PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Seth Abrahamson-Research Analyst, Institutional Research
  B.S., University of New Mexico
  M.A., University of Miami

Dr. Merrill Adams-Dean, School of Science, Math & Engineering/School of Business
   B.S., The Citadel, 1968
   Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina, 1979
   Certification in Business Management, University of Scranton, 1999

Donald Allen-Basic Skills Specialist, Center for Student Engagement
  B.M., New Mexico State University
  M.M.E., University of New Mexico

Stacey Allen-Director, Human Resources
   A.A., Saint Leo College, 1991
   B.A., Saint Leo College, 1992
   M.S., Troy State University, 1994

Kelly Anderson-Associate Director, Department of Public Safety
  A.S., College of Eastern Utah
  A.A.S., San Juan College

Alice Barnard-Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
  B.S., New Mexico State University

Ashlee Begaye-Native American Program Advisor
  B.A., Fort Lewis College
  A.A., San Juan College

Aurelia Begay-Grants Development & Compliance Officer, Strategic Development
  B.A., Fort Lewis College

Cheryl Begay-Lead Teacher, Childs &Family Development Center
  A.A., University of New Mexico
  B.S., University of New Mexico

Elaine Benally-Director, SJC West
   B.S., Westminster College, 1975
   M.A., New Mexico State University, 1984

Sherrie Benally-Academic Advisor/Counselor, Advising & Counseling
  B.S., University of New Mexico
  M.S., Univeristy of Denver

Yolanda Benally-Director, Talent Search Program
   B.A., New Mexico State University, 2005
   M.A., New Mexico State University, 2008

Scott Berkley-Controller, Administrative Services
   B.A., University of Utah, 1994

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

Barbara Billey-Associate Director, SJC West Library
  B.A., University of Wyoming
  M.L.S., University of Oklahoma

Sherrie Biringer-Benefits Manager, Human Resources
  B.S., University of Phoenix

Laura Black-Instructional Specialist, Vet Tech Online Program
  B.S., University of Texas, Arlington

Adela Bob-Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid
  A.A., Eastern Arizona College
  B.A., Universlity of New Mexico

Oliver Borden, M.S., M.L.S. (ASCP)-Dean, School of Health Sciences
   B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1995
   M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1995
   B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1980

Alan Bottomlee-Education Skills Specialist, Center for Student Engagement
  B.S., Austin Peay State University
  M.S., Austin Peay State University

Clarissa Bowman-Transition Specialist, Launch Program
  A.A., San Juan College
  B.S., Norteastern Oklahoma State University

Stacey Bradley-Academic Advisor, Counseling
  B.A., University of Montana

Michaele Brandon-Director, Project Read, ABE/GED, ENLACE
   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

Christopher Caine-CDL Instructor, School of Energy
  12+ years truck driving experience

Abigail Calcote-Enrollment Specialist
  A.A., San Juan College
  B.A., University of New Mexico

Carol Carreon-Payroll Manager, Business Office
  B.A., University of New Mexico

Holly Caudillo-Career Services Specialist, Quality Improvement & Career Services Center
  B.S., University of Idaho

David Childers-Coordinator of Front Desk Operations, HHPC
  A.A., San Juan College
  B.A., Idaho State University

Frank Cole-Director, Purchasing
   B.A., Alameda College, 2002

Alicia Corbell-Business Counselor
  B.B.A., Texas Tech University

Jason Curtis-Coordinator of Fitness & Intramural sports, HHPC
  B.A., Texas Tech University
  M.S., Texas Tech University

Levi Curtis-Advisor, Talent Search Program
  A.S., San Juan College, 2007
  B.S., Fort Lewis College, 2010

Josie Culpepper-Sign Language Interpreter, Disability Services
  A.A., North Harris Montogomery Community College
  B.A., Lamar University

Michael Decker-Facility Manager, HHPC
  A.A.S., San Juan College

Liesl Dees-Director, Community Learning Center
  B.A., Samford University, 1989
  M.A., The George Washington University, 1992

Nicole DeHerrara-Program Manager, Families First
  B.A., New Mexico Highlands Univeristy
  M.S.W., New Mexico Highlands University

Rick DeLaBarcena-Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Controls Technology & Manufacturing
  Certification in Controls Technology

Brandon Dickson-Advisor, Talent Search
  B.A., Fort Lewis College

Mary Doshi-Director, Medical Lab Tech
  B.S., University of Wisconsin
  M.A., University of Wisconsin

David Drake-Coordinator, Veteran's Center
  M.A., University of New Mexico
  A.A., New Mexico State University
  A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force

Linann Easley-Director, Henderson Fine Arts Center
   B.A., New Mexico State University, 1994

Cody Elledge-Facilities Coordinator, HHPC
  B.B.A., New Mexico State, Las Cruces

Robert Evans-Director, Support Services
  B.S., California Coast University, 2011

Christy Ferrato-Director, EDGE/Student Support Services Program
   B.F.A., University of Denver, 1979
   M.S., University of Oregon, 1980
   M.F.A., Vermont College of Fine Arts, 2008

Malinda Fowler-Accounting Supervisor, Administrative Services
  B.S., Fort Lewis College, 2001

Linda Fredericks-Educational Program Specialist, University Programs
  B.A., University of South Florida
  M.A., University of Washington
  M.S., University of North Colorado

Neilson Francisco-Advisor, Talent Search
  B.S., New Mexico State University

Sherri Gaugh-Registrar, Enrollment Services
   A.A., Fort Lewis College, 1989
   B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1996
   M.B.A., California InterContinental University, 2011

Anna Mabel Gonzalez-ENLACE Regional Coordinator
  M.A., Univeristy of New Mexico
  B.S., New Mexico State University

Bernice Gonzalez-Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid
  B.S., Fort Lewis College

Susan Grimes-Academic Advisor, Advising & Counseling
  B.A., Fort Lewis College

Laurie Gruel-Senior Director, Strategic Development
   B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1984
   M.A., University of Wisconsin, 1988

Lucy Haber-Assistant Director, Community Learning Center
  B.S., University of Georgia, 1999

Sherry Hair-Coordinator, Vet Tech Online Program
  B.S., New Mexico State University
  Certified Veterinary Technician

Amy Harden-Instructional Specialist, School of Science, Math & Engineering
  B.S., University of Nebraska

Chris Harrelson-Electrical Supervisor
  NM State Journeyman License

Taylor Haskell-Counselor/Advisor, Advising & Counseling
  B.B.A., Loyola University
  M.A., Antioch University
  LPCC Certified

Deborah Hernandez-Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources
  B.S., Capella University

Marti Hill-Coordinator of Course Management
  B.A., New Mexico State University
  M.A., New Mexico State University

Noah Hirahara-Picotte-PC Specialist, OTS
  A.A., San Juan College

Deborah Honstad, RHIA-Director/Assistant Professor, Health Information Technolofy
  B.A., College of St. Scholastica, 2001
  M.A., Concordia University, 2007

Shirley Hoskie-Office Manager, Physical Plant
  A.A., San Juan College

Keary Howley-Program Coordinator for GIS Technology
  B.S., University of New Mexico
  M.A., University of New Mexico

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

Mary Lou Jaeger-Education Program Specialist
  B.A., University of Northern Colorao
  M.S., Montana State University

Wilbert John-Research Specialist, Institutional Research
  A.A., San Juan College, 2007
  B.S., Fort Lewis College, 2010

Cheryl Johnson-Program Manager, Child & Family Development Center
  A.A., San Juan College

Danielle Johnson-Reference Librarian
  B.A., University of Arizona
  M.A., Cameron University
  M.A., University of Arizona

Jerome Johnson-Communication Services Coordinator
  A.A., San Juan College
  A.A.S., San Juan College
  Journeyman Telephone Communications Systems

Jon Jones-Network Support Technician, OTS
  A.A., San Juan College

Johnny Jordan-Construction Supervisor, Physical Plant
  24 years as Licensed General Contractor

Michael Karl-Grant Accountant, Bsuiness Office
  B.Acc., New Mexico State University
  M.Acc., New Mexico State University

Brooke Karath-Coordinator of Disability Services, Advising & Counseling
  B.A., University of Colorado
  M.A., University of Cincinnati

Christopher Keating-Student Activities Specialist, Student Activities
  A.A., Western Wyoming Community Colelge
  B.A., Norwestern College
  M.A., Arizona State University

Kenneth Kernagis-Instructional Designer/Trainer, School of Energy
   B.A., Western State Colorado, 1983
   M.A., Western State Colorado, 1984

Karen King-Accountant, Business Office
  B.B.A., University of Alaska
  M.P.A., University of Alaska

Martha Durant Kirchmer-Director, SJC East
   B.A., University of New Mexico, 1975
   M.A., University of New Mexico, 1981

Eric Kneebone-Assistant Custodial Supervisor, Physical Plant
  B.A., Fort Lewis College

Lynn Lane-Technical Trainer
  B.S., California State University
  M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University

Sally Lane-Nursing Lab & Simulation Coordinator
  A.A.S., San Juan College
  B.S.N., New Mexico State University
  M.S.N., New Mexico Sate University

Diana Lang
  A.A., San Juan College

Gary Lee-Interim Environmental Supervisor
  Fluids Technology; NL Industries

William Lewis-Dean, School of Trades and Technology
   B.S., Colorado State University, 1983
   M.S., Colorado State University, 1991

Debbie Limback-Network Systems Analyst, Information Technology
  A.A., San Juan College

Renee Lucero-Coordinator, Marketing & Public Relations
  A.A., Odessa College
  B.A., University of Kansas

Lisa Lewis-Director, Launch Program
   B.A., University of Utah, 1994
   M.Ed., University of Montana, 2001

Jeannie Malandro-Employment Specialist, Human Resources
  B.A., Richard Stockton State College

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

Cori Mapp-Coordinator of Retention
   A.A., San Juan College, 2010
   B.S., New Mexico Highlands University, 2012
   M.S., New Mexico Highlands University, 2013

Carmen Martinez-Director, Small Business Development Center
   B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1991
   C.P.A., State of New Mexico
   M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2001

Carolyn Martinez-Coordinator, Family Center, ENLACE
   A.G.S., San Juan College

Joseph Martinez-Journeyman Electrician, Physical Plant
   Licensed Journeyman electrician
   20+ years of electrical trade experience

David Mayeux-Coordinator, Planetarium Program
   B.S., Louisiana State University

Lisa McCord-Sr. Systems Aministrator
   A.A.S., San Juan College

Mike McDonald-Manager, Media Services
   B.A., Idaho Sate University

Ramsi McGhee-Intervention Specialist, Title III Launc Program
   B.S., Missouri State University
   M.A., Arizona State University

Katherine McGowan-Coordinator of Math Tutoring, Center for Student Engagement
   B.S., New Mexico State University
   M.S., New Mexico State University

Jerry McKeen-Senior Director, Financial Aid
   B.A., Fairmont State College, 1990
   M.A., George Washington University, 2001

Cindy McNealy-Manager, Art Gallery
   Exhibited Paintings and Ceramics for 20 years

Michael Meherg-Advisor, Financial Aid
   A.A., University of the State of New York-Regents
   B.A.,Southern Illinois University

Kerry Meier-Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Automotive Programs
   B.S., University of Southern Colorado
   M.A., New Mexico State Univeristy

Brenda Mendez de Andrade-Coordinator, Hispanic/Latino Center
   A.A., San Juan College
   B.A., Fort Lewis College

Diane Meyer-EMS Clinical Coordinator/Instructor, School of Trades & Technology
   EMT-P, HealthOne EMS Paramedic Edcuation Program
   EMT-Paramedic Certified, State of New Mexico
   15+ years experience as an EMT-Paramedic

Scott Michlin-General Manager, KSJE Radio
  B.A., State University College, Buffalo 1986

David Miller-Senior Web Tech, OTS
   B.S., Indiana State University

Paula Miller-Web Developer, Fast Forward Program
   A.A.S., Lake Land College
   B.A., California Lutheran University

Steve Miller-Assistant Controller, Administrative Services
   B.S., Fort Lewis College

Tom Munson-Coordinator of Renewable Energy
   B.A., New Mexico State University

Francell Nakai-Lead Teacher, CFDC
   A.A., San Juan College
   B.A., New Mexico Highlands University

Allan Nass-Interim Dean, School of Humanities
   B.S., Thomas Edison State College, 1990
   M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 1993

Rodney Neidigh-Painting Supervisor, Physical Plant
   Professional Painter

Mary Neisius-Bookstore Manager
   A.A., Madison Area Technical College
   B.S., University of Wisconsin

Tonya Nelson-Director, Quality Improvement and Career Services Center
   B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1992
   MBA, 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

Jeanne Notson-Executive Assistant to the President
   B.S., Washington State University

Dr. Henry Oh-Director, Respiratory Therapy
   A.S., Independence University (Utah), 1990
   B.S., University of Santo Tomas, Philippines, 1982
  M.S., California University, Los Angeles, 2004
   Ph.D., California University, Los Angeles, 2006

Tony Otero-Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Process Technology
   B.A., University of Phoenix

Joseph Owen-Reference Librarian
   B.A., University of Arizona
   M.A., University of Arizona

Randy Pacheco-Dean, School of Energy
   B.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2002
   M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2004

Judith Panek-Nursing Program Advisor
   A.D.N., Marshall University
   B.S.N., West Virginia University
   M.S.N., University of Colorado

Lowell Parrish III-Fund Accountant, Foundation Office
   B.B.A., New Mexico State University

Michael Page-Technical Specialist, Media Services
   B.A., New Mexico State University

Laura Pate-Coordinator, Disabilities Services
   A.A., Mid-Everett Community College
   B.A., Western Washington University

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

Shelley Pickett-Coordinator, Business Services
   B.A., McMurry College
   M.A., University of Texas

Robert Richey-Custodial Supervisor, Physical Plant
   Over 20 years custodial experience

Amanda Robles-Online Academic Advisor, Advising & Counseling Center
   B.A., Fort Lewis College

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-Financial Aid Advisor
   A.A.LBAS., San Juan College
   B.U.S. University of New Mexico

Linda Schwinghammer-Director, Testing Center
   B.A. Mankato State University, 1982
   M.A. Ed., Hamline University, 1998

Dawn Sells-Financial Aid Advisor
   B.S.B.A., Northern Arizona University
   M.A., Northern Arizona University

Eileen Shelton-Assistant Director, Support Services
   B.A., New Mexico State University
   M.A., New Mexico State University

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

Carly Sherwood-Academic Advisor-EDGE Program
   B.A., University of New Mexico

Julie Smith-Academic Advisor-EDGE  Program
   A.A., San Juan College
   B.A., University of New Mexico

Garry Smothers-Assistant Director, Physical Plant
   B.A., New Mexico State University

Marcia Sterling-Penn-Director, Student Activities
   B.A., Humboldt State University
   M.A., Humboldt State University

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

Josh Stratman-Director, Health and Human Performance Center
   A.A., Northwest College, 1997
   B.S., University of Wyoming, 1999
   M.S., University of Idaho, 2000

Dedi Switzer-Safety Program Specialist, School of Energy
   A.A., San Juan College, 2006

Joseph "JD" Tanner-Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation
   B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
   M.S. Ed., Southern Illinois University

John Tohtsoni-Director, Fast Forward
   B.A., Purdue University, 1994
   M.A., Doane College, 2005

Phyllis Tracey-Academic Advisor, Pathways Program
   B.A., Fort Lewis College

Nicole Triplett-Automotive Recruiter, Schoool of Trades & Technology
   B.S., University of Illinois

Alice Trujillo-Coordinator Contract Training, School of Energy
   B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Geraldine Trujillo-Oxspring-Preschool Lead Teacher, CFDC
   M.A., University of Auckland

Carrie Tsosie-Research Analyst, Fast Forward Program
   B.A., Stanford University

Jenniffer Valora-Director, Retention
   A.S. Pueblo Community College, 1995
   B.S. Colorado State University, 1998
   M.B. A., University of the Southwest, 2012

Barbara Van Hook-Manager of Technical Support, OTS
   A.A.S., San Juan College, 2001

Christine Wood-Transfer Specialist, Fast Forward Program
   B.A., Anderson University
   M.A., University of Kansas

Gordon Voss-Plumber
   Licenses Journeyman Plumber

Steve Wamel-Program Coordinator, TEC Program
   B.A., New Mexico State University
   M.A., New Mexico State University

John Watts-Educational Skills Specialist
   B.A., University of California
   M.A., San Francisco State University
   Ed.D., Montana State University

Jason Wentz-Basic Skills Specialist
   B.M., New Mexico State University

Lisa Wilson-Interim Vice President, Learning
   B.A., University of California
   M.A., San Francisco State University

David Wright-Director/Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology Program
   D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1973