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
B.S., The Citadel
Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina

Donald Allen — Basic Skills Specialist, Student Success Center
B.M., New Mexico State University
M.M.E., University of New Mexico

Stacey Allen — Director, Human Resources
B.A., Saint Leo College
M.S., Troy State University

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

Jake Arellano - Operations Apprenticeship Instructor
A.A.S., San Juan College

Sam Bachert — Coordinator of Learning Management
A.A.S, San Juan College
BS, University of New Mexico

Alice Barnard — Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
B.S., New Mexico State University
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, Child and Family Development Center
A.A., University of New Mexico
B.S., University of New Mexico

Elaine Benally — Director, SJC West
B.S., Westminister College
M.A., New Mexico State University

Yolanda Benally — Director, Talent Search Program
B.A., New Mexico State University
M.A., New Mexico State University

Jon Betz — Senior Director, Enrollment Management
B.B.A., New Mexico State University
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University

Marcel Bieg - Assistant Coordinator OLER, HHPC
B.A., Alaska Pacific University
M.S., University of Minnesota

Steve Biernacki — Sr. Director, Physical Plant
Certified Journeyman Carpenter, Millwright,
Welder, Automotive & 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., University of New Mexico

Oliver Borden — Dean, Allied Health
B.S., Louisiana Tech University
M.S., Louisiana Tech University

Alan Bottomlee - Education Skills Specialist- Scince Pathways
B.S., Austin Peay State University
M.S., Austin Peay State University

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

Nisa Bruce, R.N. — Assistant Director, Nursing
B.A., San Francisco State University
B.S.N., East Central University
M.S., University of Oklahoma, College of Nursing

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

Frank Cole — Accounts Payable Supervisor
B.A., Alameda College

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

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

Jerom Decker — Math Tutor Coordinator
B.S., Brigham Young University, Idaho

Michael Decker — Facility Manager, Health and Human Performance Center
A.A.S., San Juan College

Nicole DeHerrera — Program Manager, Families First
B.A., New Mexico Highlands University
M.S.W., New Mexico Highlands University

Rick DeLaBarcena — Program Coordinator/Asst. Professor, Controls Technology & Manufacturing
Certification in Controls Technology

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

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

Carlton Downing — Facility Manager, HHPC
A.A., College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA

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

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

Bob Evans — Director, Support Services
Management and supervisory experience

MaryAnne Facio - Executive Assistant to the President
B.B.A., Western Illinois University
A.A., Indian River Community College
A.S., North Shore Community College

Maria Christine Ferrato - Director, EDGE
M.F.A., Vermont College of Fine Arts
M.S., University of Denver
B.F.A., University of Denver

Linda Fredericks — Educational Program Specialst, University Programs
B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., University of Washington
M.S., University of Northern Colorado

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

Lyn Garrison — CFDC Coordinator
B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Sherri Gaugh - Registrar
B.A., Fort Lewis College

Claudine George — Program Development Specialist
A.A., University of New Mexico
B.S., University of New Mexico

Candace Gilfillan — Research Analyst
B.A., University of California
M.S., University of California

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

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

Dr. Connie Gotsch — Program Director, KSJE Radio
B.F.A., New York University
M.A., New York University
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University

Susan Grimes — Academic Advisor, Counseling
B.A., Fort Lewis College

Laurie Gruel — Senior Director, Resource Development
B.S., Northern Arizona University
M.A., University of Wisconsin

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

Amy Harden - Instructional Specialist, School of Biology
B.S., University of Nebraska

Chris Harrelson — Electrical Supervisor
NM State Journeyman License

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

Laurie Hasely -Cosmetology Instructor
NM Cosmetology License
NM Instructor License
12 years industry experience

Billy Henry — Director of User Services, OTS
Executive Management Certificate, University of Cincinnati
B.A., Western New Mexico University

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

Marty Hill — Coordinator of Course Management
B.A., New Mexico State University
M.A., New Mexico State University

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

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

Judy Hudson — Director/Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Kansas State University
M.S., Emporia State University

Ashley Huntsman — Manager of Technology Services, OTS
A.A.S., San Juan College

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

Cheryl Johnson — Program Manager, CFDC
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

Sandra Johnson - Medical Transcription Instructor, HIT

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

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

Michael Karl - Grant  Accountant, Business 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

Kenneth Kernagis — Director, Counseling & Advising Center
B.A., Western State College of Colorado
M.A., Western State College of Colorado

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

Martha Kirchmer — Director, San Juan College East
B.A., University of New Mexico
M.A., Univeristy of New Mexico

John Kirkpatrick - Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator
B.S., Texas Tech Health Sciences University
A.A.S., Houston Community College

Jenny Lambert - Lead ESOL Instructor
M.A,, Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A., San Diego State University

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 State University

Diana Lang — Assistant Director, HHPC
A.A., San Juan College

Kate Leach — Director, Title III Launch Program
B.S., New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
M.S., New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Gary Lee — Interim Environmental Supervisor
Fluids Technology; NL Industries

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

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

James Lovato - Audio & Theater Technician
Master Recording Program II, Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences

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

Julius Manz - Director/Assistant Professor, Dental Programs
B.S., University of New Mexico
D.D.S., University of Colorado

Elaine Martina —  Transition Specialist, Title III Launch Program
B.A., Northern Arizona University
M.A., University of Arizona

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

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

Mike McDonald — Manager, Media Services
B.A., Idaho State University

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

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

Michelle Meeks — Program Director, Project READ
B.S., Northern Arizona University

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

Beverly Michael - Program Development Specialist
B.A., Idaho State University

Scott Michlin - General Manager, KSJE
B.A., SUNY College at Buffalo
17 years with KOBF

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

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

Dori Molletti— Referance Librarian
B.A., Western Oregon State College
M.L.S., University of Washington

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

Francell Nakai — Lead Teacher, Child and Family Development Centerr
B.A., New Mexico Highlands University
A.A., San Juan College

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, Talent Search
B.S., Northern Arizona University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Billy Newton — Director of Security
Law Enforcement Academy
Security Police Specialist
Security WDO Management School

Henry Oh - Simulation Center Director
P.H.D., California University
M.S., California University

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
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University

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

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

Laura Pate — Coordinator, Disibilities Services
A.A., Mid—Everett Community College
B.A., Western Washington University

Michelle Peterson - Native American Outreach Specialist
B.A., Arizona State University
M.P.A., University of New Mexico

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

Debra Reed — Instructional Specialist I, Vet Tech Online Program
B.S., Colorado State University
D.V.M., Colorado State University

Gregory Reynolds — Instructional Specialist , Health Information Technology Program
A.A., New Mexico State University
B.U.S., University of New Mexico

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

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

Tammy Sanderson — Dental Hygiene Instructor
B.S.D.H, University of Michigan

Rhonda Schaeffer — Interim Director, Marketing & Public Relations
B.A., New Mexico State University

Christopher Schipper — Reference Librarian
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa

Tim Schroeder — Director, Student Learning Support
B.A., Southwestern College
M.S., Newman University

Mindi-Kim Schrum — Assistant Director, Financial Aid
B.U.S, University of New Mexico
A.A.LBAS., San Juan College

Linda Schwinghammer— Director of Testing, Testing Center
Teaching Certification, University of New Mexico
B.A., Mankato State Univerisy
M.A.Ed, Hamline University

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

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

Nancy Shepherd — Dean, Continuing Education
B.A., Illinois State University
M.Ed., Boston University

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

Mary Sisley — Accounting Supervisor - Restricted Funds, Business Office
A.A., University of New Mexico
B.A.B.A., College of Santa Fe

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

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

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

Josh Stratman — Program Coordinator of Outdoor Leadership
B.S., University of Wyoming
M.S., University of Idaho

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

Roger Tingley- Maintenance Mechanic Instructor, School of Energy IPOP
Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, San Juan Basin Area Vo-Tech

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

Nicole Triplett — Automotive Recruiter, School of Trades & Technology
B.S., University of Illinois

Alice Trujillo — Coordinator Contract Training, CFDC
B.A., University Northern Colorado

Harold Tso — Counselor, Student Services
B.S., Brigham Young University
M.A., University of New Mexico

Jenniffer Valora — Director, Volunteer Center
B.S., Colorado State University

Damian Vigil — Director, Purchasing
B.B.A., University of New Mexico

Leslie Welsh — CDL Instructor, School of Energy
40+ years truck driving experience

Christine Wood — Talent Search Advisorr
B.A., Anderson University
M.A., University of Kansas

Mip Van Suchtelen -Service Learning Coordinator
B.S. - University of Amsterdam

Gordon Voss — Plumber
Licensed 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
Ed.D., Montana State University
M.A., San Francisco State University
B.A., University of California

Jason Wentz — Basic Skills Specialist
B.M., NM State University

Lisa Wilson — Dean, School of Humanities
B.A., University of California
M.A., San Francisco State University

David Wright — Director, Vet Tech Online Program
D.V.M., Texas A&M University