The Sherman community recently welcomed two new members to its administrative team – Alan P. Duesterhaus, Ed.D., and LaShanda Kathline Hutto, M.S.W.

Duesterhaus is vice president for institutional advancement. He holds a B.A. in history from George Mason University, an M.Ed. in counseling psychology, and an Ed.D. in higher education administration from Vanderbilt University. Prior to joining Sherman, he was vice president for advancement at Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, TN. He lives in Spartanburg with his wife, who is dean of students at Converse College, and five children.

Hutto joined the college as dean of student affairs. She holds a B.A. in sociology from South Carolina State University and an M.S.W. from the University of Georgia. Hutto worked in student affairs in the School of Social Work at UGA for four years as the lead undergraduate academic advisor, student programs coordinator, clubs advisor and graduate program recruitment coordinator and admissions consultant. As dean of student affairs at Sherman, Hutto is responsible for fostering an environment that encourages and supports students’ personal, social and academic development.

Please join us in welcoming these talented individuals to the Sherman team!