Faculty and Administration at LCC

President

Charles (Matt) Seimears, Ph.D (2024)
B.S., Pittsburg State University; B.S., Newman University; M.Ed., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University

Vice Presidents

Kristen Finnel, Ph.D (2019), Vice President of Instruction
A.A.S, Tidewater Community College; B.S., Norfolk State University; M.Ed., Concordia University; Ed.D., Edgewood College; PhD, Edgewood College

Wendy Hall (2003), Vice President of Effectiveness and College Relations
B.A., Whitman College; M.P.A., University of Washington

Sue Orchard, Psy.D (2016), Vice President of Student Services
B.A. and M.A., Eastern Washington University; Psy.D., Pacific University School of Professional Psychology

Kendra Sprague (2011), Vice President of Foundation, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
B.A., Washington State University; J.D., Willamette University College of Law

Nolan Wheeler (1994), Vice President of Administration
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Western Washington University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Deans

Merry Bond (2011), Dean of Instructional Programs/Nursing Program Director
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.S., Washington State University; M.S. Capella University

Stefanie Gilberti (2008), Dean of Instructional Programs
B.S., North Dakota State University; M.A., Colorado State University

Tamra Gilchrist (2007), Dean of Instructional Programs
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.S., M.S., Warner Pacific College

Jamie Martin, Ph.D. (2023), Dean of Instructional Programs
A.A., Umpqua Community College; B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Texas State University; Ph.D., Grand Canyon University

Theresa Stalick (2008), Dean of Instruction/Director of College & Career Prep
B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., University of Idaho

Department Directors

Magnus Altmayer (2019), Director of Registration/Registrar
B.A., Whitman College

Richard Arquette (2021), Director of Student Programs
B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.S., Oregon State University

Jason Arrowsmith (2016), Director of Security
A.A., Clark College; B.A., Washington State University; M.A., Central Washington University

Sheila Burgin (2008), Director of Development and Major Gifts
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.S., Western Governors University

Desiree Gamble (2007), Director of Finance
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Washington State University

Sarah Griffith (2010), Director of eLearning and Education
B.A., Abilene Christian University

Richard Hamilton (2001), Director of Campus Services, Facilities and Capital Projects
A.S., City University; A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Washington State University

Deanna (Andie) Ingram (2024), Director of International Student Programs
B.A., Whitworth University

Michaela Jackson (2001), Director of BAS Programs
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Concordia University

Kari Johnson (2018), Director of Early Learning Center
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College

Lindsay Keevy (2016), Library Director
B.A., California State University; M.L.S., San Jose State University

Mindy Leasure (2007), Director of Head Start/ECEAP/EHS
B.A., University of Washington; MSMOL., Warner Pacific College

Alyssa Milano-Hightower (2020), Director of Enterprise Services
B.S. CSU Stanislaus, M.B.A. CSU Stanislaus

Mary Kate Morgan (2013), Director of Disability and Access Services
B.A., Gonzaga University

Donna Myers (2024), Director of Outreach Services
B.S., University of Delaware; M.Ed., Wilmington University

Samantha Orth (2014), Director of Human Resources
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Washington State University

Jodi Reid (2010), Director of TRiO Programs
A.A., ITT Technical Institute; B.A., Washington State University; M.F.A., Northwest Institute of Literary Arts

Natalie Richie (2017), Director of Instruction Division Operations
B.S., Oregon State University; M.S., Warner Pacific University

Guadalupe (Lupe) Rodriguez (2012), Running Start Director
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Central Washington University

Kirc Roland (2001), Athletic Director
B.A., San Diego State University

Angel Ruvalcaba (2013), Director of Advising, One-Stop, & Testing
A.A., Clark College; B.S., Washington State University

Daniel (Dan) Ruiz (2024), Executive Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion
B.S., Boise State University; M.S., Brigham Young University; M.H.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Janel Skreen (2013), Director of Environmental Health and Safety
B.S., M.S., Washington State University

April Tovar Villa (2022), Director of Financial Aid
A.A., Clark College; B.A., Washington State University

Dani Trimble (2010), Workforce Programs Director
B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.Ed., Central Washington University

David Wallis (2024), Director of Information Technology Services
B.A., Western Washington University

Natasha Allen (2021), Welding
A.A., Lower Columbia College

Jolynn Amrine, Ph.D., (2023), Language and Literature
B.A., John Brown University; M.A., Queen's University Belfast/University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Larissa Arnold, Ph.D., (2022), Psychology
A.A., Seward County Community College; B.A.S., M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University

Lori Babbick (2024), Mathematics
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A. and M.S., Washington State University

Earnest (Trey) Batey, Ph.D. (2015), Anthropology
B.A., Louisiana State; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Hiedi Bauer (2006), English
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.A., Portland State University

Kimberly (Kim) Beebe (2022), Communications Studies
B.A., M.A., Oregon State University

William (Brad) Benjamin (2008), Mathematics
B.S., Miami University; M.S., Portland State University

Jessica Bilek (2023), Basic Education
B.A., Western Washington University; M.A., University of Washington

Elena Boleyn-Ross (2008), Physical Education
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A., University of Alabama

Amy Boultinghouse (2018), Nursing
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College; B.S., Western Governors University; M.S., Capella University

Kali Brandt (2018), Nursing
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College; B.S.N., Grand Canyon University; M.S.N., Western Governors University

Alexander (Alex) Brehm (2016), Communication Studies
B.A., Saint John's University; M.A., Portland State University

William (Henry) Brewster, Ph.D. (2018), Mathematics
B.A., Colby College; M.Ed., University of Washington, Ph.D., Columbia University

Ashley Cahill (2021), Teacher Education
A.A., Highline Community College; B.A. and M.A., The Evergreen State College

Gina Challed (2010), Choral Director
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.M., New Mexico State University

Becky Connolly (1999), Language and Literature
B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.S., Capella University

Julianna Cooper (2024), Nursing
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College; B.S.N. and D.S.N., Washington State University

Leszek Cromwell (2013), Mental Health Counselor
B.A., Central Washington University; M.S.W., Eastern Washington University

Dana Cummings (2008), Business
B.A., Washington State University; M.S., Strayer University

Robert  (Rob) Davis, Ph.D. (2012), Instrumental Music
B.M., M.M., Brigham Young University; D.M.A., University of Southern California

Donald (Don) Derkacht (2002), Computer Science
B.S. and M.S.E.E., Washington State University

Kailie Drumm, Ph.D (2022), Nursing
A.A., A.A.S., Lower Columbia College; B.S.N., Ph.D, Washington State University

Alex Emerson (1994), Language & Literature
B.A., B.A., M.A., Central Washington University

James (Jim) Franz (2008), Economics
B.A., State University of New York Plattsburgh; M.A., California State University

Mark Gaither (2013), Business Technology
B.S.; Portland State University, M.A., University of Phoenix

Adrienne Godschalx, Ph.D (2023), Microbiology
B.S., Western Oregon University; M.S. and Ph.D., Portland State University

Becky Grabenhorst (2018), Nursing
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College; B.S., Grand Canyon University

Jeanne Hamer (1999), Nursing
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College; B.S.N, Washington State University; M.S.N., Washington State University

Armando L. Herbelin, Ph.D. (2002), Chemistry
B.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D., University of Washington

Klint Hull (2004), Language and Literature
B.A. and M.A., Eastern Washington University

Joshua Jaspers (2024), Welding
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College

Jones Kasonso, Ph.D (2024), Accounting
A.A., Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants; B.A., Oxford Brookes University; M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management; Ph.D., Northcentral University

Lindsay Keevy (2016), Librarian
B.A., California State University; M.L.S., San Jose State University

Corry Kile (2011), Automotive Technology
A.T.D., Phoenix Institute of Technology

Jessica Kooiman (2006), Nutrition and Health
B.A., Westmont College; M.A., Liberty University

Ashleigh Kruckenberg (2023), Education
B.A. and M.A., Western Governors University

Louis LaPierre, Ph.D. (2004), Biology and Environmental Science
B.A. and Ph.D., University of California

Mary Leach (2005), Humanities
B.A., Washington State University; M.A., California State University

Abbie Leavens (2014), Language and Literature 
A.A., North Iowa Area Community College; B.A., Waldorf University; M.F.A., University of California - Irvine

Amber Lemiere (2013), Language and Literature
A.A.; Lower Columbia College, B.A.; Washington State University, M.A., Northern Arizona University

Keith (Sunny) Liston, D.B.A. (2024), Business 
M.B.A. and M.S., Golden Gate University; D.B.A., University of Phoenix

Peteris (Pete) Livins, Ph.D. (2008), Physics
B.S., State University of New York Stonybrook; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Amber MacLaren (2011) Nursing
A.D.N., Lower Columbia College; B.S.N. and M.S.N., Western Governors University

Jason Malozzi (2015), Mathematics
A.A., Harrisburg Area Community College; B.A., Penn State; M.S., Lehigh University

Emmeline (Emme) McCarthy (2023), Counseling
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., University of Washington; M.S.W., Eastern Washington University

Michael Morris (2024), Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology
A.A., Lower Columbia College

Joanna Mosser, Ph.D. (2018), Political Science
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Lucas Myers (2011), Biological Sciences
B.A., Linfield College; M.P.H. and A.T. Still University; M.S., New York Chiropractic College

Tamara Norton (1999), Nursing
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.S.N. and M.S.N., Washington State University

Michael (Shane) Prine (2022), Visual Arts
B.A., Valdosta State University; M.A., Washington State University

Anita Quirk, J.D. (1993), Criminal Justice
A.A., Spokane Falls Community College; B.A., Walla Walla College; J.D. Lewis and Clark

Connie Ramos (2005), Nursing
A.A.S., Portland Community College; B.S.N. and M.S., Regis University

Elizabeth (Betsy) Richard (2015), Drama
B.A., City College; M.A., Eastern Michigan University

Benjamino (Stefan) Rijnhart (2015), Computer Science
A.A., Lower Columbia College

Mavourneen Rister (2010), Language and Literature, College Success
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Washington State University; M.A., National University (San Diego)

Gary Roeske (2013), Automotive
A.A., Mount Hood Community College

David Rosi (2003), Computer Science
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., Central Washington State University; B.A., Western Washington State University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University

Morgan Salisbury, Ph.D. (2016), Earth Science
B.S., University of Idaho; M.S., Central Washington University; Ph.D., Oregon State University

Shari Samuels, Ph.D. (2015), Mathematics
B.S.E., Chadron State College; M.A.E., Chadron State College; Ph.D., Montana State University

Courtney Shah, Ph.D. (2007), History
B.A., Duke University; M.A., Brandeis University; Ph.D., University of Houston

Nathan Shepherd (2015), Machine Trades
A.A., Lower Columbia College

Terri Skeie (1996), Mathematics
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.S., Utah State University

Victoria Soladey (2009), Medical Assisting
A.A., Lower Columbia College; Medical Assistant Certificate, Apollo College

Ian St. Germain King (2019), BAS/OER Librarian
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; B.S., Stevens Henager College; MLIS, Wayne State University

Morgan Stierman (2023), Language and Literature
B.S. and M.A., University of Hawaii

Richard (Rick) Swee (1993), Mathematics
B.S. and M.A.T., University of Portland

Natalie Tonn (2019), Biology
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.S., Humboldt State University; M.S., University of Michigan

Michal-Ann Ure (2008), College and Career Preparation
A.A., Lower Columbia College; B.S., Saint Martin’s University; M.Ed., University of Phoenix

Barry Walther (2011), College and Career Preparation
A.A. Everett Community College; B.A. Western Washington University; M.A. Western Governors University

Marguerite (Nonnie) Weaver (1995), Sociology, Psychology
B.A., Hunter College; M.S.W., Walla Walla College

Adam Wolfer, Ph.D. (2000), Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
B.S. and M.S, Oregon State University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Oregon State University

Josie Zbaeren (2013), Early Childhood Education
A.A. Lower Columbia College; B.S.; Kaplan University; M.Ed., Walden University