SENIOR EXECUTIVE CABINET

Len Munsil, J.D.

President

Len Munsil is the sixth President of Arizona Christian University, and is an accomplished public policy expert, a conservative organizational entrepreneur, a lawyer, a journalist, an educator and a writer. He has served as an Adjunct Professor and member of the Board of Trustees at ACU. Prior to joining ACU, Munsil served as Founding President and General Counsel for The Center for Arizona Policy, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy organization.

For his work on behalf of children, families and biblical truth, he has received awards and commendations from Focus on the Family, American Family Association, National Family Legal Foundation, Arizonans for Home Education, the National Association for Marriage Enhancement, and the Center for Arizona Policy. He has trained prosecutors and attorneys, testified as an expert witness, authored books, and drafted legal briefs to courts to help protect children, families and communities from the negative effects of sexually oriented businesses.

James Tito, B.S.

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

James Tito is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona Christian University. He believes people are the most important asset of any organization and that building a culture around respectful communication is essential to long-term success. James comes to ACU with an entrepreneurial spirit combined with the experience of managing large international organizations. He has successfully managed multiple companies in manufacturing, data management, enterprise/SAAS, and the tele-health space. He was the founder and Chief Executive of eShare Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ), a global contact center software company that revolutionized community chat by launching the first chat tool used for customer support.  James also served as the COO of an international not-for-profit media ministry with offices in seven countries. He is mission driven and leads with purpose, creating solutions that solve real world problems that make businesses easier to run.

James has served on numerous not-for-profit boards and has been recognized by the Office of the County Executive for Nassau County and the Long Island Association for significant contributions to the welfare of the region. In addition he received the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect. He was named US SBA Entrepreneur Success Advocate of the Year, Long Island Innovator of the Year, and one of Silicon Alley’s Top 100 New York Internet Industry Executives (two times). James was also names one of Long Island’s Top 20 Executives in Technology. His companies have received numerous awards, including PC Magazine Editor’s Choice Award, the Communications Solutions EXPO Award, Call Center Solutions Magazine Editor’s Choice Awards, and the Computer Telephony EXPO Best of Show Award. James holds a BA in New Testament Biblical Literature and Business from Oral Roberts University.

Anthony Allen, Ed.D.

Vice President of Advancement

Dr. Anthony W. Allen, Vice President of Advancement, is a native of North Carolina. Dr. Allen received his undergraduate education from Duke University, where he graduated in 1990 with majors in history and religion. Allen was also a gridiron standout for Duke and a member of the 1989 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Co-Champion team. Dr. Allen continued his education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where he completed two degrees, a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages, and a Master of Theology in Christian Ethics. In 2011 he earned an Education Doctorate at North Carolina State University in Higher Education Administration. His research focus and interests are in Christian and adult higher education, finance, legal issues, and history of higher education. Dr. Allen is the author of two books, Christian Higher Education: Why It Matters (2013) and 7 Affirmations for Christian Higher Education: A Collection of Writings (2014).

Dr. Allen’s work experience includes service at two Southern Baptist seminaries. He began as director of admissions and student recruitment at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, then became assistant vice president for institutional advancement. Allen became the vice president for institutional advancement at Southeastern in 2005. Dr. Allen served as vice president for administration at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2007 and served as the senior vice president for institutional advancement, and senior vice president for administration and chief operating officer. Dr. Allen has served as Professor of Christian education and as President of Hannibal-LaGrange University in MO.
In addition to these experiences, Dr. Allen has also served as a pastor and has spoken widely both nationally and internationally. His mission experiences include work in Russia, Romania, Mexico, and Africa. Dr. Anthony Allen is married to Stacy Coyle Allen, and they have five children: Bethany, Evan, Leighton, Annaliese, and Brinley. Hobbies include – hiking, fishing, hunting, and all things outdoor.

James Griffiths, J.D.

Vice President of Administration & General Counsel

James Griffiths is Vice President of Administration & General Counsel at Arizona Christian University. University. A dual graduate of the University of San Diego (B.S. in Political Science magna cum laude in 1999, Juris Doctorate 2003) James spent the first nine years of his career as an attorney, specializing in the areas of constitutional law, religious freedom, and business litigation. He remains licensed to practice law in his home state of California.

James serves as the chief legal officer for ACU. He also leads the Human Resources Department and assists with policy and procedure development and strategic planning. In addition, he performs administrative responsibilities as requested by the President and COO, including representing the President at internal and external events and serves as the University liaison to the Cultural Research Center. He also remains a member of the University Advancement team.

Jon Cline, B.A.

Vice President of Campus Operations

Jon Cline is the Vice President of Campus Operations and serves on the President’s Cabinet at Arizona Christian University. Prior to joining ACU, Jon worked for 19 years at the Alliance Defending Freedom, and at the conclusion of his tenure there held the title of Vice President of Shared Services (Operations). Jon also worked in hospitality management and legal services earlier in his career. A graduate of Lee University, Jon has his B.A. in History, with minors in both Political Science and Biblical Studies. Jon has specialized expertise in the areas of operational security, supply chain management, construction management, vendor relations, and commercial real estate leasing.  Besides establishing multiple international offices, his expertise also extends to audio/video, print, and information technologies.  Jon has been married to his wife, Amy, for 27 years, and has 4 children, two of whom have attended ACU.

Jeffrey Green, Ph.D.

Vice President of Academic Affairs

A native Texan, art history lover and passionate educator, Dr. Jeffrey Green recently stepped into the role of Vice President of Academic Affairs at ACU. Green’s duties in this new role include oversight of courses, graduation and students’ educational success. Having previously served as Dean of the Graduate School, Provost for Academic Operations and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Houston Christian University, Green is experienced in growing and maintaining academic programs. He believes in ACU’s mission and hopes to expand its academic offerings to glorify Christ within higher education.

Jeff Rutter, B.A.

Vice President of Athletic Enrollment and Club Sports

Jeff Rutter has worked in college athletics for the past 16 years. A graduate of Biola University, Jeff got his start as an assistant men’s basketball coach at California Baptist University. After two years at CBU, Jeff started a 10-year stint at Azusa Pacific University. In addition to coaching on the men’s basketball staff, Jeff entered athletic administration as the Director of Athletic Development. Jeff was a part of an unparalleled run of NAIA athletic excellence as APU took home 10 straight NACDA Director’s Cup awards for the best overall athletic department. During that time, Azusa Pacific also won 10 straight GSAC All-Sports Awards given to the best department in the distinguished Golden State Athletic Conference. APU Basketball won 4 GSAC Regular Season Championships, 7 GSAC Tournament Championships, and made 10 consecutive trips to the NAIA National Tournament, appearing in the 2005 and 2010 National Championship games.

Jeff arrived at Arizona Christian in 2012 as the Head Men’s Basketball coach. After winning 20 games and qualifying for the NAIA National Tournament in their first season in the GSAC and NAIA Division 1 basketball, ACU Men’s continued to improve breaking the school record victories in 2013-14, 2014-15 and again in 2015-16. In January of 2014, Jeff was named Director of Athletics at ACU.

During this time, ACU has been recognized as a Champion of Character institution and has received numerous accolades for the academic success of its athletic teams. Jeff is passionate about college athletics and the growth and transformation that can occur when sports are done well.

Peter Dryer, Ph.D.

Dean of Students and Athletic Director

Dr. Peter Dryer was named the Athletic Director of Arizona Christian University in May 2019. He earned a PhD in Leadership specializing in Sport Administration from Concordia University Chicago in 2018.

Dr. Dryer came to ACU in the Spring of 2015 and served as the Assistant Athletic Director for the Firestorm. He oversaw game day management, spiritual development, and facilities management within the Athletics Division. Additionally, Dr. Dryer developed a Sport Management concentration as part of the Business Administration major and taught various courses in ACU’s School of Business.

Prior to ACU, Dr, Dryer served as Athletics Director and Men’s Soccer Coach at Bluefield College (NAIA) in southern Virginia for five years. During his time there he guided the department through the re-emergence of a football program, conference alignment, and an athletics rebranding and re-visioning process.

Before his service at Bluefield, Dr. Dryer earned his MA in Higher Education at Geneva College and worked in the athletics department with the men’s soccer program. Additionally, he was active in the club soccer scene as Director of Coaching and youth coach for the Pittsburgh Strikers Soccer Club.

Dr. Dryer attended Cedarville University and graduated in 2005 with a degree in Business Management. While there, he played and captained the Yellow Jackets men’s soccer team, earned all-conference honors, and appeared in three NCCAA national tournaments.

Dr. Dryer and his wife, Kristin, their son, Cooper, and daughters, Noelle and Molly, reside in Cave Creek.

Michael Werner, M.A.

Vice President of Finance

Michael Werner is the Vice President of Finance at Arizona Christian University.  He is an alumnus of ACU, graduating with honors in 2008.  He holds undergraduate degrees in Christian Ministry and accounting and has a Masters of Arts degree in theology from Phoenix Seminary. Previously, Michael was Senior VP of Finance for Taylor Street Group, a collection of companies spanning the real estate industry from property management to brokerage to capital markets and investments.

From 2012 to 2017, while also continuing his business and finance career, Michael was an associate pastor for a church plant in Salt Lake City, Utah. His focus was discipleship and Christian education in an area where both concepts were in great need.  Ultimately, God called Michael back to the desert of Phoenix, after his second daughter was born, to be closer to his extended family.  In this time, Michael was able to engage in his current home church as well as grow as a business leader and influencer in a secular industry, transforming that culture with Truth.

Married to Jenn Werner, a 2009 ACU graduate, Michael has 2 daughters, Eisley and Brynn, and a very energetic puppy keeping him busy when not serving the greater community of ACU.