Executive Leadership Team

Vice President for Student Services

David P. Eppich

David P. Eppich has served as vice president for student services since July 2005. He came to San Juan College from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo., where he most recently served as assistant to the president for external affairs. During his 25 years at Fort Lewis, Eppich was director of developmental projects and special assistant to the president, director of the college union and student activities, and coach of the men’s club soccer team. During his early career he was manager of housing services and residence director at the University of New Mexico.

Eppich earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of New Mexico and his master’s of science in management from The American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. He is a graduate of Farmington High School.

Eppich has been active in economic development in the Four Corners, and formerly served as chair of the Colorado Region Nine Economic Development Board of Directors. He has served the community of Durango in various capacities and been honored for his leadership by numerous organizations.

Vice President for Learning

Sheryl Hruska

Sheryl Hruska, Ph.D., is the newest vice president at San Juan College, beginning in her new position in June 2010. She previously served as vice president for academic affairs at Northwest College in Powell, Wyo., where she had been since 1999. She has worked as interim dean of students and associate academic dean at Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Ver. Her career also encompasses the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where she was director for the Center for Instructional Resources and Improvement and associate professor in the School of Education.

Hruska earned her Ph.D. and master’s degrees in experimental psychology from the University of Cincinnati, and her bachelor’s degree from Mankato State College (now Minnesota State University-Mankato).

Dr. Hruska understands the mission of a community college, specifically in a rural area, to provide access and high quality learning programs. She will be instrumental in helping to update the College’s strategic plan and develop new programs.

Vice President for Administrative Services

Russell Litke

Russell Litke became vice president for administrative services at San Juan College on August 8, 2011, previously serving the College as controller since May 2010. Prior to that role, he was chief financial officer and controller at Navajo Agricultural Products Industry (NAPI). Litke received his master’s of business administration degree from California State University in 1997. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from California State, as well as an associate’s degree in business administration and accounting from Modesto Jr. College, in Modesto, Calif.

In the position, Litke is responsible for the college’s budget and finance operations, monitoring and reporting financial analyses to the president and board of trustees, and supervisory oversight of the College’s Bookstore, Business Office, Copy Services, Finance and Investments, Locksmith, Mailroom, Motor Pool, Physical Plant, Purchasing, Risk Management, and Shipping and Receiving departments.

Vice President for Technology Services

Timothy Warren

Timothy Warren joined San Juan College in August, 2006, as vice president for Technology Services. He has more than 23 years experience in information technology in both the corporate and education sectors.

Most recently Warren served as the executive director of information technology services with SunGard Higher Education at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo.

Warren also has served as a computer systems manager, director of computer services and telecommunications, executive director of information technology and IT client service manager at educational institutions include Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University and Texas Southern University, as well as corporations such as the Nuclio Corporation, and Systems and Computer Technology in Houston.

Warren earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science and management information systems from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn., and a master's of science degree in education from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minn. He has managed a variety of information technology projects, from start-up to enterprise-wide implementation.