Directory

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

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

Mary Axelson, M.S.Ed., B.S., Texas Tech University; Professor, Developmental Education and Studies; Roaring Fork/Spring Valley Campus

Tim Baldwin, B.A., Colorado State University; EMS Coordinator; Alpine/Steamboat Springs Campus

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

Erin Beaver, M.A., University of South Dakota; B.A., University of Dayton; Associate Professor, Communications and Humanities; Roaring Fork/Spring Valley Campus & 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; Alpine/Steamboat Springs Campus

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

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

Nancy Cain, M.Ed., Adams State College; B.S., Colorado State University; Associate Professor, Science; Timberline/Leadville Campus

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

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

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

Stewart Clark, B.S., Arizona State University; Instructor, Process Technology; West Garfield/Rifle Campus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christopher Ellis, B.A., Colorado State University; Instructor, Instrumentation/Solar; West Garfield/Rifle Campus

Judy Evans, M.S., Walden University; Associate Professor, Nursing; Roaring Fork/Spring Valley Campus

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; Alpine/Steamboat Springs Campus

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

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

Kristen Georgine, M.S., California State University; B.S., Northern Illinois University; Associate Professor, Developmental Studies; West Garfield/Rifle Campus

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

Susan Good, B.A., Colorado Women’s College; Professor, Occupational Health and Safety; Alpine/Steamboat Springs Campus

Mark Green, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Tennessee Technological University; Associate Professor, Biology; Alpine/Steamboat Springs Campus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Susan Herman, M.A., Adams State College; B.A., Regis University; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Associate Professor, Communications; Alpine/Steamboat Springs Campus

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

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

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

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

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

Derek Johnston, B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; Professor, Photography; Roaring Fork/Spring Valley Campus

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

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; Alpine/Steamboat Springs Campus

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

Hugo Kosteski, B.S., Southern Illinois University; A.A.S., College of Lake County; Assistant Professor, Automotive Services Technology; Vail-Eagle Valley Campus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kari McMurray, M.S., B.S., University of Idaho; Assistant Professor, Developmental Education; Roaring Fork Campus/Glenwood Center

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

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

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

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

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

Perry Ninger, M.B.A., University of Chicago; B.S., University of Pennsylvania-Wharton; Assistant Professor, Business, Alpine/Steamboat Springs Campus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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; Timberline/Leadville Campus

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christine Smith, Ph.D., University of Denver; M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Tufts University; Associate Professor, Communications/Humanities; Roaring Fork/ Spring Valley/Glenwood Center Campus

Sara A. Smith, Ph.D., Michigan State University; Professor, Spanish; Roaring Fork/Glenwood Center Campus

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

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

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

Charlotte Strahm, M.S., B.S., Valparaiso University; Associate Professor, Nursing; Roaring Fork/Spring Valley Campus

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

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

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

Brian Tinker, M.F.A., Anderson College; Professor, Graphic Design; Roaring Fork/Spring Valley Campus

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

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; Summit/Breckenridge Campus

Jason Vargas, M.S., B.S., California State University; Professor, Mathematics; Roaring Fork/Spring Valley Campus

Robert Von Achen, Ph.D., Oxford University; Associate Professor, English; West Garfield/Rifle Campus

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

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

Sarah Weatherred, M.S.N., Excelsior College; A.D.N., Colorado Mountain College; B.A., University of Kansas; Associate Professor, Nursing; Roaring Fork/Spring Valley Campus, Vail-Eagle Valley Campus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jan Aspelund, M.B.A., Golden Gate University; B.A., Western Kentucky University; Vice President, Human Resources

Lourra Barthuly, Ph.D., Capella University; M.A., University of Colorado-Denver; B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; Assistant Vice President, Student Services

Steve Boyd, M.B.A., Wharton School of Business; B.S., University of Northern Colorado; Purchasing and Contracts Director

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

Jim English, M.B.A., B.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; Director, Technical & Network Services

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

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

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

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

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

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; Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Services

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

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

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

Beth Shaw, M.A., Akron University; B.A., Miami University; Dean, Business and Industry

Roger Sheffield, M.P.A., University of Nebraska; B.S., Kearney State College; Vice President for Advancement & CMC Foundation CEO

Bonnie Steele, Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S., University of Northern Colorado; Director, Assessment

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; Vice President, Student Affairs

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

Bradley Tyndall, Ph.D., M.S., Colorado State University; Vice President, Academic Affairs

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

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

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

Richard Maestas, M.B.A., Colorado State University-Pueblo; B.S. Colorado State University-Pueblo; Regional Vice President, Western Region

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

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

James Green, Ed.D., University of Minnesota; Th.M., Jesuit School of Berkeley; M.Ed., University of Toronto; Continuing Education 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

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

Lisa Doak, M.Ed., University of Wisconsin; B.A., Southern Illinois University; Dean of Student Affairs

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

Jane Szucs, M.Phil., University of Utah; M.A., Northern Arizona University; B.A., Fort Lewis College; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Instructional Chair

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

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

Nathaniel Adams, M.A., M.H.R., University of Oklahoma; B.A., Fort Lewis College; Director, Success Center (TRiO Student Support Services) 

Krisan Crow, M.A., B.S., University of Wyoming; Director, Upward Bound (TRiO Student Support Services)

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

Doug Schwartz, B.S., University of Northern Colorado; Director, Recreational Culinary Institute

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

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

Debi Martinez-Brun, Director, Upward Bound (TRiO Student Support Services)

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

Michael Trujillo, M.P.H., Tulane University; Director, Emergency Medical Services

James Taylor, Ed.D., Grand Canyon University; M.S., Montana State University; B.S., University of Utah; Vice President and Campus Dean

Jan Krueger, M.S., Colorado State University; B.S., University of Northern Colorado; Director, Campus Operations

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

Peter Perhac, Ed.D., University of San Francisco; M.A., B.A., John Carroll University; Campus Vice President

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

Randall Rudasics, M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.S., Colorado State University; Manager, Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center

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