Mar 12, 2026  
College Catalog 2026-27 
    
College Catalog 2026-27

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

Stephanie Gonzales

Tom Grasmick

Mitch Hammes

Nikki Johnson

Ty Kemp

Chad Krug

Brenda May

Dee Melgosa

Don Oswald

Dennis Pearson

Amy Rosengrants-Smith

Cheryl Sanchez

Darla Scranton Specht

John Stulp

Chris Wilkinson

Stella Worley


Lamar Community College Foundation

Joe Spitz, Chair

Brian Stelmack, Vice Chair

Susan Bergquist

Anna Carere

Gene Cruikshank

Bonnie Hume

Dr. Rosana Reyes

Jim Rizzuto

Brady Turpin


Lamar Community College Faculty

Bradshaw, Robert-Business
B.A. Religious Studies, Randolph-Macon College; B.A. Psychology, Randolph-Macon College; M.A Accounting, William & Mary University; M.A. Theological Studies, Wesley Theological Seminary

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

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

Hart, Ethan-Mathematics  
B.S. Mathematics, University of Alabama; M.S. Mathematics, Oregon 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

Martinez Figueroa, Norman-Physics
B.S. Science, University of Narino; M.S Science, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez; Ph.D. Physics, Kansas State University

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

Mills, Natalie-Cosmetology 
Lamar Community College

Moreno, Karla-Biology
B.S.c. Human Nutrition, University of Veracruz; M.S.c. Agrifood Science and Technology, Autonomous University of Chapingo; Ph.D. Horticultural Science, Autonomous University of Chapingo.

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

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

Tempel, Catherine-Behavioral Health Faculty
M.A Special Education-Moderate Needs, Adams State College

Torres, Ian-History
M.A. History, University of Colorado

Trahern, Jaci-Equine Business Management
M.S. Animal Sciences, Texas Tech University

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

Ware, I’Ceyonna-Biology 
M.S. Biology, Texas Woman’s University

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

Wilson, Grace-Horse Training Management Assistant Instructor
Vocational Credential, Colorado Community College System


Administrative and Classified Staff

Adeyelu, Yetunde
Concurrent Enrollment/Recruitment Coordinator

Alvarez, Martha
SBDC Associate Director & Make Space Manager

Autry, Jaxon
Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Bair, Ava
Accounts Payable

Balderrama, Tessa
Sodexo Manager

Benabides, Gabe
Recruitment and Re-engagement Program Manager 

Burkhart, Heather
EMS Coordinator

Camacho, Angel
LTC Trainee II 

Carrasco, Roberto
Head Baseball Coach 

Choat, Dorothy
Financial Aid Director

Crown, Michelle
Bookstore Purchasing & Promotions/Business Office Assistant

Davis, Hannah
Title V Director of Strategic Initiatives (Title V Grant Leadership and Management)

Davis, Kyle
Assistant Baseball Coach

Davis, Shanice
Wellness Center Clerk

DeBono, Chad
Vice President of Administrative Services/Institutional Effectiveness

Elwin, Alex
Inclusive Higher Education Director

England, Brian
Technician II, Campus Safety

England, Paddy
Administrative Coordinator/Coordinator of Student Accounts/Cashier

Esquivel, Alexis
Part-time Cosmetology Instructor

Fierro, Aliceson
Assistant Volleyball Coach

Forney, Annissia
Director of Library and Learning Support Resources

Foster, Amelia
Executive Assistant to the President

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

Gauck, Brian
Dean of Academics

Godfrey, Chris
Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Greenlee, Travis
Head Rodeo Coach

Griego, Berna
Registrar 

Harbour, April
Accounts Payable & Accounting Services

Harvey, Brian
Athletic Trainer

Hawkins, Shelby
Financial Aid Coordinator, Work-Study

Jones, Julie
MAP Center Director

Kamara, Alieu
Head Women’s Soccer Coach/ Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach                       

Koehn, Josh
LTC Training II

Kurtz, Kyle
Grounds and Maintenance

Kwazema, Lawrence
Asst. Men’s Soccer Coach

Lirley, Sean
Director of Facilities Management

Loftin, Christopher
Director of Athletics & Wellness Center

Madrid, Gloria
Marketing Coordinator

Magdaleno, Demi
Head Softball Coach

Makuvire, Bradley 
Head Cross Country Coach

Maltos-Garcia, Arnoldo
PT Assistant Baseball Coach

Martinez, David
General Labor I

Martinez, Jordan
Custodian II

Martinez, Samantha
Fitness Center (Lead), Silver Sneakers Instr.

Martinez Chavira, Jannet
Mental Health Counselor

Martinez, Veronica 
PT Wellness Center Clerk

McCoy, Nicole
Human Resources Assistant/ Facilities Coordinator

Miller, Jessi
Wellness Center Clerk

Miller, Lester
Fitness Center Asst.

Morris, Chase
Structural Trades II

Morris, Courtney
Work-Based Learning Project Director

Mortimeyer, Jenni
Assistant Controller

Neilsen, Amylia
Title V Management

Nickelson, Tamara
Controller

Nieschburg, Kurt
Mechanical Maintenance

Patterson, Robert
Co-Head Golf Coach

Perales, Felicity
Wellness Center Clerk

Ramos, Cynthia 
Custodian I

Reyes, Rosana 
President

Rivas, Maiah
Asst. Women’s Basketball Coach

Rivera Rodriguez, Erika
Cosmetology Barber

Rodriguez, Audrey
Director of Human Resources/Title IX

Rodriguez, Israel
Coordinator for Residence and Student Life

Rodriguez, Jose
Fitness Center Clerk

Spano, Jason
Information Technology Director

Stalford, Lucas
Information Technology Specialist

Stonerock, Brad
Co-Head Golf Coach

Tamayo, Celia
EOC Officer/FAFSA

Tecklenburg, David
Head Coach Women’s Volleyball

TBD
Alumni Relations Coordinator

TBD
Evening and Weekend Security

TBD
MAP Center Navigator - Bi-Lingual

TBD
Night and Weekend Security

TBD
Student Success Workforce Navigator

TBD
Vice President of Student Services and Success 

Urias, Nathan 
LTC Trainee II

Valentine, Amy
Part-Time Director of Institutional Advancement/Executive Director of LCC Foundation

Vanderpool, Mandy
LTC Trainee II

Vidal, Yaniel
Asst. Men’s Basketball Coach

Waters, David
LTC Trainee II

Watson, Russ
Welding Instructor

Wright, Michael
LTC Training II

Ybarra, Laurie
Admissions Coordinator