Dennis P. Bergvall, named Executive Director in May 2006, first joined the TCF team in February 2005 as Associate Executive Director for Development. A Montana native, Dennis brings over 23 years of experience in fundraising and administration in higher education.  Before serving The Citadel, he worked as director of planned giving at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, for five years and then as dean of development at Albertson College in Caldwell, Idaho, for six years. Dennis also has significant experience in the areas of financial aid and college admissions.

Frances Bramlett, Director of Donor Relations

Laura Dunlap, who joined the Foundation as Campaign Assistant in July 2004, currently serves as Special Events Manager. In this role, she is most active in the preparation of donor events and the planning of memorial services and special campus events. An Oklahoma native, Laura attended Loyola University New Orleans, where she earned her bachelor of science degree in Political Science with a minor in communication. After interning in Washington, D.C. with Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, she assisted Mitch Landrieu’s successful gubernatorial campaign, John Kerry’s Presidential campaign, and Jim DeMint’s successful senatorial campaign.

Sue Gill, Office Administrator

Jay Hart, Citadel Class of 1992, joined The Citadel Foundation in May of 2008 as Director of Development, tasked with handling corporate relations and working alongside the School of Business Administration. Jay is a Charleston native who brings a wealth of business experience to the Foundation, including six years of restaurant management and ownership and eight years of small business and consumer banking management. He is confident that his professional experiences will be of great value as he continues to grow in his new position with his alma mater. Jay and his wife, Ellen, live in West Ashley with their daughter, Kathryn, and twin boys, Michael and Robert. He is an active leader in the Charleston community as a member of the Rotary Club of Charleston and a youth sports coach, and he serves on the Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church.

Joy Huber, Director of Accounting, brings to the TCF team over twenty-five years of accounting experience, predominately in the for-profit sector. She has performed accounting services for a wide variety of industries, including an import/export business, a medical equipment company, a KFC Franchise, and public accounting. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she grew up as a "Navy Brat" and moved frequently, spending two years in Spain. She has now lived in Charleston for thirty-five years. Joy is married, with two sons and one daughter. She has several relatives who are Citadel graduates, including Dr. Jerry B. Buchanan, '61, of Louisville, Kentucky; former standout baseball player Richard A. Green, '87, of Ladson; and the late LTC Richard D. Brewer, '52, of Charleston.

Beth Inman joined The Citadel Foundation in December 2007 as Assistant to the Associate Executive Director. Holding degrees in art history from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (B.A.) and the University of South Carolina (M.A.), she brings a wealth of nonprofit experience to the team, having served in such varied capacities as an arts and cultural project manager for Blackbaud, Inc., associate and interim chief curator at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C., and curator of history at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, also in Columbia.  She likewise brings a strong affinity for The Citadel's mission and familiarity with its staff, returning to campus after having served as assistant to the provost in 2006 and 2007. Beth has one daughter, Emma Helen.

Chivon J. Jenkins, Database Administrator, joined The Citadel Foundation in May 2008, bringing to the team 20 years of higher education data management experience. A 1992 graduate of the College of Charleston, she served as a Data Manager and Systems Analyst in its Enrollment Management Division for 13 years. She then worked for 2 ½ years as Registrar and IT Consultant for Averett University in Danville, Virginia, before returning to the College of Charleston Foundation as its IT Director and Database Administrator for 4 ½ years. TCF is fortunate to attract her talents because Chivon is all about the data and ensuring its accuracy!  She holds degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, with an MBA in Technology Management.  A native of Charleston, Chivon and her husband Jarvis have two boys, Jesse and Justin.

Jessica King-Bernard, Director of Development, joined the Foundation team in June of 2008.  As a fundraiser, her primary areas of responsibility include working with the School of Education and the college's leadership initiatives, with an additional focus on developing support among the Charleston community.  Jessica brings a wealth of nonprofit fundraising experience to TCF, having previously served as Associate Director of Development at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Director of Children's Miracle Network and Special Events at the Medical University of South Carolina's Children's Hospital.  An Atlanta native, Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Women's Studies from Emory University.  She enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her husband, Mike.

Tyler Love, Director of Prospect Resarch, joined The Citadel Foundation in 2001. She has been in the research field for over 10 years, previously serving as Research Manager at The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce in The Center for Business Research. Tyler leads the donor research efforts of The Citadel Foundation and serves as a member of TCF's Donor Services team in support of the fundraising requirements of The Citadel. A native of Alexandria, VA, Tyler lives on Daniel Island with her husband, Steve, daughter, Ann Ballard, and stepson, Bennett.

Blythe Manuel, Gift Processing Coordinator, is a 2004 Towson University graduate with a degree in International Studies. She moved to Charleston in October 2006 to join The Citadel Foundation after working for two years in a similar capacity at the United States Naval Academy Foundation/Alumni Association in Annapolis, Maryland.

Shannon Mease, Director of Business Operations

Olivia Montgomery, Annual Giving Assistant, is a native of Charleston and a 2007 graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Communication.  During her time at the college, she also worked for her alma mater’s Office of Annual Giving, beginning as a student fundraiser in the Cougar Call Center and later serving as office assistant.  Her experience there prompted her to continue working in higher education fundraising.  Working with The Citadel Foundation is particularly meaningful to Olivia, as both of her grandfathers are graduates of The Citadel.

Terry Mularkey, Associate Executive Director, started with TCF in the fall of 2007. In this position, he is responsible for managing the fundraising and research staff.  A retired Army officer with over 20 years of active duty service, Terry is a Qualified Airborne Ranger, Master Parachutist, Green Beret, Blackhawk Helicopter pilot, and Combat Veteran. His previous fundraising and alumni relations experience includes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, and Hospice of Volusia & Flagler County, Florida.  He earned his B.A. degree from Mercer University and Masters from Embry-Riddle University.  A Florida native, Terry is married to Nancy, and they are blessed with three children: Jack, 22, McKay, 18, and Taylor, 16.

Rhonda Paul, Fund Development Assistant, has been with the Foundation since 1998. Rhonda is a native of Charleston but grew up out west. However, in 1990, she came home to stay. She is a graduate of Southern Wesleyan University with a degree in Business Management.

Joy A. Simpson, CGC ’03, serves as Director of Development for The Citadel Foundation; she has been with The Citadel since 1998. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive with experience in all aspects of development, including annual campaigns, capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, special events, public relations, and communications. Additionally, Joy is an adjunct faculty member for the University of Charleston’s Master of Public Administration Program, teaching the Fund Raising and Marketing course. She is active with the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and will serve as chapter President in 2007.

Jarret Sonta, Director of Communications, joined the TCF team in September 2003. Before crossing the threshold of Lesesne Gate, the New Jersey native cut his teeth in the field of nonprofit development communications with several Charleston arts and cultural organizations, most notably Spoleto Festival USA. Lured to the South under the spell of Faulkner's fiction, Jarret studied English literature at Yale University as an undergrad, returning for a Master's in the field before attempting to make his way in the real world. In addition to his full-time duties at the Foundation, Jarret works evenings tutoring cadets and graduate students in The Citadel Writing and Learning Center.

Julie Straub joined The Citadel Foundation in June 2005 and has had a variety of responsibilities over the years. Most recently, Julie has focused her efforts on the Stadium Campaign by marketing and selling the premium seating areas of Johnson Hagood Stadium.  A 2005 graduate of Iowa State University, Julie earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and as a student was actively involved in the ISU Waterski Team, sports management, and Business Council. She has traveled widely throughout Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, and has gained significant practical experience through marketing and promotions internships with Trio-Solutions, a Mount Pleasant-based marketing firm, and Clear Channel Communications, one of the nation’s leading radio broadcasting and multimedia corporations. In May 2008, Julie completed her Master of Business Administration degree from The Citadel.

William L. Yaeger, Citadel Class of 1983, serves as a Director of Major Gifts. An Alpha Company graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bill brings extensive military and business experience to the Foundation, including ten years on two submarines in the U. S. Navy, eight years as a financial advisor, and four years in defense contracting as a project manager. Bill lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife, Linda Gibbons Yaeger; their son Jordan and daughter Megan. An active volunteer with his college, church, and community, Bill coordinates the Charleston Area Citadel Alumni Breakfasts, is a Life Member of The Citadel Alumni Association, serves as a certified lay speaker with the United Methodist Church, and is active as a leader in Scouting.

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