Oct 14, 2024  
College Catalog 2024-25 
    
College Catalog 2024-25

Our People



State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education

Dr. Landon Mascarenaz, Chair
1st Congressional District (D)

Terrance McWilliams Vice Chair
5th Congressional District (R)

Rollie Heath, Immediate Former Chair
2nd Congressional District (D)

Brad Rupert
7th Congressional District (U)

Dr. Ross Dueber
5th Congressional District (R)

Tatiana Hernandez
2nd Congressional District (U)

Yolanda Ortega
8th Congressional District (D)

Dr. Karen McNeil-Miller
6th Congressional District (D)

Steven Trujillo
3rd Congressional District (Unaffiliated)

Catherine Shull
4th Congressional District (D)

Dr. Catlyn Keenan, Faculty Representative
Non-Voting Member

Hector Vargas, Student Representative
Non-Voting Member


Lamar Community College Advisory Council

Nikki Johnson, Campo
Chair

Lawrence Brase, Wiley
Vice-Chair

Karen Bryant, Lamar
Member

Kirk Crespin, Lamar
Member

Donald Oswald, Kiowa County
Member

Brenda May, Lamar
Member

Stephanie Gonzales, Lamar
Member

 


Lamar Community College Community Circle

Lawrence Brase

Jay Brooke

Karen Bryant

Mike Bryant

Jenna Davis

Robert DeLancey

Jo Dorenkamp

Dave Engel

Rob Evans

Nikki Johnson

Stephanie Gonzales

Tom Grasmick

Ty Kemp

Chad Krug

Brenda May

Don Oswald

Dennis Pearson

Amy Rosengrants-Smith

Cheryl Sanchez

John Stulp

Chris Wilkinson

Stella Worley


Lamar Community College Foundation

Joe Spitz, Chair

Brian Stelmack, Vice Chair

Gary Oxley, Secretary/Treasurer

Susan Bergquist

Anna Carere

Bonnie Hume

Dr. Rosana Reyes

Jim Rizzuto


Lamar Community College Faculty

Bray, Ryan-Horse Training Management
Vocational Credential, Colorado Community College System, A.A.S, Lamar Community College

Cash, Doug-Welding
Vocational Credential, Colorado Community College System

Clark, Morgan-Nursing/Director of Nursing and Allied Health.
A.A.S. Nursing, Lamar Community College; B.S. Nursing, University of Colorado; M.S. Nursing, Grand Canyon University; DNP, Regis College

Dunn, Rod-Construction Trades 
Vocational Credential, Colorado Community College System

Emick, Kelly-History
B.A., Hastings College; M.A., Fort Hays State University

Friedman, David - Sports and Exercise Science Instructor 
B.S. Sport Management with a Concentration in Wellness and Fitness, California University of Pennsylvania; M.S. Exercise Science & Health, California University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. Health Science in Health Science & Exercise Leadership, California University of Pennsylvania

Gauck, Brian-Agriculture
B.S. Agricultural Education, Purdue University; M.S Education, Purdue University; Ph.D. Education and Human Resource Studies, Colorado State University

Heggie, Amber-Cosmetology
Vocational Credential, Colorado Community College System; Cosmetology Certificate, Toni & Guy Academy

Helm, Mittie, Business 
A.A. Business, Lamar Community College; B.A. Business Administration-Management, Chadron State Collect; M.S. Business Administration, Chadron State College

Hollingsworth, Donnie-English/Art 
B.A. Philosophy with Minor in Art, Northwest Missouri State University; M.A. English, Northwest Missouri State University

Hopkins, Holly-Horse Training Management 
B.S. Equine and Ranch Management, Feather River College, M.A. Agriculture, Missouri State University

Loku Umagiliyage, Arosha- Precision Agriculture
B.S. Agricultural Engineering, University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka; M.S. Plant Soil and Agricultural Systems, Southern Illinois University

Mallard, Jordan-Nursing
A.D.N. Lamar Community College; B.S. Nursing, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; M.S.N. Aspen University

Mauch, Savanna-Horse Training & Management
B.S. Agriculture, South Dakota State University; M.S. Education, South Dakota State University

Middleton, Micah-Assistant Barber Instructor
Barbering Certificate, Lamar Community College

Reeder, Kara-Nursing
B.S.N., West Texas A & M University

Sands, Zach-English
A.A. English, Grand Rapids Community College; B.A. Filmmaking, Columbia College; M.A. English, Northern Illinois University; Ph.D. American Culture Studies, Bowling Green State University

Settles, Amber-Behavioral Health
M.A. Social Work with emphasis in Clinical Social Work, Baylor University

Shields, Joseph-Business
B.A. Industrial Arts, University of Northern Colorado; M.A. Special Education, Adams State College; M.A. Administration & Management, University of Phoenix

Specht, Jacob-COPERR Field Instructor, Construction Manager
B.S. Construction Science with Minor in Business, Kansas State University

TBD
Physical Sciences Faculty

Turner, Mary Ann-Nursing
B.S.N., University of New Mexico; M.S.N., Walden University

Watson III, Russel-Welding
Vocational Credential, Colorado Community College System

Young, Becky-Developmental Studies
B.S., M.Ed., Colorado State University

Zhang, Jinjie-Physcis
B.S. Math, University of Maryland; B.S. Physics with a Computer Science minor, University of Maryland; M.S. Physics, New York University


Administrative and Classified Staff

Bair, Ava
Accounts Payable

Balderrama, Tessa
Sodexo Manager

Burkhart, Heather
EMS Coordinator

Busen, Tim
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

Carrasco, Roberto
Head Baseball Coach 

Cary, Gregory
Head Softball Coach

Cellars, Justin
Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Chase, Del
Concurrent Enrollment/ASCENT

Choat, Dorothy
Financial Aid Director

Crown, Michelle
Bookstore Purchasing & Promotions/Business Office Assistant

Davis, Kyle
Assistant Baseball Coach

DeBono, Chad
Vice President of Administrative Services/Institutional Effectiveness

Dewbre, Roy
Head Golf Coach

Emick, Casey
IT Support Specialist

England, Brian
Technician II, Campus Safety

England, Paddy
Administrative Coordinator

Evans, Rachel
Director of Institutional Advancement/Executive Director of LCC Foundation

Flores, Eric
LTC Training II

Forney, Annissia
Director of Library and Learning Support Resources

Freiberger, Linda
Testing Coordinator

Gallegos, Alma
Instructional Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Nursing Coordinator

Gallegos, Graciela
Coordinator of Student Accounts/Cashier

Griego, Berna
Registrar 

Griego, Chloe
Cosmetology Clerical Office Assistant

Griffin, Benjamin
Director of Athletics and Wellness Center

Grudt, Michael
COSI Navigator, MAP Center

Hernandez, Armando
LTC Trainee II

Hurtado, Kevin
Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Jones, Julie
MAP Center Director

Kemp, Jordan
Dean of Enrollment Management an Student Success

Koehn, Josh
LTC Training II

Kurtz, Kyle
Grounds and Maintenance

Lasley, Kyle
Dean of Academic Services 

Lewis, Delino
Head Coach Women’s Basketball/Coordinator of Residents Life

Lirley, Sean
Director of Facilities Management

Madrid, Gloria
Marketing Coordinator

Martinez, David
General Labor I

Martinez, Jordan
Custodian II

Martinez, Samantha
Fitness Center (Lead)

McLemore, Larry
Vice President of Academics & Student Services 

Morris, Courtney
Work Based Learning Project Director

Navarrette, Sonia
HR/Facilities & Business Coordinator

Nickelson, Tamara
Controller

Nieschburg, Kurt
Mechanical Maintenance

Parker, Jaelin
Communication Specialist

Prochaska, Karassa
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Perez-Hernandez, Brianna
Student Success Workforce Navigator

Reyes, Rosana 
President

Seigle, Douglas
Men’s Head Soccer Coach

Silvey, Tara
Director of Human Resources

Spano, Jason
Information Technology Director

Tecklenburg, David
Head Coach Women’s Volleyball

TBD
EOC Officer/FAFSA

TBD
Innovate & Make Space Manager

TBD
Student Success Workforce Navigator

TBD
MAP Center Navigator - Special Populations

TBD
MAP Center Navigator - Bi-Lingual

Turner, Tayla
Tutoring and Co-Curricular Coordinator/ T-Prep Liason/ Recruiter/ Adjuct Instructor

Vanderpool, Mandy
Custodian I

Waltisperger, L. Mitch
Head Rodeo Coach/ Horse Training Management

Waters, David
Custodian I

Watson, Russ
Welding Instructor

White, DeBodric
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Williams, Deon
LCC Success Coach/Student Life

Williams, Tiarra
Executive Assistant to the President

Wright, Michael
LTC Training II

Ybarra, Laurie
Admissions Coordinator