Meet the IE Team
Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
jperez@tennessee.edu
865-974-3843
Dr. Jorge Pérez joined the UT System in 2018 after twenty years in Georgia, where he was vice provost for institutional effectiveness, SACSCOC accreditation liaison, and professor of information systems at Kennesaw State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in information systems from Florida State University. Digital literacy is the focus of his current research.
The recipient of a prestigious American Council on Education (ACE) Fellowship, Jorge spent the 2013 academic year in Boston analyzing the strategic plans of constituents of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. He has served on the boards of the Informing Science Institute, Latin American Association, Atlanta Council on International Relations, and Atlanta Electronic Commerce Forum. Jorge has industry experience as a systems analyst, web developer, and consultant. He was inducted into the PhD Project Hall of Fame in 2019.
Jorge is an Ironman Lake Placid finisher who enjoys running, cycling, teaching spin classes, and hiking with his rescue pit bull, Murphy.
Institutional Research
Director of Institutional Research and Business Intelligence; Chief Academic Data Officer
bhester@tennessee.edu
865-974-9695
Dr. Brian Hester, Director of Institutional Research and Business Intelligence, has been with the University of Tennessee System since 2010. He has served in various committees and service roles with UT over this time period. Brian has also been an active member of the Tennessee Association for Institutional Research for the past eight years – serving in leadership roles as secretary from 2016 through 2017 and most recently as vice president in 2018 and president in 2019.
Born and raised in Knoxville, Brian is a graduate of Bearden High School and a three-time graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he earned a bachelor’s in English, a Master’s of Business Administration, and a PhD in Higher Education Administration. Before joining the UT System, Brian worked in the private sector in business management. He currently serves as a board member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and has served as its treasurer numerous times over the past fifteen years.
Brian, his wife Alice, son Nicholas and daughter Sophia live in Knoxville, and they spend most of their free-time together – playing sports, gardening, and enjoying the many parks and nature areas around Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
tbodinhe@tennessee.edu
Research Associate
gjudy@vols.utk.edu
Research Associate
mricha49@vols.utk.edu
Business Intelligence
Assistant Director of Business Intelligence
borashko@tennessee.edu
Software Developer
hagenow@tennessee.edu
Software Developer
nhumensk@tennessee.edu
Software Developer
jwhitte5@tennessee.edu
Planning & Assessment
Planning Coordinator
cherylfogler@tennessee.edu
Cheryl and her husband fell in love with Knoxville while visiting their son, a UTK graduate student, and decided to make Knoxville their forever home. They enjoy outdoor living, traveling, and watching all NCAA sports.
Assessment Coordinator
aludewig@tennessee.edu
Originally from South Dakota, Ashley has enjoyed living across the southeast but is excited to settle in East Tennessee as it has long been her favorite part of the country. Outside of the office, she enjoys going on walks with her rescue pit bull Mr. Magoo, visiting local breweries, and keeping up with the latest true crime podcasts and documentaries.
Data Visualization
Project Management
Project Coordinator
jeremybradford@tennessee.edu
In 2008, after a decade of active duty, Jeremy transitioned to civilian life, relocating to Tennessee with his wife and son. Undeterred by leaving active duty, he joined the Navy Active Ready Reserves, extending his service commitment for an additional 15 years, in which he retired after 25 years of service. This decision allowed him to balance his military dedication with civilian pursuits.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Jeremy sought opportunities in the burgeoning field of technology. His journey led him to a role as a Systems Administrator in the nuclear sector in Oak Ridge. Over the years, he honed his skills and earned the title of SQL Database Administrator, paving the way for a fulfilling role at the University of Tennessee. Joining the Department of Technical Services (DTS), then Information Technology Systems (ITS), within the University System Administration, Jeremy assumed the responsibilities of a SQL DBA and System Administrator.
Eager to specialize further, he delved into program development, securing a position in the Business Intelligence group as a software developer. In this role, Jeremy applied Extract Transform Load (ETL) and Data Engineering techniques, contributing significantly to the establishment of the University of Tennessee System (UT) Administration’s student data processing system.
Driven by a desire for leadership, Jeremy embarked on a dual educational journey. He earned an Associate degree in Business Administration from Pellissippi State and is currently on the cusp of completing his bachelor’s degree in business administration/information systems management through the University of Tennessee Martin. Post-graduation, he aspires to pursue an MBA, further augmenting his managerial acumen.
Jeremy’s dedication extends beyond academia, as evidenced by his Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma certifications. Currently serving as the Project Coordinator for the Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success team under the Institutional Effectiveness group, he continues to make impactful contributions to the University.
You must be logged in to post a comment.