Learn about the admissions counselors and admissions staff at North Central University.
Nicholas Leist
Associate Director of Recruitment
612.343.4473
Works with students from:
- International Students
Learn more about Nicholas
Nick Leist – Associate Director of Recruitment
Hometown: Menasha, WI
Movies: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Music: John Mayer, John Mark Pantana, Half Alive, Dan Rodriguez
Books: Chronicles of Narnia, Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, and literary classics
Hobbies and interests: Exploring the Twin Cities, traveling, disc golf, and drinking way too much coffee
Ellen Partridge
Associate Director of Online and Graduate Admissions
612.343.4471
Works with:
- Online Students
- Graduate Students
Learn more about Ellen
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Movies: Anything Marvel or classic Disney. I also love a good action movie such as Top Gun Maverick or a well done documentary.
Music: A little bit of everything. Top 40, Country, Punk, CCM, or Worship. Not a huge metal or hard rock fan.
Books: The Shack, Anything by Lysa TerKeurst, and Finding God’s Life for my Will by Mike Donehey.
Hobbies and interests: I am very involved in volunteering with my church’s student ministry and enjoy being able to pour into the next generation. I also love a night in to read and watch TV shows, particularly crime procedurals such as NCIS and Law and Order SVU.
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Learn More About Spencer
Spencer Lampton – Associate Director of Data and Processing
Hometown: Avon, Indiana, USA
Movies: Anything but horror
Music: Jon Bellion, Ben Rector, Quinn XVII
Books: CS Lewis, Hemingway, Ryan Holiday, Malcolm Gladwell
Hobbies/Interests: health and fitness, video games, hiking, coffee
Abby Knight
Admissions Counselor
612.343.4466
Works with:
- Freshman counselor
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Abby Knight – Admissions Counselor
Hometown: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Movies: 80’s Movies and anything Disney
Music: Maverick City and Country
Books: Anything by C.S. Lewis
Hobbies/Interests: Trying new places to eat, spending time with friends, traveling, and paddle boarding
Learn more about Konrad
Konrad Bueckers – Admissions Counselor
- Hometown: Pine River, MN
- Music: NCU Worship Live (Specifically Kaleigh Nesbitt)
- Movie: Hacksaw Ridge
- Food: Stir Fry
- Book: Fear and Trembling by Soren Kirkegaard
- Hobbies: Basketball, Board games, Reading
Benjamin Jacobs
Admissions Coordinator and PSEO/Reapplicant Admissions Counselor
612.343.4476
Works with:
- PSEO and Reapplicant Students
Learn more about Benjamin
Benjamin Jacobs – Admissions Coordinator and PSEO/Reapplicant Admissions Counselor
Works With:
- PSEO Students
- Reapplicant Students
- Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
- Movies: Saving Private Ryan. Most war movies in general.
- Music: Classical, Show Tunes, Hip-Hop
- Book: Tattoos On The Heart – Greg Boyle, S.J.
- Hobbies/Interests: Playing piano and singing, Adventuring with my wife, Madelynn, and trying to be comfortable in the cold.
Learn more about MiCayla
MiCayla Jones – Graduate Assistant
- Hometown: Chicago, IL
- Movies: Marvel Phases 3 & 4
- Music: Any song from Hamilton!, Pop. Alternative, Gospel
- Book: Discover Your True North By Bill George
- Hobbies and Interest: Playing Basketball and golf, going to sporting events, spending time with family, watching movies, and adventuring.
Learn More About Adam
Adam Hill – Online and Graduate Admissions Counselor
- Hometown: Richfield, MN.
- Movies: Creed and any sports documentary.
- Music: Hip Hop.
- Books: The Bible and anything related to coaching.
- Hobbies and interests: Coaching baseball. Finding new restaurants. Sports.
Questions?
We’re here to help! Contact the admissions office at 1.800.289.6222 or admissions@northcentral.edu.