Administrative Staff

Gabriela Amavizca; Director, Student Support Services/TRiO (2011)
Cochise College, A.A.
Western New Mexico University, B.B.A.

Sally Aparicio; Director, Business Office/Bursar (2018)
Western Governors University, B.S.

Jesus Arrieta; Help Desk Manager (2019)
Community College of the Air Force, A.A.S.
New Mexico State University, B.A.

Dr. Wendy Ashby; Instructional Designer (2020)
Weber State University, B.A.
Bowling Green State University, M.A.
University of Arizona, M.S., Ph.D.

Melesa Ashline; Director, Nursing (2020)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Phoenix, B.S.N., M.S.N

Lynette Bagwell; Student Recruitment Manager (2023)
New Mexico State University, B.B.A, M.A, Ph.D.

James Barrows; Director, Maintenance and Operations (2012)
University of Idaho, B.S.
Naval Postgraduate School, M.S.

Norma Brandenburg; Academic/Career Counselor (2022)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Arizona, B.A.
University of Cincinnati, M.S.

Dr. Eric Brooks; Executive Director of First Responders Academy (2022)
Northern Arizona University, B.S.
University of Arizona, M.A., Ph.D.

Dr. Sheena Brown; Dean, Academic Affairs (2022)
University of Otago, B.S. Ph.D.
University of Arizona, M.P.H.

Rhonda Buesgens, Internal Auditor (2022)
Ashford University, B.A.

Amanda (Manda) Burkhart; Director, Housing and Resident Life (2022)
Graceland University, B.A.
University of South Dakota, M.A.

Belinda Burnett; Director of Aviation Programs (2020)
Cochise College, A.A.S
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, B.S., M.S.

Nicholas Castellana; Assistant Director of Admissions & Records (2023)
California State University, B.A.

Cook-General, Sharrina; Media Communications Manager/Public Information Officer (2018)
Arizona State University, B.S.

Cara Elkins; Assistant Director of Nursing (2023)
Cochise College, A.A.S.
Angelo State University, B.S.
Capella University, M.S.N.

Karen Emmer; Director of Financial Aid (2010)
Weber State University, A.A.S., B.S.
Colorado State University, M.Ed.

Juan (Andy) Espinoza; Student Activities Manager (2019)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Arizona, B.A.S.
Northern Arizona University, M.Ed.

Joel Evans; MOS Credentialing Coordinator (2017)
Cochise College, A.G.S.
Wayland Baptist University, B.A.S.

Melissa Faglie; Degree Audit Systems Manager (2015)
Cochise College, A.A.
Sul Ross State University, B.A., M.Ed.

Jeff Falkner; Director of Athletics (2022)
Santa Barbara City College, A.A.
Grand View College, B.A
California University of Pennsylvania, M.S.

Alexandra Felton, Electronic Resources Librarian (2011)
California State University, B.A.
Simmons College, M.L.I.S.

Lauren Gaub, Learning Management System Manager (2023)
University of Arizona, B.G.S., M.S.

Angela Garcia; Dean of Liberal Arts (2022)
Cochise College, A.A.S.
University of Arizona, B.S.
Northern Arizona University, M.Ed.

Robert Gibbs; Chief Information Security Officer (2020) 
United States Naval Academy, B.S.
Strayer University, MSIS

Loren Gladwill; Student Wellness Manager (2022)
Arizona State University, B.A., M.A.

Ashlee Gray; Librarian-Archivist (2022)
Saint Bonaventure University, B.A.
SUNY University at Buffalo, M.S.

Karl Griffor; Assistant Dean of Workforce Development (2019)
University of Phoenix, B.S., M.IS

Dr. Thomas Guetzloff; Dean of Mathematics and Sciences (2020)
St. Norbert College, B.S.
South Dakota State University, Ph.D.

Dan Guilmette; Director of Computer Information Systems/Cybersecurity (2023)
Champlain College, A.S.
US Military Academy, B.S.
Naval Postgraduate Academy, M.S.

Bethany Hill; Dean of Nursing and Allied Health (2020)
Cochise College, A.S.
University of Phoenix, B.S., M.S. 

Denise Hoyos; Executive Director, Foundation/Advancement (2001)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Western International University, M.B.A.

William Jackson; Building and Grounds Manager (2022)

Celia Jenkins; Director of Grants Management (2020)
University of Tennessee, B.S.

Hannah Jones; Science Lab Manager (2012)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Arizona, B.S.

Wendy Koop; Payroll/Benefits Manager (2020)
Cochise College, A.BUS.

Brenda Kurtz; Instructor, Mathematics (2022)
University of Arizona, B.A.
Northern Arizona University, M.A., M.Ed.

Jeff Lalowski; Systems Administrator (2023)
Moody Bible Institute, B.A.

Irvan “Wick” Lewis; Executive Director, Human Resources (2018)
Eastern Arizona College, A.A.
Northern Arizona University, B.S.

David Luna; Chief Information Officer (2019)
Northern Arizona University, B.S.E.D.

Faye Luna; Director, Registration and Records (2022)
Northern Arizona University, M.Ed.
Arizona State University, B.S.

Robyn Martin; Assistant Dean, Enrollment Management and Marketing (2015)
Art Institute of Seattle, A.A.
University of Maryland University College, B.A.
American Public University System, M.B.A.

Denise Mazanek; Talent Manager (2022)
University of Phoenix, M.A.
Southern Utah University, B.S.

Dr. Vivian Miranda-Wendelken; Director of Counseling and Advising (2022)
Arizona State University, B.S.W, M.Ed., Ed.D.

Jessica Morgan-Tate; Director, Compliance/Title IX Coordinator (2022)
Friends University, B.B.A.
Emporia State University, M.A.
University of Kansas, J.D.

Mandy Nowlin; Technology Project Manager (2022)
University of Phoenix, B.S.

Angel Ortega; Assistant Athletic/Sports Information Director (2022)
Grand Canyon University, B.S.
University of Phoenix, M.Ed.

Tetima Parnprome; Librarian (2009)
University of Southern California, B.S.
Simmons College, M.L.S.

Brenden Pitt; Academic/Career Counselor (2016)
Northern Arizona University, B.S., M.Ed.

Dr. Dale Porter; Assistant Dean, Business & Technology (2021)
Colorado State University, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

Esmeralda Puente; Budget Manager/Senior Accountant (2023)
University of Phoenix, B.S.

Stella Rees; Building & Grounds Manager (2023)

Kevin Richards; Systems Administrator (2023)

Barbara Richardson; Dean, Outreach (2010)
Wayland Baptist University, B.S.O.E., M.B.A.

Dr. Kristy Ritter; Dean, Business & Technology (2022)
Regis University, B.A., M.Ed.
University of Idaho, M.A.T.
Walden University, Ed.D.

Nanette Romo; Director, Accessibility Services (2022)
Cochise College, A.G.S.
Western New Mexico University, B.S., M.A. 

Nannette “Lynn” Roy; Systems Analyst (2020)

F. Cullen Scarborough; Assistant Dean, Military Programs (2022)
Wayland Baptist University, B.S.O.E., M.P.A.

Karly Scarbrough; Director, Library Services (2021)
Cochise College, A.S.
University of Arizona, B.S, M.A.

Mark Schmitt; Director, Small Business Development Center (2008)
University of South Dakota, B.S.
University of Phoenix, M.B.A.

Jacob Shaw; Assistant Director of Residential Life (2023)
Kansas State University, B.S.
Michigan State University, M.A.

Janelle Simpson; Executive Director of Institutional Research (2023)
Central Wyoming College, A.A.
University of Wyoming, B.A., M.A.

Ana Smith; Center for Lifelong Learning Manager (2020)
Wayland Baptist University, B.A.S.

Eric Stiemert; Math Lab Supervisor (2007)
Cochise College, A.S.
Northern Arizona University, B.S.

Priscilla Stone; Writing Lab Supervisor (2021)
University of Arizona, B.A.
Prescott College, M.A.

Brian Tackett; Assistant Director, Facilities (2022)
Coastline Community College, A.A., A.S.

Danny Trotter; Skilled Trades Coordinator/Instructor (2022)
Arizona Automotive Institute, A.A.

Shelley Ulmer; Grants Accountant (2019)
Saint Leo University, A.A., B.A.

Abraham Villarreal; Campus Dean Douglas Campus (2021) 
Western New Mexico University, B.A., M.A.

Dr. Jennifer Wantz; Executive Dean of Community Engagement (2022)
SUNY University of Buffalo, B.A., M.Ed.
Northern Arizona University, E.D.D.

Amber Watson; Librarian Douglas Campus (2021)
East Tennessee State University, B.A., B.S.
University of Tennessee Knoxville, M.S.

Rebecca (Becky) Westby; Director, Testing Services (2021)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Arizona, B.A.

Crystal Wheeler; Executive Assistant President/Governing Board (2017)
Cochise College, A.A.S.

Sierra Williams; Athletic Trainer (2017)
Graceland University, B.A.
Lindenwood University, M.E.A.

Benjamin (Ben) Wilson; Director, Risk Management (2022)
American Public University System, B.A.
Northern Arizona University, M.A.

Jesus Yanez; Director, Infrastructure & Network Services (2022)
University of Arizona, B.S.
Cochise College, A.A.

Ronda Yost; Controller (2023)
Wayland Baptist University, B.A., M.B.A.