Executive Comittee
Eli Lopez, President and CEO

MA, Evangel University
BA, Christian Life College
Rev. Eli Lopez is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the College. He has over twenty-three years of experience in ecclesial and academic leadership and has filled leadership roles in both local church settings and in elected organizational positions. Further, President Lopez is a recognized voice in the Oneness Pentecostal movement in the areas of church administration and spiritual formation; as such, he is a frequent speaker at various religious conferences and meetings. Rev. Lopez’s educational qualifications include a BA in Bible and Theology from Christian Life College and an MA in Theological Studies from Evangel University (Springfield, MO). Both his educational training and leadership experience provide him with the understanding, knowledge, skills, and deportment to lead CLC in addressing the opportunities and challenges it presently faces in its continued development and growth as an institution of higher education.
Micah Johnson, Vice President of Academic Affairs and CAO

MABTS, Western Seminary
BA, Christian Life College
Rev. Micah Johnson is the Vice President of Academic Affairs for the College. In this position, he fulfills the roles of Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and Academic Dean of the College. Rev. Johnson possesses a BA in Bible and Theology from Christian Life College and an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary (Portland, OR). He is also currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of South Africa. Since 2008, Rev. Johnson has served as an instructor of the College in addition to fulfilling various ecclesial leadership roles in both local church and organizational positions. Since 2013, he has been a member of the College’s Executive Committee and has been instrumental in leading both academic and administrative units in fulfilling CLC’s vision of being institution of excellence in higher education.
Dr. William Riddell, Vice President of Finance and CFO

PhD, Regent University
MA, Regent University
MBA, University of the Pacific
Dr. William Riddell is the Vice President of Finance and serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the College. Dr. Riddell possesses a BS in Accounting from CSU Stanislaus (Turlock, CA) and an MBA from University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA). Combined with over thirty years of experience in financial services, Dr. Riddell is fully qualified to fulfill the duties of the CFO. In addition to his financial training, he has also earned a PhD in Communication from Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA). Additionally, Dr. Riddell has most recently completed the Master of Theological Studies-Biblical Studies program, also from Regent University. In 2018, Dr. Riddell marked thirty years as an instructor of the college. Due to his vast level of institutional knowledge brought about by his many years of service, Dr. Riddell is a critical member of the Executive Committee as he continually helps craft the College’s responses to the challenges it faces in fulfilling its mission.
Laird Sillimon, Vice President of Operations and COO

MBA, Grand Canyon University
BS, Howard University
Rev. Laird Sillimon is Vice President of Operations and serves as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the College. Rev. Sillimon possesses a BS in Engineering from Howard University (Washington, DC) and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership from Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ). Rev. Sillimon has over twenty-five years of managerial experience in both the engineering and ecclesial fields. This experience has equipped him with the requisite skills for developing departmental practices and for formulating and instituting quality control protocols. In serving on the Executive Committee as the COO, Rev. Sillimon oversees the college’s administrative operations and staff, and is responsible to ensure that all of the various departments and programs operate in accordance with the College’s mission and established policies.
Administration

Dean of Students and Campus Pastor
MA, Leadership and Ministry, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2018
BA, Bible and Theology, Christian Life College, 1986

Administrative Assistant

Accrediting Liaison Officer, Title IX Officer
Juris Doctor, Lincoln Law, 2013
MBA with Specialization in Non-Profit Management,
Hope International University, 2000
BS, Business Administration in Finance, CSU Sacramento, 1989
BA, Music Management, CSU Sacramento, 2007

Bookstore Manager

Front Office Coordinator
BA, General Ministry, Christian Life College, 2014

Assistant to the President, Alumni Relations and Capital Development
MBA, Hope University, 2019
Paralegal Certificate, University of the Pacific, 2013
BA, Christian Education, Christian Life College, 1981
Academic Services

Distance Education Faculty Support
EdD Candidate, Reading, Language & Literacy, Concordia University Chicago, (expected completion 2022)
MA, Teaching with Specialization in Reading, National University, 2005
BA, Interdisciplinary Studies with Depth in Literature, National University, 2004
BA, Christian Music, Christian Life College, 1999

Registrar
MS, Legal Studies, Grand Canyon University, 2014
BA, Justice Studies, Grand Canyon University, 2012
BA, Bible and Theology, Christian Life College, 2017

Assistant Registrar
PharmD, University of the Pacific, 1976

Director of Distance Education, Director of Learning Resources
MA, Education in Curriculum and Technology, University of Phoenix, 2002
BA, Bible and Theology, Christian Life College, 1998
BA, Communication with Emphasis in Intercultural Communication,
University of Arkansas, 1997
BA, Spanish, University of Arkansas, 1997

Learning Resource Center Manager, Senior Academic Advisor
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counseling, Liberty University, 2018
MA, Teaching, Liberty University, 2014
BA, Christian Music, Christian Life College, 2010
Financial Services

Financial Advisor
Veterans Services Coordinator
Scholarship Program Coordinator

Financial Services Assistant
Institutional Effectiveness

Director of Institutional Research
MS, Engineering Management, National University, 2014
BA, Music Management, CSU, 2001

Assessment Specialist
Enrolled in MEd (Expected completion 2022),
Regent University
BA, General Ministry, Christian Life College, 2012
Recruitment

Director of Recruitment

Recruitment Department Administrative Assistant
Marketing

Creative Brand Manager
MA, Film-Television, Regent University, 2018
BA, Bible and Theology, Christian Life College, 2005

Product Content Manager
MA, Theological Studies, Evangel University, (expected completion 2022)
BA, Christian Music, Christian Life College, 2012
Human Resources

Director of Human Resources
Juris Doctor, Humphreys University Drivon School of Law, 2021
MBA with Specialization in Human Resources, National University, 2002
BA, Behavioral Science, National University, 1999
BA, Bible and Theology, Western Apostolic Bible College/Christian Life College, 1974

HR Training Coordinator
IT Services

IT Specialist
BA, General Ministry, Christian Life College, 2020

IT Department Assistant
Dining Services

Dining Services Director

Dining Services Co-director