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
Camille Pardo
First-Year Admissions Counselor
Serving students from ZIP Codes starting with: 750
Name: Camille Pardo
Education: Bachelor of Musical Arts
Favorite Thing about DBU: My favorite thing about DBU is the people. I have met some of the most impactful people in my life at this university, and being part of a culture that encourages Christ-likeness has been vital to growing my faith. The Lord’s hand is so evidently working on this campus, and I look more like Christ because of my time on the Hill. There truly is no place like home!
Favorite Scripture: “Yet, I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Psalm 27:13-14
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, singing/songwriting, going to coffee shops, and watching movies.
Email: camille@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-5593
Cedtrese Williams
First-Year Admissions Counselor
Serving students from ZIP Codes starting with: 751, 754-759, 765-768
Name: Cedtrese Williams
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music Business emphasis in worship leadership
Favorite Thing about DBU: My favorite thing about DBU would have to be the professors and the environment that DBU has cultivated to nurture my spiritual growth.
Favorite Scripture: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and institution." Proverbs 1:7
Hobbies: Singing, eating, dancing, watching movies, and spending time with friends.
Email: cedtresew@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
Assistant Director of Recruitment
Serving students from ZIP Codes starting with: 752-753, 761
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
Mattie Fisher
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Serving Transfer Students with last names A-L
Name: Mattie Fisher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Favorite Thing about DBU: My favorite thing about DBU is the community. During my time at DBU, I have met my closest friends and so many people who have pushed me to grow closer to Christ. Everyone at DBU cares deeply for one another, and it really is one big family!
Favorite Scripture: "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." - Psalm 16:11
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, watching movies, going to coffee shops, and spending time outside
Email: mafisher@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-6875
William Franklin
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Serving Transfer Students with last names M-Z
Name: William Franklin
Education: 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
Mariana de Almeida Martinez
Admissions Counselor for Enrollment Partnerships
Name: Mariana de Almeida Martinez
Education: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Favorite Thing about DBU: The Chapel! The opportunity to connect faith and learning in every aspect of education is unique at DBU. The environment created at DBU and through the moments together at the chapel yields a friendly and welcoming atmosphere among the students about God and His presence!
Favorite Scripture: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." Psalm 32:8
Hobbies: Learning about emotional intelligence and the Bible, watching movies, driving/traveling, investing time with husband/family and friends, and making music.
Email: mdealmeida@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-5491
Jason Hilliard
Assistant Director of Enrollment Partnerships
Name: Jason Hilliard
Education: Master of Theological Studies
Favorite Thing about DBU: My favorite thing about DBU is the family you are a part of when you are here. The support and encouragement we endeavor to show one another goes beyond workplace acquaintances. We are family. We are all endeavoring to glorify God through service of one form or another here at DBU. That like-mindedness brings us together in a truly unique and wonderful way.
Favorite Scripture: "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, playing hockey, woodworking, traveling, and baking.
Email: jasonh@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-6829
Directors
Angie Cagle
Director of Campus Visits and Parent 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
Al Fowler
Director of Recruitment
Name: Al Fowler
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 (NIV)
Hobbies: Watching sports, reading, working out, and traveling with my wife.
Email: al.fowler@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-5489
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