The Executive Search team takes pride in its ability to match exceptional candidates with positions that align with their skills, experience, and aspirations, ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership that fosters growth and innovation within the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Mariel S. Clark | Assistant Vice Chancellor, Integrated Communications
June 1, 2026
In this role in the Office of Communications and Marketing, Mariel will lead a team of communications professionals across news and public relations, media and internal relations, research marketing and communications, and a new team dedicated to integrated planning with colleges and major university units.
Mariel joins UT from Warner Bros. Discovery, where she served as Vice President of Branded Content and Multiplatform Production for HGTV. She also spent several years as an adjunct at UT Knoxville in the School of Journalism and Media.
Earlier in her career, Mariel worked as a news editor, television producer, and television news reporter. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia, and a Master of Science in Journalism and Digital Media from Columbia University.
Eric Milhous | Director of Business Analytics, Modeling and Strategies
March 2, 2026
In this role with Finance & Administration, Eric will focus on advancing analytics capabilities, strengthening modeling and reporting frameworks, and partnering across campus to support data-informed financial and budget decision-making.
Eric comes to UT from a previous position at FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), where he served as Senior Director of Data Analytics Solutions, leading enterprise business intelligence, executive metrics, and data governance initiatives.
Marieke Van Puymbroeck | Vice Provost and Dean of UT Graduate School
July 1, 2025
Marieke Van Puymbroeck has been appointed vice provost and dean of the Graduate School of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Van Puymbroeck comes to UT from Clemson University, where she served as associate dean of the graduate school and professor of recreational therapy.
As associate dean of Clemson’s graduate school, Van Puymbroeck has been a dedicated advocate for the health and well-being of graduate and professional students, leading initiatives to improve mental health access, reduce health care costs and expand wellness resources.
January 2025 – David White, Dean of Herbert College of Agriculture
January 2025 – Linsey Graff, Director of Academic Infrastructure, Office of the Provost
November 2024 – Brett Huebner, Associate Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance