Meet the vice president

Jon C. Stuckey, Ph.D.

Vice President for Advancement

jstuckey@messiah.edu 717-796-1800 ext. 3631

Jon Stuckey arrived at Messiah in 2000 to launch and direct the Grants Office after working as a medical research sociologist for 10 years at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He became the Director of Development at Messiah University in September 2007 and has served as Vice President for Advancement since January 2023. The Advancement Division is responsible for securing gift support for scholarships, buildings, and programs; for engaging alumni, parents, and friends in the life of Messiah; and for telling the Messiah story locally, regionally, and nationally. We do this through the offices of Development, Alumni and Parent Relations, and Marketing and Communications. Jon feels it is an incredible privilege to work at Messiah University, where we seek to make “Christ Preeminent” in all that we do. Jon also has a faculty appointment in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice.

Barry G. Goodling '79

Special Assistant to the President and Vice President for Advancement

bgoodlin@messiah.edu 717-796-5065

Barry is a graduate of Messiah where he met his wife, Bev. He just recently retired from his Messiah University Vice President for Advancement position after 35 years of service. They have two children, Laura and Dan. Barry holds B.S. and M.B.A. degrees and is a Certified Financial Planner. He is a member of the Harrisburg Rotary Club, and a director of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce. In his free time, you may find Barry fly-fishing on the Yellow Breeches Creek, bicycling, traveling, or cheering the Messiah athletic teams onto another national championship.

Robert Brown, CFP® '82

Senior Director of Charitable Services

bbrown@messiah.edu 717-796-5051

As an alumnus and longtime employee, Bob is delighted to serve Messiah University as a charitable gift planner. During his tenure, he has participated in many campaigns and projects to enhance the Messiah experience for students, faculty, and friends. As a Certified Financial Planner, he has been providing financial and charitable gift planning advice to families for over 30 years. “I enjoy seeing values and life goals shared with others through giving and legacy planning. It’s a privilege to be a part of that process. I am also humbled by the alumni and friends who help Messiah fulfill its mission and leave lasting legacies that will impact students for generations to come.”  

Bob and his wife, Beccy, have three grown children and five grandchildren. They enjoy travel and daily FaceTime with grandkids. You also may find Bob on the golf course or playing online chess.

Lori Zimmerman '17, '20

Executive Coordinator and Project Manager for the Vice President for Advancement and University Partnerships

lzimmerman@messiah.edu 717-796-5064

Lori has worked at Messiah University since 2007 and moved into her current role in 2022. Her previous Messiah roles include the Collaboratory Program Manager and Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Health. Before joining the Messiah community, Lori and her husband Tim, along with their two children, lived in Honduras and served with Brethren in Christ World Missions for over five years. In Honduras, they developed and managed a short-term mission internship program. Before living in Central America, Lori worked at Messiah Village as Communications Coordinator.

When not working, Lori enjoys playing strategic board games with her adult children, taking long walks, and traveling.