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-Chief Strategic Inititives Officer for Learning 
A.A.S, Wascana Institute, 1982 
B.S., University of Saskatchewan, 1987 
M.S., Central Michigan University, 1992 
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 1999 
Gayle Dean-Executive Director of Foundation 
B.A. University of Northern Colorado, 1972 
Edward DesPlas- Executive Vice President for Administrative Services 
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 
Kerri Langoni-Associate Vice President, Human Resources and Legal Activities 
J.D., University of Montana School of Law, 2008 
  
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 
Jon Betz-Senior Director, Enrollment Services 
B.B.A., New Mexico State University, 1992 
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2008 
John Boggs-Dean, School of Humanities 
M.A., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 2018 
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 
Alicia Corbell-Interim Dean, School of Energy 
B.B.A., Texas Tech University, 1978 
Liesl Dees-Director, Community Learning Center 
B.A., Samford University, 1989 
M.A., The George Washington University, 1992 
Alexis Domme-Director/Instructor, Early Childhood Education 
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 
A.A., New Mexico State University, 1990 
B.A., New Mexico State University, 1991 
Kristie Ellis-Controller, Administrative Services 
M.S., New Mexico State University, 1997 
Christy Ferrato- Senior 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 
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/Associate 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 
Ron Jernigan-Senior Director, Institutional Research and Strategic Planning 
M.S., University of Phoenix, 1999 
Shawna Kemper-Director, Nursing 
B.A., San Diego State University, 1993 
M.A.T.B.S., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2006 
Jenny Lambert-Beaty-Director, Adult Basic Education 
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/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/Assistant Professor, EMT & 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 
Michael Ottinger-Dean, School of Math, Science and Engineering 
 Ph.D., University of Texas, 1997 
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, Risk Management 
M.A., University of Texas, 1990 
Bradley Purdy-Dean, Business Administration 
Ph.D., University of Phoenix, 2009 
Lorenzo Reyes-Dean, Center for Workforce Development 
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2014 
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 
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 
Byron Tsabetsaye-Director, Native American Center 
M.A., New York University, 2015 
B.A., Fort Lewis, 2013 
Karen Tuohey-Director/Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy 
M.A., Concordia University, 2013 
B.A.,University of Phoenix, 1999 
Jenniffer Valora-Senior Director, Student Success Center 
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-Assistant Professor, 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 & 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-Coordinator/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-Assistant Professor, Emergenct 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, Trades and 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, 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-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 
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-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 
William Hatch-Professor, Art 
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/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/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 
Kelly Kelley-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Occupational Therepy Assistant 
B.A., San Jose State University, 1994 
Jeanne Kofron-Assistant Professor, 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 & 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 Program 
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, 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 
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/Assistant Professor, 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, Automotive 
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, 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, Biology 
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 
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.S., 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-Assistant Professor, Vet Tech 
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, 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 
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-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 
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, Automotive  
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, 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-Assistant Professor, CDL 
New Mexico Commercial Drivers License Examiner, 2012 
Barton Womack-Professor, School of Business 
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 
Dr. 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 
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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