OUR EXPERIENCED FACULTY AND STAFF WILL GET TO KNOW YOU, NOT YOUR STUDENT I.D. NUMBER.
Experienced faculty and staff who are dedicated to student success, possess relevant degrees in their fields of study and practical experience in their fields—this is the Siba difference
Cynthia Musterman , President
Ms. Musterman holds a B.A. in Communication from Arizona State University, and a J.D. from Washington University School of Law, St. Louis. In addition to her duties as President, Ms. Musterman serves as Academic Dean for evening school students.
Greg Elsenrath , Financial Aid Director
Work Email: gelsenrath@siba.eduMr. Elsenrath holds a B.A. in Marketing/Ag Business from Missouri Valley College and an M.B.A. from Lindenwood University. Mr. Elsenrath has worked in the field of financial aid for more than 15 years, and takes a special interest in providing individualized assistance to students and parents.
Andrew Hollimon , Department Head / Business Administration
Work Email: ahollimon@siba.eduMr. Hollimon holds a B.S. in Communication Arts and an M.B.A. from Lindenwood University. He possesses 30 years experience in human resource management, training and recruiting. In addition to his administrative duties, Mr. Hollimon teaches Business and General Education courses
Ruth Holtmann , Academic Dean/Registrar
Work Email: rholtmann@siba.eduMs. Holtmann holds a B.S. in Education from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and an M.A. in Business from Webster University. Her duties include academic advisement, student transcripts, class scheduling, enforcement of academic policies and student academic concerns.
Emily Huey , Career Services Director Retail Management / Fashion Merchandising Faculty
Work Email: ehuey@siba.eduMs. Huey holds a B.S. in Clothing & Textiles, and an M.S. in Workforce Education & Development from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Ms. Huey is a member of Fashion Group International and has more than a decade of experience in recruiting, marketing and retail operations.
Judy Plattner , Co-Department Head / Interior Design
Work Email: jplattner@siba.eduMs. Plattner holds a B.S.H.E. in Housing and Interior Design from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and has more than 25 years experience in her field. In addition to her duties in the classroom, Ms. Plattner continues to maintain her own interior design business.
Jeffrey Pounds , Co-Department Head / Interior Design
Work Email: jpounds@siba.eduMr. Pounds holds a B.F.A. in Interior Design from Maryville University and an M.A. in American Culture Studies from Washington University. Mr. Pounds has been a member of the faculty since 2001, teaching courses in General Education, Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising. In addition to course loads and administrative duties, Mr. Pounds has been the Principal of SOTA Designs, Inc. since 1999.
Ginger Reinert , Department Head Tourism & Hospitality Management
Work Email: greinert@siba.eduMs. Reinert holds a B.A. in English/Spanish from Texas A&I University, and an M.A. in Human Relations from Webster University. On the faculty since 1995, Ms. Reinert has extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Rebecca Simmons , Operations Administrator/Faculty
Work Email: bsimmons@siba.eduMs. Simmons holds a B.A. in Management and an M.B.A. from Webster University. She has nine years of office administration experience. In addition to her administrative duties, Ms. Simmons teaches Business courses.
Lynne Wasson , Department Head / Retail Management / Fashion Merchandising
Work Email: lwasson@siba.eduMs. Wasson possesses a B.S. in Clothing and Textiles and an M.S. in Vocational Education Studies from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Ms. Wasson has been a member of the faculty since 1995 and teaches courses in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management and Business. She currently holds the office of Treasurer of the St. Louis Chapter of Fashion Group International.
John Willmon , Director of Admissions
Work Email: jwillmon@siba.eduMr. Willmon came to Siba in June of 2000 after 30 years in the U.S. Navy. He has earned Associate Degrees in Paralegal Studies and Business Administration from Siba. He has a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Management from Excelcior College.
In addition to our highly qualified full-time faculty members, Stevens Institute of Business & Arts employs gifted and dedicated adjunct instructors, most of who work full-time and/or maintain businesses and practices in their respective fields of expertise.