Tennessee Board of Regents/Northeast State Foundation/Faculty and Staff

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• Northeast State Departments/Divisions
• Administration and Faculty

Tennessee Board of Regents

The College System of Tennessee
1 Bridgestone Park, Third Floor • Nashville, TN 37214

The Honorable Bill Lee, Chairman (Ex-Officio Regent)
Governor of the State of Tennessee

• Emily J. Reynolds, Vice-Chair, 5th Congressional District, Middle Tennessee, 2017-2021
• Penny Schwinn, Commissioner of Education, Ex-Officio Regent
• Charles Hatcher, Commissioner of Agriculture, Ex-Officio Regent
• Emily House, Interim Executive Director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Ex-Officio Regent
• Thomas A.H. White, At-Large, East Tennessee, 2017-2022
• Mark Gill, At-Large, Middle Tennessee, 2019-2024
• Mark George, At-Large, West Tennessee, 2020-2026
• Wanda Reid, Faculty Regent, 2020-2022
• Miles A. Burdine, 1st Congressional District, 2019-2025
• Danni B. Varlan, 2nd Congressional District, 2019-2025
• Weston Wamp, 3rd Congressional District, 2019-2023
• Yolanda S. Greene, 4th Congressional District, 2017-2022
• MaryLou Apple, 6th Congressional District, 2015-2024
• Joey Hatch, 7th Congressional District, 2017-2022
• Nisha Powers, 8th Congressional District, 2020-2026
• Gregory Duckett, 9th Congressional District, 2012-2024
• Romona Shelton (Non-Voting), Faculty Regent, 2021-2023
• Clifford Thompson, Student Regent, 2021-2022

For more information regarding the Tennessee Board of Regents, please visit https://www.tbr.edu/board/members.

Board of Regents Senior Staff

• Flora Tydings, Chancellor
• Mike Batson, Chief Audit Executive
• Russ Deaton, Executive Vice Chancellor for Policy and Strategy
• Danny Gibbs, Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
• Heidi Leming, Vice Chancellor for Student Success
• Rick Locker, Communications Director
• Kimberly McCormick, Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
• Brian Lapps, General Counsel
• Carol Puryear, Vice Chancellor for Economic and Community Development
• Jothany Blackwood, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
• Wendy Thompson, Vice Chancellor for Organizational Effectiveness
• Mary Ann Hammonds, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
• Sonja Mason, Board Secretary
• Mariah Perry, Board Secretary

Northeast State Foundation Board of Directors

Northeast State Departments/Divisions

Click here for Organizational Charts.

Organizational charts are maintained in the Office of Human Resources. Questions regarding the organizational charts should be directed to Human Resources by calling 423.354.5183 or 423.323.0204.

Administration and Faculty

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Raymond L. Acker, (2020) - Coordinator, Technologies Division
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2020

John M. Adcox, (2014) - Director of Veteran & Military Student Success Center
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2006
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2013

William Ray Allen, (2013) - Instructor, Mechanical Program
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1985
B.S. in Pastoral Theology, Hyles-Anderson College, 1996

Megan Almaroad, (2016) - Director of Advancement Operations
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2003
B.S., King University, 2007

Andrea Blessing Amos, (2019) - Instructor, College and Lifelong Learning
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2003
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2006
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Julie A. Andrade, (2022) - Instructor, English
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2005
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2008

Josh A. Archer, (2010) - Associate Professor, English
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2002
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2004

Daniel L. Arnett, (2021) - Instructor, Engineering Design Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1997
B.A.S., East Tennessee State University, 2008
M.A., Union College, 2013
Ed.S., Union College, 2015

Bronwyn L. Baard, (2019) - Senior Accountant/Analyst
Bachelor of Accounting Science, University of South Africa-UNISA, 2003

Amy C. Baghetti, (2003) - Librarian
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2003

Chad M. Bailey, (2018) - Vice President for Finance and Information Technology
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1998
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1999
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2000

Angela D. Baker, (2022) - Program Director/Instructor, Cardiovascular Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2012

Stephanie Barham, (2020) - Chief of Staff, President’s Office
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2004
M.A., Union College, 2008
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University, 2010
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Mary A. Barrett, (2020) - Instructor, Reading
B.A., Tusculum College, 2007
M.A., Tusculum College, 2011
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2014

Tracy H. Barry, (2020) - Assistant Director of Equity & Compliance
B.S., North Carolina State University, 1982
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Tammy D. Bartlett, (1998) - Director of Evening Services
A.A.S., Mayland Community College, 1994
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2004

Mark A. Beaty, (2012) - Director of Student Life
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1997
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2000

Rebecca D. Bennett, (2016) - Payroll Coordinator
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2009
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Ricky A. Black, (1999) - Instructor, Mechanical Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1993

David L. Blair, (2010) - Instructor, Computer and Information Sciences
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1999
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2005

Patricia L. Blair, (2014) - Assistant Professor, Computer and Information Science
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2004
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2006

Pamela D. Blankenship, (2021) - Financial Analyst
B.A., Tusculum College, 2003

Erin C. Blevins, (2004) - Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2004

Richard A. Blevins, (2015) - Department Head/Assistant Professor, Aviation Technology
A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 1993
B.S., Trident University, 2014
M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2019

Chelsea Booher, (2022) - Program Director/Instructor, Surgical Technology
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2012
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2013
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2014

Allen L. Bowman, (2020) - Instructor, Aviation Technology
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2012
M.A., Gonzaga University, 2015

Russell Bowman, (2010) - Backend Web Developer
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2005

Brandon G. Bragg, (2021) - Instructor, Speech Communication
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1998
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2017

Johnny R. Bragg, (2009) - Associate Professor, Speech
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1998
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2006
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2017

Shannon L. Brewer, (2018) - Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1998
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2000

Ronald L. Broadwater, (2013) - Technical Coordinator, RCAM

Amy L. Brown, (2013) - Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University, 2004
M.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 2013

David Bryant, (1997) - Interim Dean, Health Professions - Program Director, EMT Paramedic - Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Technology
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, State Technical Institute of Knoxville, 1979
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1999
B.S., Tusculum College, 2004
M.S.A.H., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Lisa Buchanan, (2011) - Associate Professor, English
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1988
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1991

Michael D. Buczkowski, (2020) - Machine Shop Coordinator & Apprenticeship Instructor
Precision Machinist Apprenticeship Certificate
Machine Trades Certificate of Completion
Ohio Department of Labor Journeyman Card in Precision Machining

Bethany H. Bullock, (2019) - Professor, Business
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 1996
M.A., Tusculum University, 1999
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2008

Roger M. Byington, (2012) - Instructor, Auto Body
I-Car Platinum Certified
ASE Certified
General Motors Trained Certified
Dupont Qualified Refinish Technician

Robin Byrd, (2002) - Grants Manager
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2003
B.B.A., King College, 2013

Robin Byrne, (1996) - Associate Professor, Physics
B.A., Indiana University, 1986
B.S., Indiana University, 1986
M.S., University of Florida, 1989
M.Ed., University of Florida, 1992

Linda W. Calvert, (1989) - Vice President for Administration and Grant Development, Chief Diversity Officer
B.S., Mississippi University for Women, 1976
M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1983

Steven R. Campbell, (2006) - Assistant Professor, Business Accounting
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1976
M.A., Tusculum College, 1995
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2006
Certified Public Accountant in the State of Tennessee

George Carey, (2022) - Instructor, Avionics
B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1983
M.S., Appalachian State University, 2018

Robert Carpenter, (1997) - Director of Marketing & Community Relations
A.A.S., Western Texas College, 1976
B.B.A., Tarleton State University, 1979
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2005

Misty Carriger, (1996) - Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1991
M.Ed, East Tennessee State University, 2001

Angelia D. Carter, (2012) - Director of Student Success at Kingsport
B.B.A., King College, 2012
M.E.D., East Tennessee State University, 2017

Erin R. Cassell, (2018) - Instructor, Cardiovascular Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2012

Tonya S. Cassell, (2001) - Transfer Coordinator
A.A.S., Virginia Highlands Community College, 1991
B.S., Milligan College, 1998

Caitlin Chapman-Rambo, (2013) - Assistant Professor, English
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2008
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2010
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2019

Cynthia S. Christian, (2006) - RAP Coordinator
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2006

Catherine N. Church, (1995) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1989
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 1992

Cora E. Church, (2020) - Instructor, Communication
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2005
B.A., King University, 2008
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2010

Deidra L. Close, (2015) - Director of Admissions and Records/College Registrar
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 2007
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 2010

Carol Cole, (1990) - Professor, Business
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1973
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1978
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2003

Donald S. Coleman, (1985) - Associate Professor, Education - Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Technology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1985
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, Tri-Cities State Technical Institute, 1987
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 1990

Kathy A. Coleman, (1993) - Dean of Advising and Retention
A.S., Walters State Community College, 1989
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1991
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 1993

Michael W. Collins, (2007) - Academic Computing Manager
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College, 2013

Jennifer K. Cooke, (2011) - Biology Instructional Coordinator
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2005
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2009

Fred Cope, (1992) - Associate Professor, Electrical Technology
A.A.S., Tri-Cities State Technical Institute, 1983
A.A.S., Tri-Cities State Technical Institute, 1984
Completed NECA-IBEW Apprenticeship Program
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2002

Colin A. Cox, (2018) - Instructor, English
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 2008
M.A., University of Vermont, 2011

Carl W. Crawford, Jr., (1995) - Network Manager
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1994
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2001

Tricia Crawford, (2007) - Associate Professor, Sociology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1993
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1998

Joshua E. Crowder, (2005) - Project Manager, Institutional Excellence
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2003

Dawn Dabney, (1997) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
A.S., Walters State Community College, 1989
B.A., Carson-Newman College, 1991
M.A., Tusculum College, 1995

Anne Darden, (2018) - Instructor English
B.A., University of Tennessee, 1985
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1991

John L. Davison, (2011) - Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., Radford University, 1999
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2014

Christopher Demas, (2001) - Dean of the Library
B.A., Western Carolina University, 1999
M.L.I.S., University of North Carolina, 2001

Louise B. Dickson, (2006) - Professor, English
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1996
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2000
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2008

Teressa Dobbs, (2009) - Assistant Professor, Education
B.S.W., East Tennessee State University, 1986
M.S., University of North Texas, 2004
Ed.S., East Tennessee State University, 2011
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2016

Sarah C. Doheny, (2021) - Director of Financial Aid
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003
M.P.A., University of Maine, 2006

Brandon R. Dotson, (2020) - Dean of Enrollment Management and Dean of Students
B.S., Radford University, 2001
M.S., Radford University, 2003
Ed.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2010

Amy R. Drinnon, (2016) - Director, Elizabethton Campus
B.S., Western Governors University, 2013
M.S., Walden University, 2018

John Christopher Duncan, (2021) - Assistant to the Director/Tutor Coordinator
B.S., Virginia Intermont College, 2001
M.F.A., Queens University of Charlotte, 2004

Julia Dykes, (2006) - Academic Advisor/Completion Coach
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1994
B.B.A., King University, 2013

Tracy M. Eades, (2008) - Department Head/Associate Professor, Administrative Professional Technology
A.A.S., Virginia Highlands Community College, 1986
B.A., Virginia Intermont College, 1992
M.A., Tusculum College, 1997

Donna Farrell, (2016) - Dean of Technologies/Associate Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
B.S., Elon University, 1990
M.B.A., Bristol University, 1992
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2003

Christopher L. Fenton, (2014) - SharePoint & Office 365 Manager
A.A.S., Dalton State College, 2011

Eric R. Fish, (2001) - Coordinator/Associate Professor, English
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1993
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1997

Maggie Flint, (1990) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
A.S., Walters State Community College, 1987
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1989
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 1991

Klenard M. Forbes, (1993) - Associate Professor, Physical Education
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1989
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1992

Andrea K. Frye, (2007) - Associate Professor, English
B.A., Emory & Henry College, 1990
M.A., Appalachian State University, 1994

Stuart M. Frye, (2007) - Associate Professor, History
B.A., University of Tennessee, 1984
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1997

Lorie A. Fulton, (1997) - Assistant Director of Plant Operations & Maintenance
A.A.S., Walters State Community College, 1992

Teresa L. Gardner, (2013) - Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Radford University, 1980
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Tabetha J. Garman, (2011) - Associate Professor, History
B.A., Lees McRae College, 2003
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2006

Linda S. Gibson, (2022) - Career Coach, Adult Education
B.A., Mansfield University, 1991
M.A., Southeastern Louisiana University, 2004

P. Michele Glass, (2002) - Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2001
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2007

Garry L. Grau, (1993) - Professor, Business
B.S.E., Central Missouri State College, 1968
M.A., Washington State University, 1973
M.B.A., Stetson University, 1985
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2001

Aaron D. Gray, (2015) - Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Milligan College, 2006
M.A.T., East Tennessee State University, 2012
M.S.T., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Susan E. Graybeal, (1992) - Vice President for Institutional Excellence and Student Success
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1992
B.S., Milligan College, 1998
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 2000
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2010
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2007

Wesley P. Greear, (2020) - Director of TRiO, Student Support Services
B.A., University of Virginia at Wise, 1995
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2002

Larena Grieshaber, (2012) - Assistant Professor, Administrative Professional Technology
A.S., Kansas State University, 1994
B.S., Kansas State University, 1996
B.S., Kansas State University, 1998
M.S., Emporia State University, 2005

Jeffrey D. Grindstaff, (1985) - Printing and Publications Pressroom Supervisor
Adamsville High School, 1982

John M. Grubb, (2000) - Business Intelligence Analyst
A.A. in Music, Hiwassee College, 1985
B.M., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1988
M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2000
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2015

Tarah Guinn, (2018) - Assistant Professor, Reading
B.A., Mary Baldwin College, 1998
M.Ed., Lincoln Memorial University, 2013
J.D., Appalachian School of Law, 2004

David E. Haga, (1990) - Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics
B.A., King College, 1986

Bernice T. Hagaman, (2008) - Purchasing Coordinator
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1985
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Tempi H. Hale, (2008) - Associate Professor, English
B.A., Radford University, 1993
M.A., Radford University, 2000

Kerri E. Hall, (2021) - CCAMPIS Coordinator
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2017

Linda W. Hamilton, (1994) - Transfer Advisor
A.A.S., Southwest Virginia Community College, 1983
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1999
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2009
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2015

Valerie R. Harding, (2019) - Instructor, Physical Science and Physics
B.S.E.S., University of Louisville, 1992
M.E., University of Louisville, 1993

Tamra A. Harris, (2012) - Assistant Director of Application and Web Services
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1991

Larry Hatfield, (2013) - Special Assistant to the President for Safety, Security, and Plant Operations
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2011
M.P.S., Tennessee Technological University, 2017

Nathan D. Hawkins, (2019) - Client Services, IT Service Coordinator
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2016
B.S., King University, 2017

James A. Henrichs, (2007) - Director of Student Success at Johnson City
A.B., Susquehanna University, 1983
M.Ed., Ohio University, 1992

Christal M. Hensley, (2008) - Associate Professor, Art
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1994
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1999
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2011

Jeff Herron, (2022) - Automotive Lab Assistant

Sarah K. Hill, (2022) - Assistant Professor, Biology
A.S., Brigham Young University Idaho, 2001
B.S., Brigham Young University, 2003
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2008

Sandra M. Hiortdahl, (2010) - Professor, English
B.A., Washington College, 1985
M.F.A., George Mason University, 1991
M.A., University of Maryland, 2000
Ph.D., The Catholic University of America, 2008

David A. Hite, (2022) - Career Transition Coach, Adult Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1998
M.S., University of Tennessee, 2003

Christopher Hitechew, (1997) - Dean, Science - Associate Professor, Biology
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, Northeast State Community College, 1991
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1990
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2004

Pashia Hogan, (1988) - Assistant Vice President for Multi-Campus Programs - Professor, Administrative Professional Technology
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1978
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 1988
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2003

James A. Holbrook, (2020) - Instructor, Computer and Information Sciences
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1998
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2019
B.S., University of the Cumberlands, 2021
M.S., University of the Cumberlands, 2022

Jane Honeycutt, (1993) - Assistant Vice President for Teaching Excellence and Academic Services - Professor, English
B.A., San Francisco State University, 1986
M.A., San Francisco State University, 1991
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2017

Sandra G. Hooker, (2014) - Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2006
B.S.N., King College, 2008
M.S.N., King College, 2011

Kevin S. Hubbard, (2002) - Assistant Director, Infrastructure and Network Services
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 1992

Christopher L. Hyder, (2015) - Director, Internal Audit
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1993
M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Martin, 2011

Carly E. Hylen, (2022) - Biology Instructional Coordinator
B.S., Elon University, 2010
M.S., College of Charleston, 2013

Brian D. Johnson, (2001) - Chief of Police
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2001
A.S., Walters State Community College, 2006
B.S., Milligan College, 2003
M.P.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2020

Joshua A. Johnson, (2014) - Coordinator, Bear Dean and TN Promise
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2012
B.G.S., East Tennessee State University, 2014
M.A., Tusculum University, 2018

Teresa C. Johnson, (2020) - Full-Time Instructor, Adult Education
B.S., Judson College, 1983
M.A., Tusculum College, 2008

Laura R. Jones, (2013) - Program Coordinator, Nursing
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University, 2005
M.S.N., East Tennessee State University, 2012

Megan A. Jones, (2006) - Director of Human Resources
A.A.S., Chattanooga State Technical Community College, 2006
B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 2013

Sherri L. Jones, (2013) - Assistant Professor, Health Sciences
B.A., Maryville College, 1988
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2006

James P. Kelly, (2002) - Associate Professor, History
B.S., Appalachian State University, 1973
M.A., Appalachian State University, 1976

Jessica L. Kelso, (2007) - Assistant Director, Financial Aid
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2005

Jennifer D. Kendrick, (2009) - Career & Workforce Development Coordinator
A.S., National College of Business & Technology, 2003
B.G.S., East Tennessee State University, 2019

Kathleen J. Kinser, (2021) - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Colorado, 1998
M.S.N., Vanderbuilt University, 2014
D.N.P., Vanderbuilt University, 2017

Matthew D. Kitzmiller, (2015) - Director of Budgets and Purchasing
B.S., University of Tennessee, 2004
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2009
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2010

Sherry L. Lawson, (2000) - Curriculum Specialist
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1999
B.I.T., King College, 2012

Kristin M. Lazarova, (2004) - Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1999
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2003

Dale P. Ledford, (2011) - Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2007
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2011

Margaret Lester, (1993) - Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Officer
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1992
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2003

Kristopher E. Lett, (2021) - Assistant Director of Plant Operations and Maintenance
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2008
B.S., King University, 2016

Janice G. Lewenczuk, (2008) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Missouri, 1983
M.S., University of Missouri, 1992
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2007

Amy Lippo, (2013) - Librarian
A.A., Cotley College, 1994
B.S., Iowa State University, 1996
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2002
M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2012

Tonya D. Lisenby, (2019) - Assistant Director of HR/OE
A.S., Walters State Community College, 1997
B.S., Tusculum University, 2002

Ruth Livingston, (2004) - Professor, Speech
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1996
M.Ed., Milligan College, 2000
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2003
Ph.D., Capella University, 2007

William W. Locke, (1996) - President Emeritus
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1967
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1968
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 1976

Lawrence W. Loving, (2009) - Associate Professor, Economics
B.A., King College, 1981
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1993

Wendell Lowe, (1999) - Counselor/Coordinator, Workforce Investment Act Assistance Program, TN eCampus
B.S., Bob Jones University, 1976
M.S., Bob Jones University, 1977
Ed.S., East Tennessee State University, 1994

Suzanne Lyle, (2016) - Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Western Carolina University, 1988
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2010

William S. MacMorran, (2018) - Department Head/Instructor, Entertainment Technology
B.S., Belmont University, 2010
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2014

David J Maldon, (2002) - Professor, Biology
A.A., Broward Community College, 1990
B.S., Regents College, 1995
D.C., Chiropractic, Life College, 1994

Leaann Nichole Manz Young, (2013) - Assistant Director/Department Head, Technologies
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2009
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Tongai L.T. Maodzwa, (2020) - Coordinator of Inclusive Excellence
B.A., University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2013
M.A., University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2016
M.A., University of North Carolina, Asheville, 2016

Connie Marshall, (1999) - Interim President - Vice President for Academic Affairs - Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Technology
A.S., East Tennessee State University, 1980
B.S., Tusculum College, 1996
M.A., Tusculum College, 2003
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2020

Logan B. Mason, (2011) - Assistant Director of Client Services
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2011
B.I.T., King University, 2013
M.B.A., King University, 2015

Bradley W. McKenzie, (2014) - Assistant Professor, Humanities
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2005
M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2010

Shelby W. McKenzie, (2011) - Director of High School Programs
B.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2010
M.E.D., East Tennessee State University, 2015

Robert H. McKinney, (2020) - Program Director for Adult Education
B.S.M.E., University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1986

Joy E. McLain, (2019) - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University, 2007
M.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 2010

John N. McMeen Jr.,  (2020) - Instructor, Computer and Information Sciences
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2010
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2014

Cindy McNabb, (2021) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Florida, 2000
M.Ed., University of Florida, 2001
M.A., Appalachian State University, 2005

John Melendez, (2004) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1989
M.A.T., East Tennessee State University, 1996

Richard C. Merritt, Jr., (2004) - Professor, Speech
B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1979
M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1991
Ph.D., University of Denver, 1998

Alesia A. Miller, (2020) - Instructor, Administrative Professional Technology
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2001
B.S., Milligan University, 2008
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 2018

Peter W. Miller, (2003) - Director, Plant Operations and Maintenance
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1991
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2015

Kelly B. Mitchell, (2019) - Coordinator, Accessibility Services/Success Coach
B.A.S., East Tennessee State University, 2015
M.P.H., East Tennessee State University, 2018

Andrew D. Mitchem, (2013) - Deputy Chief of Police
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 2011
M.P.A., East Tennessee State University, 2019

Rebecca Moody, (2015) - Coordinator, Workforce Solutions
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2011
B.S., Emory & Henry College, 2014

Jonathan G. Moore, (2011) - Computer Programmer/Analyst
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2007
B.S., Tusculum College, 2016

Ernie Morelock, (1992) - Instructor, Automotive Service Technology
Certified Master Technician, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2001

Sarah Nicole Morrison, (2017) - Director of Grant Development
B.A., Emory & Henry College, 2000
M.P.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2004

Eric W. Morritt, (2010) - Assistant Director, Media and Theater Services
B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1986
M.A., Austin Peay State University, 2016

Julie A. Murray, (2015) - Career Development Coordinator
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2014
B.A., King University, 2015

Emeka E. Moses, (2021) - Instructor, Sociology
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2012
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2018

Cindy S. Necessary, (2016) - Industry Training and Credentialing Coordinator
B.S., Tusculum College, 2001
M.A., Tusculum College, 2004

Mitzi Neeley, (2000) - Coordinator/Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.A., University of Virginia at Wise, 1991
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 1999

Amie N. Nephew, (2021) - Instructional Designer
B.S., Grand Canyon University, 2013
M.A., Nova Southeastern University, 2015

Johanna Neubrander, (2008) - Director/Associate Professor, Nursing
A.S.N., Southern Adventist University, 1980
B.S.N., Southern Adventist University, 1982
M.S.N., University of Florida, 1987

Mark S. Nickols, (2005) - Systems Manager
A.A.S., ITT Technical Institute, 2001

Teresa L. Nidiffer, (2014) - Fiscal Services Coordinator
Hermon Robinson Vocational School, 1986

Jeannie Noonkester, (1998) - Bursar
A.A.S., Virginia Highlands Community College, 1982
B.S., Tusculum College, 2001

Kim Nunn, (1992) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., King College, 1987
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 1991

Dumisa Nyarambi, (2022) - Grant Coordinator
A.S., Baltimore City Community College, 2004
B.S., Morgan State University, 2008
Graduate Certificate, East Tennessee State University, 2010
M.P.H., East Tennessee State University, 2012
Dr.PH., East Tennessee State University, 2021

Douglas J. Oliver, (2022) - Instructor, Paramedic
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2017

Charles E. Osborne, (2004-2020) - Professor Emeritus
B.S., University of North Carolina, 1951
M.S., University of Maine, 1953
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1956

Gregory E. Osborne, (2011) - Associate Professor, Physics
B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1986
M.S.E., University of New Orleans, 1990
Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2007

Michael A. Pagel, (2011) - Associate Professor, English
B.A., John Hopkins University, 2001
M.A., Monmouth University, 2009
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University, 2015

Sherman L. Patrick, (2004) - Associate Professor, History
A.B., Elon College University, 1984
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1997

Cynthia N. Perry, (2013) - TLC Coordinator
B.S., Auburn University, 1987
M.Ed., Auburn University, 1992

Dan H. Perry, (1996) - Department Head/Associate Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
B.E.E., Auburn University, 1982

Audrey D. Peters, (2011) - Associate Professor, English
B.S., Vanderbilt University, 2004
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2010

Danny J. Phillips, (2005) - IT Services Coordinator - Kingsport
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2004

Lisa L. Poole, (2001) - Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., Carson-Newman College, 1984
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 1990

Matthew T. Poole, (2021) - Recruiter/Student Success Coach
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2016
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2018
M.A., Union College, 2020

Vanessa G. Price, (2019) - Coordinator of Dual Credit and LEAP Ahead Grant
B.A., Virginia Intermont College, 1995
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1997

Karla R. Prudhomme, (2018) - Full-Time Instructor, Adult Education
B.A., Ashford University, 2012
M.A., Western Kentucky University, 2014

Bill S. Rambo, (2022) - Front-End Web Developer
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2006
B.S., Austin Peay State University, 2019

J. Michael Ramey, (2005) - Evening Coordinator, Kingsport Center for Higher Education
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2001
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1993
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1995
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2015

Melissa M. Ramsey, (2011) - Coordinator of Testing Services
B.S., King University, 1991

Jacqueline L. Rasnic, (2019) - Coordinator of High School Programs
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 2007
M.P.A., University of Memphis, 2020

Cynthia D. Roberts, (2014) - Director, Fiscal Services
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1985
M.A., Tusculum College, 2005

Ross E. Roberts, (2019) - Instructor of Education
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2007
M.E.D., East Tennessee State University, 2014

Anna E. Robins, (2021) - Assistant Professor, Mass Communications
B.A., Butler University, 1988
M.S., West Virginia University, 2008
Ph.D., Regent University, 2019

Samuel S. Rowell, (1996) - Vice President for Economic & Workforce Development - Associate Professor, Machine Tool/Manufacturing Technology
A.A.S., Southern Illinois University, 1987
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1988
M.A., California State University at Long Beach, 1992
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2015

Lisa J. Rowland, (1991) Computer Programmer/Analyst
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1982
B.A.A.S., East Tennessee State University, 2004
M.E.D., East Tennessee State University, 2012

Samantha Rowlett, (2011) - Assistant Registrar
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2008

Mahmood A. Sabri, (2005) - Associate Professor, Computer Science
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1980
M.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1985

Virginia Salmon, (1994) - Librarian
B.A., James Madison University, 1984
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991
M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky, 1992

Norma N. Sanchez Webb, (2019) - Instructor of Spanish
B.A., University of South Florida, 1990
M.A.T., East Tennessee State University, 1997

Shawna K. Shafer, (2009) - Academic Advisor
B.S., Liberty University, 2014
M.E.D., Liberty University, 2018

Nona M. Shepherd, (2006) - Associate Professor, English
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 1992
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1999

Dustin A. Simerly, (2021) - Instructor, Welding and Metal Fabrication
Technical Certificate, Northeast State Community College, 2018
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2019

Adriel H. Slaughter, (2019) - Instructor, Philosophy
B.A., Belmont University, 1997
M.A., St. Johns College, 2002
M.Ed., King University, 2009

Elizabeth M. Sloan, (2009) - Dean of Humanities - Associate Professor, Theatre
B.A., Samford University, 1998
M.F.A., University of Louisville, 2002

Sandra Smith, (2018) - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Milligan College, 1998
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2002

Steve R. Smith, (2002) - Instructor, Electrical Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1998
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2008
Tennessee State Licensed Electrician #36054
Tennessee State Limited Licensed Electrician #37187
IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector, General #7499
EPA Certified Universal Technician #0473877199600
OSHA Certified General Industry Safety and Health #700015799

Erin C. Sommer, (2018) - Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2006
B.S.N., University of South Alabama, 2012
M.S.N., Capella University, 2017

Rose Marie Spangler, (2011) - Associate Professor, Medical Laboratory Technology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1994
M.P.H., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2005

Tara K. Sprenger, (2021) - TRiO Program Specialist/Advisor
B.A., Anna Maria College, 1994
M.S., Fitchburg State University, 2000

Rachel C. Squibb, (2020) - Instructor, Accounting
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2001
Certified Public Accountant in the State of Tennessee

Cheri Michelle Stanley, (2016) - Assistant Director of Admissions and Records
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2009
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 2019

Eric S. Stanton, (2017) - Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1993
M.C.M., East Tennessee State University, 1995

Jennifer Starling, (1997) - Facilities Project Manager
B.S., Florida State University, 1988
M.S., Florida State University, 1990

Jo A. Starling, (2012) - RCAM Programs and Services Coordinator
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2012
B.B.A., King University, 2017

Susan Stevenson, (2020) - Director, Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE)
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1981
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 1990
Ed.D., The George Washington University, 2011

Stacey L. Stokes, (2018) - Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2010
B.S.N., King University, 2013
M.S.N., King University, 2016

Joseph Stooksbury, (2022) - Full-Time Instructor, Adult Education
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Catherine B. Strain, (2006) - Associate Professor, English
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2000
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2002

Kimberly A. Stroud, (2010) - Instructor, Biology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1995
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2000

Bradley A. Stufflestreet, (2013) - Assistant Professor, Machine Tool/Manufacturing Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2009
B.A.S., East Tennessee State University, 2012
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2020

Stephanie M. Tanksley, (2021) - Recruiter/Student Success Coach
B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 2016

Cynthia M. Tauscher, (1993) - Director, Workforce Solutions
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1975
M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1979
M.B.A., Pfieffer College, 1987
D.B.A., Argosy University-Phoenix, 2016

Kimberly Taylor, (2020) - Program Director/Instructor, Dental Assisting
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2005

Mark C. Taylor, (2003) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2000
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2003

Sarah Liberty Taylor, (2021) - Instructor, Nursing
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2007
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University, 2009
M.S.N., King University, 2021

Tawana Teague, (2009) - Assistant Professor, Music
B.A., Mars Hill College, 1971
M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976

Derrick W. Thacker, (2006) - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 2002
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2006

Rebecca J. Thomas, (2021) - Assistant Vice President for Research, Analytics and Planning
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1996
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2005
Ph.D., Capella University, 2015

David L. Toye, (1993) - Professor, History
B.A., California State University, 1986
M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1987
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1991

Malissa Trent, (1997) - Dean, Mathematics - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Emory & Henry College, 1992
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 1995

Shirley C. Velasco, (2016) - Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable
B.G.S., East Tennessee State University, 2011
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2012

Liza E. Waldroupe, (2019) - Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Capella University, 2016
M.S.N., Capella University, 2018

Denise P. Walker, (1995) - Dean of Student Services/Counselor
B.A., Berea College, 1977
M.S., University of Kentucky, 1985

Xiaoping Wang, (1990) - Dean, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Professor, English
B.A., Northeast Teachers’ University of China, 1978
M.A., Northeast Teachers’ University of China, 1982
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 1991

Haley N. Warf, (2019) - Instructor, English
B.A., Alice Lloyd College, 2005
M.A., Marshall University, 2012

Nathaniel Weber, (2016) - Assistant Professor, Biology
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2006
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2008
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2010
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2017

Nancy E. Wentzel, (2019) - Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Wheaton College, 2000
M.S., Lehigh University, 2007

William L. Whiteaker, (2020) - Instructor, Welding/Fabrication
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2015

Dottie L. Whitesides, (1979-1995) - Professor Emeritus
B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1954
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1976

Joan Willis, (2001) - Administrative Coordinator, Multi-Campus Programs
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2002
B.B.A., King University, 2013

Christopher A. Wilson, (2020) - Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.A., University of Colorado, 2002
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2007

Thomas D. Wilson, (2005) - Publications Editor
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1993

Donna M. Wilt, (2013) - Assistant Professor, Art
B.A., Georgia College & State University, 1999
M.F.A., East Tennessee State University, 2003

William H. Wright, (2008) - Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1975
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 1977

Michelle R. Wyatt, (1991) - Librarian
B.S., Milligan College, 1990
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2004
M.S., University of Tennessee, 2008

Olivia A. Wyatt, (2016) - Coordinator of Early Post Secondary Opportunities
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2014
B.S.W., East Tennessee State University, 2016

Michael L. Zimmerman, (2009) - Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Clemson University, 2001
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2006