Evan Hellwig (Chair)

Dr. Hellwig serves as the Chairman of the Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health and Professor of Athletic Training. He earned his B.S. from the University of Minnesota at Mankato (1984), his Physical Therapy Certificate from the University of Iowa School of Medicine (1986), and his Ph. D. from the University of Virginia (1992). He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA) and a licensed physical therapist. Dr. Hellwig has four children, Chelsie, Jordan, Deric, and Lily. He is actively involved in his church as an adult Sunday school leader. In his spare time, he enjoys running, reading, and crossword puzzles. Dr. Hellwig taught at Cedarville from 1986-89, then took a leave to earn his Ph.D. He has been back at Cedarville since 1992.

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Teresa Clark (Assistant Chair)

Mrs. Clark serves as associate professor of Kinesiology and assistant chair of the department of Kinesiology and Allied Health. She earned her B.A. from Cedarville College (1975) and her M.S. from Indiana University (1986). Her honors include: 2007 Faculty Member of the Year, the AMC Coach of the Year and NAIA Region IX Coach of the Year. She and her husband, Jim, have two married children and three grandchildren. She is actively involved in short-term mission teams through Cedarville’s Mission Involvement Service. In her spare time, Mrs. Clark enjoys swimming and reading. She has been at Cedarville since 1996.

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Shellie Arbogast

Mrs. Arbogast serves as an Administrative Assistant to the Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health. She earned her Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science from The Bradford School of Business in 1989. Shellie lives in Troy with her husband Jeff and two daughters, Shannon and Morgan. Her hobbies include attending various sporting events, gardening, decorating and scrapbooking.

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April Crommett

Dr. Crommett serves as Associate Professor of Exercise Science. She earned her B.S. from Mississippi State Univ. (1991), her M.S. from Memphis State Univ. (1993) and her Ph.D. from The University of Mississippi (2000). She has been at Cedarville since 2003. Dr. Crommett is a member of the National & Regional American College of Sports Medicine and a reviewer for Desert Southwest Fitness Center for Continuing Education. Dr. Crommett is a certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, and ACSM HFS.

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Chris Cross

Mr. Cross serves as Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and is Cedarville's sports team's Head Athletic Trainer. He obtained his B.S. in Sports Medicine from Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, WV and a M.S. in Athletic Training from West Virginia University. Prior to coming to Cedarville University, he was the Director of Athletic Training for Salem International University. In this position, he was responsible for oversight of both the academic and athletic aspects of the athletic training department. Mr. Cross is married to Barbara and has three boys, Mason, Colby and Tyler. In his free time, Mr. Cross enjoys golfing and fishing.

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Kathy Freese

Ms. Freese serves as associate professor of kinesiology. She earned her B.S. from Bowling Green State University (1971) and her M.Ed. from Bowling Green State University (1981). She has been at Cedarville since 1991. Kathy has taught at the collegiate and secondary public school levels for 37 years. She has served as head coach in women's basketball,  women's volleyball, and women's softball in her 17 years at CU. She also coached for 20 years at the junior high and high school level in a variety of sports, in particular, basketball and volleyball. In 2002, the NCCAA honored Kathy by naming their Division I women's basketball player of the year award after her: The Kathy Freese National Player of the Year. In 1997, Ms. Freese was inducted as a charter member into the Perrysburg High School Coaches Hall of Fame. She has taken six teams overseas through the CU Missions Involvement Service. In her spare time, Ms. Freese enjoys gardening, walking, cycling, and camping.

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Lori Huckaby

Ms. Huckaby serves as assistant professor of kinesiology, where she teaches primarily in the sport management major. She earned her B.A. from Baptist Bible College, PA (1987) and her M.Ed. from Lynchburg College (2001). She spent 13 years teaching in a Christian School before coming to Cedarville in 2005. She spent a number of years working in the Physical Therapy business and also in the Fitness Industry, where she managed multiple clubs. She serves as the Co-Advisor to the Sport Management Organization. Lori has been on 5 Mission's trip, including South Africa, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. She is involved with her church and loves outdoor activities, reading and her nephews and niece. She resides in Cedarville.

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John McGillivray

Mr. McGillivray serves as associate professor of kinesiology and women’s soccer coach. He earned his B.S. from Cedarville College (1970) and his M.S. from the University of Dayton (1976). He has been at Cedarville since 1974. He was a NAIA Hall of Fame inductee in 1993. He is actively involved in his church as an usher, elder, and member of the missions committee. Mr. McGillivray has traveled with men's soccer teams to Liberia, Ivory Coast and Bangladesh, and the women's soccer teams to South Korea, Costa Rica, South Africa, Dominican Republic, and Austria. He and his wife Bonnie have five children and fourteen grandchildren. His hobbies include biking, watching sports on TV, doing car repairs, and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Dee Morris

Dr. Morris earned her B. S. from Geneva College (1959), her M.S. from Indiana University (1960), and her Ph.D. from Indiana University (1966). She also earned a degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the Kettering College of Medical Arts (1979). She has been teaching classes in the department of Exercise and Sport Science for more than 25 years. Dr. Morris is an NCCPA certified physician assistant, and continues to practice part time in Springfield, Ohio. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Ohio Physician Assistant Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. She is head women's tennis coach, and is active in NAIA and NCCAA Tennis Administration. She is actively involved in her local church. Dee is single, and lives in Cedarville with her golden retriever/collie, Bailey.

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Steve Patterson

Mr. Patterson serves as assistant professor of athletic training and the athletic training education program director. He obtained his B.S. (1998) from Vanguard University of Southern California, his M.S. (2002) from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He is currently completing his doctorate in Health Care Education from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to coming to Cedarville University, he was a Visiting Professor of Athletic Training at Nova Southeastern University after spending the first eight years of his career working in the athletic training clinical setting. He is married to Kirsten and has twin boys Blake and Heath. In his free time he enjoys golf and traveling.

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Libby Shearer

Mrs. Shearer serves as instructor of kinesiology. She earned her B.A. degree from Cedarville (1980). She has been at Cedarville since 1979. She is a certified lifeguard, professional CPR, first aid, and water safety instructor. She and her husband Byron lived in Russia for a year and currently serve as missionaries to Europe and Asia with Evangelical Baptist Mission. They have four children, Andrew, Betsy, Joni, and Suzy, and have fourteen grandchildren. Libby is active in her local church and takes pleasure in swimming, biking, hiking, reading, and spending quality time with the family.

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Mike Weller

Mr. Weller serves as the assistant professor of athletic training and clinical educator coordinator. He received his B.A. in Athletic Training from Capital University in 1995 and his M.S. in Physical Education with a concentration in Athletic Training from Ohio University in 1997. Prior to his arrival at Cedarville, Mike was the Head Athletic Trainer and ATEP Program Director at Bryan College and the Head Athletic Trainer at Wilmington College. In 2003, Mike was honored as the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society College and University Athletic Trainer of the Year. He and his wife Sherry reside in Wilmington and have three daughters; Olivia, Aubre, and Sara. Mike is actively involved in his church where he helps to lead an adult Sunday school class and is active in the church’s men’s ministry program.

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