Meet the Staff
Jason Williams
Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Email: jasonw@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-6978
Education
Master of Arts in Professional Development
Favorite Thing About DBU
Pretty much everything.
Favorite Scripture
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
Hobbies
DBU Baseball, Hunting, Fishing, yard work, and anything with my family.
Al Fowler
Director of Recruitment
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Religion
Favorite Thing About DBU
The community on campus genuinely feels like one big family of believers. You will feel at home the minute you step onto this campus.
Favorite Scripture
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34
Hobbies
Watching sports, reading, working out, and traveling with my wife.
Zach Williams
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Email: zacharyw@dbu.edu
Phone: 972-941-4534
Education
BS in Religious Education, MA in Christian Education
Favorite Thing About DBU
The atmosphere of DBU.
Favorite Scripture
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." (Ephesians 3:20)
Hobbies
My favorite hobby is hanging with my kids, camping, and reading.
Military and Veteran Services
Chris Deckard, USAF (Vet.)
Director of Military Veteran Services
Email: cdeckard@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5142
Education
Associates in Aviation Technology, BS in Business Administration concentration in Management, MA in Occupational Leadership concentration in Human Resource Development
Favorite Thing About DBU
The passion of the staff and faculty to help our students succeed and everyone's true dedication to Christ our Lord and Savior.
Favorite Scripture
"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31 KJV)
Hobbies
My favorite hobby is spending time with my wife and two boys
Christopher Lemons
VA Compliance Official
Email: ChristopherL@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5145
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Christian Ministries
Favorite Thing About DBU
To those who have served our country in the armed forces and their families, I value the opportunity to serve them by assisting with the coordination of their military benefits.
Favorite Scripture
Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (NLT, Isaiah 40:28-31)
Hobbies
Spending time with my wonderful wife and chaotic kiddos, especially going on hikes and reading books together. Studying modern and historical theology of various cultures, especially ancient Near East religions and 2nd Temple Judaism.
Marlon Ivan Rios, USA (Vet.)
Director of Recruitment
Education
Bachelor of Science in Religion, Master of Theology, and Ph.D. in Leadership (in progress)
Favorite Thing About DBU
The people that I get to work with and the relationships that I’ve created at DBU are lovely. I am grateful for the leadership because they inspire me to do better every single day. I also love the students who I get to meet daily.
Favorite Scripture
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us; and we saw His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
Hobbies
I love spending time with my family, reading, working out, watching soccer, and traveling.
Sam Jones, USAF (Vet.)
VA Certifying Official
Email: samueljo@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5557
Education
Associate in Applied Science Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, and Master of Education in Sport Management
Favorite Thing About DBU
Absolutely gorgeous campus, full of phenomenal believers that love Christ and strive to glorify Him.
Favorite Scripture
“If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9
Hobbies
Volleyball and just about any sport that involves competition, and enjoying the Texas heat, bodies of water, and outdoors with my wife, family, and friends