campus Visit and Communications Coordinator
217.732.3168, x.2237
Audrey is the "go to" person whenever a prospective student wants to visit LCU. She also organizes our LCU Experience campus visit events. She acts as the admissions counselor for prospective students and applicants in the Lincoln area.
Must Read: I Am Not But I Know I AM by Louie Giglio
Favorite Quote:"Although my memory is fading, I remember two things very clearly. I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior" John Newton
Favorite Movie: Aladdin
Dream Vacation: Australia Vacation
Music Playlist: JJ Heller, Gungor, Vicky Beeching, Audrey Assad, Meredith Andrews, Kari Jobe
Hobbies: Reading, playing guitar, watching/following sports
Advice on choosing a college: It's not so much where you go there are a lot of great schools out there, but when it comes to choosing your major, choose something that you enjoy. Don't pick a school or major because you know in the end you will make lots of money –make sure it's something you enjoy because you don't want to find yourself in your junior year hating your future job before you even graduate!
Bible verse to live by: Psalms 32
What Audrey likes most about LCU: The people here are extremely friendly and passionate.
Brandon Umphrey, Admissions Counselor
217.732.3168, x.2356
Brandon is the Admissions Counselor for Illinois zip codes 60000-61899, Indiana zip codes 46000-46099, 46300-46999, 47800-47999 and also the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Brandon is a proud alumnus of Lincoln Christian's Business Administration program. After graduation, he worked for four years at State Farm Insurance before returning to LCU.
Family: Wife Stephanie and son Westin
First Job: Paper Route
Favorite Restaurant: First Wok
Dream Vacation: Trip to Tour de France
Bible verse to live by: Psalms 18:2
What Brandon likes most about LCU: The business department here at LCU shows you what it means to be a Christian in the corporate work environment as well as giving you the training to tackle most business endeavors. The professors took a genuine interest in me and even to this day I know I have them on my side. I am so appreciative of the education LCU has given me, especially in the area of business. Thanks LCU!