Administration

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President

Christopher C. Bailey (2011)
B.A., Western Washington University; J.D., University of Washington School of Law

Vice Presidents

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

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

Sue Orchard (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 Student Conduct and Security Services
A.A., Clark College; B.A., Washington State University; M.A., Central Washington University

Marie Boisvert (2016), Director of International Student Programs
B.A., State University of New York; M.A., California State University; Ed.D., Washington State University

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

Nicole Faber (2019), Director of Outreach Services
B.A., Washington State University

Byron Ford (2018), Director of Advising and Testing
B.A. and M.E., Western Washington 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

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

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

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

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

Full Time Faculty (Tenured and Tenure-Track)

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

Timothy Allwine (2006), Business Administration and Technology
B.S., Miami University; M.B.A., University of Montana

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

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

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

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

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

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

Justin Core (2022), BAS-OLTM
A.A., Pierce College; B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.A., George Fox 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 Davis, Ph.D. (2012), Instrumental Music
B.M., M.M., Brigham Young University; D.M.A., University of Southern California

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

James Dillinger (2008), Diesel/Heavy Equipment
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College

Dawn M. Draus (2003), Mathematics
B.S. and M.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S. Utah State University

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

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

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

Mary Hebert (2014), Mathematics
B.A., Northwestern State University of Louisiana; M.S., Texas Tech University

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

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

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

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 M. 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

Nadine Lemmons (2006), Business Technology
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College; B.A., George Fox University; M.B.A., Marylhurst University.

Peteris 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

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 R. 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 L. 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

Maggie A. Stuart (1992), Business
A.A.S., Lower Columbia College; B.S. Linfield College; M.B.A. Marylhurst University

Richard J. 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

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

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

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

Adam J. 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