Faculty and Administrators

  • Salah Abed (2007) Math, B.S., M.S., Western Washington University
  • Jada Addink (2024) Math, B.S., Washington State University; M.S, University of Seattle
  • Niki Allinson (2022) Student Resource Development Coordinator, B.S., Northwest University; M.S, Liberty 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 Coordinator, 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
  • Kimberly Barreras (2024) Academic Advisor, B.S., Eastern Washington University
  • Jonathan Bauer (2024) Math, B.S, M.S., Central Washington University
  • Sarah Bauer (2016) Chemistry, B.S., Central Washington University; M.S., Montana State University
  • Anthony “Tony” Bergen (2012) Building & Grounds Supervisor, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Apprenticeship Certificate, South Seattle Community College
  • Starr Bernhardt (2006) Director of Enrollment Services & Registrar, B.S., University of Washington; M.S., Western Governors University
  • Daneen Berry-Guerin (2005) Vice President for Administrative Services, 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) Director of Advising & Retention, B.A., B.A.Ed., Central Washington University
  • Kylee Brulotte (2022) Educational Planner, B.S., Mount Marty University
  • Theresa Calip (2019) Biology, B.A., University of Washington; M.A., University of California at Santa Barbara; M.A., (ABD), Ohio State University
  • Linda Chadwick (2008) Executive Assistant To the Vice President of Learning & Student Success, A.A., Everett Community College; B.S. University of Washington
  • Astrid Chen (2019) TRiO Student Support Services Academic Advisor, B.A., Eastern Washington University
  • 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) Outreach & Recruitment 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
  • Kaja Devine (2022) Criminal Justice/Psychology, B.A., M.S., Central Washington University
  • Sidney Dickerson (2023) Director of Student Programs, B.S., Wichita State University M.S., University of Kansas
  • Chris Dinges (2021) Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; FAA certificate Airframe & Powerplant
  • Ryan Duvall (2016) Business Information Management, A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S. Brigham Young University Idaho; M.B.A., Eastern Washington University
  • Emily Eidson (2022) Nursing, A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S.N., Western Governors University; M.S.N./Ed., Western Governors University
  • Karina Elizarraraz (2024) Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator, A.A., Big Bend Community College B.S., Washington State University
  • Dawnne Ernette (2015) Developmental English, B.A., M.A.Ed., University of Nevada-Reno
  • Deena Farag (2008) Event & Conference Representative, A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.A., University of Washington
  • 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
  • Jasmin Galarza (2024) TRiO Upward Bound Academic Advisor, B.S., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; M.S., Grand Canyon University
  • Perla Garcia (2024) Early Childhood Education, B.S., North Seattle College; M.S., Eastern Washington University
  • 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
  • Kimberly Garza (2012) Vice President of Human Resources, Labor, & Technology, 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) Director of Title V & Other Grants, 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
  • Yessenia Gonzalez (2024) Director of EOC and Outreach, B.S., Central Washington University
  • Benjamin Griffin (2024) Athletic Director, B.S., M.S., Idaho State University
  • Michael Griswold (2024) Assistant Director of Finance, B.S., Central Washington University
  • Lindsay Groce (2013) Chemistry, B.S, B.A., M.S., Central Washington University
  • Veronica Guadarrama (2017) Director of TRiO Student Support Services, B.A., Central Washington University; M.A., University of Arizona
  • Giselle Gudino (2022) WES Academic Advisor, A.A., Everett Community College; B.S., Eastern Washington University
  • Breanna Gustafson (2025) Nursing, A.A.S., Wenatchee Valley College. B.S.N, M.S.N., Western Governors University
  • Octaviano Gutierrez (2016) English, B.A., University of Washington; M.A., Central Washington University
  • Alma Guzman (2025) TRiO Student Support Services Academic Advisor, B.S., M.S., Central Washington University
  • André Guzman (2019) Dean of Student Services, A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.P.A., Indiana University
  • 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
  • Mitch Herring (2024) Custodial Services Supervisor
  • 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
  • Jason Hopkins (2024) Academic Advisor/Head Men’s Basketball Coach, B.S., Lipscomb University; M.S., Idaho State University
  • Bryce Humpherys (2016) Vice President for Learning & Student Success, B.A., M.S., Utah State University; Ed.D., Washington State University
  • Jeanie Hunt (2025) Dean of Transfer and Allied Health, A.A., Northwest College; B.S., Black Hills State University; M.S., University of Phoenix; PHD., Walden University
  • Yolanda Ibarra (2020) Director of Workforce Education Services, B.A., University of Durango
  • Patricia Jones (2024) English, B.F.A., University of Arizona; M.F.A., University of Nebraska
  • 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
  • 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
  • Aaron Linthicum (2024) Aviation Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor Certification, Medical Certificate, A.A., Big Bend Community College B.S., Liberty 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
  • Jasmine Martinez (2018) TRiO Student Support Services Academic Advisor, A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Central Washington University
  • David Mayhugh (2016) Math, B.A.Ed., Eastern Washington University; M.S., Montana State University
  • Tara McCoy (2022) Benefits Navigator, A.A., Skagit Valley College
  • Shawn McDaniel (2004) Welding Technology, A.A.S., Electronic Engineering; American Welding Society: CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) 01110781, CWE (Certified Welding Educator) 0111009E
  • Erick Mendoza (2025) Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator, B.S., Eastern Washington University
  • Abinadi Milligan (2019) BEdA Site Manager, B.S., Central Washington University; M.S. Western Governors University
  • Michelle Morley (2024) Dean of Workforce Education, B.S., University of Montana; M.S., Eastern Washington University; Ed.D., Montana State 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
  • Alan Park (2024) Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator, A.A. Big Bend Community College; B.S., Eastern Washington University
  • Ty Payne (2025) Director of Flight Operations, B.S., US Air Force Academy; M.S., Troy University; M.P.P., University of Maryland
  • 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
  • Tahlia Perez (2024) Director of Human Resources and Equity, A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Eastern Washington University; M.S., Western Governors University
  • Rebecca Pettingill (2023) Outreach Design Coordinator, B.A., Eastern Washington University
  • Mitchell Poth (2024) Communications, A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Brigham Young University; M.S., Marist College
  • 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) Educational Planner, A.A., 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
  • Larry Rimple (2024) Japanese Agriculture Training Program Director, A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.A. Washington State University
  • Chandra Rodriguez (2019) Executive Assistant to the President, A.A., Big Bend Community College
  • Marbely Sanchez (2019) Financial Aid Advisor, B.A., University of Washington
  • Alissa Scriven (2023) Retention Coordinator, B.S., M.A.Ed., Central Washington University
  • Samuel Shuman (2024) Physics B.S., Western Washington University; M.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D., Oregon State University
  • Kate Shuttleworth (1999) Writing Center Coordinator, B.A., San Francisco State University
  • Tina Solis (2024) Educational Planner, A.A., Spokane Falls Community College
  • Keith Starcher (2020) Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S., Big Bend Community College; B.S, Central Washington University
  • Wendy Stark (2024) Assistant Director of the Big Bend Community College Foundation
  • Patrick Steele (2019) Director of Information Technology, B.S., Mayville State University; M.S., Minot State University
  • Ruth Stoddard (2024) Director of Residence Halls and Residential Life, B.S., Utah State University; M.S., University of Utah
  • 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 Reynalda (2021) Computer Science, A.A.S, Big Bend Community College; B.S., Central Washington University
  • Adam Wagener (2024) STEM Center Emporium Lab Coordinator, B.S., University of Washington; B.S., Washington State University; M.S., University of Washington
  • 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
  • Angela Waites (2001) Foreign Language, A.A., Big Bend Community College; B.S., Brigham Young University; B.A., M.A., Washington State 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) Executive Director of Finance/Controller, 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
  • Sarah Williams (2024) Student Retention Coordinator, B.S., Central Washington 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
  • MariaAnita Zavala-Lopez (2000) Counselor, B.A., University of Washington; M.A.Ed., Washington State University Ph.D, Northeastern University