Office of Housing & Residence Life
1325 Cramer Circle
CRA 106
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-3745
[email protected]
Monday - Friday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Every facility is served by a team of student advisors and their supervisor, a Hall Director. At Ferris State University, Hall Directors are professional staff with experience and/or education in Student Affairs, Counseling, Administration, Education, or a related field. All current Hall Directors have relevant degrees and/or previous residence hall supervision.
Your Hall Director is a person who can help you with many of your problems, or knows who can help here on campus. Turn to your floor's resident advisor (RA) or your Hall Director when you need any kind of help.
Theo Burns
Hall Director
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]
Started at Ferris: June 2025
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminology/Criminal Justice, Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Eastern Michigan University
Fun Fact
I was a dancer for 11 years
Favorite Quote
“I hope that either all of us or none of us are judged by the actions of our weakest moments, but rather the strength we show when and if we’re ever given a second chance.” - Ted Lasso
Travis R Hill
Hall Director
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]
Started at Ferris: September 30th, 2024
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry from Ferris State University, 2016
Masters of Arts in Educational Administration and Leadership - Adult & Higher Education
from University of South Dakota, 2020
Fun Fact
In my spare time, I travel around country to compete in obstacle course races and
live reality game competition. On campus, I serve as the Alumni Advisor for Lambda
Chi Alpha (Iota-Psi Zeta)
Favorite Quote
"Money will come and go. We know that. But the most important thing in life will always be the people in this room, right here, right now. Salute, mi familia." - Dominic Tortetto (Vin Diesel)
Hall Director
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]
Started at Ferris: November 2022
Education
Bachelors of Applied Arts from Central Michigan University, 2019
Masters of Science from Arkansas Tech University, 2021
Fun Fact
In my spare time I pursue learning opportunities in 3d modeling & animation, French & Korean language, and story writing (film and comics).
Favorite Quote
Kingsman: Secret Service, 2014: "There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self." -Harry Hart
Trishia Blackwell
Hall Director
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]
Started at Ferris: April 2022
Education
Transfer from Muskegon Community College, 2017
Bachelor's in Political Science from Ferris State University, 2019
Masters in Criminal Justice Administration from Ferris State University, 2022.
Fun Fact
Studied Biology and Geology for a semester on the Caribbean Island of Nevis
Favorite Quote
"You're not to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong,
no matter who does it or says it."
-Malcom X
Jenna Waller
Hall Director
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]
Started at Ferris: March 2025
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Central Michigan University with a minor in Political Science, August 2024
Fun Fact
I love to make things, and in my free time I enjoy crocheting, sewing, embroidering, making jewelry and painting.
Favorite Quote
“Life becomes easier and more beautiful when we see the good in other people” - Roy T. Bennett
Maddie Hackworth
Hall Director
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
mailto:[email protected]
Started at Ferris: July 2025
Education
Bachelors in Business Administration from Ferris State University with a minor in Human Resources, May 2025
Fun Fact
My favorite thing to do in my free time is to go see Plays/Musicals; I see at least two every year.
Favorite Quote
“Life, with its rules, its obligations, and its freedoms, is like a sonnet: You’re given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself.” - Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time

ALEXIS STRAUB
Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]

Greg Eichenberg
Coordinator for Housing Facilities
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]

Kim Young
Coordinator of Housing Business Operations
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]

Katie Stevens
Assignments Coordinator: Apartments & Suites
Housing Main Line: (231) 591-3745
[email protected]
1325 Cramer Circle
CRA 106
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-3745
[email protected]
Monday - Friday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
