CPEI Staff
Dr. Dallas E. Speight
Chief Executive Officer
Dallas, a founding member of Clinical Pastoral Education International, has served in ministry for over forty years as a pastor, interim pastor, healthcare and military chaplain, licensed counselor, and CPE Training Supervisor-Educator. His educational background consists of an earned Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, a Doctorate in Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Columbia Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry, a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development, and a Bachelor's degree in Christian Education. He retired as an Army Chaplain (Colonel).
Dr. Greg DeLort
Chief Academic Officer
Greg has served in ministry for over thirty years, including roles as a senior minister, youth minister, campus minister, counseling minister, and PRN healthcare chaplain. He currently serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Manhattan Christian College and his role with CPEI. In the field of chaplaincy, he did his residency at the University of Kansas Health System, subsequently moving into a CPE Supervisor role. His educational background includes an earned Ph.D. in Family Studies from Kansas State University (KSU), an MS in Family Studies from KSU, an MA in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University (LCU), and a BA in Christian Education (Church and Family) from LCU.
Adam Ermisch
Chief Financial Officer
Adam is a seasoned financial strategist with over three decades of leadership in financial planning, risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation. His expertise has strengthened the institutions he has served. He holds a Master’s in Theological Essentials, a Bachelor’s in Business Management, and advanced financial management certifications. Combining business acumen with spiritual insight, Adam provides strategic financial leadership at Clinical Pastoral Education International. Committed to transparency and sustainable growth, his innovative approach drives CPEI’s mission forward, ensuring its long-term success.
Jason Schmitz
Technology Director
Jason has a 36-year career in Information Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mathematics. He retired from Citibank in a CTO role supporting North America Cards after 30 years and has been an independent consultant with clients globally since 2022. Jason began to pursue training and ministry as a chaplain in 2022. He entered CPEI as a student in 2023 and will pursue credentialing as a board-certified associate chaplain in 2025.
Krista Argiropolis
Marketing Director
Krista brings over 25 years of experience in project management, marketing, and event planning, with a love for organization and creativity. She has supported nonprofit and theological organizations, coordinated impactful campaigns like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and helped teams succeed with innovative solutions. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two sons. Krista has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in technology from Southern New Hampshire University. She’s proud to help share CPEI’s mission of excellence in pastoral education worldwide.
Elizabeth Jedziniak
Registrar
Elizabeth has served with CPEI since 2021 as the Administrative Assistant. With the emerging changes with CPEI, her role has also shifted to include the role of registrar. Her background includes serving as an office administrator and graphic designer.