meet the faculty

Bryan Ballinger, Huntington University, a Christian college

Bryan Ballinger
Associate Professor of Digital Media Arts

Bryan Ballinger’s specialty is in the design and illustration work of digital media including 3D CGI skills in modeling, texturing, lighting and animation. As the associate professor of digital media arts, he has more than 13 years of experience in this area focusing on graphics for CD-Rom titles, web, film, video and print.

bballinger@huntington.edu

John O'Rourke, Huntington University, a Christian college

John O'Rourke
Radio & Television Supervisor

John O’Rourke began his time at Huntington University in 2010. He previously was the director/owner of Discovery Broadcasting Academy and was the morning show co-host and director of marketing and promotions for STAR 88.3. He was also the morning show host and program director for WMEE 97.3.

jorourke@huntington.edu

Sandy Hartle, Huntington University, a Christian college

Sandy Hartle
Digital Media Arts Assistant

Sandy Hartle acts as administrative support for faculty, staff, and adjuncts within the DMA department. Sandy’s duties include scheduling meetings, events, etc., overseeing budgets and purchasing, and acting as information liaison.

shartle@huntington.edu

Steve Leeper, Huntington University, a Christian college

Steve Leeper
Associate Professor of Digital Media Arts

Steve Leeper is a filmmaker, storyteller and educator. Originally from the Midwest, Leeper studied animation, painting and drawing at the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston. In 1997, Leeper joined Big Idea Productions. Between 1998 and 2003, he served as layout supervisor for numerous productions including the feature film "Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie."

sleeper@huntington.edu

Dr. Lance Clark, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Lance Clark
Professor of Digital Media Arts Film & Communication
Chair, Digital Media Arts Department

Since joining the faculty in 1993, Lance Clark has helped to grow the broadcast and film tracks at Huntington University into one of the truly outstanding programs within the 100+-member CCCU Colleges and Universities.

lclark@huntington.edu

Kelly Lynch, Huntington University, a Christan college

Kelly Lynch
Equipment cage and Studio Supervisor

Kelly Lynch joined the university in 2010 as the equipment cage and studio supervisor for the digital media arts program. Lynch also teaches several film production classes including cinematography and directing as well as film theory.

klynch@huntington.edu