Faculty and Administrators

• Salah Abed (2007) Math B.S., M.S., Western Washington University

• Benjamin Altrogge (2014) Aviation/Commercial Pilot B.S., Walla Walla University; FAA certificates include Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land; Instrument Airplane; Commercial Pilot; Flight Instructor

• Erika Armengol (2020)    TRiO Upward Bound Academic Advisor A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A., University of Washington

• Joe Auvil (2015) Director of Purchasing A.A., Spokane Community College; B.B.A., Gonzaga University

• Anthony “Tony” Bergen (2012)   Building & Grounds Supervisor International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Apprenticeship Certificate, South Seattle Community College

• Sarah Bauer (2016)   Interim Dean of Academic Transfer and Allied Health B.S., Central Washington University; M.S., Montana State University

• Starr Bernhardt (2006)   Director of Enrollment Services & Registrar B.S., University of Washington; M.S., Western Governors University

• Daneen Berry-Guerin (2005)  Dean of Workforce Education A.A., Spokane Community College; B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.B.A., American Intercontinental University     

• Jody Bortz (2013) BEdA Director B.A., B.A.Ed., Central Washington University

• Jennifer Brathovde (2007) Advising Coordinator B.A., B.A.Ed., Central Washington University

• Barbara Bush (2020) Communications B.F.A., University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; M.A., California State University, San Diego; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

• Theresa Calip (2019) Biology B.A., University of Washington; M.A., University of California at Santa Barbara; M.A., (ABD), Ohio State University

• Astrid Chen (2019)  TRiO Student Support Services Academic Advisor B.A., Eastern Washington University

• CarlaLouise Christian (2012) Japanese Agriculture Training Program (JATP) Director A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S, M.B.A., Western Governors University; TESOL Certificate

• Katherine Christian (2004) Director of Health Education Programs B.A., University of Southern California; B.S.N., University of New York; M.S.N./Ed, University of Phoenix

• Steve Close (2004) English A.A., Contra Costa Community College; B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon

• Jacqueline “Jacqui” Contreras (2023) Financial Aid/Outreach Coordinator B.S. Washington State University

• Gina Cutts (2023) Industrial Systems Technology Washington Career and Technical Education Certificate, CWU; Instructional Strategies for Welding Educators, American Welding Society

• Anita De Leon (1999) TRiO Upward Bound Director B.A., M.S.W., University of Washington

• Chris Dinges (2021) Aviation Maintenance Technology A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; FAA certificate Airframe & Powerplant

• Angel Dominguez (2021) Outreach Coordinator B.A., B.S.Ed., University of Idaho

• Johanna Doty (2019) Math B.S., M.S., Oregon State University

• Ryan Duvall (2016) Business Information Management A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S. Brigham Young University Idaho

• Emily Eidson (2022) Nursing A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S.N., Western Governors University

• Kaja Englund (2022) Criminal Justice/Psychology B.A., M.A., Central Washington University

• Dawnne Ernette (2015) Developmental English B.A., M.A.Ed., University of Nevada-Reno

• Erika Espinoza Morfin (2022) Outreach Coordinator B.A., Teaching Certificate, Washington State University

• Deena Farag (2008) Event & Conference Representative A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.A., University of Washington

• Eric Fleming (2019) Math B.S., M.S., Oregon State University

• Tiffany Fondren (2018)  Communications Coordinator B.A., Eastern Oregon University

• Cassandra Fry (2012)  Director of Financial Aid A.A.S., Big Bend Community College

• Tim Fuhrman (1998) Director of Library Resources & eLearning A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Central Washington University; M.A., University of Arizona

• Guillermo Garza (2007) Commercial Driver’s License Class A CDL License; Endorsements P1, T, N; Instructor Certifications

• Jaime Garza (2015) Counselor B.A., Central Washington University; M.A.Ed., Heritage University

• Kim Garza (2012) Vice President of Human Resources & Labor B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.S., Western Governors University

• Heidi Gephart (2014) Counselor A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Western Washington University; M.A.Ed., Washington State University

• Anne Ghinazzi (2017) BAS Coordinator   B.A., Augustana College; M.A., University of Iowa

• John Gillespie (1995) Aviation/Commercial Pilot A.A., A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Gonzaga University; FAA certificates include Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land, Airplane Single Engine Sea; Commercial Privileges, Instrument Airplane/Gold Seal Flight Instructor, Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Instrument/Ground Instructor, Advanced Instrument

• David Gillett (2015) Systems Engineer Network Administrator A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Western Governors University

• Aaron Glenn (2023) Accommodation and Accessibility Services Coordinator B.A., Central Washington University; M.S., Capella University

• Mercedes Gonzalez-Aller (2009) Nursing B.S.N., University of New Mexico; M.N., Whitworth University

• Lindsay Groce (2013) Chemistry B.A, B.A., M.S., Central Washington University

• Veronica Guadarrama (2017) Director of TRiO Student Support Services B.A., Central Washington University; M.A., The University of Arizona

• Octaviano Gutierrez (2016) English B.A., University of Washington; M.A., Central Washington University

• Andre Guzman (2019) Dean of Student Services A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.P.A., Indiana University

• Terry Haws (2016) Aviation/Commercial Pilot A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; FAA Certificates include Airplane Single Engine Land; Commercial; Instrument; Flight Instructor Single Engine with Instrument; Instrument Ground Instructor and Advanced Ground Instructor; Airframe and Power plant.

• Melissa Heaps (2022) High School Completion B.A, Utah State University; M.A., Central Washington University

• Justin Henley (2022) Industrial Systems Technology Drafting Technology Certificate, Wenatchee Valley College

• Carleigh Hill (2022)  Library Consortium Services Manager B.A., Linfield College; M.A., M.L.I.S., University of Missouri-Columbia

• David Holliway (2011) Psychology/Sociology B.A., M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of Washington

• John Holthaus (2021) Director of Facilities and Capital Projects A.A., Spokane Community College; B.B.A., Georgia State University; B.A., Georgia Institute of Technology

• Geri Hopkins (2022) eLearning Coordinator B.S., Eastern Oregon University; M.S., Simmons College

• Bryce Humpherys (2016) Vice President for Learning &Student Success B.A., M.S., Utah State University; Ed.D., Washington State University

• Yolanda Ibarra (2020) Director of Workforce Education Services B.A., University of Durango
   
• Jeremy Kelley (2015) Systems Engineer A.A.S., Pierce College
   
• Matthew Killebrew (2016) Director of Communications B.S., Austin Peay State University

• Rhonda Kitchens (2019) Librarian B.A., M.L.I.S., University of South Florida

• Dennis Knepp (2000) Philosophy B.A., Wichita State University; M.A., Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis

• Beth Laszlo (2012) Director for the Center for Business & Industry Services B.A., M.A.Ed., Central Washington University

• Hannah Leaf (2018) Nursing B.S., M.S., Western Governors University,; DNP, Post University American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences

• Angela Leavitt (2001) Foreign Language A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Brigham Young University; B.A., M.A., Washington State University

• Reign Letkeman (2021) Athletic Facilities Coordinator A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Western Governors University

• Cade Levine (2023) Aviation Maintenance Technology A..P.T., Airframe Maintenance General, Airframe Mechanic 1, Airframe Mechanic II Certificates, Big Bend Community College; Helicopter Mechanics, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Camp Pendleton

• Delia Licona Soberanes (2021) HEP Recruitment Coordinator B.S., Washington State University

• Juan Loera (2023) Director of Campus Safety & Compliance A.A., Big Bend Community College; Sergeants Major Academy, U.S. Military

• Aaron Mahoney (2020) Agriculture/Chemistry B.S., Wichita State University; M.S., Western Washington University; Ph.D., Washington State University

• Brittanie Manning (2022) Outreach Coordinator B.S., American Public University

• Tyronne Manning (2023) Custodial Services Supervisor

• Jasmine Martinez (2018) TRiO Student Support Services Academic Advisor A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Central Washington University

• Taylor Mather (2023) TRiO Student Support Services STEM Academic Advisor B.S., Washington State University; M.S., Graduate Certificate, Kansas State University

• David Mayhugh (2016) Math B.A.E., Eastern Washington University; M.S., Montana State University

• Shawn McDaniel (2004) Welding Technology A.A.S., Electronic Engineering; American Welding Society: CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) 01110781, CWE (Certified Welding Educator) 0111009E

• John Meeks (2022) Athletic Director B.S., Bluefield College; M.A.Ed., University of Houston

• Dori Miller (2021)  STEM Center-Emporium Lab Coordinator B.S., Illinois State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wyoming

• Abinidi Milligan (2019) BEdA Educational Planner B.S., Central Washington University

• Ammon Milligan (2019) Director of Residence Halls and Residential Life B.A., Southern Virginia University

• Zach Olson (2017) Developmental English B.F.A., M.A., Bemidji State University

• John Owens (2020) Music B.A., California State University, San Bernardino; M.Mus., Ph.D., Kent State University

• Allison Palumbo (2016) English B.A., Weber State University; M.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky

• Rosemary Parsons (2010) English Language Acquisition A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Central Washington University

• LeAnne Parton (2011) Director of Development/Executive Director of the BBCC Foundation A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Eastern Washington University

• Valerie Parton (1993) Dean of Institutional Research and Planning B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.A.Ed., Heritage University

• Rebecca Pettingill (2023) Outreach Design Coordinator  B.A., Eastern Washington University

• Vanessa Pruneda (2018) Director of EOC Grant & Outreach A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A., M.A, Ed., Eastern Washington University

• Terry Pyle (2011) Agriculture/Economics B.S., Brigham Young University; M.B.A., Pacific Lutheran University

• Jody Quitadamo (2016) History/Political Science B.A., M.A., Central Washington University

• Maria “Carmen” Ramirez (2016) HEP Educational Planner  AA Big Bend Community College; B.S. Central Washington University

• Michele Reeves (2016) Education/Early Childhood B.A., Central Washington University; M.A., Grand Canyon University

• Dustin Regul (2022) Art B.A., Illinois College; M.A., Eastern Illinois University; M.F.A., Washington State University

• Suzanne Reilly (2020) Sociology/Social Science B.A., Shippensburg University; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Jeni Richline (2021) Instructional Design Specialist B.A., Geneva College; M.S., California State University

• Christopher Riley (2001) History/Political Science B.A., Pacific University; M.A., Pepperdine University

• Charlene Rios (1997) Executive Director of Business Services A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A., University of San Diego; M.S.Ed., Capella University

• Chandra Rodriguez (2019) Assistant Director of the BBCC Foundation A.A., Big Bend Community College

• Marbely Sanchez (2019) Financial Aid Advisor B.A., University of Washington

• Maria “Maddie” Sanchez (2023) Outreach Coordinator B.S., Eastern Washington University

• Tammy Sanders (2018)  Director of Title V Grants B.A., M.A.Ed., City University

• Linda Schoonmaker (2015) Vice President for Finance & Administration B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.B.A., University of Washington; Certified Public Accountant

• Alissa Scriven (2023) Retention Coordinator B.S., M.A.Ed., Central Washington University

• Kate Shuttleworth (1999) Writing Center Coordinator B.A., San Francisco State University

• Keith Starcher (2020) Aviation Maintenance Technology A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.S, Central Washington University

• Patrick Steele (2019) Director of Information Technology B.S., Mayville State University; M.S., Minot State University

• John Marc Swedburg II (2010)   Aviation/Commercial Pilot A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Aviation, M.B.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; FAA Certificates: Single and Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot; Single and Multi-Engine Flight Instructor; Instrument Instructor

• Sara Thompson Tweedy (2020) President B.A., Hollins University; M.Div, Yale University Divinity School; D.M., University of Maryland

• Sean Twohy (2015) English B.A., Western Washington University; M.A., University of South Dakota

• Michell Valdivia Reynada (2021) Computer Science A.A.S, Big Bend Community College; B.S., Central Washington University

• Diana Villafana (2003) HEP Grant Manager A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Heritage University

• Rafael Villalobos, Jr. (2012) Director of Project Heart Title V Grant B.A., Central Washington University; M.A.Ed., Heritage University

• Tyler Wallace (2008) Math A.S., Blue Mountain Community College; B.A., B.S., M.A.T., George Fox University; M.A., University of Houston; Ed.D., Liberty University

• Christy Welch (2016) Biology B.S., M.S., Washington State University

• Mariah Whitney (2003) Biology A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Washington State University; M.S., Central Washington University

• Jackson Wilks (2022) Assistant Director of Business Services B.S., Brigham Young University

• Preston Wilks (1996) Accounting and Business/Head Women’s Basketball Coach A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University; Certified Public Accountant

• Tom Willingham (2004) Workforce Education Development Coordinator

• Sue Workman (2001) TRiO Upward Bound Academic Coordinator A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Washington State University

• Richard Wynder (2009) Automotive Technology Automotive Service Technology Diploma, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; Block Competency, Central Washington University; Washington Career/Technical Teaching Certificate; Alberta Journeyman; Canada Inter-Provincial Journeyman; ASE Master Technician

• Kristin Young (2018) Testing Center & Tutor Services Coordinator B.A.Ed., Eastern Washington University; M.A.T., Grand Canyon University

• MariaAnita Zavala-Lopez (2000) Counselor B.A., University of Washington; M.A.Ed., Washington State University