Midland University has announced several changes and additions to its Senior Leadership Team.

Lori Wurdeman Ethier '07 has been named Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment and Marketing and will join the SLT. Ethier has been at Midland since 2012 and has spent the past three years serving as Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions. She previously worked as the Director of the Student Success Center and the Assistant Director of Student Life. Ethier is a 2007 Midland graduate.

Jodi Gosch Benjamin '99 has been named Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. Benjamin has served as Midland’s Vice President for Finance and Administration since 2005 and is a 1999 Midland graduate.

Joe Harnisch '01 has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer and will join the SLT. Harnisch is a 2001 Midland graduate and has worked as Controller and Associate Vice President/Finance and Facilities Planning since 2018.

Caryl Johannsen has been named Vice President for Human Resources and will join the SLT. Johannsen has been at Midland since 2016, previously serving as Human Resources Generalist, Director of Human Resources, and Associate VP for Human Resources.

“We are fortunate to have so many talented individuals at Midland University, and it is exciting for us to see those individuals grow and advance in their professions at Midland,” Midland University President Jody Horner said. “The experience each of these individuals brings to their new role is vital in the continued success and growth of our institution.”