Led by President Dave Murray, the National Center for College Costs staff draws from a wide range of talents and expertise to help students and families plan and prepare for the often confusing and complicated processes of college admission, financial aid, and college transition. Our ultimate goal? To educate families across the socioeconomic spectrum that college is an option they can afford and to empower them in a way that helps them succeed in attaining a degree.
Staff Members
Dave Murray, President: Dave Murray, president of the National Center for College Costs, has been working with students and families on college admissions and financial aid issues for more than 30 years. More About Dave.
Becca Moore, Senior Consultant: Becca has worked as an Associate Consultant or full-time staff since 2001. More About Becca.
Bryan Murray, Consultant: Bryan is a 1996 graduate of DePauw University. He spent 11 years teaching and 10 years coaching the varsity women's soccer program at Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Indiana, a diverse educational setting where many racial and socioeconomic backgrounds unite. More About Bryan.
Janice Fry, Data Specialist: Janice Fry has more than a decade of experience working with the data systems that drive the financial calculations integral to the National Center for College Costs. More About Janice.
Tammy Shafer, Office Manager & Scholarship Screening Coordinator: Tammy Shafer joined the National Center for College Costs in September 2004. More About Tammy.
Daniel Eliot, Project Manager: Daniel Eliot recently became Project Manager for the National Center for College Costs’ Net Price Calculator and Indiana College Costs Estimator tools. More About Daniel.
Associate Consultants
Terrye Davidson, Associate Consultant: Terrye brings her seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm to her duties as a counselor for Brownstown Central Community Schools and as an Associate Consultant at The National Center for College Costs. More About Terrye.
R. Duane Emery, Associate Consultant: Duane brings a rich array of experience to the National Center for College Costs. More About Duane.
Barbara Hall, Senior Associate Consultant: Barbara brings more than 20 years of college counseling experience to the National Center for College Costs. More About Barb.
Earl Macam, Associate Consultant: Earl is a veteran of college admission and financial aid counseling. More About Earl.
Linda Christy, Associate Consultant: Since graduating from DePauw University in 1988, Linda has served roles in both the high school and college sectors. More About Linda.