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2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 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

Edward DesPlas- Executive Vice President

B.B.A. University of Texas, 1986
M.A. Amberton University, 2000

Dr. Boomer Appleman-Vice President for Student Services

B.A., Oklahoma State University, 1992
M.S., University of Central Oklahoma, 2000
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 2014

Dr. Adrienne Forgette-Vice President for Learning

B.A., California State University, 1985
M.S., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1992
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1995

Gayle Dean-Executive Director of Foundation

B.A. University of Northern Colorado, 1972

Ron Jernigan-Senior Director, Strategic Planning

M.S., University of Phoenix, 1999

Rhonda Schaefer-Senior Director, Marketing and Public Relations

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1994

Carrie Tsosie-Jim-Interim Senior Director, Institutional Research

B.A., Stanford University, 2006

Senior Leadership Team

Sandra Gilpin-Associate Vice President for Learning

B.A., The Colorado College, 1993
M.A., George Washington University, 1998

Kerri Langoni-Associate Vice President, Human Resources and Legal Activities

J.D., University of Montana School of Law, 2008

Jon Betz-Senior Director, Enrollment Services

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

Roy Lytle-Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Center

B.S., University of Kansas, 1992

John Boggs-Dean, School of Humanities

M.A., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 2017

Alicia Corbell-Interim Dean, School of Energy

B.B.A., Texas Tech University, 1978

Ron Jernigan-Interim Dean, School of Trades and Technology

M.S., University of Phoenix, 1999

Michael Ottinger-Dean, School of Science, Math, and Engineering

Ph.D., University of Texas, 1997

Sherry Paxson-Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences

B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1987

Bradley Purdy-Dean, School of Business and Information Technology

Ph.D., University of Phoenix, 2009

Lorenzo Reyes-Dean, Center for Workforce and Economic Development

Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2014 

Professional Staff


Karen Acree-Director, Online Services

M.A., New Mexico State University, 2006

Arely Caro-Director, ENLACE/Herencia Latina Programs

B.S., New Mexico Highlands University, 2011
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2012

Elaine Benally-Director, SJC West

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

Abigail Calcote-Director, Enrollment Services

B.A., University of New Mexico, 2010
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2016

Judith Castleberry-Director, Enterprise Center

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1976

Maxine Chapman- Director/Assistant Professor, Surgical Tech

B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2014

Frank Cole-Senior 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

Alexis Domme-Director, Teacher Education Programs

B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2005
M.A., The George Washington University, 2006
Educational Specialist, The George Washington University, 2010

Linann Easley-Director, Henderson Fine Arts Center

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1994

Cody Elledge-Director, Health and Human Performance Center

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1991
A.A., New Mexico State University, 1990

Kristie Ellis-Controller, Administrative Services

M.S., New Mexico State University, 1997

Christy Ferrato-Director, Advising and 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

Chris Harrelson-Senior Director, Physical Plant

Journeyman Electrician License, 2015

Kenneth “Kenny” Hibner-Director, Department of Public Safety

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2003

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

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

Ashley Huntsman-Director, User Services, Information Technology Center

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

Kelly Kelley-Director/Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant

B.A., San Jose State University, 1994

Shawna Kemper-Director, Nursing

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

Jenny Lambert-Beaty-Director/Assistant Professor, Adult Education and Learning Initiatives

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

David Liebel-Director, Tutoring Center

B.A., Fort Lewis, 2015
A.A., San Juan College, 2013

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

Brad Maxwell-Director, NASNTI Pathways

M.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2015   
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2007

Diane Meyer-Director, EMT and Paramedics

B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2015

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

Therese Millis-Director/Associate Professor, PTA Distance Learning

B.S., University of North Dakota, 1985

Dr. Janet L. Peterson-Director, Center for Professional Development

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

Shelley Pickett-Director, Environmental Health

M.A., University of Texas, 1990

Eileen Richey-Director, Auxiliary Services

M.A., New Mexico State University, 1996

Amanda Robles-Director, Student Activities

M.A., Baker University, 2017
B.A.,  Fort Lewis College, 2003

Shanna Sasser-Director, EDGE Program

A.A., Tallahassee Community College, 1991
B.A., University of West Florida, 1993
M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2002

Mindi-Kim Schrum-Director, Financial Aid

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

Linda Schwinghammer-Director, Testing Center

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

Byron Tsabetsaye-Director, Native American Center

M.A., New York University, 2015
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2013

Karen Tuohey-Director/Instructor, Respiratory Therapy

M.A., Concordia University, 2013
B.A.,University of Phoenix, 1999

Jenniffer Valora-Senior Director, Student Success

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

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

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

College Faculty

Annette Abend- Assistant Professor, English

M.B.A, Columbia College, 2013

Jake Arellano-Assistant Professor, Operations Apprenticeship

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

Christine Baade-Associate Professor, Mathematics

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

Donna Bakken-Instructor, Nursing

B.S., Viterbo University, 2006
M.S., Concordia University, 2016

James Barnes-Associate Professor, Physics and Engineering

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

Richard Barnes-Instructor, Nursing

B.S., University of Phoenix, 2010
M.S., University of Phoenix, 2012

Eric Bateman- 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

Donald Beauregard-Associate Professor, Automotive Program

B.A., Adams State, 1974
M.A., University of New Mexico, 1990

Matthew Bell-Instructor, Math

M.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2011

Tony Bennett-Assistant Professor, Photography

B.A. Brooks Institute,1980

Michele Berkey-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-Associate Professor, Veterinary Technology

A.A.S Cedar Valley College, 1997

Crystal Blake-Assistant Professor, Biology

B.S., Brigham Young University, 2003
M.S., Brigham Young University, 2008
Ph.D.,Brigham Young University, 2010

Jared Blood-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Auto Body

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

Dr. David Bramhall-Professor, History and Philosophy

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

Shirley Brewer- Clinical Coordinator/Instructor, Respiratory Therapy

A.A.S., Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, 1998
B.S., South Carolina State University, 2002
B.A., Ashford University, 2011
M.A., Ashford University, 2013

Troy Brown-Assistant Professor, Fire Science

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

Tina Bruce-Assistant Professor, 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

Christopher Caine-Assistant Professor, CDL Program

NM State Certified CDL Examiner

Maxine Chapman-Director/Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology

Certified Surgical Technician, 2003

Michael Charles-Instructor, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 2002
B.S., The College of Santa Fe, 2006

Lori Cheney-Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.S.N., San Juan College, 1993
B.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2012

Jefferson Chorn-Instructor, Auto Technology

B.E., University of New Mexico, 2015

Richardyna Chrisite-Assistant Professor, Social Science

A.A., San Juan College, 1996
B.A., University of New Mexico, 1998
M.A., Eastern New Mexico, 2006 

Louella Clary-Assistant Professor, Cosmetology

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

Tamara Coombs-Assistant Professor, Mathematics

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1991
M.A., New Mexico State University, 2006

Amy Cooper D.P.T.-Assistant Director/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, Professor, Anthropology

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

Cameron Cooper-Associate Professor, Computer Science

Ph.D., Walden University, 2007

Cheryl Cothern-Instructor, Nursing

A.S., New Mexico State University, 1993
B.S., Grand Canyon University, 2017 

Matthew Crane-Instructor, Biology

A.S., Miami-Dade Community College, 1996
B.S., Florida Atlantic University, 1999
M.S., University of Aberdeen, 2006

Sherri Cummins-Assistant Professor, Student Success

M.S., Colorado State University, 1994

Chancy Deal-Instructor, Auto Body

A.S., New Mexico State University, 2008 

Gordon DeSpain-Professor, Mathematics

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

Kari Deswood-Assistant Professor, English

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

Peter Doerfert-Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Safety Program

Level 2 Teaching License, State of New Mexico, 2012
B.A., New Mexico State University, 1978

Margret Donohue R.N.-Assistant Professor, Nursing

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

Lisa Dorner-Instructor, Nursing

M.S., Drexel University, 2003

Todd Doyle-Assistant Professor/Coordinator, IPOP Program

B.S., Iowa State University, 1986

Rachel Dworsky-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., Sonoma State University, 2005
M.A., Sonoma State University, 2011
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 2014

Marc Dziak-Assistant Professor, English

M.A., Boise State University, 2007
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2014

Carrie Elledge-Associate Professor, Mathematics

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1995
M.A.S., Pennslvania State University, 2015

Katherine Elliot-Instructor, Accounting

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1985
M.S., San Diego State, 1992

Don Ellis-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-Professor, Biology

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

Teun Fetz-Assistant Professor, Music

D.M., University of Illinois, 2003

Johnathan Fisher-Assistant Professor, English

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

Kate Fulton-Professor, Psychology

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

Russell Grahn-Associate Professor, Biology

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

William Hatch-Professor, Fine Arts

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

Jason Hayes-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Diesel

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

John Hoff -Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Welding

B.S., Black Hills State University, 1988

Debroah Honstad-Director/Associate Professor, Health Information Technology

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

Phillip “Paul” Hughes-Assistant Professor, Welding

Welding Certificate, New Mexico State University, 1998

Dr. Mark Johnson-Associate Professor, Mathematics and 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

Beth Jones-Instructor, Nursing

B.A., William Jewell College, 1993

Cheryl Jordan-Professor, Computer Science

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

Fred Kaul-Instructor, Mathematics and Engineering

B.S., University of New Mexico, 2012 
M.S., University of New Mexico, 2016

Marlinda Kaulaity-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., Arizona State University, 1979
M.A., Arizona State University, 1989
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2007

Jeanne Kofron-Instructor, Communications

M.S., Washington University, 1980

Kris Kraly-Assistant Professor, English

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

Karen Krob-Assistant Professor, Social Science and History

B.A., University of Puget Sound, 2004
M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 2005
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, 2015

Kristina Lacey-Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Assistant

A.S., San Juan College, 2010
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2014

Jennifer Lewis-Associate Professor, Biology

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

Vaughn Lewis-Associate Professor, Auto Technology

A.A., San Juan College, 1981
33 years Auto Technology experience

Kenneth Lillie-Assistant Professor, Mathematics

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

Kolbjorn Lindland-Instructor, School of Energy

Licensed Well Control Instructor, IADC, 1983

Michael Lindsay-Assistant Professor, Industrial Plant

A.A., San Juan College, 1994

Murdoch Maloney-Associate Professor, Business and Marketing

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

Lorraine B.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

Shauna Mangum-Assistant Director/Instructor, Nursing

M.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2014

Julius Manz-Director/Professor, Dental Hygiene

D.D.S., University of Colorado, 1998

David Mayeux-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Planetarium

B.S., Louisana State University and A&M College, 1990

Robert McCartney-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Auto Technology

A.A., San Juan College, 1997

Brent McCay-Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant Program

B.A., Lubbock Christian University, 1997
Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate, 2016

Chelsea McMahon-Instructor, Nursing

A.S., Oklahoma State University, 2009
B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 2014
M.S., Western Governors University, 2017

Diane Meyer, EMTP-Director/Assistant Professor, EMS

Paramedic Certificate, HealthOne Denver, 2002

Nancy Mike-Assistant Professor, 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/Associate 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

Mary Mould-Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

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

Dawn Myers-Assistant Professor, Humanities

B.A., University of New Mexico, 1987
M.A., Adams State College, 2011

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

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

Alicia O’Brien-Assistant Professor, Mathematics

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1994
M.A., Western Governors University, 2004
D.Ed., Walden University, 2011

Elizabeth Onik-Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh, 2006

Christopher Opperman-Instructor, Fire Science

Fire Science Instructor I&II, IFSAC, 2018 

Janet Parkes-Assistant Professor, Chemistry

B.S., University of Arizona, 1987
M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 2017

Sherry Paxson-Professor, Dental Hygiene

B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1987

Claude Pence-Instructor, Diesel Technology

B.A., University of Texas Arlington, 1981

Elizabeth Phelps-Associate Professor, Reading

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

Lydell Powell-Instructor, Surgical Technology 

A.A.S., Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, 2017
Certified Surgical 1st Assistant, National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting, 2012

Amy Procassini-Instructor, Veterinary Technology

A.A.S., Cedar Valley College, 2006
B.S., Thomas Edison State University, 2016

Hannah Rankin-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2005
M.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2010

Dr. Debra Reed-Associate Professor, Veterinary Technology

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

John Reese-Coordinator/Instructor, EMS Program

Paramedic License, NREMT, 2017

Luke Renner-Professor, Digital Media Arts and Design

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1997

Patricia Roach-Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

B.A., St. Cloud State University, 1978

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, Auto Technology

B.S., Western New Mexico University, 2003

Lisa Ruffier-Associate Professor, Mathematics

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

Christopher Sanders-Coordinator/Instructor, Physical Education

B.A., Illinois State University, 2001
M.A., Illinois State University, 2004

Ana Sawyer,Assistant Professor, Modern Language

B.A., Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, 2003
M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University, 2011

Lori Schiess-Associate Professor, Biology

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

Jeffry Schofield-Assistant Professor, Auto Technology

ASE Certified Master Technician, 1981

Qinqin Schoser-Coordinator/Instructor, Instrumentation and Controls

B.S., Changsha University of Electrical Power, 2001

David Scott-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Drafting

B.S., University of Houston, 1982

Brian Seavey-Associate Professor, Drafting

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

Carly Sherwood-Assistant Professor, English

M.A., Mercy College, 2014
B.A., University of New Mexico, 2001

Chulwoo Shin-Assistant Professor, Biology

B.S., Chungnam National University, 2002 
M.S.,Chungnam National University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2015

Debra Simonson-Coordinator/Instructor, Cosmetology

B.A., Purdue University, 2007 

Dale Stevenson-Assistant Professor, Instrumentation and Controls

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2005

Chris Strouthopoulos- Professor, College Success Strategies

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

Danielle Sullivan-Associate Professor, English

M.A., University of Memphis, 2002

Michael Tenski-Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology

Certified in Automotive and Diesel Technology
27+ years experience

Michael Thompson-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Teacher Education and Alternative Licensure Program

B.A., Georgia Southern University, 1976
M.Ed., Georgia Southern University, 1978
Ed.S., Georgia Southern University, 1994

Kelsey Toler-Instructor, Nursing

B.S., Grand Canyon University, 2017

Chad Triplett-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Building Trades

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

Geraldine Trujillo-Oxspring-Assistant Professor, Teacher Education and Alternative Licensure Program

M.Ed., University of Auckland, 1997

Karen Tuohey, Director/Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy Program

A.A.S., Macomb Community College, 1982
B.S., University of Phoenix, 1999
MEd., Concordia University, 2015

Dr. Callie Vanderbilt-Professor, Biology

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

Joseph Verce-Assistant Professor, School of Business

J.D., California Western School of Law, 1980

Travis Wade-Instructor, English

A.A., San Juan College, 2007
B.A., Clarion University, 2008
M.A., Chatham University, 2013

LuAnn Walton-Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics

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

Dr. David Wesch-Assistant Professor, Psychology

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1975 
M.A., Drake University, 1978
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1990

Gerald Williams-Professor, Mathematics

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

Vernon Willie-Associate Professor, Mathematics

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

Shannon Wilmer-Assistant Professor, Welding

A.S., San Juan College, 1996

Mikel Wilson-Assistant Professor, CDL

New Mexico Commercial Drivers License Examiner, 2012

Barton Womack-Professor, Economics

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

David Wright-Director/Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

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

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
Nisa Bruce, Director, Nursing- 2017

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
Richard DeLaBarcena, Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Instrumentation & Controls - 2015
Linda Edwards, Associate Professor, Music- 2018
Linda Fredericks, Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Teacher Education/Alternative Licensure Program-2014
Alfonso Garcia, Associate Professor, Business Administration - 1998
Patricia Goff, Assistant Professor, Office Careers - 2012
William Gray, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities

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. Donna Hobbs, Professor, Biology - 2015
Dr. Robert Hokom, Assistant Professor, English - 2004
Dr. Victoria Holmsten,Professor, English - 2014
Charlie Houghton, Dean of Trades and Technology - 2004
Thomas Hudson, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2012
Donald Hyder, Professor, Biology- 2018
Mary Lou Jaeger, Education Program Specialist/Assistant Professor, Teacher Education/Alternative Licensure Program-2014
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
Pete Kinnas, Associate Professor, Humanities - 2015
Larry Kraemer, Associate Professor, Instrumentation & Controls - 2015
Carla Lich-Assistant Professor, Nursing-2014
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
Judy Palier, Professor, Political Science - 2016
Susan Pierce, Associate Professor, Office Career - 2011
John Prather, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2013
Vonda Rabuck-Assistant Professor, Mathematics-2014
Nancy Redhouse, Assistant Professor, English - 2004
Theresa Reherman, Associate Professor, Humanities, 2015
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
Christine Sterton, Lead Teacher, CFDC - 2015
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

Past Presidents

Dr. James C. Henderson, Campus Director - 1975-1982; President - 1982-2002; Chancellor Emeritus
Dr. Carol J. Spencer, President - 2002-2011