Faculty, Administration, and Staff

FACULTY-FULL TIME


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JAMES ADAMS
Assistant Professor I Art/Design
B.A. Environmental Studies, Calif St Univ East Bay. Started at COCC in 2022.

KELSEY ADAMS
Assistant Professor I Mathematics
B.S. Physics, Portland State University; M.S. Mathematics, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2025.

JACOB AGATUCCI
Professor English
B.A. English, University of Oregon; M.A. English, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 1998.

STUART ALLAN
Full-Time Temporary Faculty Art/Design
B.A. Art, Univ California Los Angeles; M.F.A.Univ California Los Angeles. Started at COCC in 2024.

NIGEL ALLEN
Assistant Professor I Manufacturing-Machining
Started at COCC in 2021.

STEPHANIE ANDRE
Professor English
B.A. English, University of Notre Dame; M.A. English, Rutgers University. Started at COCC in 2011.

JENNA ARLIE
Assistant Professor I Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics, Northern Arizona University; M.S. Mathematics Education, Northern Arizona University. Started at COCC in 2024.

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SARAH BARON
Association Professor Public Health
B.A. Latin American Studies, Tulane University; Ed.D. Educational Leadership, California State Univ Fresno; M.P.H. Health Comm & Education, Tulane University. Started at COCC in 2019.

THOMAS BARRY
Professor Sociology
B.A. Communication Studies, University of Kansas; M.A. Speech Communication, California St Univ Fullerton; M.S.W. Social Work, University of Kansas; Ph.D. Sociology, Kansas State Univ Manhattan. Started at COCC in 2004.

HANNAH BAYS
Assistant Professor I Forestry
B.S. Environmental Science, Stephen F Austin State Univ; M.S. Environmental Science, Stephen F Austin State Univ; Ph.D. Forestry, University Of Georgia; Ph.D. Natural Resources, University Of Georgia. Started at COCC in 2025.

BREAH BOLLOM
Assistant Professor II Nursing
M.S. Nursing, Western Governors University; B.S. Nursing, University of Florida. Started at COCC in 2016.

JUSTIN BOROWSKY
Professor Communication
A.A. Liberal Arts, Raritan Valley Comm College; B.A. Communication, Rutgers University; M.C.M. Comm Information & Lib Studies, Rutgers University; Ph.D. Human Communication, University of Denver. Started at COCC in 2010.

STEPHINA BREWER
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
B.A. Art, Arizona State University; M.A. Teach English as Second Lang, Arizona State University. Started at COCC in 2019.

VAUGHAN BRIGGS
Associate Professor Business
B.A. Business Administration, University of Washington; M.A.T. Education, Eastern Oregon University; M.B.A. Business Administration, Univ California Los Angeles. Started at COCC in 2011.

AMANDA BROWN
Assistant Professor I Nursing
A.A.S. Nursing, Central Oregon Comm College; B.S.N. Nursing, Western Governors University. Started at COCC in 2023.

CIERRA BUER
Associate Professor Veterinary Technician Education
B.A. Biology, College of Idaho; D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, University Of Guelph, Canada. Started at COCC in 2013.

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JAMES CAGNEY
Assistant Professor II CIS
M.S. Computer Science, Northrn Illinois University; A.B. English Literature, Creighton University; M.B.A.National University. Started at COCC in 2009.

EMMA CHAPUT
Professor Biology
B.A. Biology, Johns Hopkins Univ Baltimore; M.P.H. Microbial Disease Epidemiology, Yale University. Started at COCC in 2011.

MONTE CHENEY
Associate Professor Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics, Walla Walla University; M.S. Mathematics, Washington State University; M.S. Statistics, Washington State University. Started at COCC in 1998.

STEPHANIE CHRISTAU
Assistant Professor I Chemistry
Ph.D. Chemistry, International Colleges. Started at COCC in 2024.

JACQUELYN COE
Associate Professor Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics, Trinity Western University; M.Div. Divinity, Multnomah University; M.S.T. Mathematics, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2004.

ANGIE COLE
Professor Education/Early Childhood Education
B.A. Humanities, Western Oregon University; M.A.T. Pre-Service Elementary Edu, Lewis and Clark College. Started at COCC in 2008.

MATTHEW COLLIER
Full-Time Temporary Faculty Manufacturing Technology
Started at COCC in 2024.

MAUD COMBOUL
Assistant Professor I Mathematics
Started at COCC in 2023.

LEXI COSTANTINO
Assistant Professor II Physics/Engineering
B.A. Chemistry, University of South Florida; B.S. Physics, University of South Florida; M.S. Physics, Univ California Riverside; Ph.D. Physics, Univ California Riverside. Started at COCC in 2023.

STEVE CROWE
Assistant Professor I Aviation
A.A.S.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2017.

JENNIFER CRUICKSHANK
Professor HHP
B.S. Exercise & Sport Science, Colorado State University; M.S. Human Movement, A.T. Still University (AZ). Started at COCC in 2004.

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ROSIE DAY
Full-Time Temporary Faculty Manufacturing-Welding
M.A. Photography, Falmouth University. Started at COCC in 2024.

HAL DESHOW
Associate Professor Geology
B.A. Geophysics, Pomona College; M.S. Geophysics, Western Washington University. Started at COCC in 2018.

TERESA DESHOW
Associate Professor Biology
B.A. Spanish, Western Washington University; B.S. Cellular & Molecular Biology, Western Washington University; M.S. Biology, Western Washington University. Started at COCC in 2018.

JOHN DETWEILER III
Full-Time Temporary Adult Basic Skills Instructor
M.A. Education, Seattle University. Started at COCC in 2023.

STACEY DONOHUE
Professor English
B.A. English, St Univ of New York Binghamton; Ph.D. English, City University of New York. Started at COCC in 1995.

KRISTIN DORSEY
Professor English
B.A. English, Reed College; M.A. Children's Literature, Simmons University; M.A. English, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2014.

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THOR ERICKSON
Associate Professor Culinary
A.A. Hospitality Management, Columbia College Sonora. Started at COCC in 2009.

JOSHUA EVANS
Professor Spanish
B.A. International Studies, Bowling Green State University; M.A. Spanish, Bowling Green State University. Started at COCC in 2010.

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KAMILLA FARKAS
Assistant Professor I Aviation
Started at COCC in 2020.

GRANT FAULCONER
Instructor ABS DRCI
A.A. Criminal Justice, Shoreline Cmty College; B.S. Liberal Studies, Eastern Oregon University; M.A.T. Teaching, George Fox University. Started at COCC in 2021.

STEVEN FOLDI
Assistant Professor II Biology
Ph.D. Ecology, University of Arizona. Started at COCC in 2023.

GABRIEL FRANCO
Assistant Professor II Manufacturing
Started at COCC in 2022.

REBECCA FRANKLIN
Associate Professor Forest Technology
B.S. Forestry, Cal Poly Humboldt; Ph.D. Geosciences, University of Arizona. Started at COCC in 2013.

SARAH FULLER
Professor Biology
B.S. Botany, Univ Of Maryland Baltimore; M.S. Ecology, Univ Minnesota Duluth; A.A.Bryn Athyn College; B.S. Botany, Univ of Maryland College Park; M.S. Ecology, Univ Minnesota. Started at COCC in 2006.

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MELINDA GESUALE
Associate Professor Nursing
B.S. Biology, University of Kansas; M.S.N. Nursing, University of Texas Austin. Started at COCC in 2014.

ABHAY GHIARA
Associate Professor Economics
M.A. Economics, Northwestern University. Started at COCC in 2021.

KRISTY GILMORE
Assistant Professor I Mathematics
B.A. Mathematics, Whitman College; M.S. Teaching, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2024.

MURRAY GODFREY
Professor History
A.A.S. Intelligence Operations, Cochise College; B.A. History, Texas State Univ San Marcos; M.A. History, Texas State Univ San Marcos. Started at COCC in 2012.

JENNIFER GOULD
Assistant Professor II Business
B.F.A. Dance, Cornish College Of The Arts; M.B.A. Business Administration, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2024.

MICHAEL GREENE
Assistant Professor II Paramedicine
B.S. Nursing, Teikyo Loretto Heights Univ; M.B.A.University Colorado Denver; M.S. Healthcare Administration, University Colorado Denver. Started at COCC in 2024.

RYAN GREGOR
Assistant Professor I Fire Science
B.S. Fire Science Technology, Waldorf College. Started at COCC in 2024.

KEVIN GROVE
Professor Physics
B.S. Civil Engineering, Montana State Univ Bozeman; M.S. Chemical Engineering, Montana State Univ Bozeman. Started at COCC in 2004.

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JESSICA HAMMERMAN
Professor History
B.A. Comparative Literature, Washington Univ St. Louis; B.A. History, Washington Univ St. Louis; M.Phil. History, City University of New York; Ph.D. History, City University of New York. Started at COCC in 2013.

AMY HARPER
Professor Anthropology
B.A. Anthropology, University of Montana; B.A. German, University of Montana; M.A. Anthropology, Univ of Massachusetts Amherst; Ph.D. Anthropology, Univ of Massachusetts Amherst. Started at COCC in 2002.

BROOKE HARRIS
Assistant Professor I Baking/Pastry Arts
B.S. Psychology, Washington State University; A.A.S. Baking & Pastry Arts, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2014.

CHRISTOPHER HAZLETT
Associate Professor English
B.A. English, Western Illinois University; M.A. English, Western Illinois University; Ph.D. English, University of Florida. Started at COCC in 2015.

CHRIS HEDEN
Instructor ABS DRCI
M.A.T.Mount Holyoke College. Started at COCC in 2023.

SARA HENSON
Professor Human Development
B.A. Asian Studies, University of Oregon; B.A. International Studies, University of Oregon; M.Ed. Higher Edu & Stu Affairs Admin, University of Vermont. Started at COCC in 2003.

CAROL HIGGINBOTHAM
Professor Chemistry
B.A. Chemistry, Central College; Ph.D. Biochemistry, Montana State Univ Bozeman. Started at COCC in 1999.

MATTHEW HIGGINS
Associate Professor Biology
B.S. Biochemistry, Western Washington University; Ph.D. Pharmacology, Univ N Carolina Chapel Hill. Started at COCC in 2018.

AMANDA HOFFER
Associate Professor Biology
B.A. Exercise Science, Willamette University; M.S. Exercise Science, Central Washington University. Started at COCC in 2011.

LIN HONG
Professor Chinese
B.A. Chinese Language & Lit Edu, Mudanjiang Normal College; M.A. Philosophy of Chinese Language, Liaoning Normal University. Started at COCC in 2015.

KIRSTEN HOSTETLER
Librarian Instruction/Outreach
B.A. Literature, University of Evansville; M.L.I.S. Library & Information Science, University of Washington; Ph.D. Education, Old Dominion University. Started at COCC in 2013.

LESLIE HOUSTON
Associate Professor Dental Assisting
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.A.S. Pro Tech Edu/Instructn Design, South Seattle College. Started at COCC in 2005.

AMY HOWELL
Professor Early Childhood Education
B.A. Psychology, Willamette University; Ph.D. Educ Psychological Studies, University of Colorado Boulder. Started at COCC in 2004.

MERIDETH HUMPHRIES
Professor Biology
B.S. Zoology, Oregon State University; M.S. Entomology, University of California Davis; Ph.D. Biochemistry, University of Queensland. Started at COCC in 2014.

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CARMEN INGULLI
Associate Professor Nursing
B.S.N. Nursing, Univ Wisc Eau Claire; M.N. Nursing, Washington State University. Started at COCC in 2020.

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KELLY JAQUISS-POFAHL
Full-Time Temporary Faculty English
Started at COCC in 2010.

MARIBEL JIMENEZ-LOCKEY
Assistant Professor II Education/Early Childhood Education
B.A. Elementary Education, International College. Started at COCC in 2015.

JENNA JOHNSON
Assistant Professor I Dental Assisting
Started at COCC in 2015.

SHERI JORDAN
Full-Time Temporary Faculty English
B.S.Biblical Education, Multnomah University; Ph.D.Language Education, Indiana University Bloomington. Started at COCC in 2025.

JENNIFER JUDD
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
B.A. Anthropology, Whitman College; M.Ed. Adult Education & Training, Seattle University. Started at COCC in 2013.

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BRIAN KEECHLE
Assistant Professor II MATC Welding
A.G.S.Clackamas Community College; A.A.S.Clackamas Community College. Started at COCC in 2024.

PATRICK KENNELLY
Associate Professor GIS
B.S. Geophysics, Allegheny College; M.S. Geophysics, University of Arizona; Ph.D. Geography, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2019.

BRIAN KERR
Assistant Professor I Culinary
Started at COCC in 2024.

CAITLIN KILEY
Assistant Professor I Biology
B.S. Biology, Davidson College; Ph.D. Neuroscience, University of California Davis. Started at COCC in 2024.

JAMES KNOX
Professor Music
B.S. Music, Portland State University; M.M. Choral Conducting, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2003.

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JASON LAMB
Professor Art History
B.F.A. Art History, Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign; B.F.A. Painting, Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign; M.A. Art History, Northrn Illinois University. Started at COCC in 2013.

KRISTIN LAMBERT
Associate Professor Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Texas A&M Univ Corpus Christi; M.S. Nurse Education, Texas Womans University; Ph.D. Nurse Education, Univ of Northern Colorado. Started at COCC in 2018.

CHRISTI LEMIRE
Full-Time Temporary Faculty Health Information Management
A.S. Biology, San Diego Ccd - Miramar Coll; M.S. Health Information Management, Slippery Rock Univ Pa. Started at COCC in 2025.

ALISSA LOCKE
Assistant Professor I LMT
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2006.

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ERIC MAGIDSON
Professor CIS
A.A.S. Computer & Information Systems, Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. Information Technology, Oregon Institute Of Technology; M.B.A. Business Administration, Concordia University Portland. Started at COCC in 2005.

MANDALYNN MARCUS
Assistant Professor I Health Information Management
A.A.S. Health Information Technology, Central Oregon Comm College; M.S. Health Informatics, Univ Cincinnati. Started at COCC in 2023.

MOLLY MARKLAND
Assistant Professor II Culinary
A.A.Culinary Institute America; B.A.Culinary Institute America. Started at COCC in 2023.

KEVIN MERRITT
Full-Time Temporary Faculty Communication
B.A. Speech Communication, Western Washington University. Started at COCC in 2023.

LISA MERRITT
Assistant Professor II Communication
A.A. Agricultural Economics, Eastern Oklahoma State College; B.A. Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State Univ Stillwater; M.A. Speech, Oklahoma State Univ Stillwater. Started at COCC in 2019.

JARED MILLER
Assistant Professor II Psychology
Started at COCC in 2025.

SUSAN MILLER
Associate Professor Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Georgia Hlth Sciences Univ; M.S.N. Nursing, Emory University. Started at COCC in 2013.

OWEN MURPHY
Professor HHP
B.S. Exercise Physiology, California State Univ Chico; M.S. Health & Human Development, Montana State Univ Bozeman. Started at COCC in 2011.

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VENUS NGUYEN
Assistant Professor II Art
B.F.A. Art, Arizona State University; M.A. Illustration, Academy Of Art University. Started at COCC in 2020.

ALAN NUNES
Associate Professor LMT
A.A.S. Massage Therapy, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2009.

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STEPHANIE O'BRYAN
Assistant Professor II Pharmacy Technician
A.G.S.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2013.

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SEAN PALAGYI
Professor CIS
B.S. Political Science, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 1998.

BETH PALMER
Professor Veterinary Technician Education
B.A.S. Pro Tech Edu/Instructn Design, South Seattle College; M.Ed. Instructional Design, Western Governors University; A.A.S. Veterinary Technology, Portland Community College. Started at COCC in 2013.

TIM PETERSON
Professor Outdoor Leadership
B.A. History, Bucknell University; M.A. Adventure Education, Prescott College. Started at COCC in 2006.

RALPH PHILLIPS
Professor CIS
B.A. Finance, University of South Florida; M.A. Business & Office Education, University of South Florida. Started at COCC in 2005.

FLEUR PRADE
Associate Professor French
B.A. French Studies, University of Delaware; B.A. Italian Studies, University of Delaware; M.A. French, Middlebury College; Ph.D. Lang & Lit-French and Italian, Ecole Super Robert de Sorbon. Started at COCC in 2013.

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JILL RIDLING
Assistant Professor I Medical Assisting
B.A. Government, Texas Womans University; B.A. History, Texas Womans University; M.A. International Training & Edu, Sch For International Training. Started at COCC in 2023.

SEAN ROBERTS
Assistant Professor II Psychology/Human Services
Ph.D. Counseling, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2022.

ANTHONY ROSSO
Assistant Professor II English
B.A. English, Western Washington University; M.F.A. Creative Writing, Minnesota State Univ Mankato. Started at COCC in 2017.

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EILEEN SATHER
Associate Professor English
B.A. Writing-Intensive English, Marquette University; M.F.A. Creative Writing, Minnesota State Univ Mankato. Started at COCC in 2017.

TES SCHAEFFER
Assistant Professor I English
B.A. English Literature, McGill University-Montreal; M.A. English University Of Toronto, Canada; Ph.D. English University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2024.

JESS SCHUELER
Assistant Professor I Biology
A.B. Biology, Carleton College; M.S. Food Science & Human Nutrition, Univ Wyoming; B.S. Family & Consumer Sciences, Univ Wyoming; M.A.T.Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2015.

AMY SHAPEN
Assistant Professor II Nursing
A.S. Registered Nursing, Cypress College; B.A. Business Administration, California St Univ Fullerton; B.S. Nursing, Western Governors University; M.S.N. Nursing, Western Governors University. Started at COCC in 2018.

LISA SHIPMAN
Associate Professor Aviation
B.S. Business Administration, University of Nevada Reno. Started at COCC in 2017.

JIM SIEKKINEN
Assistant Professor II Automotive
M.S. Electrical Engineering, Purdue University; Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Purdue University. Started at COCC in 2022.

PAULA SIMONE
Professor Fire Science
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. General Science, University of Oregon; M.S. Safety, Security & Emerg Mgmt, Eastern Kentucky University. Started at COCC in 1996.

ALLISON SLADE
Assistant Professor II HHP
B.S. Kinesiology, San Jose State University; M.S. Exercise Science, Calif University Of Pa; D.H.S.A.T. Still University (AZ). Started at COCC in 2025.

AMY STANCLIFF
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
B.A. English, Brigham Young University; M.Ed. Teach English as Second Lang, University of Alberta. Started at COCC in 2005.

NATALIA SUITS
Assistant Professor I Nursing
B.S.N.Colorado State Univ Pueblo; M.S.N.Colorado State Univ Pueblo. Started at COCC in 2024.

ROXIE SUPPLEE
Assistant Professor II Criminal Justice
M.P.A.Portland State University; A.A.Green River Community College; B.A. Political Science, Washington State University. Started at COCC in 2009.

KEN SWARTWOUT
Professor CIS
B.S. Computer & Information Science, University of Oregon; M.Ed. Teaching & Learning, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2011.

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FORREST TOWNE
Professor Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry, George Fox University; Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Montana. Started at COCC in 2012.

NIKKI TRUSCELLI
Assistant Professor I Communication
Ph.D. Communication, Arizona State University; M.S. Counseling, Arizona State University. Started at COCC in 2024.

DAVID TURNER
Full-Time Temporary Adult Basic Skills Instructor
M.A. English, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2017.

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LAURA UNVERZAGT
Associate Professor Culinary
B.A. English, Western Washington University. Started at COCC in 2012.

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RODNEY VANORSDOL
Associate Professor Paramedicine
A.S. Fire Science Technology, St. Petersburg College; B.S. Mathematics, Michigan State University. Started at COCC in 2019.

JAMES VEVERKA
Assistant Professor I Automotive
Started at COCC in 2025.

MONICA VINES
Professor Human Services
B.S. Psychology, Washington State University; M.A. Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University. Started at COCC in 2004.

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MICHEL WALLER
Professor Anthropology
B.A. Journalism, University of North Dakota; B.S. General Science, University of Oregon; M.A. Anthropology, Iowa State University; Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 1998.

SHANNON WALLER
Professor Medical Assisting
A.A. Liberal Arts, Solano Community College; B.A. Education, Western Governors University; M.Ed. Instructional Design, Western Governors University. Started at COCC in 2010.

MARILYN WALLER-NIEWOLD
Assistant Professor II Medical Assisting
A.A.North Hennepin Cmty College; B.S. Home Economics Education, Univ Minnesota; D.P.M. Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merritt University. Started at COCC in 2019.

WENDI WAMPLER
Associate Professor Engineering/Physics
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Purdue University; B.S. Physics, Purdue University; Ph.D. Physics, Purdue University. Started at COCC in 2014.

AMY WHEARY
Associate Professor Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Arizona State University. Started at COCC in 2011.

SONGBIRD WILEY
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
Started at COCC in 2024.

KIMBERLY WILK
Assistant Professor II Paramedicine
A.A.Oakton Cmty College; A.B. Art and Design, North Central College. Started at COCC in 2021.

MALINDA WILLIAMS
Professor English
B.A. Biblical Studies, Hope International University; B.A. English, Hope International University; M.A. English, California State Univ Chico; Ph.D. English, University of Denver. Started at COCC in 2013.

ANDRIA WOODELL
Professor Psychology
B.A. Psychology, Univ Arkansas Fayetteville; M.A. Psychology, Univ Arkansas Fayetteville; Ph.D. Experimental Psychology, Univ Arkansas Fayetteville. Started at COCC in 2004.

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WAYNE YEATMAN
Professor Business
M.B.A. Business Administration, Texas State Univ San Marcos; A.A.S. Culinary Arts, Newbury College; B.S. Hotel Rest & Travel Admin, Univ of Massachusetts Amherst. Started at COCC in 2012.

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ANNE ZMYSLINSKI-SEELIG
Associate Professor Communication
B.S. Jrnlism Brdcst & Mass Com Tech, North Dakota State University; M.S. Mass Communication, North Dakota State University. Started at COCC in 2015.

FACULTY-ADJUNCT


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LOGAN AISLING
Adjunct Faculty Chemistry
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2023.

TRAVIS ALLEN
Adjunct Faculty Music
B.M. Cello Performance, Portland State University; M.A. Musicology, Univ California Santa Barbara; M.M. Cello Performance, Portland State University; Ph.D. Musicology, Univ California Santa Barbara. Started at COCC in 1997.

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KRISTAN BANKS
Adjunct Faculty LMT
A.A.S. Massage Therapy, Central Oregon Comm College; A.G.S.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2019.

STEPHANIE BONI
Adjunct Faculty Education
M.A.T.Willamette University; Ed.D.George Fox University. Started at COCC in 2015.

MICHELLE BUTCHER
Adjunct Faculty Mathematics
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. Mathematics, Oregon State University; M.S.T. Mathematics, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2004.

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MOE CAROLIN-ANDERSON
Adjunct Faculty Art
B.S. Liberal Studies, Suny Coll Potsdam; M.Ed. Creative Arts, Lesley University. Started at COCC in 2005.

BRENNA COLE
Adjunct Faculty Nursing
B.S. Nursing, St Marys College Ca; M.S.N.Western Governors University. Started at COCC in 2025.

KIARA CORDES
Adjunct Faculty Biology
B.S.Arizona State University; M.S.National Coll Natural Medicine. Started at COCC in 2025.

BONITA CRISWELL
Adjunct Faculty Medical Assisting
Started at COCC in 2013.

STEVE CRONIN
Adjunct Faculty CIS
B.A. Mathematics, University of Colorado Boulder. Started at COCC in 2024.

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LARA D'ORVILLIERS
Adjunct Faculty HHP
B.A. Physical Education, Kean University; M.Ed. Physical Education, Coll New Jersey; A.A.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2022.

MICHELE DECKER
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Assistant
B.S. Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences Univ; B.S.Oregon State University; M.Ed. Adult Education, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2005.

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STEVE EDWARDS
Adjunct Faculty Biology
B.A. Geography, University of Mary Washington; M.S. Environmental Education, Lesley University. Started at COCC in 2009.

JONATHAN ENYART
Adjunct Faculty Vet Tech
B.S. Biology, University of Kansas; D.V.M.University of California Davis. Started at COCC in 2025.

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PENNY FRAKER
Adjunct Faculty Culinary
A.A.S. Baking & Pastry Arts, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2024.

THERESA FREIHOEFER
Adjunct Faculty Business Administration
B.A. Business Economics, Univ California Los Angeles; M.B.A. Business Management, Pepperdine University. Started at COCC in 2007.

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LANNY GALLION
Adjunct Faculty Automotive
Started at COCC in 2013.

NISSA GARCIA IVERS
Adjunct Faculty Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines; M.S. Chemistry, University of Houston. Started at COCC in 2015.

BRANDON GRECO
Adjunct Faculty Automotive
Started at COCC in 2023.

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GABRIANN HALL
Adjunct Faculty Anthropology
B.S. Ethnic Studies, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2019.

MASAYO HALPIN
Adjunct Faculty Criminal Justice
Started at COCC in 2022.

MICHAEL HANSEN
Adjunct Faculty Business Administration
B.S. Business Administration, California St Univ Sacramento; M.B.A. Business Administration, California St Univ Sacramento. Started at COCC in 2010.

BECKY HEINRICK
Adjunct Faculty HHP
B.S. Exercise & Sport Science, Oregon State University; M.A.T. Teaching, Concordia University Portland. Started at COCC in 1999.

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KAY JOHNSON
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Assistant
Started at COCC in 2021.

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WALTER LASECKI
Adjunct Faculty Aviation
A.A.S. Aviation-Prof Pilot Helicopter, Central Oregon Comm College; B.A. Economics, Wilkes University; M.A. Business Administration, Wilkes University. Started at COCC in 2016.

LINDSEY LATIOLAIS
Adjunct Faculty Art
B.S. Psychology, Oregon State University; M.S.University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2024.

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DANIEL MONTOYA
Adjunct Faculty HHP
B.S. Health Education, University of Nevada Reno. Started at COCC in 2011.

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ELIZABETH RHODES
Adjunct Faculty Geology
B.S. Geology, Dickinson College; B.S. German, Dickinson College; M.S. Environmental Studies, Coll Charleston. Started at COCC in 2024.

BRANDY RICHARDSON
Adjunct Faculty LMT
A.A.S. Massage Therapy, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2022.

KEN RUETTGERS
Adjunct Faculty Sociology
B.S. Business Administration, Univ of Southern California; M.B.A. Business Administration, California St Univ Bakersfield; Ph.D. Business, Omega Graduate School. Started at COCC in 2009.

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ANN-MARIE SARGENT
Adjunct Faculty English
B.A. Business Administration, Illinois Wesleyan University; B.A. English, Illinois Wesleyan University; M.A. Secondary Teacher Education, Roosevelt University. Started at COCC in 2009.

JULIE SCHMIDT
Adjunct Faculty Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics, Southeast Missouri State Univ; B.S. Secondary Education, Southeast Missouri State Univ; M.S.T. Mathematics, Univ of Missouri Columbia. Started at COCC in 2001.

RACHEL SHEDDEN
Adjunct Faculty Biology
Started at COCC in 2024.

ALICIA STEINHARDT
Adjunct Faculty Biology
B.A. Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Univ Calif San Diego; M.A. Biology, Univ Calif Santa Cruz. Started at COCC in 2021.

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REBECCA WALKER-SANDS
Adjunct Faculty Psychology
B.S. Psychology, Southern Oregon University; M.A. Experimental Psychology, University of Nevada Reno; Ph.D. Psychology, Univ North Carolina Greensboro. Started at COCC in 1995.

SAI WASHBURN
Adjunct Faculty Art
M.F.A. Visual Studies, Willamette University. Started at COCC in 2022.

BREEZY WINTERS
Adjunct Faculty Art
B.A. Journalism, Brooks Institute; M.F.A. Photography, Brooks Institute. Started at COCC in 2016.

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BEN YOUNG
Adjunct Faculty CIS
B.A. Psychology, San Diego State University; M.A. Psychology, San Diego State University; Ph.D. Human Performance, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2012.

ADMINISTRATORS


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JEREMY ABBEY
Student Care/Conduct Coordinator
B.S. Business Administration, Corban University; M.B.A. Business Administration, Corban University; M.A. Higher Edu & Stu Affairs Admin, Messiah College. Started at COCC in 2024.

KATIE AHERN
Native American College Prep Coordinator
M.S. Environmental Science, Oklahoma State Univ Stillwater. Started at COCC in 2026.

LUCAS ALBERG
Director Marketing/Public Relations
B.A. Psychology, University of Kansas; B.S. Journalism, University of Kansas; A.A.S.Portland Community College. Started at COCC in 2024.

DAN ALBERGHETTI
Senior Systems Administrator
B.A. Art, Univ California Los Angeles; M.F.A. Art, California St Univ Long Beach. Started at COCC in 2013.

ANGIE ANDERSON-MAY
Finance/Operations Project Manager
B.A. Philosophy, Willamette University. Started at COCC in 2024.

MATTHIAS AUSTIN
Digital Accessibility Coordinator
B.A. Sociology, Spring Arbor University. Started at COCC in 2025.

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BRIAN BAKER
Assistant Director Campus Services - Grounds/Custodial
B.S. Psychology, Linfield College. Started at COCC in 2022.

MAUREEN BALL
Human Resources Benefits/Leaves Administrator
B.S. Design, University of California Davis. Started at COCC in 2024.

RYAN BALLINGER
Academic Advisor
B.A. Physical Education, California St Univ Stanislaus; M.A. Kinesiology, California State Univ Fresno. Started at COCC in 2025.

SEANA BARRY
Director Human Resources
B.A. Communication Studies, University of Kansas. Started at COCC in 2008.

SHARON BELLUSCI
Student Affairs Technology Project Manager
B.S. Computer Science, University of Puget Sound. Started at COCC in 2010.

AMANDA BEVINGTON DRUNGIL
Assistant Director Admissions/Records
B.A.Kent State University; M.Ed.Kent State University; Ed.D.Maryville University St Louis. Started at COCC in 2025.

CLAUDIA BISSO-FETZER
Latinx Student Program Coordinator
B.S. Psychology, Ricardo Palma University; M.A. Clinical Psychology, Alliant Intl Univ San Diego; Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Alliant Intl Univ San Diego. Started at COCC in 2018.

LAURA BOEHME
Vice President People/Technology
B.A. International Relations, Brigham Young University; B.A. Spanish Translation, Brigham Young University; M.Ed. Adult Education, Oregon State University; Ph.D. Education, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2010.

ZAK BOONE
Vice President College Advancement/Executive Director Foundation
B.A. International Affairs, Lewis and Clark College; M.A. Public Administration, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2015.

STEVE BROADBENT
Director Student/IT Success Technologies
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Univ of Southern California. Started at COCC in 2019.

MIRANDA BROOKS
Assistant Director Student Accessibility Services
Started at COCC in 2011.

KATHRYN BROWN
Early Childhood Education Program Manager
A.S. Biology, Bakersfield College; B.S. Biology, Calif Polytechnic St Univ. Started at COCC in 2022.

LINDSAY BUCCAFURNI
Director Student Engagement
B.A. Liberal Studies, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2013.

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ERIKA CARMAN
College Now Program Coordinator
B.A. Security & Conflict Resolution, San Diego State University. Started at COCC in 2013.

RENITA CARRICO-CUEVAS
Marketing Manager
A.A. General Studies, University of Phoenix; B.S. Communication, Colorado State U Global Campus. Started at COCC in 2022.

CHRISTY CHAUNG
Administrative Assistant Vice President Student Affairs
B.S. Environmental Studies, San Jose State University. Started at COCC in 2019.

LEIGH CHURCH
High School Options Coordinator
M.A. Education Administration, Univ of New Mexico Albuquerque; A.B. English, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2024.

JOSH CLAWSON
Director Campus Services
A.A.S. Apprenticeship/Industrial Tech, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2022.

MATTHEW CLINGAN
Accounts Payable Manager
B.A.S. Public Administration, San Diego State University. Started at COCC in 2023.

BENNETT COMERFORD
Writing Center Coordinator
B.A. Philosophy, Boston College; M.A. Theology/Ministry, Boston College; Ph.D. Theology, Harvard Divinity College. Started at COCC in 2021.

MIMI CONSIDINE
CAP Placement/Systems Coordinator
B.A. Environmental Studies, Sonoma State University. Started at COCC in 2020.

JACKIE CURRIE
Prison Education Program Coordinator
A.A.S. Professional Photography, Colorado Mt Coll Glenwood Spgs; B.A. Psychology, Colorado Christian Univ; M.A. Human Development Counseling, Univ Illinois Springfield. Started at COCC in 2024.

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CORY DARLING
Director Campus Safety/Emergency Management
A.A.S. Apprenticeship/Industrial Tech, Central Oregon Comm College; A.A.S. Law Enforcement Officer, Central Oregon Comm College; A.B. Law Enforcement Officer, American Public Univ System. Started at COCC in 2023.

ANDREW DAVIS
Dean Student Engagement
B.S. Business Administration, Oregon State University; M.B.A. Business Administration, Eastern Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2016.

MICHELE DESILVA
Library Systems & Discovery Librarian
B.A. Liberal Studies, Oregon State University; M.L.I.S. Library & Information Science, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2006.

BYRON DEVOS
HEP Bilingual Instructor
B.S. Biology, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2023.

JAMES DIROSA
Assistant Director Club/Intramural Sports
B.S. RMP Program Administration, Univ New Hampshire Durham. Started at COCC in 2026.

RYAN DIXON
Campus Services Project Manager
B.S. Business Administration, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2024.

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CHRIS EGERTSON
Research and Data Analyst
B.S. Ecology, Minnesota State Univ Mankato; B.S. Environmental Science, Minnesota State Univ Mankato; M.S. Animal Ecology, Iowa State University. Started at COCC in 2006.

BRADLEY ENGEL
ITS Functional Analyst
B.S.University of Oregon; M.B.A. Information Systems, Eastern Michigan University. Started at COCC in 2025.

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JENNA FLANARY
Accountant
A.A.S. Business Administration, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2014.

PETER FORTENBERRY
SW Analyst Programmer
B.S. Software Engineering Tech, Oregon Institute Of Technology. Started at COCC in 2016.

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JESSICA GIGLIO
Instructional Dean
B.A. Mathematics, Lake Forest College; M.S. Mathematics, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2013.

CHARLOTTE GILBRIDE
Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series Coordinator
B.A. Speech Communication, Miami University. Started at COCC in 2022.

STEPHANIE GOETSCH
Director Center For Business/Community Education
B.S. General Social Sciences, University of Oregon; M.Ed. Adult Education, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2005.

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ANNEMARIE HAMLIN
Vice President Academic Affairs
B.A. English, Pacific Union College; B.A. French, Pacific Union College; M.A. English, Claremont Graduate University; Ph.D. English, Claremont Mckenna College. Started at COCC in 2007.

KEN HARMON
Information Security Manager
A.A.S. Business Administration, Central Oregon Comm College; A.A.S. Information Systems, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 1992.

THERESA HARPER
Instructional Designer
M.S. Academic Advising, Kansas State Univ Manhattan; M.A.T. Teaching, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2023.

CHRISTOPHER HATCH
Senior Systems Administrator
A.A.Lane Cmty College; B.S. Computer & Information Science, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2021.

DENISE HATCH
Financial Aid Technical Analyst
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; A.G.S.Central Oregon Comm College; A.S.O.T. Business, Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. Business Administration, Eastern Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2013.

TYLER HAYES
Dean Enrollment Management/Registrar
A.A. General Studies, North Idaho College; B.S. Mathematics, San Diego Christian College; M.S. Academic Advising, Kansas State Univ Manhattan. Started at COCC in 2010.

KARI HAYS
Assistant Director Well-Being
B.A. Anthropology, New Mexico St Univ Univ Park*; M.S.Texas Tech University. Started at COCC in 2025.

SARAH HOPKINS
Admissions Coordinator
A.A.O.T. Oregon Transfer Module, Central Oregon Comm College; B.A. Communication Studies, Western Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2016.

SHELLEY HUCKINS
Payroll Manager
A.A.S. Accounting Technology, Oregon Institute Of Technology; B.S. Business Management, Oregon Institute Of Technology. Started at COCC in 2004.

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YASUKO JACKSON
E-Learning Instructional Coordinator
B.A. Comparative Culture, JF Oberlin University; M.A.T. Teaching, George Fox University. Started at COCC in 2011.

CINDY JEFFREYS
ITS Assistant Director - Enterprise Systems
A.A.S. Business Administration, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 1999.

ANTON JENNINGS
Director HEP (High School Equivalency Program)
B.A. Social Anthropology, Escuela Nacional de Ant e Hist. Started at COCC in 2020.

AMY JOHNSON
Manufacturing Workforce Development Coordinator
B.S. Health Promotion & Behavior, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2024.

MARK JOHNSON
Staff Writer/Editor
B.A. English, University of Colorado Boulder. Started at COCC in 2017.

SAM JOHNSON
Report and Data Analyst
A.A. Business Administration, Saddleback College; B.S. Business Administration, Univ of Southern California. Started at COCC in 2021.

SETH JOHNSON
Director Adult Basic Skills
B.A. English, Linfield College; M.S. Special Education, Western Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2023.

NIGEL JONES
Customer Relations Management (CRM) Analyst
B.A. Digital Design, Seattle University. Started at COCC in 2024.

BONNIE JORDAN
Veteran Program Coordinator
B.A. Communication, Southern Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2011.

K

LAUREL KENT
ITS Project Coordinator
B.A. Psychology, University Of Redlands. Started at COCC in 2000.

MICHAEL KLINKERFUES
Network Services Manager
B.S. Computer & Information Systems, Walden University. Started at COCC in 2021.

RACHEL KNOX
Assistant Director Human Resources
B.A. English, Oakland University; M.S. Org Leadership & Learning, Pepperdine University. Started at COCC in 2003.

AMY KNUDSEN
Program Manager
B.S.Ed. Earth Science Secondary Edu, Northern Arizona University; M.A. Science Teaching, Northern Arizona University. Started at COCC in 2023.

CATHLEEN KNUTSON
Controller
B.A. Accounting, Gonzaga University. Started at COCC in 2020.

SUZIE KRISTENSEN
Director Prineville Campus
B.A. Philosophy, Pacific University; B.A. Psychology, Pacific University; M.A. Comm & Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University. Started at COCC in 2011.

JACQUELINE KUZIO-WILLIFORD
STEM Tutor Coordinator
B.A.S. Materials Science & Engineering, Univ Pittsburgh Pittsburgh*. Started at COCC in 2016.

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JOANNA LARSEN
Marketing/Public Relations Graphic Designer
B.A. Communication Studies, California State Univ Chico. Started at COCC in 2022.

JODIE LAWRENCE
Director TRiO Student Support Services
Started at COCC in 2025.

KRISTA LEADERS
Academic Affairs Office Coordinator
B.A. Art Education, California St Univ Long Beach. Started at COCC in 2017.

MARCUS LEGRAND
Afro-Centric Student/College Prep Coordinator
B.A. Business Administration, University of Washington; M.A. Counseling in Edu Settings, Rowan University. Started at COCC in 2017.

DEBORAH LEHTO
Assistant Director Financial Aid
A.A.S. Business Administration, Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. Liberal Studies, Eastern Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2000.

CINDY LENHART
Instructional Outreach Dean
B.S. Education, Eastern Oregon University; M.S. Education, Eastern Oregon University; Ed.D. Education, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2021.

JEFF LEONARD
Welding Program Director DRCI
A.A.S. Manufacturing Technology, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2016.

TINA LESLIE
Payroll Administrator
B.A. History, Univ Alaska Anchorage; B.Ed. Secondary Education, Univ Alaska Anchorage. Started at COCC in 2010.

ROZINA LETHE
Assistant Director Housing/Residence Life
B.S. Mathematics, Western Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2024.

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KYLE MATTHEWS
Executive Assistant-President/VPFO
A.A. Liberal Arts, Cabrillo College; B.A. Communication Studies, San Francisco State University. Started at COCC in 2023.

LILY MCCAULOU
Advisor Student Media
B.A. Film Studies, Wesleyan University. Started at COCC in 2021.

DARREN MCCREA
Director Enterprise Information Services
A.A. Business, Orange Coast College; B.A. English, California St Univ Fullerton. Started at COCC in 2011.

AIMEE METCALF
Assistant Director Marketing/Public Relations
B.A. Political Science, Pacific University; M.A. Strategic Communication, Washington State University. Started at COCC in 1999.

MEGAN MICHELL
Nursing Assistant Program Administrator
B.S. Nursing, University of Utah; B.S. Watershed Science, Utah State University; M.S. Ecology, Utah State University. Started at COCC in 2014.

BRIAN MONROE-ALLISON
ITS Assistant Director - Service Management
A.G.S.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2009.

ALICIA MOORE
Vice President Student Affairs
B.A. Spanish, Willamette University; B.A. Speech Communication, Willamette University; M.S. College Administration, Colorado State University; Ph.D. Education, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 1997.

JOHN MOORE
Web Manager
B.A. English, Western Colorado University. Started at COCC in 2022.

EMILY MOXLEY
Head Library Access Services
A.A. History, Cochise College; A.A. Humanities, Cochise College; B.A. Comparative Cultural Studies, Northern Arizona University; M.A. Library & Information Science, University of Arizona. Started at COCC in 2021.

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BRITTANY NICHOLS
Director Foundation Programs
B.S. Business Administration, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2012.

LYNN NORBURY
Science Lab Specialists Supervisor
B.A. Communication Arts, Univ of Wisconsin Madison; B.S. Chemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines. Started at COCC in 2013.

J.C. NORE
Director Small Business Development Center
B.A. Government, Augustana College. Started at COCC in 2026.

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GABRIELLE ORSI
Assessment/Curriculum Administrator
B.A. Comparative Literature, Brown University. Started at COCC in 2025.

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WENDY PATTON
Assistant Director COCC Foundation
A.A.S. Business Management, Mount Hood Cmty College; B.A. Management & Leadership, George Fox University; M.S. Management & Leadership, Western Governors University. Started at COCC in 2023.

FRANK PAYNE
Bookstore Manager
Started at COCC in 2013.

GREG PEREIRA
President
Ed.D. Leadership and Innovation, Arizona State University. Started at COCC in 2025.

CARLENE PERRY
Pathways Program Coordinator
M.E. Industrial & Mgmt Engineering, Penn State University; B.S. Behavioral Science, United States Air Force Acad. Started at COCC in 2022.

BRYNN PIERCE
Director Institutional Effectiveness
B.S. Biology, Oregon State University; M.P.H. Public Health, George Washington University. Started at COCC in 2001.

SUSAN PIERCE
First Generation SSS Success Coach
B.A. English, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2016.

STEVE PILCH
Senior Systems Administrator
B.A. Information Systems, Washington State University; B.A. Social Science, Washington State University; B.A. Business Administration, Washington State University. Started at COCC in 2024.

RYAN POWELL
Student Account Manager
B.S. International Business, Appalachian State University. Started at COCC in 2024.

DIANE PRITCHARD
Director CAP Services
A.A. General Studies, Antelope Valley College; B.A. Physical Education, California St Univ Northridge; M.S. School Counseling, University of La Verne. Started at COCC in 2020.

TYLER PURSELL
SW Analyst Programmer
B.S. Computer Science, Truman State University. Started at COCC in 2025.

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AARON RASHEED
Veterans Outreach Coordinator
Started at COCC in 2022.

JEREMIAH RECTOR
Native American Student Program Coordinator
A.A. American Indian Studies, Haskell Indian Nations University; B.A. American Indian Studies, Haskell Indian Nations University. Started at COCC in 2023.

AUSTIN RIEGER
ITS Functional Analyst
A.A.O.T. Business, Lane Cmty College; B.S. Business Administration, University of Oregon; M.B.A. Business, Eastern Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2019.

JAMES RODRIGUEZ
Director Madras Campus
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.A. Social Science, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2025.

PATRICK RODRIGUEZ
Senior Systems Administrator
B.S. Computer & Information Science, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2024.

BARRY ROGERS
Senior Web Developer
A.G.S. General Studies, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2012.

KRISTINE ROSHAU
Director eLearning/Academic Technology
B.A. English, Concordia University Portland; M.L.I.S. Library & Information Science, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2013.

JAMIE ROUGEUX
Director Student Accessibility Services
B.A. Communication Studies, Bridgewater State University; M.A. Education, Johnson State College. Started at COCC in 2009.

GALIT RUEBUSH
Payroll/Human Resources Data Administrator
B.A. Liberal Studies, San Francisco State University; A.A.S. Business, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2016.

KELLY RUEBUSH
Assistant Director Campus Services - Maintenance
B.S. Natural Resources, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2019.

TONY RUSSELL
Instructional Dean
A.A. English, Ricks College; A.A. French, Ricks College; B.A. English, Northern Kentucky University; M.A. English, Purdue University; Ph.D. English, Purdue University. Started at COCC in 2010.

KARA RUTHERFORD
Director High School Partnerships
B.A. General Social Sciences, University of Oregon; M.S. Org Perf & Workplace Learning, Boise State University. Started at COCC in 2002.

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BEN SAPP
SW Analyst Programmer
Started at COCC in 2022.

JON SCHELLINGER
Senior Systems Administrator
Started at COCC in 2025.

KAYLEEN SCHWEITZER
Assistant Director Admissions/Records - Recruitment/Outreach
B.S. Family & Human Services, University of Oregon; M.A. School Counseling, Univ of Northern Colorado. Started at COCC in 2019.

JESSE SEIDEN
Academic Advisor
B.S. Sociology, University of Oregon; M.A. Sociology, Southrn Illinois Univ Edwrdsvl. Started at COCC in 2022.

CHRISTIN SHAPIRO
Academic Advisor
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. Social Science, Oregon State University; M.A. College Student Services Admin, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2008.

KEITH SHERRILL
Small Business Management Coordinator
B.S. Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeron U Worldwide; M.B.A. Business Administration, Coll William And Mary. Started at COCC in 2023.

JJ SHEW
ITS Assistant Director - Enterprise Applications
B.A. Business Management, Western Washington University; B.A. Recreation, Western Washington University. Started at COCC in 2014.

MALISSA SILACCI
STEP College/Career Success Coach
B.A. Psychology, United States Intl University; M.S. Counseling, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2010.

MATT SKARZYNSKI
TRIO SSS Success Coach
B.A. International Relations, Univ San Diego. Started at COCC in 2025.

JAY SKLENAR
Director Corrections Education
M.A.T. High/Middle School Education, Pacific University; B.F.A. Art, Western Colorado University. Started at COCC in 2018.

JEFFREY STRANG
Exercise Physiologist/AHA Training Center Coordinator
B.S. Exercise & Sport Science, Oregon State University; M.S. Health & Human Performance, University of Montana. Started at COCC in 2018.

SOFIA STRANIERI
Capital Campaign Coordinator
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. Human Dev & Family Sciences, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2017.

COURTNEY STREICH
Executive Assistant - Advancement/Foundation
Started at COCC in 2024.

QUINN SYKORA
Residence Life Coordinator
B.A. Political Science, Pacific University; M.S. Education, Southern Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2025.

BREANA SYLWESTER
Director Financial Aid/Veterans Benefits
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. Psychology, University of Oregon; M.B.A. Business Administration, Concordia University Portland. Started at COCC in 2001.

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JACLYN TAIE
Academic Advisor
B.S. Psychology, Washington State University; M.S. Counseling, OSU Cascades. Started at COCC in 2024.

SEAN TEVLIN
Director Grants
B.A. Community, Enviro, & Planning, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2021.

ASHLEY THOMPSON
Student Information Analyst
B.S. Health Sciences, College of Idaho. Started at COCC in 2023.

GRADY THOMPSON
Network Services Technician
A.S. Computer & Information Systems, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2022.

ROGER THORSVOLD
Assistant Director Campus Safety
B.A. Communication Studies, University of Iowa. Started at COCC in 2018.

CASSIE TOBEY
Assistant Director CAP Services
B.S. Psychology, University of Oregon; M.S.Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2025.

ERIN TRIMBLE
ASL Interpreter/Captioning Coordinator
B.S. Interpreting Studies, William Woods University; M.A. Interpreting Studies, Western Oregon University. Started at COCC in 2007.

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CARSON VANBUSKIRK
Digital Content Creator/Editor
A.B. Cinema and Photography, Southwestern Illinois College; A.B. Radio, TV, and Digital Media, Southwestern Illinois College. Started at COCC in 2025.

GINA VANDERBURG
Human Resources Recruitment/Retention/Wellness Manager
B.S. Human Dev & Family Sciences, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2014.

RAQUEL VAZQUEZ
Latinx College Prep Program Coordinator
B.A.Chicano/Latino Studies, Univ Calif Irvine. Started at COCC in 2024.

RUTH VERNOTICO
2SLGBTQIA+ Student Program Coordinator
B.A. Digital Design, Tulane University; B.S. Applied Comput/Bus Sys Analys, Tulane University. Started at COCC in 2024.

ANTHONY VIOLISSI
Web Content Coordinator
B.S. Communication Studies, Northern Arizona University. Started at COCC in 2022.

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CHRISTY WALKER
Dean Equity/Well-Being
M.S. Curriculum & Instruction, Portland State University; B.S. Tourism & Outdoor Leadership, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2015.

AMY WARD
Director Redmond Campus
B.A. Art History, Lewis and Clark College. Started at COCC in 2022.

ERIC WELLER
Assistant Director Admissions/Records-Technology/Curriculum
B.S. General Science, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2013.

HELEN WIERSMA-KOCH
Instructional Dean
B.S. Biology, Univ South; B.S. Chemistry, Univ South; Ph.D. Biochemistry, Stanford University. Started at COCC in 2024.

DANIEL WITTY
Admissions Coordinator
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2024.

SARAH WOLCOTT
Program Manager
B.A. Foreign Lang & Lit-Spanish, Whitman College. Started at COCC in 2016.

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LORI YEO
Network Services Technician
B.A.Bushnell University; A.S.Umpqua Cmty College. Started at COCC in 2023.

STAFF


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LINDSEY AAVANG
Instructional Specialist
Started at COCC in 2015.

MANDI AKINS
Human Resources Specialist
Started at COCC in 2026.

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SAYWARD BARRETT
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2021.

RON BECKER
Campus Custodian Lead
Started at COCC in 2025.

JENNIFER BELTIS
Instructional Specialist
Started at COCC in 2012.

RHIANNON BELTIS
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2025.

ERIKA BENITEZ
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2023.

LINNEA BERG
Academic Lab Specialist
Started at COCC in 2017.

JULIE BORSHELL
Instructional Specialist
Started at COCC in 2020.

DIANNA BOURDO
Operations Coordinator
Started at COCC in 1997.

PATTY BRITO
HEP Recruiting Specialist
Started at COCC in 2024.

ALBERT BROOKS
Campus Custodian Lead
Started at COCC in 2001.

COREY BROWN
Enrollment Technical Specialist Senior
Started at COCC in 2020.

MARTIN BROWN
Academic Lab Specialist
Started at COCC in 2013.

HEATHER BRYAN
Campus Events Coordinator
Started at COCC in 2025.

SCOTT BURGE
Audio Visual Engineer
Started at COCC in 2017.

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LAURA CAIN
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2017.

LISA CAMP
Purchasing Specialist
Started at COCC in 2016.

WILLIAM CAMPBELL
Grounds/Landscape Specialist Senior
Started at COCC in 2016.

JILL CASE
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2020.

CHRISTOPHER CENTERS
ITS Services Support Technician Lead
Started at COCC in 2021.

JENNIFER CHANCE
Enrollment Specialist Senior
Started at COCC in 2022.

LISA CHITWOOD
Enrollment/Welcome Associate
Started at COCC in 2011.

ANDREA COMER
Accounting Assistant
Started at COCC in 2021.

TRACY CROCKETT
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2011.

RYAN CROUTER
Bookstore Food Buyer/Retail Specialist
Started at COCC in 2020.

NOAH CZAPLICKI
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2022.

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MACKENZIE DAVIS
Academic Lab Specialist
Started at COCC in 2024.

DAVE DESILVA
Facility Specialist General Trades
Started at COCC in 2022.

CINDA DEVOE
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2024.

ALLISON DICKERSON
Advancement/Foundation Data Specialist
Started at COCC in 2019.

ZOE DITMORE
Aviation Operations Specialist
Started at COCC in 2022.

KATE DONAHUE
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2017.

SCOTT DOVE
Academic Technology Specialist
Started at COCC in 2021.

WENDY DUARTE
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2022.

JULIA DUMAS
Bookstore Merchandise Buyer
Started at COCC in 2007.

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AMANDA ESSWEIN
Financial Aid Specialist
Started at COCC in 2016.

NATHAN EVANS
Office Move Coordinator/Event Setup Assistant
Started at COCC in 2025.

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VAN FIELD
Facility Specialist General Trades
Started at COCC in 2021.

KRISTINA FISHER
Test Coordinator
Started at COCC in 2017.

BRIAN FLENER
Facility Specialist Lead
Started at COCC in 2008.

ZOEY FOOTE
Club/IM Sports Coordinator
Started at COCC in 2025.

JENNA FROMME
Accessible Technology Coordinator
Started at COCC in 2023.

G

CAT GARDNER
Veterans Certification Specialist Senior
Started at COCC in 2012.

LORENZO GONZALEZ RAMIREZ
Financial Aid Specialist Senior
Started at COCC in 2023.

JACK GREATHOUSE
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2024.

LUIS GUZMAN-ARENAS
Facility Specialist Limited Maintenance Electrical (LME) Apprentice
Started at COCC in 2024.

H

CESAR HERNANDEZ DE HARO
High School Equivalency Program (HEP) Instructional Tutor
Started at COCC in 2023.

GERARDO HERRERA
Campus Safety Specialist
Started at COCC in 2025.

SHAWN HOXIE
Campus Custodian Lead
Started at COCC in 2017.

ELDA HUGHES
Library Specialist - Interlibrary Loan Support
Started at COCC in 2023.

J

ELIJAH JESSEN
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2024.

AMITY JOY
Enrollment/Welcome Associate
Started at COCC in 2025.

STEVEN JULIAN
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2007.

K

JOE KARLI
ADA Test Coordinator
Started at COCC in 2023.

MICHELLE KAUFMAN
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2026.

WENDY KNIGHT
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2022.

GAIL KOHN
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2024.

KAREN KRUGER
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2020.

L

MARY LARSON
Computer Lab Specialist
Started at COCC in 2013.

DAN LEAS
Grounds/Landscape Specialist
Started at COCC in 2024.

CINDY LEE
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2024.

JESSICA LOVELACE
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2025.

JENNIFER LUTTRULL
Academic Lab Specialist
Started at COCC in 2025.

M

CYAN MARTINEZ-ESCOBAR
Bookstore Food Buyer/Retail Specialist
Started at COCC in 2025.

MARCIE MASOOD
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2014.

ANDREEA MATRISCIANO
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2022.

HELEN MCDONALD
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2024.

KATIE MCGUIRE
Technology Services Assistant
Started at COCC in 2023.

JAMES MCINTYRE
Event Setup/Grounds Specialist
Started at COCC in 2026.

ADAM MCWILLIAMS
Grounds/Landscape Specialist
Started at COCC in 2024.

ANNA MEWES
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2017.

RAQUEL MEYERS
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2009.

KEVIN MILLER
Tool Room Coordinator
Started at COCC in 2011.

MELISSA MONETTE
Instruction Systems Specialist
Started at COCC in 2014.

CRESTA MORRIS
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 1997.

SARAH MOUSSA-HALE
Enrollment Specialist Senior
Started at COCC in 2023.

DAVID MUNGEAM
Grounds/Landscape Specialist
Started at COCC in 2022.

N

MAI NGUYEN
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2024.

JULIA NICHOLS
Human Resources Specialist
Started at COCC in 2025.

COURTNEY NOLTA
Instructional Outreach Specialist
Started at COCC in 2000.

O

RUBY O'CONNOR
Library Specialist - Public Services Support
Started at COCC in 2022.

WHITNEY OLIVA
Academic Lab Specialist
Started at COCC in 2022.

P

CINDY PARMENTIER
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2025.

LIZ PATTERSON
Adult Basic Skills (ABS) Data Specialist
Started at COCC in 2020.

CHERISH PERRY SCHROEDER
Enrollment/Welcome Associate
Started at COCC in 2023.

PARKER PISCITELLO-FAY
Collections/Acquisition Specialist
Started at COCC in 2024.

DREW POIRIER
Grounds/Landscape Technician
Started at COCC in 2023.

R

SYDNEY REED
Transcript/Degree Evaluator
Started at COCC in 2024.

DARRIN REYNOLDS
Grounds/Landscape Specialist
Started at COCC in 2014.

RYAN ROBINSON
Aviation Support Specialist
Started at COCC in 2026.

LINDA RODRIGUEZ
Campus Custodian Lead
Started at COCC in 2019.

STEPHANIE ROHDY
Grants Specialist
Started at COCC in 2024.

J C ROOT
ITS Services Support Technician
Started at COCC in 2006.

TANNER ROOT
Academic Technology Specialist
Started at COCC in 2016.

ALYSSA RUSH
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2023.

S

ERICK SAMAYOA-MORENO
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2025.

HANNA SCHMOYER
Campus Safety Specialist
Started at COCC in 2025.

KURT SEGRIST
Veterans Certification Specialist
Started at COCC in 2022.

EMILY SERRANO
Test Proctor Specialist
Started at COCC in 2023.

GLENN SIMONE
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2023.

JEN SPARANO
Library Specialist - Collections
Started at COCC in 2019.

ANNA STEINGRANDT
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2025.

LAURA SULLIVAN
Computer Lab Specialist
Started at COCC in 2026.

TAMI SWANSON
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2025.

T

KYLE TAFOYA
Academic Lab Specialist
Started at COCC in 2016.

YESLENI TORRES
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2023.

U

NATALIE URIBE
Student Services Specialist
Started at COCC in 2023.

V

MATTHEW VANDERHOFF
Campus Custodian
Started at COCC in 2026.

DAVID VILLANUEVA
Bilingual Enrollment Specialist
Started at COCC in 2019.

MOISES VIRAMONTES
Facility Specialist Senior General Trades
Started at COCC in 2013.

KEVEN VIVANCO
Accounting Technician
Started at COCC in 2022.

LIBBY VOIGT
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2017.

W

ZACHRY WEBER
ITS Services Support Technician - AV
Started at COCC in 2025.

EDWARD WEILAND
Mail/Receiving Clerk
Started at COCC in 2022.

CHRISTINA WELCH
Administrative Assistant
Started at COCC in 2024.

TROY WIEZBISKIE
Facility Specialist Senior General Trades
Started at COCC in 2024.

KELLY WILLIAMS
Campus Safety Specialist
Started at COCC in 2024.

KYLEIGH WINCHESTER
Enrollment Technical Specialist
Started at COCC in 2014.

Y

DANIEL YATES
Campus Safety Specialist
Started at COCC in 2024.

EMERITUS


A

CORA AGATUCCI
Professor English
Began at COCC in 1988, awarded Emeritus in 2018.

GLORIA AHERN
Professor/Health Information Technology
Began at COCC in 1978, awarded Emeritus in 2002.

SHARLA ANDRESEN
Director Risk Management
Began at COCC in 1991, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

LINDA ANDRUS
Administrative Assistant
Began at COCC in 1996, awarded Emeritus in 2018.

B

BOB BARBER
President
Began at COCC in 1990, awarded Emeritus in 2004.

ART BENEFIEL
Professor Forest Technology
Began at COCC in 1988, awarded Emeritus in 2018.

LORI BENEFIEL
Director Auxilary Services
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2023.

DAVID BILYEU
Director Library Services
Began at COCC in 1993, awarded Emeritus in 2013.

LISA BLOYER
Director Fiscal Services
Began at COCC in 1996, awarded Emeritus in 2020.

RON BOLDENOW
Professor Forest Technology
Began at COCC in 1999, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

JON BOUKNIGHT
Professor Writing/Communication
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

RENEE BRAZEAU-ASHER
Administrative Assistant
Began at COCC in 1993, awarded Emeritus in 2022.

BOB BROOKOVER
Professor Business Equipment Service Technology
Began at COCC in 1972, awarded Emeritus in 1997.

BILL BUCK
Professor English
Began at COCC in 1989, awarded Emeritus in 2004.

ERIC BUCKLES
Director Human Resources
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2013.

ROXANNE BURGER-WILSON
Textbook Buyer
Began at COCC in 1990, awarded Emeritus in 2019.

C

TOM CARROLL
Professor Economics
Began at COCC in 1980, awarded Emeritus in 2014.

PETER CASEY
Professor CIS
Began at COCC in 1981, awarded Emeritus in 2021.

ELIZABETH COLEMAN
Associate Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1999, awarded Emeritus in 2024.

KATHARINE CONDON
Administrative Assistant
Began at COCC in 1996, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

LEW COUSINEAU
Professor CIS
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

D

FORREST DANIEL
Professor Music
Began at COCC in 1978, awarded Emeritus in 1995.

DEB DAVIES
Professor Dental Assisting
Began at COCC in 1997, awarded Emeritus in 2018.

MICHELE DECKER
Professor Nursing
Began at COCC in 2005, awarded Emeritus in 2021.

DAVID DONA
Vice President Finance/Operations
Began at COCC in 1982, awarded Emeritus in 2022.

JULIE DOWNING
Instructional Dean
Began at COCC in 1991, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

E

DANIEL EARLY
Professor Anthropology/Sociology
Began at COCC in 1978, awarded Emeritus in 2002.

MARK EBERLE
Professor Biological Science
Began at COCC in 1988, awarded Emeritus in 2018.

JAMES ELLIS
Professor Business Administration
Began at COCC in 2006, awarded Emeritus in 2022.

BRUCE EMERSON
Professor Physics
Began at COCC in 1992, awarded Emeritus in 2022.

F

CAT FINNEY
Associate Librarian Collections/Acquisitions
Began at COCC in 1992, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

JAN FISHER
Accounting Technician
Began at COCC in 1984, awarded Emeritus in 2024.

G

MICHAEL GESME
Professor Music
Began at COCC in 1996, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

DIANA GLENN
Instructional Dean
Began at COCC in 1986, awarded Emeritus in 2011.

H

DEBBIE HAGAN
Instructional Dean
Began at COCC in 1990, awarded Emeritus in 2019.

KEN HARMON
Engineering Systems Administrator
Began at COCC in 1992, awarded Emeritus in 2020.

RAYMOND HATTON
Professor Geography
Began at COCC in 1969, awarded Emeritus in 2000.

CARSON HAURY
Professor CIS
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

SCOTT HAYS
Professor Business Administration
Began at COCC in 2002, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

FRANZ HELFENSTEIN
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1987, awarded Emeritus in 2016.

JULIE HOOD GONSALVES
Professor Human Biology
Began at COCC in 1979, awarded Emeritus in 2016.

WILLIAM HOPPE
Professor Art
Began at COCC in 2000, awarded Emeritus in 2020.

DUANE HOUGHT
Associate Professor Business/Accounting
Began at COCC in 1979, awarded Emeritus in 2002.

NATHAN HOVEKAMP
Faculty Biology
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

TINA HOVEKAMP
Director Library Services
Began at COCC in 1997, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

MARJ HOYE
Assistant Professor Composition
Began at COCC in 1991, awarded Emeritus in 2013.

KAREN HUCK
Professor Speech
Began at COCC in 1988, awarded Emeritus in 2014.

STEVE HUDDLESTON
Mail Clerk Senior
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2019.

CHUCK HUTCHINGS
Professor Spanish
Began at COCC in 1992, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

J

BEV JACKSON
Professor Health Information Technology
Began at COCC in 2002, awarded Emeritus in 2017.

EDDIE JOHNSON
Professor Human Biology
Began at COCC in 2002, awarded Emeritus in 2019.

JIM JONES
Vice President/CFO
Began at COCC in 1985, awarded Emeritus in 2009.

NANCY JUMPER
Program Manager
Began at COCC in 1997, awarded Emeritus in 2023.

K

DIANA KALANQUIN
Academic Advisor
Began at COCC in 2008, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

JULIE KEENER
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1990, awarded Emeritus in 2023.

SUSAN KLEIN
Associate Professor Health Information Technology
Began at COCC in 1985, awarded Emeritus in 2002.

RODNEY KOHLER
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1966, awarded Emeritus in 1998.

SARA KREMPEL
Professor Art
Began at COCC in 1990, awarded Emeritus in 2011.

JIM KRESS
Professor Business
Began at COCC in 1988, awarded Emeritus in 2014.

DIANNE KRISTIANSEN
Administrative Assistant
Began at COCC in 1988, awarded Emeritus in 2019.

TERRY KRUEGER
Professor English
Began at COCC in 1990, awarded Emeritus in 2015.

L

DONALD LAWS
Instructional Dean
Began at COCC in 1972, awarded Emeritus in 1997.

LILLI ANN LINFORD-FOREMAN
Professor Theatre/Speech
Began at COCC in 1987, awarded Emeritus in 2024.

GREG LYONS
Professor English
Began at COCC in 1991, awarded Emeritus in 2011.

M

MILLIE MACKENZIE
Professor Business
Began at COCC in 1978, awarded Emeritus in 1999.

STELLA MACKEY
Enrollment Specialist Senior
Began at COCC in 2001, awarded Emeritus in 2023.

BRUCE MCCLELLAND
Interim Instructional Dean
Began at COCC in 1974, awarded Emeritus in 2003.

JACK MCCOWN
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1976, awarded Emeritus in 2004.

SHIRLEY METCALF
President
Began at COCC in 2011, awarded Emeritus in 2019.

BRET MICHALSKI
Professor Forest Technology
Began at COCC in 1994, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

JIM MIDDLETON
President
Began at COCC in 2004, awarded Emeritus in 2014.

JIM MOODIE
Professor Biology
Began at COCC in 2001, awarded Emeritus in 2023.

CAROL MOOREHEAD
Dean Continuing Education/Extension Learning
Began at COCC in 1979, awarded Emeritus in 2011.

JANE MORROW
Professor Nursing
Began at COCC in 2003, awarded Emeritus in 2023.

LYNN MURRAY
Professor Dental Assisting
Began at COCC in 1997, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

N

CHARLIE NAFFZIGER
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1995, awarded Emeritus in 2017.

DOUG NELSON
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2020.

RICHARD NIEDERHOF
Professor Forestry
Began at COCC in 1972, awarded Emeritus in 1999.

LORETTA NOLL
Professor Nursing
Began at COCC in 1978, awarded Emeritus in 1999.

O

STEVE O'BRIEN
Professor/Counselor
Began at COCC in 1977, awarded Emeritus in 2003.

PATRICIA O'NEILL
Professor History
Began at COCC in 1985, awarded Emeritus in 2013.

CHRISTINE OTT-HOPKINS
Professor Plant Biology
Began at COCC in 1993, awarded Emeritus in 2015.

P

RON PARADIS
College Relations Executive Director
Began at COCC in 1991, awarded Emeritus in 2020.

SARA PAULSON
Director Information Technology
Began at COCC in 1983, awarded Emeritus in 2004.

JENNIFER PETERS
Administrative Assistant
Began at COCC in 2005, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

MARGARET PETERSON
Professor Allied Health/HHP
Began at COCC in 1988, awarded Emeritus in 2015.

BECKY PLASSMANN
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1995, awarded Emeritus in 2024.

HELEN PRUITT
Registrar
Began at COCC in 1982, awarded Emeritus in 2013.

Q

BART QUEARY
Vice President for Instruction
Began at COCC in 1979, awarded Emeritus in 2002.

R

BOB REYNOLDS
Professor Geology
Began at COCC in 1994, awarded Emeritus in 2018.

SEAN RULE
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 2004, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

S

MIKE SEQUEIRA
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 1982, awarded Emeritus in 2004.

KIRI SIMNING
Professor Nursing
Began at COCC in 1996, awarded Emeritus in 2024.

BILL SIMPKINS
Database Administrator
Began at COCC in 1983, awarded Emeritus in 2014.

BILL SMITH
Professor Machine Shop
Began at COCC in 1985, awarded Emeritus in 2003.

JULIE SMITH
Executive Secretary
Began at COCC in 2001, awarded Emeritus in 2021.

KATHY SMITH
Professor Mathematics
Began at COCC in 2001, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

KELLIE SMITH
Director Tutoring/Testing
Began at COCC in 1997, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

MIKE SMITH
Coordinator Career Services
Began at COCC in 1982, awarded Emeritus in 2007.

CRISTI STEIERT
Administrative Clerk Senior
Began at COCC in 1998, awarded Emeritus in 2022.

ELEANOR SUMPTER LATHAM
Professor Developmental Writing/Composition
Began at COCC in 1994, awarded Emeritus in 2022.

LANI SYKES
Instructional Deans Assistant
Began at COCC in 1996, awarded Emeritus in 2020.

T

GENE TAYLOR
Professor CIS
Began at COCC in 1984, awarded Emeritus in 2003.

BRUCE THOMPSON
IT Technical Specialist
Began at COCC in 1991, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

RICHARD THOMPSON
Dean of Students/Enrollment Services
Began at COCC in 1984, awarded Emeritus in 2006.

WARD TONSFELDT
Professor English
Began at COCC in 1975, awarded Emeritus in 2001.

V

VICKERY VILES
Director Curriculum/Assessment
Began at COCC in 1989, awarded Emeritus in 2021.

RICKY VIRK
Professor HHP
Began at COCC in 2001, awarded Emeritus in 2026.

HEINRICH EUGEN VON HELMBRECHT
Digital Production Specialist
Began at COCC in 2003, awarded Emeritus in 2025.

W

REBECCA WALKER-SANDS
Professor Psychology
Began at COCC in 1995, awarded Emeritus in 2021.

BERN WISNER
Professor of Business
Began at COCC in 1980, awarded Emeritus in 2002.

SUSAN WOOD
Administrative Assistant
Began at COCC in 1997, awarded Emeritus in 2020.

Z

NANCY ZENS
Professor History
Began at COCC in 1989, awarded Emeritus in 2011.

ZELDA ZIEGLER
Professor Chemistry
Began at COCC in 2002, awarded Emeritus in 2022.

GENE ZINKGRAF
Director Construction
Began at COCC in 1987, awarded Emeritus in 2012.

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