DIRECTOR

Chris Buxton has been WOLFLIFE Director since January of 2010. For 11 years before that, he was director of the Church of Christ Student Center at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Before campus ministry, Chris worked in print journalism and public relations. He has a passion for teaching and mentoring college students and is excited to be working at his alma mater and being able to cheer for the Red Wolves! Chris has been married to Monica, the WOLFLIFE Office Manager, since 1997, and they have one daughter, Emma, a fourth grader. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from ASU and a Master of Divinity degree from Harding School of Theology. Chris loves to ride his 4-wheeler, build things with wood, hunt ducks, read, and watch Red Wolves football and basketball. But his absolute most favorite thing to do is spend time at home with Monica and Emma! He hates washing his truck but is very committed to a clean windshield.

OFFICE MANAGER

Monica Buxton is the wife of the WOLFLIFE Director, Chris Buxton. She has been with WOLFLIFE since January of 2010. Monica has many years of experience in office management, customer service, and bookkeeping in various businesses. Most recently, she home-schooled their daughter, Emma. Monica holds a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Central Arkansas.

APPRENTICE

Cole Van Horn, a native of Mount Ida, Arkansas, graduated in May of 2011 with a bachelor's degree in history from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. It was at ATU that Cole got to know Chris and Monica Buxton, which is how he landed at WOLFLIFE. Although trained in history, Cole's ultimate goal is to serve in ministry, so he is spending two years with WOLFLIFE learning, leading, and serving. He is also pursuing a Master of Ministry degree from Harding University.

STUDENT INTERNS

Dalton Broadaway was born in Bono and went to Westside High School all his life. He was in the band and FFA. He found WOLFLIFE as a freshman at ASU in the fall of 2010 after WOLFLIFE Director Chris Buxton spoke at his church. He has stuck around ever since, and as a sophomore, he joined the leadership team as an intern.  He is a sophomore Electrical Engineering major.  In his spare time, he plays guitar, listens to music, rides his motorcycle, and plays video games.

Alexandra (Alex) Dean was born and raised in Jonesboro and graduated from Crowley's Ridge Academy in 2009. After a year-and-a-half at Harding University, she transferred back to ASU and immediately got involved with WOLFLIFE. She came onboard as an intern at the beginning of the 2011 school year. She is an Early Childhood Education major with an emphasis in special education. Alex enjoys traveling, being with friends and family, listening to music, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals!

Seth Pinkston was born and raised in Jonesboro. He graduated from Valley View High School in 2010, and in the fall of 2010, he came to ASU as a freshman. He quickly got involved with WOLFLIFE, and joined its student leadership team as an intern in the fall of 2011. Seth is a mechanical engineering. He enjoys making people laugh and helping people with anything. He also enjoys duck hunting, mudding, long walks on the beach, and being outside when he can.

Heath Walton was born and raised in the Jonesboro area and graduated from Brookland High School in 2010. He started college at Harding University as a Bible major, but decided before his sophomore year to transfer back to ASU and get involved with WOLFLIFE. His major is undecided. Heath enjoys traveling, playing XBox360, and making jokes!