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2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration, Professional Staff, and Faculty



Executive Leadership Team

Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass-President

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1993
M.S., New Mexico State University, 1994
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2001

Dr. Barbara Ake-Vice President for Learning

A.A.S, Wascana Institute
B.S., University of Saskatchewan
M.S., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Gayle Dean-Executive Director of Foundation

B.A. University of Northern Colorado, 1972

David Eppich-Vice President for Student Services

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1974
M.S., American College, Bryn Mawr, 1990

Russell M. Litke-Vice President for Administrative Services

A.A., Modesto Junior College, 1980
B.A., California State University, Stanislaus, 1990
M.B.A., California State University, Stanislaus, 1997

Dr. Nancy Shepherd-Presidential Advisor for Community Relations

B.A., Illinois State University, 1970
M.Ed., Boston University, 1977
Ed.D., New Mexico State University, 2011

Lisa Wilson-Associate Vice President for Learning

B.A., University of California, 1977
M.A., San Francisco State University, 1983

Professional Staff

Stacey Allen-Director, Human Resources

A.A., Saint Leo College, 1991
B.A., Saint Leo College, 1992
M.S., Troy State University, 1994

Elaine Benally-Director, SJC West

B.S., Westminster College, 1975
M.A., New Mexico State University, 1984

Yolanda Benally-Director, Talent Search Program

B.A., New Mexico State University, 2005
M.A., New Mexico State University, 2008

Jon Betz-Senior Director, Enrollment Management

B.B.A., New Mexico State University, 1992
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2008

Marcel Bieg-Director, Outdoor Leadership, Recreation and Education Program

A.S., Colorado Mountain College, 1996
B.A., Alaska Pacific University, 1998
M.S. Ex. Ed., Minnesota State University, Mankato 2006

Steve Biernacki-Senior Director, Physical Plant

Certified Journeyman Carpenter, Millwright,
Welder, Automotive and Diesel

Oliver Borden, M.S., M.L.S. (ASCP)-Dean, School of Health Sciences

B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1980
B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1995
M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1995

Dr. Michaele Brandon-Senior Director, Student Success Center

B.A., University of Arizona, 1970
M.A., University of Arizona, 1971
Ed.D., University of New Mexico, 1994

Nisa Bruce, R.N.-Director/Assistant Professor, Nursing

B.A., San Francisco State University, 1972
B.S.N., East Central University, 1986
M.S., University of Oklahoma, College of Nursing, 1992

Michael Buldra-Director, EMS Education Program

B.S., University of Arizona, 1989
M.Ed., Eastern NM University, 2003
NREMT-P., NREMT, Columbus, OH, 2009
EMT-P., NM EMS Bureau Santa Fe, NM, 2009
CCEMT-P., UMBC Baltimore, MD, 2007

Judith Castleberry-Director, Enterprise Center

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1976

Frank Cole-Director, Purchasing

B.A., Alameda College, 2002

Liesl Dees-Director, Community Learning Center

B.A., Samford University, 1989
M.A., The George Washington University, 1992

Robert Evans-Director, Support Services

B.S., California Coast University, 2011

Linann Easley-Director, Henderson Fine Arts Center

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1994

Christy Ferrato-Director, Advising & Counseling

B.F.A., University of Denver, 1979
M.S., University of Oregon, 1980
M.F.A., Vermont College of Fine Arts, 2008

Sherri Gaugh-Registrar, Enrollment Services

A.A., Fort Lewis College, 1989
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1996
M.B.A., California InterContinental University, 2011

Laurie Gruel-Senior Director, Strategic Development

B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1984
M.A., University of Wisconsin, 1988

Ashley Huntsman-Director, User Services, Office of Technology Services

A.S., Computer Science, San Juan College, 2005
CompTIA A+ Certification, 2010
HP ExpertOne Accredited Platform Specialist-HP Desktops, Workstations and Notebooks, 2012

Deborah Honstad, RHIA-Director/Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology

B.A., College of St. Scholastica, 2001
M.A., Concordia University, 2007

Jack Kant-Interim Dean/Associate Professor, School of Business

B.S.A.S., University of Illinois, 1975
M.B.A., Northern Arizona University, 1988

Martha Durant Kirchmer-Director, SJC East

B.A., University of New Mexico, 1975
M.A., University of New Mexico, 1981

Jenny Lambert-Director/Assistant Professor, AE

B.A., San Diego State University, 1993
M.A.T.B.S., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2006

William Lewis-Dean, School of Trades and Technology

B.A., Colorado State University, 1983
M.A., Colorado State University, 1991

Lisa Lewis-Director, Launch Program

B.A., University of Utah, 1994
M.Ed., University of Montana, 2001

Dr. Julius Manz-Director/Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene Program

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1985
Naval Nuclear Engineer, U.S. Navy, 1987
D.D.S., University of Colorado (Denver), 1998

Carmen Martinez-Director, Small Business Development Center

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1991
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2001

Karen King-Controller, Administrative Services

B.A., University of Alaska, Juneau, 1984
M.A., University of Alaska, Juneau, 1986

Scott Michlin-General Manager, KSJE Radio

B.A., State University College, Buffalo 1986

Steve Miller, Assistant Controller, Administrative Services

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1991

Allan Nass-Interim Dean, School of Humanities

B.S., Thomas Edison State College, 1990
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 1993

Tonya Nelson-Director, Quality Improvement and Career Services Center

B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1992
M.B.A, University of Phoenix, 2002
MHCM, University of Phoenix, 2002

Billy Newton-Director, Department of Public Safety

Law Enforcement Academy, 1975
Security Police Specialist, 1976
Security WDO Management School, 1982

Randy Pacheco-Dean, School of Energy

B.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2002
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2004

Michele Peterson-Director, Native American Program

B.A., Arizona State University, 1999
M.P.A., University of New Mexico, 2007

Susan “Kay” Peters-Director, Occupational Therapy Assistance Program

B.A., Southwestern University, 1983
M.A., Texas Woman’s University, 1996

Rhonda Schaefer-Director, Marketing and Public Relations

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1994

Christopher Schipper-Director, Library Services

B.A., University of Iowa, 2002
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa, 2004

Mindi-Kim Schrum-Interim Director, Financial Aid

B.U.S., University of New Mexico, 2008
A.A., San Juan College, 2000

Linda Schwinghammer-Director, Testing Center

B.A. Mankato State University, 1982
M.A. Ed., Hamline University, 1998

Nancy Sisson-Director, Center for Workforce Training

A.A., University of Akron, 1980
B.S., University of Akron, 1984
M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1988

Marcia Sterling-Penn-Director, Student Activities

B.A., Northland College, 1999
M.A., Humbolt State University, 2004

Joseph (J.D.) Tanner-Director, Health and Human Performance Center

B.S. in Recreation, Southeast Missouri State University, 2003
M.S., Southern Illinois University, 2009

John Tohtsoni-Director, Fast Forward

B.A., Purdue University, 1994
M.A., Doane College, 2005

Jenniffer Valora-Director, Retention

A.S. Pueblo Community College, 1995
B.S. Colorado State University, 1998
M.B. A., University of the Southwest, 2012

Vernon Willie-Interim Dean/Associate Professor, School of Science, Math & Engineering

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1994
M.S., Northern Arizona University, 1996

Dr. David Wright-Director/Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology Program

D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1973

College Faculty

Dr. Merrill Adams, Professor, School of Science, Math and Engineering

B.S., The Citadel, 1968
Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina, 1979
Certification in Business Management, University of Scranton, 1999

Jake Arellano-Instructor, Operations Apprenticeship

A.A.S., San Juan College, 1988

Christine Baade-Assistant Professor, Mathematics

B.S., Michigan Technological University, 1985
M.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 1988

James Barnes-Assistant Professor, Physics

B.S., Fort Lewis College, 1985
M.S., Montana State University, 1987

Richard J. Barnes-R.N.-Instructor, Nursing

A.A., Olympic College, 1986
A.D.N., Pasadena City College, 2000
B.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2010
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2012
M.H.A., University of Phoenix, 2012

Eric Bateman-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., Brigham Young University, 1990
M.A., Idaho State University, 1992

Keith Bates-CDL Assistant Professor, CDL

New Mexico State Certified CDL Examiner

Michele Berkey-Associate Professor, Chemistry

B.S., Fort Lewis College, 1991
M.S., University of New Mexico, 1996

Carl Bickford-Professor, Engineering

B.S., Clarkson University, 1990
M.S., Colorado State University, 1994

Laura Black-Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

A.A.S Cedar Valley College, 1997

Jared Blood, Assistant Professor, Auto Body

Auto Certificate, San Juan College, 2005
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2009

Marsha Bouchard, R.N.,-Assistant Professor, Nursing

B.S.N., New Mexico State University, 1999
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2005

Dr. David Bramhall-Professor, History & Philosophy

B.A., Wake Forest University, 1972
M.A., Monmouth University, 1995
Ph.D., Drew University, 1999

George Brenton-Coordinator/Instructor, Fire Science

Troy Brown-Instructor, Fire Science

Retired Battalion Chief, 20 years of service
25 years Fire and EMS instructor
Certified Fitness Coordinator

Tina Bruce-Instructor, Health Information Technology Program

B.S., Louisiana Tech, 2009

Tom Burns-Assistant Professor, Process Technology

B.S., New Mexico State University, 1973

Dr. John Burris-Professor, Geology

B.A., Miami University, 1996
M.S., University of Wyoming, 1998
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2004

Maxine Chapman-Director, Surgical Technology

Certified Surgical Technician, 2003

Christopher Caine-Instructor, CDL Program

NM State Certified CDL Examiner

Louella Clary-Assistant Professor, Cosmetology

A.A., Trinidad State Junior College, 1981
Mr. John’s Beauty School, 1987

Dr. Keith Cochrane-Professor, Instrumental Music

B.M., Berklee College of Music, 1982
M.A., Western State College, 1984
D.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1994

Tamara Coombs-Instructor, School of Science, Math & Engineering

B.A. in Mathematics, Fort Lewis College, 1991
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction emphasizing Technology, NMSU 2006

Amy Cooper D.P.T.-Associate Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

B.S., University of Tennessee, 1997
M.P.T., Northwestern University, 2002
D.P.T., Northwestern University, 2002
M.S., Northwestern University, 2004

Dr. Andrea Kay Cooper, Assistant Professor, Anthropology

B.A., Grinnell College, 1998
M.S., University of New Mexico, 2002
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2007

Georgia Cortez-Assistant Professor, School of Energy

M.A. Webster University, St. Louis/Albuquerque Branch, 1994

Douglas Coyner-Assistant Professor, Legal Studies

B.S., Ohio State University, 1966
J.D., Capital University, 1976

Danl Crossley-Instructor, Auto Body

ASE Certified Collision Repair Technician, 2011

Gordon DeSpain-Assistant Professor, Mathematics

B.S., University of Houston, 1984
M.A., Doane College, 1997

Rick DeLaBarcena-Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Controls Technology

10 years of industrial experience
17 years Instrument and Electrical Instructor, PNM
11 years Instrument and Electrical Instructor, SJC

Kari Deswood-Instructor, English

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2004
M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University, 2011

Margret Donohue R.N.-Instructor, Nursing

B.A., College of St. Thomas, 1989
A.D.N., San Juan College, 2002
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2012

Mary Doshi-Director/Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Technology

B.A., University of Wisconsin, 1971
M.A., Central Michigan University, 1978

Linda Edwards-Associate Professor, Music

B.M.E., University of Kansas, 1969
M.A., University of Kansas, 1987
M.A., California State University, 1988

Keith Elphick-Instructor, English

B.A., Salisbury University, 2008
M.A., Salisbury University, 2011

Carrie Elledge-Instructor, Mathematics

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1995

Don Ellis-Associate Professor, Ceramics

B.S., McMurry University, 1982
M.F.A., University of North Texas, 1986

Dr. Andrea Ericksen- Professor, Psychology

B.A., University of California, Riverside, 1998
M.A., University of California, Riverside, 2000
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 2003

Dr. Veronica Evans-Associate Professor, Biology

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1998
Ph.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 2005

Jonathan Fisher-Instructor, English

B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2001
M.A., San Francisco State University, 2006

Linda Fredericks-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Teacher Education/Alternative Licensure Program

B.A., University of South Florida, 1973
M.A., University of Washington, 1975
M.S., University of Northern Colorado, 1988

Kate Fulton-Assistant Professor, Psychology

B.A., James Madison University, 1984
M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University, 1991

Darcie Garcia-Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant Program

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2004

George Golombowski-Assistant Professor, Industrial Process Operators

30 years experience in operations

Russell Grahn-Instructor, Biology

B.S., University of California at Irvine, 1993
M.N.S., Idaho State University, 2005

William Gray-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., Bucknell University, 1968

Sherry Hair, Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

B.S., New Mexico State University, 1986

Traci Halesvass-Assistant Professor, English

A.A., Palomar College, 1994
B.A., University of Colorado-Denver, 1996
M.A., University of Colorado-Denver, 1998
M.F.A., Naropa University-Boulder, 2005

James Halstead-Instructor, Accounting

B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1977
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1981

Ann Hardy-Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.D.N., San Juan College, 1989
B.S.N., New Mexico State University, 2007
M.S.N., University of New Mexico, 2011

William Hatch-Professor, Art

B.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1982
M.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1984

Dr. Michael Hattabaugh-Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

B.A., Henderson State University, 1986
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1990
D. Min., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001

Jason Hayes-Assistant Professor, Diesel

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2006

Dr. Donna Hobbs-Professor, Biology

B.A., Western Washington University, 1966
M.S., University of Idaho, 1970
Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1980

John Hoff -Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Welding

B.S., Black Hills State University, 1988

Dr. Victoria Holmsten-Professor, English

B.A., Macalester College, 1975
M.A., University of New Mexico, 1980
M.A., Middlebury College, 1985
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 1999

Earlanda Houghton, R.N.-Instructor, Pre-Nursing

A.D.N, San Juan College, 1997
B.S.N., New Mexico State University, 2008

Judy Hudson-Director, Early Childhood Education

B.S., Kansas State University, 1972
M.S., Emporia State University, 1992

Phillip “Paul” Hughes-Instructor, Welding

Welding Certificate, New Mexico State University, 1998

Dr. Donald Hyder-Associate Professor, Biology

B.S., New Mexico State University, 1976
M.S., Tarleton State University, 1980
Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 1988

Mary Lou Jaeger-Education Program Specialist, Teacher Education/Alternative Licensure Program

B.A, University of Northern Colorado 1969
M.S., Montana State University, 1977

Ray John- Instructor, Energy

A.S., San Juan College, 1977

Ken Johnson-Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Petroleum Technology

Certified IADC Well Control Instructor
25+ years experience in the oil and gas industry

Dr. Mark Johnson-Assistant Professor, Mathematics/ Engineering

B.S., Brigham Young University, 1996
M.S., Brigham Young University, 1997
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2007

Sandra Johnson-Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology

Certificate in Medical Transcription, San Juan College, 2001
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2002
B.A.A.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2006

Cheryl Jordan-Professor, Computer Science

B.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1993
M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1995

Shawna Kemper, R.N.-Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.D.N., San Juan College, 1999
B.S.N., University of New Mexico, 2005
M.S.N., University of New Mexico, 2011

Pete Kinnas-Associate Professor, Reading

B.A., San Francisco State University, 1979
M.S., San Francisco State University, 1983
M.A., Arizona State University, 2004

Larry Kraemer-Associate Professor, Controls Technology

B.S., Appalachian State University, 1986
M.S., Appalachian State University, 1988

Kris Kraly-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., University of Wyoming, 1979
M.A., University of Wyoming, 1982
M.A., University of Arizona, 1996

Kristina Lacey-Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant Program

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2010

Sally Lane, R.N.-Coordinator, Nursing Simulation Center/Instructor Nursing

A.D.N., San Juan College, 2006
B.S.N., New Mexico State University, 2008
M.S.N., New Mexico State University, 2011

Jody Laughlin-Instructor, Math

M.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2008

Jennifer Lewis-Assistant Professor, Biology

B.A., College of Wooster, 1994
M.S., Wayne State University, 2003

Vaughn Lewis-Instructor, Automotive

33 years Auto Technology experience

Carla Lich-Assistant Professor, Nursing

B.S.N., Creighton University, 1970
M.P.H., St. Louis University, 1987
M.S.N., C.N.P., University of New Mexico, 1999
C.D.E., (Certified Diabetes Educator), 2010

Kenneth Lillie-Instructor, Math

B.S., George Fox College, 1975
M.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 1980
M.S., University of Colorado, 1988

Murdoch Maloney-Assistant Professor, Business and Marketing

B.A., University of New Mexico, 1990
M.B.A., University of New Mexico, 1993

Lorraine Begay-Manavi-Assistant Professor, Navajo Language

A.A., Diné College, 1986
A.A., Diné College, 1993
B.A., Ft, Lewis College, 1994,
M.A., Arizona State University, 2001

Robert McCartney-Instructor, Automotive

A.A., San Juan College, 1997

Kerry Meier-Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology

B.S., University of Southern Colorado, 1984
M.A., New Mexico State University, 1996

Diane Meyer, EMTP-Clinical Coordinator/Instructor, EMS

Paramedic Certificate, HealthOne Denver, 2002

Nancy Mike-Instructor, Administrative Office Assistant Program

B.S. Northern Arizona University 1973
M.S.S. United States Sports Academy 1997
M.B.A. Gonzaga University 2004

Dr. Eric Miller-Professor, Chemistry

B.A., University of Colorado, 1986
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1994

Dr. Therese Millis, Director/Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

A.A.S., Northwest Community College, 1978
B.S., University of Wyoming, 1981
B.S., University North Dakota, 1985
D.P.T., Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2009

Mollie Mook-Fiddler-Instructor, Theatre

B.A., University of Colorado, 1999
M.F.A., University of Iowa, 2003

Mary Mould-Instructional Specialist/Instructor, Vet Tech

A.S., St. Petersburg College, 1999
A.A., St. Petersburg College, 2010
B.S., St. Petersburg College, 2010
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2012

Dr. Lance Myler-Instructor, Human Anatomy and Physiology Instructor

B.S., National University of Health Sciences, 1985
D.C., National University of Health Science, 1987

Tony Otero-Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Industrial Process Operator

Journeyman, PNM, 1980
B.A., University of Phoenix, 1995

Kyle Owens-Instructor, Instrumentation and Controls

34 years Journeyman experience

Dr. Judith Palier-Professor, Political Science

M.A., University of New Mexico, 1995
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2000

Judy Panek, R.N.-Program Advisor, Nursing

A.D.N., Marshall University, 1977
B.S.N., West Virginia University, 1986
M.S., University of Colorado, 2007
B.S., New Mexico State University, 2008

M. Dean Patscheck-Instructor, Safety

13+ years in Health and Safety Industry

Sherry Paxson-Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1987

Jan Peel, R.N.-Assistant Professor, Pre-Nursing

A.D.N., San Juan College, 2005
B.S.N., University of New Mexico, 2008
M.S.N., New Mexico State University, 2011

Dr. Janet L. Peterson-Professor, English

B.A., University of Colorado, 1990
M.A., Arizona State University, 1994
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2000

Dr. Pamela Peters-Assistant Professor, Math

B.A., Arizona State University, 1976
M.S., University of Southern California, 1982
M.S., Colorado State University, 2003
Ph.D., Colorado State University, 2007

Elizabeth Phelps-Instructor, Reading

B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1980
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2008

Vonda Rabuck-Assistant Professor, Mathematics

B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 1983
M.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 1988

Randy Randall-Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Natural Gas Compression

30+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry

Dr. Debra Reed-Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

B.S., Colorado State University, 1982
D.V.M., Colorado State University, 1991

Theresa Reherman-Associate Professor, Speech Communications

B.S., University of Utah, 1987
M.S., Purdue University, 1989

Luke Renner-Associate Professor, Digital Media Arts and Design

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1997

Dr. Beverlee Rice-Professor, Physical Education

B.S., West Virginia University, 1973
M.A., Brigham Young University, 1976
Ed.D., Brigham Young University, 1984

Dixie Roberts, R.N.-Assistant Professor, Pre-Nursing

A.D.N., Laredo Jr. College, 1987
B.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2012

Dr. Kelly Robison-Professor, History

B.A., Kenyon College, 1988
M.A., University of Montana, 1992
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1997

James Rooker, Jr.-Assistant Professor, Automotive

B.S., Western New Mexico University, 2003

Brenda Rust, R.N.-Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., American International College, 1997

Dr. Ron Salazar-Professor, Psychology

B.A./B.S., Regis College, 1983
M.A., University of Hartford, 1988
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 1995

Laurie Scavo-Instructor, Cosmetology

Cosmetology License, 1996
Instructor License, 2009

Lori Schiess-Instructor, Biology

B.A., Idaho State University, 1994
M.A., Louisiana State University, 2002
M.A., Michigan State University, 2004

Chris Schmitt-Assistant Professor, Machine Shop

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2006

Jeffry Schofield-Assistant Professor, Automotive

ASE Certified Master Technician, 1981

Mary Schumacher-Hoerner-Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education

B.A., University of Wyoming, 1989
M.A., University of New Mexico, 2004

David Scott-Assistant Professor, Drafting

B.S., University of Houston, 1982

Brian Seavey-Assistant Professor, Drafting

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1991
B.S., University of New Mexico, 2000

Dr. Alicia Skipper-Assistant Professor-English

Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2010

Bryan Smiley-Assistant Professor, CDL

NM State Certified CDL Examiner

Melody Smith, R.N.-Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.D.N., Glendale Community College, 1985
B.S.N., University of Phoenix, 1991
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2009

Chris Strouthopoulos-Assistant Professor, College Success Strategies

B.S., Claremont McKenna College, 1999
M.A., Dartmouth College, 2005

Danielle K. Sullivan-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1997
M.A., University of Wisconsin, 2002

Dr. Terry Swan-Associate Professor, Sociology

B.A., University of California, 1982
M.A., School of International Training, 1991
Ph.D., California Institute of Integral Studies, 2010

Michael Tenski-Instructor, Automotive

Certified in Automotive and Diesel Technology
27+ years experience

Maury Tiehen-Associate Professor/Coordinator, CDL

A.A., Golden West College, 1975
NM State Certified CDL Examiner/Trainer

Roger Tingley-Instructor, Maintenance Mechanic

San Juan Basin Vo-Tech, 1986
20+ years experience

Patricia Tomaskovic-Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., Youngstown State University, 1988
M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University, 1998
C.N.M., Case Western Reserve University, 1998

Karen Tuohey, Instructor, Respiratory Therapy Program

A.A.S., Macomb Community College, 1982
B.S., University of Phoenix, 1999

Chad Triplett-Instructor, Carpentry

B.S., Aurora University, 1994
M.S., Aurora University, 1995
15 years construction experience

Dr. Callie Vanderbilt-Professor, Biology

B.S., Colorado State University, 1986
M.A., University of California, 1991
Ph.D., University of California, 1994

LuAnn Walton-Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1978
M.A., New Mexico State University, 2002

Leslie Welsh-Instructor, CDL

A.A.S., San Juan College, 1998

Dianna White-Instructor, Cosmetology

Cosmetology License, Lancaster Beauty School, 1996
Cosmetology Instructor, Lancaster Beauty School, 1996

Gerald Williams-Associate Professor, Mathematics

B.S., California State University, 1989
M.S., Yale University, 1992

Shannon Wilmer-Assistant Professor, Welding

A.S., San Juan College, 1996

Ronald Winston-Instructor, Health Information Technology Program

25+ years of experience in Technology

Barton Womack-Associate Professor, Economics

B.S., University of Wyoming, 1986
M.B.A., University of Wyoming, 1989

Lisa Wurtz-Assistant Professor, Math

B.S., Montana State University, 1979
M.S., University of Illinois, 1983

College Emeriti Faculty

Lynn Abbott, Instructor, Carpentry -1999
Ed Ahlm, Assistant Professor, Carpentry - 2009
Joan Arrowsmith, Assistant Professor, Nursing - 2012
Lillie Begay, Assistant Professor, Administrative Office Assistant - 2009
Dr. Karen Benally, Associate Professor, Anthropology - 2008
Wilfred Beaupre, Dean, Business and CIS Division - 2002
Wendy Bircher, Director/Professor, PTA Program - 2010
Melvona Boren, Professor of Business Education - 1994
Elizabeth Brock, R.N, Assistant Professor, Nursing - 2000
James Burgess, Associate Professor, Communication - 2004
Elizabeth Castle, Assistant Professor, English - 2007
John Collins, Coordinator, Fire Science, Welding - 2010
Gail Cramer, Associate Professor, Developmental Learning - 2006
Dr. Patricia Dalton, Director, Early Childhood - 2002
Alfonso Garcia, Associate Professor, Business Administration - 1998
Patricia Goff, Assistant Professor, Office Careers - 2012
Richard Greenaker, Associate Professor, School of Energy - 2013
Lew Hamilton, Assistant Professor, Mathematics - 2000
Rod Hancock, Professor, Economics and Business Administration - 1998
Kenneth Heil, Professor, Biology and Geology - 2001
Dr. Robert Hokom, Assistant Professor, English - 2004
Charlie Houghton, Dean of Trades and Technology - 2004
Thomas Hudson, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2012
Dr. Connie Jacobs, Professor, English - 2008
Dewey Jelen, Assistant Professor, Machine Shop - 2008
Arthur Jones, Assistant Professor, Machine Shop - 1995
Curtis Joslin, Assistant Professor, Automotive - 2010
Connie Kelt, Associate Professor, Business - 2011
Mort Lord, Associate Professor, Mathematics - 1995
Dale McCoskey, Instructor, Auto Body - 1998
Roger McCoskey, Assistant Professor, Auto Body - 2012
William McQueen, Assistant Professor, Controls Technology - 2012
Dr. Jimmy Miller, Professor, History/Political Science - 2002
Fred Moore, Assistant Professor, Welding - 2000
Jinny Moore, Assistant Professor, English - 2008
Dr. Ralph Moorehead, Professor, Psychology - 1999
Gerald Nix, Assistant Professor, English - 2001
Susan Pierce, Associate Professor, Office Career - 2011
John Prather, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2013
Nancy Redhouse, Assistant Professor, English - 2004
Dr. Timothy Reeves, Professor, Computer Science, 2012
Bonnie Rung, Assistant Professor-2013
Bobby Sanders, Assistant Professor-2013
Dr. Sue Schmedinghoff, Associate Professor - 2003
Carroll Schnabel, Director, Health Information Technology - 2010
Virgene Stan, Assistant Professor, English and Philosophy - 2000
Deanna Stanford, Assistant Professor, English/Social Science - 1999
Raymond Stevens, Professor, Government/Sociology - 1987
Archie Stock, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2010
David Thompson, Instructor, Welding - 1992
Gene Trenary, Assistant Professor, Accounting - 2007
Richard Vaughan, Assistant Professor, English - 2009
Jana Wallace, Assistant Professor, Math - 2006
Larry Welsh, Associate Professor, Math - 2006
T. Jerry Wilson, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2010
Dr. Judith Wooderson, Professor, Drafting - 2002

President Emeritus

Dr. James C. Henderson, Campus Director - 1975-1982; President - 1982-2002; Chancellor Emeritus - 2002-03