Directory

Johann Aberger, M.A., International Relations, Prescott College; B.S., Kinesiology, University of New Hampshire; Associate Professor, Outdoor Education; Spring Valley

Sharon Aguiar, M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of California; Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL); Dillon

Cory Allen, M.A., English, Emporia State University; Associate Professor; Developmental Education; Rifle

Jerry Andrew, M.Ed., Texas A&M University; B.S., Iowa State University; Associate Professor; Leadville

Jen Barchers, M.A., Global Humanities, University of Denver; B.A., Kinesiology, Western State Colorado University; Assistant Professor, Humanities; Breckenridge

Louis Beatty, M.S., Old Dominion University; B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Professor, Computers/Information Systems/Information Technology/Microcomputers;

Erin Beaver, M.A., University of South Dakota; B.A., University of Dayton; Associate Professor, Communications and Humanities; Spring Valley and Online Learning

Bruce Beckum, M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.F.A., University of Texas-El Paso; B.S., University of Kansas; Professor, Communications and Humanities; Steamboat Springs

Cynthia Bell, Ed.D., Human and Organizational Learning, The George Washington University; M.A., Corporate Communications, City University of New York; B.A., Business/Government, Skidmore College; Associate Professor, Business; Spring Valley

Kevin Brun, P.O.S.T. Police Officer Certifications; Instructor, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA); Spring Valley

Darren Brungardt, M.A., Mathematics, University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Coaching, Adams State University; B.S., Mathematics; Assistant Professor, Mathematics; Leadville

Ian Buchanan, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York; Director, Recreational Culinary Institute; Breckenridge

Thomas Buesch, Ph.D., M.A., Northwestern University; B.S., Ripon College; Professor, Communications and Humanities; Aspen

Letecia Burbano De Lara, Ph.D., New Mexico State University; Associate Professor, Teacher Education; Glenwood Springs and Vail Valley

Kimberly Carmitchell, M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Fort Lewis College; Associate Professor, Psychology; Vail Valley

Robert Cartelli, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Marlboro College; B.S., Saint Michael’s College; Associate Professor, Business; Breckenridge

Abel Castillo, A.A.S.,Texas State Technical College; Associate Professor, Automotive Technology; Vail Valley

Katherine Cesark, M.F.A., Three Dimensional Design, Massachusetts College of Arts and Design; B.A., Art, Plymouth State College; Assistant Professor, Art; Aspen

David Chimovitz, M.A., B.S., University of Maine; Associate Professor, Humanities/Speech; Leadville

Stewart Clark, B.S., Arizona State University; Instructor, Process Technology; Rifle

Kevin Clarke, J.D., B.S., University of Colorado; A.A.S., Colorado Mountain College; Professor, Culinary Arts; Dillon

Kent Clement, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., Western Illinois University; B.S., California State University; Professor, Outdoor Education and Leadership; Leadville

Roger Coit, B.S., Colorado State University; Assistant Professor, EMS and Outdoor Studies; Leadville

Amy Connerton, B.A., Colorado Mesa University; A.A.S. Colorado Mountain College; Assistant Professor, Medical Office Terminology; Vail Valley

Stephen Craig, M.S., B.S., University of Colorado; Professor, Mathematics; Steamboat Springs

Joseph Crutcher, B.S., University of Central Florida; A.S., A.A., Edison College; Assistant Professor, EMS; Vail Valley

Stewart Curry, B.A., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; C.O.P., Colorado Mountain College; Associate Professor, CLETA; Spring Valley

Kato Dee, M.S., University of Kansas; Associate Professor, National Resource Management; Leadville

Jeremy Deem, M.A., History, Colorado State University; B.A., History, Ohio University; Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies; Breckenridge

Marion Dragonette, M.S., B.A., University of Colorado; Professor, Mathematics; Spring Valley

Judy Evans, M.S., Walden University; Associate Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley

Tina Evans, Ph.D., Prescott College; M.L.S., University of Arizona; M.A., Tulane University; B.A., University of Arizona; Associate Professor, Sustainability Studies; Steamboat Springs

Joseph Gamble, M.F.A., Savannah College of Art & Design; B.A., Trinity College; Assistant Professor, Professional Photography; Spring Valley

Connie Geiman, M.S.N., University of Virginia; B.S.N., John Hopkins School of Nursing; B.S., Virginia Tech; Associate Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley

Margaret Gilmon, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., University of Northern Colorado; Associate Professor, Nursing; Breckenridge

Jessica Guarnero, B.A., Florida State University; A.A.S., le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts; Instructor, Restaurant & Culinary Management; Steamboat Springs

Leslie Gumbrecht, M.A., B.A., University of Colorado; Associate Professor, Developmental Education; Steamboat Springs

Robert Gumbrecht, M.A., B.A., University of Colorado; Professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Steamboat Springs

Jason Gusaas, A.A., Gogebic Community College; Instructor, Ski Area Operations; Leadville

Karen Hamick, M.S., Northern Illinois University-Dekalb; B.S.N., Illinois Benedictine University-Lisle; Assistant Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley

Kim Harding, Ph.D., Indiana University School of Medicine; M.S., Ball State University; Professor, Biology; Spring Valley

Tal Hardman, M.A., B.A., Illinois State University; Professor, Communications/Composition; Spring Valley

Sandra Harting, Ph.D., Michigan Technological University; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior; Associate Professor, Science; Leadville

Jeremy Hockley, B.A., Education, University of Kentucky; Assistant Professor, EMS Program; Steamboat Springs

Charles House, B.A., Adams State University; Assistant Professor, Fire Science; Vail Valley

Terry Hunter, B.S., University of Central Arkansas; Professor, Resort Management; Steamboat Springs

Barbara Jackman, M.S., B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education; Dillon

Benedicte Jeanson, M.A., B.A., Florida Atlantic University; Professor, Mathematics; Breckenridge

Laura Jensson, M.A., B.S., Northern Arizona University; Associate Professor, Psychology; Spring Valley

Derek Johnston, B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; Professor, Photography; Spring Valley

Gary Ketzenbarger M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of Denver; Associate Professor, Speech/Theatre; Spring Valley

Martyn Kingston, Ph.D., Harvard University; M.B.A., University of Utah; M.A., Harvard University; M.T.P., Manchester University (U.K.); B.A., Manchester University (U.K.); Associate Professor, Business; Steamboat Springs

Carol Koch, M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of Colorado; Associate Professor, Spanish; Vail Valley

Aleksandr Krolik, M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of Maine; Associate Professor, Developmental Mathematics; Steamboat Springs

Elizabeth Kruger, M.S.N., Grand Canyon University; B.S.N., San Diego State University; A.S.N., Grossmont College; Associate Professor, Nursing; Breckenridge

Gretchen Lamb, D.V.M., B.A., Colorado State University; Associate Professor, Veterinary Technology; Spring Valley

Geoff Lautzenhiser; Faculty Instructor, Welding; Leadville

Jennifer le Roux, M.A., Adams State College; H.D.E., University of Cape Town; B.A., Stellenbosch University; Professor, Developmental Education and Studies; Steamboat Springs

Timothy Loes II, M.S., B.S., St. Cloud State University; Associate Professor, Science Biology; Vail Valley

Rebecca Loth, M.S.N., Fort Hays State University; B.S.N., Regis University; Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley and Breckenridge

Cooper Mallozzi, M.S., Montana State University; Professor, Outdoor Studies; Leadville

Michael Martin, M.B.A., B.S., Regis University; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Professor, Ski and Snowboard Business; Steamboat Springs

Kelli McCall, M.Ed., University of Minnesota; B.A., St. Olaf College; Associate Professor, Developmental Education; Leadville

Kari McMurray, M.S., B.S., University of Idaho; Assistant Professor, Developmental Education; Glenwood Springs

Andrew Mikita, M.Ed., B.A., Ohio University; Associate Professor, Social Science; Breckenridge

Lorraine Miller, M.A., Adams State College; B.A., San Diego State University; Professor, Developmental Education; Aspen

Laurie Moroco, Ph.D., Duquesne University; Assistant Dean of Instruction; Dillon

Joyce Mosher, Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Regis University; B.A., Penn State; Professor, English Communications; Breckenridge

Athena Murray, Ph.D., University of Georgia; Associate Professor, Communication; Steamboat Springs

Jeff Myers, D.V.M., B.S., Colorado State University; Professor, Veterinary Technology; Spring Valley

Virginia Nicholai, M.A., University of New South Wales; B.A., Wesleyan University; Assistant Professor of English as a Second Language (ESL), Carbondale

Perry Ninger, M.B.A., University of Chicago; B.S., University of Pennsylvania-Wharton; Associate Professor, Business; Steamboat Springs

Theresa Orlovsky, M.A., TESL/Applied Linguistics; Iowa State University; Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language; Spring Valley

Elizabeth Owen, B.S., University of Missouri; Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine and Paramedics; Vail Valley

William Painter, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., B.S., Clemson University; Associate Professor, Science/Mathematics; Dillon

Justin Pollack, N.D., Bastyr University; B.A., Evergreen State College; Associate Professor, Science; Dillon

Rebecca Potter, M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University; B.A., Washington University-St. Louis; Professor, English/Communications; Steamboat Springs

Mercedes Quesada-Embid, Ph.D., Antioch University New England; Associate Professor, Sustainability Studies; Spring Valley

Paul Rauschke, B.A., Illinois State University; A.A.S., Colorado Mountain College; Associate Professor, Ski Area Operations; Leadville

Joseph Reining, M.S., University of Texas; B.A., Adams State College; Associate Professor, Geology/Mathematics/Physics; Spring Valley

Michael Reyelts, M.A., Adams State College; B.A., Brigham Young University; Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL); Rifle

Adrian Rippy-Sheehy, B.A., Colorado State University; Professor, Real Estate; Rifle

Lindsey Royce, Ph.D., University of Houston; M.A., New York University; M.A., Brooklyn College; Professor, English; Steamboat Springs

David Ruffley, Ph.D., Ohio State University; M.S., Troy State University; B.S., United States Air Force Academy; Associate Professor, History; Rifle

Jeffrey Runyon, M.F.A., Western State Colorado University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Sam Houston State University; Associate Professor, English/ Literature; Leadville

Todd Rymer, M.S., Florida International University; B.A., New College of the University of South Florida; Professor, Culinary Education; Vail Valley

John Saunders, Ph.D., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., North Carolina State University; Professor, Outdoor Education and Leadership; Steamboat Springs

Rebecca Sears Edmiston, M.S., University of Colorado-Boulder; Associate Professor, Biology; Steamboat Springs 

Nancy Sheffield, Ed.M., University of Illinois; B.S., University of Maryland; Professor, Veterinary Technology; Spring Valley

Roseanne Shepard, B.A., Benedictine College; Assistant Professor, Developmental Education and Studies; Spring Valley

Jason Shoup; Faculty Instructor, Welding; Rifle

Shawn Sigstedt, A.M., Harvard University; B.A., Colorado College; Associate Professor, Biology; Steamboat Springs

Christine Smith, Ph.D., University of Denver; M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Tufts University; Associate Professor, Communications/Humanities; Spring Valley and Glenwood Springs

Sara A. Smith, Ph.D., Michigan State University; Professor, Spanish; Glenwood Springs

Susanna Spaulding, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.B.A., New York University; Professor, Entrepreneur Program; Leadville

Patrick Staib, Ph.D., M.A., University of New Mexico; B.A., Dickinson College; Associate Professor, Social Science; Steamboat Springs

Nathan Stewart, Ph.D., University of Alaska; Associate Professor, Sustainable Studies; Steamboat Springs

Steven Stewart, Ph.D., B.A., University of New Mexico; Associate Professor, Business; Steamboat Springs

Charlotte Strahm, M.S., B.S., Valparaiso University; Associate Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley

Brian Taylor, B.S., Northland College; Assistant Professor, EMS Program; Breckenridge

Rodrick Taylor, Ph.D., University of Utah; B.S., Utah State University; Associate Professor, Biology/Chemistry; Spring Valley

Nephi Thompson, Ph.D., M.Phil., B.S., University of California; Associate Professor, Biology/Chemistry; Rifle

Brian Tinker, Ed.D., Argosy University; M.F.A, Miami International University; B.A., Anderson College; Professor, Graphic Design; Spring Valley

Joyce Treulieb, M.S., University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; Assistant Professor, Math; Steamboat Springs

Carol Turrin, M.S.N., Walden University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; B.S.N., University of South Florida-Tampa; A.D.N., St. Petersburg Junior College; Professor, Nursing; Breckenridge

Jason Vargas, M.S., B.S., California State University; Professor, Mathematics; Spring Valley

Robert Von Achen, Ph.D., Oxford University; Associate Professor, English; Rifle

Robert Wang, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.S.E., University of Michigan; Associate Professor, Biology/Chemistry; Spring Valley

Evan Weatherbie, M.Ed., Grand Canyon University; Associate Professor, Developmental Education, Vail Valley

Sarah Weatherred, M.S.N., Excelsior College; A.D.N., Colorado Mountain College; B.A., University of Kansas; Associate Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley and Vail Valley

Megan Weaver, Ph.D., Saint Louis University; Assistant Dean of Instruction; Breckenridge

James Westlake, Jr., M.S., Louisiana State University; B.S., University of Alaska; B.S., Valdosta State University; Professor, Physical Sciences; Steamboat Springs

Tracy White, M.S., B.A., University of Colorado; Assistant Professor, Mathematics; Rifle

Timothy Widmer, M.A., B.S., A.A., Regis University; Associate Professor, Ski and Snowboard Business; Steamboat Springs

Jennifer Wing, Ph.D., M.A., Georgia State University; B.A., University of Georgia; Associate Professor, Communications; Vail Valley

Jessica Yandle, M.A., Azusa Pacific University; B.A., University of North Texas; Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language; Vail Valley

Stacy Yarnell, M.A., M.S., B.S., University of Colorado; Assistant Professor, Mathematics; Vail Valley

Cynthia Zyzda, M.F.A., Washington State University; B.F.A., University of Iowa; Professor, Visual Arts/Humanities; Steamboat Springs

Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles; College President & CEO

Mary Boyd, C.P.A.,  B.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Director, Budget and Finance

Al Buyok, Ed.D., New Mexico State University; M.A., New Mexico State University; B.S., Eastern New Mexico University; Assistant Vice President, Arts and Sciences

Karleen Clark, B.S., University of Maryland, University College; A.S., Southwestern Community College; Director, Administrative Application Services

Debra Crawford, B.A., Colorado State University; Director, Public Information Officer

Lisa Doak, M.Ed., University of Wisconsin; B.A., Southern Illinois University; Assistant Vice President, Student Services

Jim English, M.B.A., B.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; Executive Director, Information Technology

Linda English, CPA; Bachelor of Accountancy, Walsh ColleDelete Tablege; Vice President, Fiscal Affairs

Kirsten Gauthier-Newbury, M.S., Miami University; B.A., Hiram College; Career Services Director

Matt Gianneschi, Ph.D., University of Arizona; Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff

Richard Gonzales, J.D., Stanford Law School; B.S., University of Colorado-Boulder; General Counsel

Kristin Heath Colon, B.A., Scripps College; Vice President for Advancement and CMC Foundation CEO

Veneeya Kinion, B.B.A., California Lutheran University; Director of Institutional Research

Kathy Kiser-Miller, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A., Otterbein College; Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs

Renee Kuharski, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Colorado; Assistant Vice President, Career and Technical Education

Shane Larson, M.S., Capella University; B.A., University of Wyoming; Vice President for Student Affairs

Laurie Lawrence, M.Ed., Temple University; Executive Director of TRIO - SSS Programs

Deborah Loper, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Assistant Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness

Acquelnetta Myrick, Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, The George Washington University; M.S., Adult and Continuing Education, Coppin State University; B.S., Business Administration, University of Baltimore; Dean, Development And Adult Education

Kendra Rhodes, M.A., Antioch University; B.A., California State University-Chico; Director of Development

Stephen Rozanski, M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.B.A., University of Colorado; B.A., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Director, Risk Management

Doug Stewart, Director, Marketing and Communications

Lin Stickler, M.P.A., University of Colorado; B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; A.A., Arapahoe Community College; 50th Anniversary Coordinator

Pat Tomasko, B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Assistant Registrar

Thomas Valles, B.A., Colorado Mesa University; A.A.S., Arapahoe Community College; Director, Financial Aid

Pete Waller, M.S., Purdue University; Director, Facilities

Angela Wurtsmith, B.S., Colorado Mountain College; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Director of Human Resources

Jill Ziemann, M.S.Ed., University of Kansas; B.S., Baker University; Director, Go2Work Programs: Women in Transition/Gateway/GarCo Sewing Works

Linda Crockett, M.S., University of Colorado;
Vice President and Campus Dean

David Askeland, M.A., Columbia International University; B.S., Taylor University; Vice President and Campus Dean

Ian Buchanan, Culinary Institute of America; Director of Recreational Culinary Institute

Craig Farnum, Ph.D., University of Nevada; College Counselor and Site Administrator

Nicole Fazande, M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix; B.S., Louisiana State University; Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs

Yuliya Lef, M.L.S., Indiana University-Bloomington; B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Virtual Library Director

Joan Chovanec, B.A., College of St. Mary’s; Director, Children’s Mini College

Patty Daniels, Director, RSVP

Barbara Johnson, Ph.D., Union Institute and University; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Teacher Education Director

Daryl Yarrow, M.A., Regis University; B.S., Kansas State University; Associate Vice President, Online Learning

Rachel Pokrandt, M.B.A., Western Governor University; Vice President and Campus Dean

Walter “Skip” Lee, M.S., University at Albany; B.A., State University of New York-Oneonta; A.A., Sullivan County Community College; Dean of Student Affairs

Christine Whittington, M.S., Wake Forest University; M.S.L.S., Clarion University; B.A., Purdue University; Library Director

Daryl Yarrow, M.A., Regis University; B.S., Kansas State University; Associate Vice President, Online Learning

Tinkler Duclo, M.A., University of Colorado, Denver; B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Coordinator of Student Services

Laura Hardman, M.A., Adams State University; Assistant Dean of Instruction

Jessica Paugh, M.S., Johns Hopkins University; Assistant Dean of Instruction

Heather Exby, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.Ed., Harvard University; B.A., Colorado College; Vice President and Campus Dean

Betty Bembenek, Ed.D., Northcentral University; M.N., University of Phoenix College of Nursing-Salt Lake City; B.S., Marian College; A.S., North Central Technical College; Director, Nursing Education

Adrian Fielder, Ph.D., Northwestern University; M.A., University of Utah; B.A., Duke University; Instructional Chair

Abbie Kroesen, M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Mesa State College; Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Robert Martin, M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University; B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; Director, Isaacson School of New Media

Mercedes Quesada-Embid, Ph.D., Antioch University New England; Associate Professor, Sustainability Studies

Jane Szucs, M.Phil., University of Utah; M.A., Northern Arizona University; B.A., Fort Lewis College; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Assistant Dean of Instruction

Mindy White, M.L.S., Indiana University; B.A., Fort Lewis College; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Library Director

Kathy Kiser-Miller, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A., Otterbein College; Vice President and Campus Dean

Brian Hoza, M.S., Western Illinois University; B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Dean of Student Affairs 

Jonathan “J.C.” Norling, Ph.D., University of Utah; M.S.Ed., S. Illinois University; Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Randall Rudasics, M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.S., Colorado State University; Manager, Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center and CMC Foundation Regional Development Officer

Kevin Williams, M.S., University of Missouri, Columbia; B.A., University of Missouri, Rolla; Library Director

Kathryn Regjo, Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania; M.B.A., University of Denver; B.A., Adrian College; Vice President and Campus Dean

Marc Brennan, Ph.D., Queensland University of Technology; Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs

Heather O’Malley, M.A., School for International Training; B.A., Lewis and Clark University; Director, Upward Bound

Diana Scherr, B.S., Miami University; Regional Development Officer

Michael Trujillo, M.P.H., Tulane University; Director, Health Science and Public Safety