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 
Edward DesPlas- Vice President for Administrative Services 
B.B.A. University of Texas, 1986 
M.A. Amberton University, 2000 
David Eppich-Vice President for Student Services 
B.S., University of New Mexico, 1974 
M.S., American College, Bryn Mawr, 1990 
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 
Professional Staff 
 
Kelly Anderson-Director, Department of Public Safety 
A.A.S., College of Eastern Utah, 1996 
A.A.S., San Juan College, 1999 
Elaine Benally-Director, SJC West 
B.S., Westminster College, 1975 
M.A., New Mexico State University, 1984 
Jon Betz-Senior Director, Enrollment Management 
B.B.A., New Mexico State University, 1992 
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2008 
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.-Interim Dean/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-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 
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 
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 
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, 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 
Ron Jernigan-Senior Director, Institutional Research 
M.S., University of Phoenix, 1999 
Martha Durant Kirchmer-Director, SJC East 
B.A., University of New Mexico, 1975 
M.A., University of New Mexico, 1981 
Jenny Lambert-Beaty-Director/Assistant Professor, Adult Basic Education 
B.A., San Diego State University, 1993 
M.A.T.B.S., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2006 
Kerri Langoni-Senior Director, Human Resources 
J.D., University of Montana School of Law, 2008 
William Lewis-Dean, School of Trades and Technology 
B.A., Colorado State University, 1983 
M.A., Colorado State University, 1991 
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 
Scott Michlin-General Manager, KSJE Radio 
B.A., State University College, Buffalo 1986 
Alicia Middleton-Director, Quality Improvement and Career Services Center 
M.A., University of Scranton, 
Steve Miller, Assistant Controller, Administrative Services 
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1991 
Allan Nass-Dean, School of Humanities 
B.S., Thomas Edison State College, 1990 
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 1993 
Michael Ottinger-Dean, School of Math, Science and Engineering 
 Ph.D., University of Texas, 1997 
Susan “Kay” Peters-Director, Occupational Therapy Assistance Program 
B.A., Southwestern University, 1983 
M.A., Texas Woman’s University, 1996 
Michele Peterson-Director, Native American Program 
B.A., Arizona State University, 1999 
M.P.A., University of New Mexico, 2007 
Lorenzo Reyes-Director, Center for Workforce Development 
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 
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 
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-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 
Marcia Sterling-Penn-Director, Student Activities 
B.A., Northland College, 1999 
M.A., Humbolt State University, 2004 
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 
Dr. David Wright-Director/Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology Program  
D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1973 
College Faculty
Annette Abend-Instructor, English 
M.B.A, Columbia College, 2013 
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-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 
James Barnes-Associate Professor, Physics and Engineering 
B.S., Fort Lewis College, 1985 
M.S., Montana State University, 1987 
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 
Sarah Blake-Instructor, PTA  
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2003 
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, Assistant Professor, Auto Body 
Auto Certificate, San Juan College, 2005 
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2009 
Dianne Bonebrake, Instructor, Nursing 
B.S., University of Phoenix, 2002 
Marsha Bouchard, R.N.,-Associate 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 
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2014 
Shirley Brewer- Clinical Coordinator,  
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 
Timothy Calder, Instructor, Instrumentation & Controls 
U.S. Military Service, Army,  1989-1993 
Maxine Chapman-Director, Surgical Technology 
Certified Surgical Technician, 2003 
Lori Cheney-Instructor, Nursing 
A.S.N., San Juan College, 1993 
B.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2012 
Louella Clary-Assistant Professor, Cosmetology 
A.A., Trinidad State Junior College, 1981 
Mr. John’s Beauty School, 1987 
Tamara Coombs-Instructor, Mathmatics 
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-Assistant Professor, Computer Science 
Ph.D., Walden University, 2007 
Georgia Cortez-Energy Program Specialist, 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-Assistant Professor, Auto Body 
ASE Certified Collision Repair Technician, 2011 
Sherri Cummins-Assistant Professor, Student Success 
M.S., Colorado State University, 1994 
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 
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 
Mary Doshi-Director/Professor, Medical Laboratory Technology 
B.A., University of Wisconsin, 1971 
M.A., Central Michigan University, 1978 
Karen Duncan-Assistant Professor, Nursing 
A.A., Clinton Community College, 1987 
B.S.N., New Paltz University, 1990 
M.S., University of Vermont, 1995 
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 
Linda Edwards-Associate Professor, Music 
B.M.E., University of Kansas, 1969 
M.A., University of Kansas, 1987 
M.A., California State University, 1988 
Carrie Elledge-Assistant Professor, Mathematics 
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1995 
Katherine Elliot-Instructor, Accounting 
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1985 
M.S., San Diego State, 1992 
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 
Teun Fetz-Assistant Professor, Music 
D.M., University of Illinois, 2003 
Jonathan Fisher-Assistant Professor, English 
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2001 
M.A., San Francisco State University, 2006 
Kate Fulton-Associate 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 
Sherry Hair, Program Advisor, Veterinary Technology 
B.S., New Mexico State University, 1986 
Traci HalesVass-Associate 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 
William Hatch-Professor, Art 
B.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1982 
M.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1984 
Dr. Michael Hattabaugh-Associate 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-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Diesel 
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2006 
John Hoff -Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Welding 
B.S., Black Hills State University, 1988 
Earlanda Houghton, R.N.-Assistant Professor, 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 
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2013 
Phillip “Paul” Hughes-Instructor, Welding 
Welding Certificate, New Mexico State University, 1998 
Dr. Donald Hyder-Professor, Biology 
B.S., New Mexico State University, 1976 
M.S., Tarleton State University, 1980 
Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 1988 
Ray John-Assistant Professor, 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-Associate 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 
Jack Kant-Associate Professor, School of Business 
B.S.A.S., University of Illinois, 1975 
M.B.A., Northern Arizona University, 1988 
Marlinda Kaulaity-Assistant Professor, English 
B.A., Arizona State University, 1979 
M.A., Arizona State University, 1989 
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2007 
Shawna Kemper, R.N.-Assistant Director/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 
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 
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 
Angela Leverich-Instructor, Nursing 
B.S.N., University of New Mexico, 2008  
Jennifer Lewis-Associate Professor, Biology 
B.A., College of Wooster, 1994 
M.S., Wayne State University, 2003 
Vaughn Lewis-Assistant Professor, Automotive 
A.A., San Juan College, 1981 
33 years Auto Technology experience 
Kenneth Lillie-Assistant Professor, 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 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-Instructor, Nursing 
M.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2014 
Hahnabah Manygoats-Instructor, CDL 
Class A CDL Certificate, San Juan College, 2003 
Robert McCartney-Assistant Professor, 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-Director, 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 
Mollie Mook-Fiddler-Assistant Professor, Theatre 
B.A., University of Colorado, 1999 
M.F.A., University of Iowa, 2003 
Mary Mould-Assistant Professor, 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 
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, Math 
B.S., University of New Mexico, 1994 
M.A., Western Governors University, 2004 
D.Ed., Walden University, 2011 
Tony Otero-Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Industrial Process Operator 
Journeyman, PNM, 1980 
B.A., University of Phoenix, 1995 
Kyle Owens-Assistant Professor, Instrumentation and Controls 
34 years Journeyman experience 
Dr. Judith Palier-Professor, Political Science 
B.A., University of Colorado-Denver, 1992 
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-Associate Professor/Coordinator, Occupational Safety 
31+ years in Health and Safety Industry 
Sherry Paxson-Associate 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-Associate 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-Assistant Professor, Reading 
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1980 
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2008 
Randy Randall-Associate Professor/Coordinator, Natural Gas Compression 
30+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry 
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 
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 
M.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2014 
Dr. Kelly Robison-Professor, History 
B.A., Kenyon College, 1988 
M.A., University of Montana, 1992 
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1997 
Georgia Romero- Instructor, Nursing 
B.A., New Mexico State University, 
James Rooker, Jr.-Assistant Professor, Automotive 
B.S., Western New Mexico University, 2003 
Lisa Ruffier-Associate Professor, Math 
B.S., Montana State University, 1979 
M.S., University of Illinois, 1983 
Brenda Rust, R.N.-Assistant Professor, Nursing 
B.S.N., American International College, 1997 
Lori Schiess-Assistant Professor, Biology 
B.A., Idaho State University, 1994 
M.A., Louisiana State University, 2002 
M.A., Michigan State University, 2004 
Jeffry Schofield-Assistant Professor, Automotive 
ASE Certified Master Technician, 1981 
Mary Schumacher-Hoerner-Director/Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education 
B.A., University of Wyoming, 1989 
M.A., University of New Mexico, 2004 
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 
Dr. Alicia Skipper-Associate Professor, English 
B.A., Coastal Carolina University, 2000 
M.A., University of North Carolina, 2003 
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2010 
Bryan Smiley-Assistant Professor, CDL 
NM State Certified CDL Examiner 
Migan Spencer-Instructor, Physical Therapy Program 
A.A.S., Northern Arizona University, 2010 
Dale Stevenson-Instructor, 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 
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-Assistant Professor, Automotive  
Certified in Automotive and Diesel Technology 
27+ years experience 
Maury Tiehen-Coordinator, CDL 
A.A., Golden West College, 1975 
NM State Certified CDL Examiner/Trainer 
Roger Tingley-Assistant Professor, Automotive 
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 
Chad Triplett-Assistant Professor, Building Trades 
B.S., Aurora University, 1994 
M.S., Aurora University, 1995 
15 years construction experience 
Karen Tuohey, Director/Instructor, 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 
LuAnn Walton-Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics 
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1978 
M.A., New Mexico State University, 2002 
Dianna White-Assistant Professor, Cosmetology 
Cosmetology License, Lancaster Beauty School, 1996 
Gerald Williams-Professor, Mathematics 
B.S., California State University, 1989 
M.S., Yale University, 1992 
Vernon Willie-Associate Professor, School of Science, Math & Engineering 
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-Instructor, CDL 
New Mexico Commercial Drivers License Examiner, 2012 
Ronald Winston-Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology Program 
25+ years of experience in Technology 
Barton Womack-Professor, Economics 
B.S., University of Wyoming, 1986 
M.B.A., University of Wyoming, 1989 
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 
Richard DeLaBarcena, Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Instrumentation & Controls - 2015 
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 
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 
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 
President Emeritus
Dr. James C. Henderson, Campus Director - 1975-1982; President - 1982-2002; Chancellor Emeritus - 2002-03 
Dr. Carol J. Spencer, President 
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