Meet The Team

Recruiting Territory

Primary State: Iowa - Counties Sioux, Woodbury, Plymouth, Monona, Cherokee, and Lyon; Sioux City High Schools, Sioux City Career Academy

Secondary States: South Dakota, Colorado, California, Minnesota

Tertiary States:  Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

More About Lucas

Lucas is from Sioux City, IA, and grew up and graduated high school in Sioux Center, IA. He attended college at the University of Northern Iowa, which he graduated from in Fall 2022. In his free time, Lucas enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching sports, and playing video games.

Recruiting Territory

Primary State: All other Iowa counties, Sioux City Diocese

Secondary States: Florida, Illinois

Tertiary States:  Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

More About Rhea

Rhea, originally from Sioux City, IA, graduated from Bishop Heelan High School before attending the University of Northern Iowa, where she completed her degree in 2019. After moving to Rochester, NY to further her education, she eventually returned to her hometown. Rhea has since transitioned from working in elementary education to a role in higher education, which she finds fulfilling. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Dolly Parton, and working on puzzles.

Recruiting Territory

Primary: Transfer Students

More About PresLeigh

PresLeigh, originally from Sioux City, IA, graduated from East High School before attending the University of South Dakota, where she completed her degree in Elementary and Special Education in 2022. PresLeigh has since transitioned from working in a high school special education position to higher education. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Recruiting Territory

Primary: Nebraska, Missouri, Texas

More About Jesus

Jesus is originally from South Sioux City, Nebraska, and graduated from South Sioux City High School. Jesus graduated from Wayne State College in 2018 earning his degree in Business Administration. After beginning his career in the insurance industry, Jesus transitioned into the field of higher education, where he continues to grow professionally. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending quality time with friends and family, and watching movies.

Recruiting Territory

Primary: Online Masters of Management

Read More About Audrey

Audrey graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor's in Sociology and Anthropology. She worked retail for about 10 years before joining Higher Ed. Audrey lived out on the west coast for about 3 years after college before moving back home and starting her family. She loves being a member of the Charger Family.

Recruiting Territory

Primary: Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing

Read More About Rose

Rose ahs worked for Briar Cliff University for 23 years. Her journey has taken her down various paths, including recruiting, advising, and adjunct teaching for business department.               

Coordinator

Primary: International Students and customer relationship management support

More About Nelly

Nelly is from Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from North High School where she participated in tennis. Her college decision was easy as she gets home sick easily so Briar Cliff University it was. Looking back, she does not regret her decision one bit on attending BCU. Her best advice to high school seniors is, College is like clicking the refresh button. Don't be afraid to try new things and explore!

Coordinator

Primary: On-campus large group visit events

More About Andy

Andy has worked at Briar Cliff University since the spring of 2020 when he was hired as an Assistant Baseball Coach. This past fall, he transitioned from the field to the Admissions office as Admissions Coordinator. His focus is primarily on large group visits and events. He is also the point person for all Diocesan Catholic schools. Andy has worked in higher education for much of his professional life with stops at three different institutions. If you can’t find Andy in his office, you won’t have to look far as he will most likely be just down the hill at Bishop Mueller Field where he continues to serve as a volunteer Assistant Coach at Briar Cliff as well as Head Baseball Coach at Bishop Heelan High School where he has served in that role for the past 15 summers.

Enrollment and Visit Coordinator

Read More About Tricia

Tricia is a proud Briar Cliff University grad and long-time Sioux City resident. Her work experience has been in retail management and secondary education prior to joining the BCU community. Tricia's family enjoys camping and spending time with their extended family.