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
Harold Aguirre
Admissions Counselor, First-Year Students from Western DFW, West Texas, the Panhandle, and Waco
Name: Harold Aguirre
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Theory and a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies; currently pursuing a Master of Education in Bilingual Education
Favorite Thing about DBU: DBU is committed to mentorship. During my years here, staff, professors, and peers have challenged me to be more faithful to God. I love our focus on mentorship.
Favorite Scripture: “When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand...and he said, 'I am the commander of the army of the Lord.'" Joshua 5:13-14
Hobbies: Studying language, meeting people from other cultures, and cooking
Email: harold@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-7228
Ariel Banda
Admissions Counselor, First-Year Students from Fort Worth and the Greater Houston Area
Name: Ariel Banda
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Minor in Music Business
Favorite Thing about DBU: I love how Jesus is the center of all we do, from academics and work to relationships and service
Favorite Scripture: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." 1 Peter 1:3-5
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, playing and watching sports, spending time with my family, playing the guitar, and cooking food for friends
Email: ariel@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-7246
Kelsey Whaley
Admissions Counselor, First-Year Students from Out of State
Name: Kelsey Whaley
Education: Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Favorite Thing about DBU: The people, the community, and the sunsets!
Favorite Scripture: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20
Hobbies: Going to the movies, country dancing, playing sand volleyball, and being with people!
Email: kelseyw@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-7250
Alexandria Zidermanis
Freshman Counselor
Name: Alexandra Zidermanis
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Favorite Thing about DBU: I love the people at DBU! The people make or break the college experience, and I can say these people (from the professors to my coworkers, to my roommates, to my friends).. all of them have made my DBU experience incredible!
Favorite Scripture: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
Hobbies: Volleyball, hiking, and traveling!
Email: azidermanis@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-5464
Transfer Counselors
Guyton Garland
Transfer Counselor
Name: Guyton Garland
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Favorite Thing about DBU: Christ-centered education is the focus of what we do as a University. This godly aspiration is both glorifying to God and good for the people of God as they are further equipped for the teaching and expanding of his kingdom. This is easily the most beautiful thing we do while also being the most enriching thing we do.
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. 2 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. 3 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) 333-7233
Directors
Chad Decker
Director, Recruitment
Name: Chad Decker
Education: Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising
Favorite Thing about DBU: I enjoy the deep connections people make during their time here. I especially love the passion and compassion that the faculty and staff have for the students and each other
Favorite Scripture: “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us fro the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-34
Hobbies: Movies, board games, hiking, spending time with friends, playing with my kids - really anything that has a social component!
Email: chadd@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-5360
Ali Montgomery
Assistant Director, First-Year Recruitment
Name: Ali Montgomery
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Favorite Thing about DBU: I love DBU's emphasis on Christ-like servant leadership.
Favorite Scripture: “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience” Colossians 3:12
Hobbies: Hiking, adventuring to new places, fishing, painting, camping, and being outdoors whenever I can!
Email: ali@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-5635
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: “The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer...” Psalm 18:2
Hobbies: Coaching softball, spending time with my family, and any outdoors sporting event.
Email: kimberlye@dbu.edu
Phone: (214) 333-7247