Criminal Justice Faculty at Park University on the Parkville, Missouri campus
Kenneth Christopher, D.P.A.
Assistant Professor & Chair of Criminal Justice Administration

- Former Chief of Seaport Security Enforcement and Facility Security Officer for the Port of Miami, the largest passenger cruise port in the world
- Twenty-six years in law enforcement, most recently as a Captain with the Miami-Dade Police Department, in Miami, Florida
- Graduate of the Administrative Officers Management Program for police leaders at North Carolina State University
- Graduate of the Executive Contemporary Education for Leadership Program at the University of Miami.
- Active trainer, teacher, and curriculum developer for security, police, social science, management, and criminal justice programs
- Regular speaker and participant at conferences and training initiatives in transportation, maritime, and port security.
816-584-6597
Kenneth.christopher@park.edu
John Hamilton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Administration

- Retired at the rank of Major from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department after 26 ½ years of service.
- Extensive experience in Community Policing and Problem Solving
- Attended the Senior Management Institute for Police at Boston University
- Member of the Board of Directors for Synergy Services, Inc.
816-584-6302
john.hamilton@park.edu
Greg Plumb, J.D.
Professor of Criminal Justice Administration

- Former Platte County Missouri Prosecuting Attorney
- Retired attorney, after twenty-four years
- Extensive experience in state and local court systems, including creating a city police department and its operational manual
- Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Former Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at Park University
- Active trainer and consultant in leadership development and team building for all types of organizations
- Numerous local and regional leadership positions in a variety of volunteer organizations, including committees for Synergy Services, Inc., and the Board of Directors for Northland Alternative Services Programs, Inc.
816-584-6506
greg.plumb@park.edu
Michael Eskey

Cindy M. Anderson, M.S.
Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice/ Selected Topics
- Currently Drug Treatment Specialist, U.S. Penitentiary - Leavenworth, KS
- Prior experience in halfway houses, oversight Bureau of Prisons Designation Process, and Case
- Management of incarcerated individuals
cindy.anderson@park.edu
Andrew G. Atkinson, B.S., M.S.F.S.
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice/ Forensic Science
- Criminalist - DNA Section, Kansas City Police Department Crime Laboratory
- Worked as an analyst on Virgina's convicted offender DNA database
- Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
816-349-3240
andrew.atkinson@park.edu
Stephen Donnelly
816-560-6972
stephen.donnelly@park.edu
Rex Gabbert
816-407-3920
rex.gabbert@park.edu
Bill Hudson, M.S.
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement
- Chief of Police for the City of Parkville
- Former Major with the Kansas City Police Department
- Alumni of the Southern Police Institute and the F.B.I. National Academy
816-741-4454
william.hudson@park.edu
Doug Scheffner, M.P.A.
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice
- Captain for the Gladstone Police Department
- Division Chief for the Gladstone Fire Department
- Graduate of the FBI National Academy
- Member of National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
- Twenty nine (29) years experience in all areas of municipal public safety
816-454-0591
doug.scheffner@park.edu
Gregory Volker
gregory.volker@park.edu
Kimberly D. Lowery
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice/Probation and Parole
- Unit Supervisor, Missouri Division of Probation and Parole- Liberty Office
- Prior experience in management, 12 years in criminal justice specializing in supervision of mentally ill, mentally retarded, substance abusers, and sexual offenders
816-792-0793
kimberly.lowery@park.edu
Denise R. Orf
Administrative Assistant of Criminal Justice Administration

816-584-6518
denise.orf@park.edu
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