Faculty and Administrators

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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) Chemistry, 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) Accounting and Business, 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
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
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
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
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

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) Title V Director, 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
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

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

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