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

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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
• Bob Smith, 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
• Miles A. Burdine, 1st Congressional District, 2019-2025
• Danni B. Varlan, 2nd Congressional District, 2019-2025
• Weston Wamp, 3rd Congressional District, 2019-2023
• Shane Hooper, 4th Congressional District, 2022-2028
• MaryLou Apple, 6th Congressional District, 2015-2024
• Todd Kaestner, 7th Congressional District, 2022-2028
• Nisha Powers, 8th Congressional District, 2020-2026
• Kyle Spurgeon, 9th Congressional District, 2020-2026
• Romona Shelton (Non-Voting), Faculty Regent, 2021-2023
• John Long, Student Regent, 2022-2023

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
• Alisha Fox, Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
• Heidi Leming, Vice Chancellor for Student Success
• Rick Locker, Communications Director
• Kimberly McCormick, Executive Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
• Brian Lapps, General Counsel
• Carol Puryear, Vice Chancellor for Economic and Community Development
• Jothany Reed, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
• Wendy Thompson, Vice Chancellor for Organizational Effectiveness
• Mary Ann Hammonds, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
• Mariah Perry, Board Secretary

Northeast State Foundation Board of Directors

Northeast State Departments/Divisions

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

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

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

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

Andrea Blessing Amos, (2019) - Assistant Professor, 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

Heath Baker, (2023) - Instructor, Welding - High School Programs

Stephanie Barham, (2020) - Executive Director, Northeast State at Kingsport
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

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

Nancy Beverly, (2023) - Next Steps Advisor
A.S., Beckley College, 1981
A.S., Beckley College, 1982
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1988

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 Sciences
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/Associate 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

Dawn Bridwell, (2023) - Project Director, Strengthening Community College Training Grant
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1992
M.S., Tusculum University, 2021

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) - 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 Inclusive Excellence and Sponsored Programs
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

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. Cassel, (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

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

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

Carlos Cornejo Bernal, (2023) - Instructor, Spanish
B.A., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2012
M.A., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2016

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) - Dean, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Associate Professor, Sociology
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1993
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1998

Caelin Creasy, (2023) - First Steps Advisor
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1993
M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1994

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

Derrick R. Dalton, (2022) - Instructor, Business
Basic Law Enforcement Officer Certificate, Walters State Community College, 2003
B.S., Tusculum University, 2008
M.B.A., Tusculum University, 2019

Anne Darden, (2018) - Assistant Professor, 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

Scott Dennis, (2023) - Adult Success Coach
A.A., Ventura County Community College, 1990
B.A., University of Denver, 1995

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) - Associate Professor, College and Lifelong Learning
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

Tracy L. Fry, (2022) - TRiO Program Specialist/Advisor
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2007
M.A., Argosy University of Phoenix, 2012
Forensic Document Examination Grad Certificate, East Tennessee State University, 2014

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) - Associate 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

Rayma Gibbs, (2004) - Student Outreach and Engagment Coordinator
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2003
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2007

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

Stephen S. Glass, (2022) - Instructor, English
B.A., Milligan College, 1999
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2005

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

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) - Associate 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) - Assistant Professor, Physical Science and Physics
B.S.E.S., University of Louisville, 1992
M.E., University of Louisville, 1993

Jordan D. Harris, (2022) - Instructor, Welding
Technical Certificate, Northeast State Community College, 2009
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2009

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

Heather Harvey, (2019) - Coordinator, Accessibility Services
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2011
B.S., King University, 2015

Etta R. Haselden, (2020) - Assistant Director, Human Resources
B.A., Carson-Newman University, 2015
M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2018

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 Gray and Elizabethton, Adult Recruiter
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

Timothy J. Higginbotham, (2022) - Programmer/Analyst
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2017

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) - Associate 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) - Instructor, Biology
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) - Assistant Director of Advancement
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

Zackary T. Keith, (2022) - First Steps Advisor
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2019
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2021

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
M.S.L., Austin Peay State University, 2022

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

Timothy J. Kent, (2022) - Assistant Professor, Theatre
M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2011

Sarah Caitlin Kerley, (2018) - Administrative Coordinator, Northeast State at Elizabethton
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2013
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2015

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 University, 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 for Information Technology 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

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

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

Madison Lowe, (2022) - Recruiter
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2018
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 2021

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
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2022

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) - 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

Susan D. Marshall, (2022) - Coordinator, Veteran and Military Student Success Center
B.I.T., King University, 2009

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

Jefferson D. McCord, (2012) - President
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1989
M.B.A., Kennesaw State University, 1993
Ed.D., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

James Monroe, (2023) - Instructor, Electromechanical
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1998

Blake S. Montgomery, (2022) - Executive Director, Economic and Workforce Development
A.S., Walters State Community College, 2003
B.S., Tusculum College, 2005
M.A., Liberty University, 2008

Rachel Moon, (2021) - Administrative Coordinator, Multi-Campus Programs
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2011
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University, 2020

Mackenzie Moore-Gent, (2023) - Marketing Communications Coordinator
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2018

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

Katey Morrell, (2023) - Instructor, Nursing
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2011
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2014
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2018

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

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

Dallas V. Mullins, II, (2018) - Biology Instructional Coordinator
B.S., King College, 1989
M.S., University of Virginia, 2008

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

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

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

Megan Brooke O’Dell, (2022) - Instructor, Communication
Medicaid Nurse Aide Certificate, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2012
A.S., Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2012
A.A., Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2012
B.S., Tusculum University, 2017
M.B.A., Lincoln Memorial University, 2020

Douglas J. Oliver, (2022) - Program Director and 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) - 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
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2022
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

Betty Pennington, (2022) - Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Union University, 2011

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) - Instructor, Psychology
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2016
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2018
M.A., Union College, 2020

Vanessa G. Price, (2019) - Coordinator, High School Programs and Perkins V
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

Jennifer M. Puckett, (2012) - Director, Northeast State at Gray
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2007
M.B.A., King University, 2016

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

Michelle Rantuccio, (2023) - Next Steps Advisor
B.A., Temple University, 1984
M.A., Liberty University, 2018

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) - Assistant Professor, 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) - 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

Michael W. Sanders, Jr., (2020) - Biology Instructional Coordinator
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2017
M.S., Liberty University, 2021

Nicholas Santiago, (2022) - Instructor, Emergency Medical Techonology/Advanced Emergency Medical Technology
Technical Certificate, Northeast State Community College, 2014
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2021

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) - Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Belmont University, 1997
M.A., St. Johns College, 2002
M.Ed., King University, 2009

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

Mark A. Solterbeck, (2022) - Coordinator, Workforce Solutions
B.A., Boise State University, 2006
M.B.A., Fort Hayes State University, 2019

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

Jeffrey W. S. Stevenson, (1995) - Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1977
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1982

Susan Stevenson, (1992) - Assistant Professor, College and Lifelong Learning
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1981
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 1990
Ed.D., The George Washington University, 2011

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) - Associate 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

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

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

Merry Thompson, (2022) - First Steps Advisor
M.A., Baldwin Wallace University, 2020

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

Jeffrey L. Vines, (2022) - Aviation Lab Technician
A.S.T., Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, 1996

Liza E. Waldroupe, (2019) - Assistant Professor, 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

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

Jennifer Webb, (2023) - Director of Student Life and Engagement
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2002
M.P.S., East Tennessee State University, 2009

Nathaniel Weber, (2016) - Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Programs and Services - 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) - Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Wheaton College, 2000
M.S., Lehigh University, 2007

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

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

Thomas D. Wilson, (2005) - Community Relations Coordinator
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

Mary Beth Oxendine Woodby, (2011) - Director of the Career & Workforce Development Center
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2004
M.A., Tusculum University, 2013

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