Housing Staff

Jason Langston

Jason Langston is the Director of the Department of Housing and Residence Life (HRL) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus. He is a native of Peoria, AZ. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (Pre-Health Emphasis) from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Langston decided it was time for a change in career paths.  He moved to Blacksburg, Virginia where he completed his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Tech.

Langston is an expert at developing departmental vision, and shares his leadership skill through national student development organizations. He is a member of American College Personnel Association (ACPA); Association of College & University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I); NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education; and Association of Intermountain Housing Officers (AIMHO).

He currently resides in Prescott Valley with his wife Shar, his daughters Olivia and Maryanne, Samantha, and his son, James.

Jason can be contacted at Jason.Langston@erau.edu

Fun fact: Langston is an Eagle Scout. 

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Sara Holtzman

Sara Holtzman currently serves as the Assistant Director of Residence Life at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus. She hails from the Midwest where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Ecology Focus) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and a Master of Science in Education (Higher Education Focus) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Sara has had the privilege of working within Housing and Residence Life, Student Engagement, and serving as an advisor for a few organizations on campus including our Student Government Association. In her current role, Sara is responsible for managing the “human side” of Housing and Residence Life, meaning that she is responsible for ensuring that Jason’s vision is translated into a successful student experience and for the supervision of our Area Coordinators and indirect supervision of the Assistant Area Coordinators and Resident Assistants. Ultimately, Sara is always willing to have a conversation and find the correct support for any person or situation.

Sara may be contacted at holtzmas@erau.edu

Fun Fact: Sara has competed in Olympic stand-up style boxing and is actively training in the hopes of competing again.

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Justin Munz

Justin Munz is the Assistant Director of Housing Operations in the Department of Housing and Residence Life.  A native of Emporium, PA, Munz holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Thiel College, and a Master of Science in Education degree in Counseling with a specialization in Student Affairs and Leadership from Youngstown State University.  Before coming to ERAU, Munz worked in Housing and Residence Life at universities on the east coast.  He is an active member of the Association of College & University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) and the Association of Intermountain Housing Officers (AIMHO). He also serves as the advisor for the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity on campus.

Justin can be contacted at Justin.Munz@erau.edu

Fun Fact: Justin is a proud brother of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, enjoys trying new foods and spending time outdoors.

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Deborah L. Williams

Deborah L. Williams is the Housing Coordinator for the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Williams lived in California for a number of years before completing the Paralegal program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Prior to coming to Embry-Riddle, she was a paralegal for eleven years. Williams plays a vital role in housing, as she is responsible for managing all of the room assignments for first year students, transfers and returning students after the room selection process concludes.

Williams has two teenage daughters, Montana and Morgan, and an adult son, Scott.

She can be contacted at willid99@erau.edu

Fun fact: Williams goes by “Debbie” in the office, and enjoys camping and being outdoors.

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Beatrice Taylor

Beatrice “Bea” Taylor is the Administrative Assistant to the Department of Housing and Residence Life. A native of Switzerland, Bea is fluent in German and her native “Swiss-German.” Bea comes to ERAU with an extensive background in customer service, office management and administrative support.

She lived for 16 years in Monterey, California and then for 18 years in Puyallup, Washington. Prior to coming to ERAU, her career included Office Services Manager at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and for the past 16 years she worked as a licensed Realtor in Pierce County, WA. Bea has a keen understanding how housing can directly affect the well-being of a person. As Administrative Assistant to Housing and Residence Life her commitment and support to the ERAU students and community is second to none.

Bea is a proud mom of two adult children, her daughter Kylah and her son Dorian.

Bea can be reached at Bea.Taylor@erau.edu

Fun Fact: Bea (pronounced Baya) loves to travel and has an extensive shell collection from the beaches she has visited during her travels. 

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Brittany Norton

Brittany Norton is the Area Coordinator for the Mingus Mountain Complex at Embry-Riddle Prescott. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Brittany moved to Phoenix, Arizona to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Government-Legal Studies at Grand Canyon University. While pursuing her undergraduate degree Brittany served as a Resident Assistant for 2 1/2 years and fell in love in Residence Life! She is currently in the Master of Leadership program at Embry-Riddle through the Worldwide campus and continues to work within the Housing and Residence Life Department.

Brittany can be reached at nortonb2@erau.edu

Fun Fact: She has seen over 100 musical artist/groups in concert.

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Conner Miller

Conner Miller is an Area Coordinator in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Originally from Kokomo, IN he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Earth Space Science Education from Indiana State University. Upon graduation he moved to Conway, AR and received his Masters of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. During his time at UCA, Conner served as a Residence Coordinator for the Department of Housing and Residence Life, while also completing thesis research on the importance of superhero culture on male development. He is incredibly excited to continue his future in student affairs and one day hopes to earn a PhD in order to teach future student affairs professionals.

He can be reached at millc100@erau.edu

Fun Fact: Conner is an avid collector of comic books, with his oldest comic being Amazing Spider-Man #23, published in 1965. 

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Léhi Valladares

Léhi Valladares is an Area Coordinator in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Originally from Honduras, Léhi moved to the United States when he was 13 and graduated with his Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. Although an introvert, Léhi chose a career in Student Affairs because he loves helping people and working with students.

Léhi can be reached at valladaw@erau.edu

Fun fact: Léhi is an avid fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender and is always available for a deep-dive conversation about Avatar Kyoshi.