Meet the vice president

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.

Emily has worked at Messiah University since 2012 and moved into her current role in 2025. Her previous Messiah role included working as the Assistant for Planned/Leadership Gifts & the Heritage Society. Emily and her husband Dave have 2 adult children. Dillon and his wife Nina live in Camp Hill and her daughter Amy lives in Mechanicsburg and is engaged to be married in October 2026 to Owen! Before working at Messiah University, Emily worked at Christian Life Assembly supporting the Women's Ministries Pastor for 7 years and, prior to that, worked at Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 13 years as Administrative Assistant to the Sr. Vice President of Resource Management.

When not working, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and beloved dog, Harli Dee, and gardening!