Willie brings a dynamic background in university leadership to UW-Parkside.  Most recently, he served as vice president for student affairs and associate vice president for institutional advancement at Fisk University.  In previous roles as executive director of philanthropy at Lincoln University and as associate athletics director for advancement at North Carolina Central University, Jude led staff, volunteer foundations, and the campus community in raising funds and creating partnerships to advance student success.  He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and he holds a bachelor of science from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of education from Washington State University.