Your Counselors
Our Admissions team is here to help you through the entire process, from your very first question until the day you step foot onto campus to move in!
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First-Year Counselors
Brooks Anthony
First-Year Admissions Counselor
Serving students from ZIP Codes starting with: 770, 773-787, 789
Name: Brooks Anthony
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a Minor in Marketing
Favorite Thing about DBU: I love the genuine community and discipleship that is forged at DBU through Christ-centered fellowship. Many of my lifelong closest friends and mentors have been found at DBU through the grace of God.
Favorite Scripture: "Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind." Philippians 2:1-2
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, watching baseball and football, playing golf, reading, and watching movies.
Email: banthony@dbu.edu
Phone: (214)333-7246
Connor Hall
First-Year Admissions Counselor
Serving students from ZIP Codes starting with: 760, 762-764, 769, 790-799
Name: Connor Hall
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
Favorite Thing about DBU: My favorite thing about DBU is the authentic relationships and the pursuit of Christ in everything that we do.
Favorite Scripture: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters," Colossians 3:23
Hobbies: Playing and watching sports.
Email: cohall@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-7233
Cody Hawkes
First-Year Admissions Counselor
Serving Out of State Students
Name: Cody Hawkes
Education: Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Favorite Thing about DBU: I love the community at DBU. Everyone here wants to see each other grow academically, spiritually, and holistically as a person.
Favorite Scripture: "He says, 'Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.'" Psalm 46:10
Hobbies: I enjoy watching movies with friends and going fishing.
Email: chawkes@dbu.edu
Phone: (214)333-7250
Guyton Garland
First-Year Admissions Counselor
Serving students from ZIP Codes starting with: 750
Name: Guyton Garland
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Favorite Thing about DBU: Our commitment to Biblical Christianity in a world that is everchanging is what makes us different and is what I love the most about DBU.
Favorite Scripture: “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another:
'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;
the whole earth is full of his glory.'" Isaiah 6:1-3
Hobbies: Reading, coffee, hunting, and being around people.
Email: ggarland@dbu.edu
Phone: (214)333-7228
Transfer Counselors
William Franklin
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Serving Transfer Students
Name: William Franklin
Education: Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.
Favorite Thing about DBU: The thing I love most about DBU is their desire for the good of their students. It’s a rare thing to find an institution that is loyal to its people, but DBU really is. DBU genuinely wants the best for all the students who come through their doors.
Favorite Scripture: “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Hobbies: Reading, spending time with friends, trying new restaurants and coffee shops.
Email: will@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-5464
Directors
Angie Cagle
Director of Parent and Enrollment Services
Name: Angie Cagle
Education: Bachelor of Science in Architecture; Pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Favorite Thing about DBU: DBU has a lot of favorites for me, but my top favorite is getting to know the students and their parents. There are so many personalities and strong Christian students that help make this campus such an extraordinary place to live and work. It is a joy to tell parents what wonderful students we have on campus and give them peace of mind about leaving their students in our care.
Favorite Scripture: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
Hobbies: Spending time with family, singing, working in the yard and walking.
Email: angie@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-7158
Jordan McGowen
Director of Recruitment
Name: Jordan McGowan
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Master of Business Administration in Technology and Engineering Management
Favorite Thing about DBU: Servant Leadership mindset, Family atmosphere, Homecoming Week Tradition, Beautiful Campus on the Hill.
Favorite Scripture: “Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23
Hobbies: Quality time with family, fishing, reading, playing sports, and volunteering in the community
Email: jmcgowen@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-5809
Kim English
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services
Name: Kim English
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Minor in Pre-Law, and pursuing a Master of Arts in Sports Management
Favorite Thing about DBU: I love how Christ is the center of everything we do on campus and being a part of creating someone’s life journey with Christ and their future has been the best blessing.
Favorite Scripture: "So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Hobbies: Coaching softball, spending time with my family, and any outdoor sporting event.
Email: kimberlye@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-7247