2025-2026 Catalog 
    
    Apr 03, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog

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



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, 2021-2027
  • Lizzette Reynolds, Commissioner of Education, Ex-Officio Regent
  • Charles Hatcher, Commissioner of Agriculture, Ex-Officio Regent
  • Steven Gentile, Executive Director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Ex-Officio Regent
  • Thomas A.H. White, At-Large, East Tennessee, 2022-2028
  • Jeremy Harrell, At-Large, Middle Tennessee, 2024-2030
  • Mark George, At-Large, West Tennessee, 2020-2026
  • Miles A. Burdine, 1st Congressional District, 2019-2025
  • Danni B. Varlan, 2nd Congressional District, 2019-2025
  • Barry Stephenson, 3rd Congressional District, 2024-2029
  • Shane Hooper, 4th Congressional District, 2023-2028
  • Deanne DeWitt, 6th Congressional District, 2024-2030
  • Todd Kaestner, 7th Congressional District, 2023-2028
  • Kyle Spurgoen, 8th Congressional District, 2023-2026
  • Nisha Powers, 9th Congressional District, 2024-2030
  • Ross Roberts (Voting), Faculty Regent, 2023-2025
  • Angela Richardson, (Non-Voting), Faculty Regent, 2024-2026
  • Cayden Keltgen, Student Regent, 2024-2025

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
  • Zachary Adams, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Workforce Alignment
  • Mike Batson, Chief Audit Executive
  • Johnathan Button, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student and Financial Aid Services
  • Jonathan Calisi, Chief Information Officer
  • Marla Cartwright, Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
  • Russ Deaton, Executive Vice Chancellor for Policy and Strategy
  • Robert Denn, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
  • Angela Flynn, Associate Vice Chancellor for Procurement, Contracts, and Payment Services
  • Alisha Fox, Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
  • Matthew Gann, Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing, Digital Strategy, & PR
  • Alexander Gorbunov, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Research and Assessment
  • James Grant, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment Management
  • Mary Ann Hammonds, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
  • Tachaka Hollins, Assistant Vice Chancellor
  • Brian Lapps, General Counsel
  • Heidi Leming, Vice Chancellor for Student Success
  • Rick Locker, Communications Director
  • Chuck Lopez, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
  • Kimberly McCormick, Executive Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
  • Amy Moreland, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Policy and Strategy
  • Deanna Morris-Stacey, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Programs and Leadership
  • Keith Perkins, Associate Vice Chancellor of External Affairs
  • Mariah Perry, Board Secretary
  • George Pimentel, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Strategic Initiatives
  • April Preston, Associate Vice Chancellor for HR and Payroll
  • Jothany Reed, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
  • Thomas Sewell, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Innovation
  • Renee Stewart, Associate Vice Chancellor for Business & Finance
  • Chris Tingle, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Data Strategy
  • Michael Tinsley, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success
  • John Williams, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government Relations
  • Michael Williams, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Safety and Security
  • Meredith Young, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Enrollment & Retention Services

Northeast State Foundation Board of Directors

  • Tom Anderson, City of Bristol
  • Robert Arrington, Wilson Worley
  • Jeff Ausband, Eastman Credit Union, IT
  • Chad Bailey, Vice President for Finance & Administration, Northeast State Community College
  • Keith Bowers, Premier Communications
  • Miles Burdine, Kingsport Chamber
  • Linda Calvert, Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Culture, Northeast State Community College
  • John Campbell, AccelNOW
  • Steve Darden, Hunter, Smith, and Davis, Attorney
  • Megan Davidson, Director of Development, Northeast State Community College
  • Jeff Dykes, Bright Ridge
  • April Eads, Bristol Tennessee Essential Services
  • Troy Ebbert, Kingsport Department of Transportation
  • Marvin Eichorn, Senior VP/CFO, Mountain States Health Alliance
  • Al Fatherree, Retired Executive
  • Carol Ferguson, Northridge Properties Real Estate
  • Dwight Ferguson, Retired Executive
  • Terry Gillenwater, Gillenwater Chiropractic Center
  • Kenneth Givens, Nuclear Fuel Services
  • C. Scott Greer, CFO/COO, Citizens Bank
  • Heath Guinn, SyncSpace
  • Jessica Harmon, City of Kingsport
  • Eric Henley, H-Tek Auto Repair
  • Tina Hogue, Pratt Industries
  • Dean Huber, Veteran’s Administration
  • J. Allen Hurley, President/CEO, Flextech Solutions, LLC
  • Ramona Jackson, MeadowView Conference and Convention Center
  • William Jones, Johnson City Kubota
  • Lester Lattany, Retired Executive
  • Dr. Stephen Long, Johnson County Schools
  • Joy McCray, Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce
  • Dr. Jeff McCord, President, Northeast State Community College
  • Myra Odell, Blackburn, Childers, & Steagall, Accountant
  • Tim Odom, AAM Group
  • Tommy Olterman, City of Kingsport
  • Carrie Parker, Retired Executive
  • Peter Raber, Aldebaran Financial, Inc.
  • Karrisa Range, Penn Stuart, Attorney
  • Karen Rowell, Rowell Consulting
  • Lottie Ryans, First Tennessee Development District
  • Darla Scott, Executive VP/CFO, Bank of Tennessee
  • Melissa Steagall-Jones, Blackburn, Childers, & Steagall
  • Alicia Summers, City of Johnson City
  • Subhashini Vashisth, Eastman Chemical Company
  • Clay Walker, Networks Sullivan Partnership
  • Andy Wampler, Ballad Health


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
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Raymond L. Acker, (2020) - Coordinator, Technologies Division
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2020
B.S., University of the Cumberlands, 2024

Thomas Adams, (2023) - Instructor, Aviation Technology - High School Programs
A.A.S. Northeast State Community College, 2018

Patrick Adkins, (2023) - Instructor, Digital Media
B.A., Morehead State University, 2005
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2012

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

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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 & Administration
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
B.S., King University, 2023

Rebeckah Ball, (2023) - Director, WIOA Career Services
B.A., Tusculum College, 2003

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

Donald Barnett, (2024) - Telecom & Assistant Network Manager
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2013

Jessica Barnett, (2013) - Director, Workforce Soluctions
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 2004
M.B.A., Averett University, 2013

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

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

Adria Bennett, (2023) - Instructor, Sociology
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2013
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2015

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

Sarah Bennett, (2023) - WIOA Data & Performance Specialist/Assistant to the Director
B.A., California State University, Monterey Bay, 2019

Jessika Birchfield, (2024) - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2015
M.S.N., East Tennessee State University, 2019

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

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

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

Edgar Bowlin, (2024) - Instructor, Computer and Information Sciences
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2021
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2023

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) - Application Integration Engineer
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2005

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

Johnny R. Bragg, (2009) - 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

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Linda W. Calvert, (1989) - Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Culture
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 Communications and Marketing
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) - Apprenticeship Director
B.B.A., King College, 2012
M.E.D., East Tennessee State University, 2017

Casey Carter, (2024) - SOE Case Manager & Program Administrator
A.A.S., Walters State Community College, 2005
A.S., Walters State Community College, 2009
B.S., Tusculum University, 2011
M.S.W., East Tennessee State University, 2023

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

Tim Cassidy, (2023) - RCAM Electromechanical Instructor
U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship, Mechatronics Technician, 2019
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2020

Janet Chandler, (2023) - Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1998
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1999
M.M., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2018

Caitlin Chapman, (2013) - Dean, Humanities - Associate 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) - Assistant Professor, 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

Darrell Cole, (2023) - Instructor, Electromechanical Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2021

Donald S. Coleman(1985-2022) - Associate Professor Emeritus
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

Zachary Collie, (2024) - Recruiter
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2020

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
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2023

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

Jillian Cox, (2025) - Next Steps Advisor
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2024

Salley Crabtree, (2024) - Dircetor of Fiscal Services
B.S., The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 2000

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

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

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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

Amy Davis, (2023) - Instructor, English
B.A., King University, 2008
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2013

Ginger Davis, (2024) - Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., Tusculum University, 2006
M.M., The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2018

Megan Davidson, (2016) - Director of Development
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2003
B.S., King University, 2007
M.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 2023

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

Kyle DeBell, (2024) - Librarian
B.A., Young Harris College, 2013
M.S., Valdosta State University, 2017

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) - Success Coach & DOL Liaison
A.A., Ventura County Community College, 1990
B.A., University of Denver, 1995

Marcia DePolo, (2024) - Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A., San Francisco City College, 1977
B.S.N., Drexel University, 2014
M.S.N., Norwich University, 2016
Graduate Certificate, Norwich University, 2017
D.N.P., Liberty University, 2020

Brandon R. Dotson, (2020) - Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services
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

Maurine Duncan, (2024) - WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Career Services Specialist
A.A., Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2002

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

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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

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Jessica Farmer, (2024) - Workforce Solutions Coordinator
B.S., Milligan University, 2024

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

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

Holly Free-Ollard, (2023) - Vice President for Economic & Workforce Development
A.A., Truett-McConnell College, 1997
B.S.N., Brenau University, 1999
M.S.N., Walden University, 2007

Caroline Froc, (2024) - Instructor, Humanities
B.A., University of Florida, 2001
M.A., Florida Atlantic University, 2007

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

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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

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

Mary Ellis Glymph, (2024) - Instructor, English
B.A., Presbyterian College, 2013
M.A., The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2015

Raegan Goodson, (2023) - Coordinator of Early Postsecondary Opportunities
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2018
M.A., Tusculum University, 2023

Aaron D. Gray, (2015) - Associate 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

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

Mark Hagy, (2025) - Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator/Instructor
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1986
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1993

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

Linda W. Hamilton, (1994) - Director of Advising
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

Brandon Harold, (2023) - WIOA Career Services Specialist
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1997

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

Brandon Hart, (2023) - Instructor, Entertainment Technology
B.B.A., Belmont University, 1997

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

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) - 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

Tony Henson, (2025) - Lead Instructor, Adult Education
B.A., Western Kentucky University, 1998
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2000
M.Ed., Milligan University, 2020

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

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) - Assistant Professor, 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

Amos Holyfield, (2024) - Aviation Lab Technician
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2023
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2010

Jane Honeycutt, (1993) - Dean of Teaching Excellence and Academic Resources - 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) - Director of Infrastructure and Network Services
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 1992

Jonathan Hulse, (2025) - Instructor, Biology
B.S., Frostburg State University, 2009
M.S., West Virginia University, 2011
Ph.D., Clemson University, 2014

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

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Michael Ireson, (2023) - Purchasing Coordinator
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 1996

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Calli Jenkins, (2025) - Help Center Coordinator - The Bear Den
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2023

Brian D. Johnson, (2001) - Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety
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 Alumni Engagement and Donor Relations
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2012
B.G.S., East Tennessee State University, 2014
M.A., Tusculum University, 2018

Rhiannon Joker, (2024) - CCAMPIS Coordinator
B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2017
M.A., Western Washington University, 2024

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

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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

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

Ivan Kennedy, (2025) - Program Director and Instructor, Radiologic Technology
B.S., Weber State University, 2005
M.B.A., South College, 2023

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

Kelvin Kimbler, (2019) - Deputy Chief of Police
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2004
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2006

Kathleen J. Kinser, (2021) - Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Colorado, 1998
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University, 2014
D.N.P., Vanderbilt 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

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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

Matthew Lunsford, (2024) - Clinical Lab Coordinator and Instructor, Surgical Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2014

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

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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) - Dean of Technologies
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2009
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2013
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2022

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

Brice Matthews, (2023) - Student Success Coach, Computer Information Technology
B.S., Northern Michigan University, 2010
M.S., Minnesota State University, 2014

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

Lurelle McKay, (2023) - Counselor and Director of Student Advocacy Programs
A.S., Walters State Community College, 2011
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2013
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2015

Bradley W. McKenzie, (2014) - Associate 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

Kayla McKissick, (2025) - Counselor
B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 2012
M.A., 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

Guillermo Mendoza, (2023) - Chief of Staff, President’s Office
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2014
M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2016
Ph.D., East Tennessee State University, 2023

Alesia A. Miller, (2020) - Assistant Professor, 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) - 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

Lance Moody, (2021) - Fiscal Services Coordinator
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2010
M.B.A., King University, 2016

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

Deena Moore-Bryant, (2023) - Instructor, Music
B.Mus., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1998
M.Mus., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2001

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

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 Sponsored Programs and Strategic Initiatives
B.A., Emory & Henry College, 2000
M.P.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2004

Eric W. Morritt, (2010) - Director of 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

Kim Mucci, (2023) - Instructor, Nursing
A.S., Victor Valley College, 2006
B.S.N., Grand Canyon University, 2015
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University, 2019
M.B.A., Grand Canyon University, 2019

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

Melony Myers, (2023) - Assistant Director, Financial Aid
B.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1998
M.P.H., East Tennessee State University, 2005

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

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

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) - Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs
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

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Adrienne Oliver, (2025) - Next Steps Advisor
B.A., University of Mary Washington, 2018

Douglas J. Oliver, (2022) - Program Director and Instructor, Paramedic
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2017
B.S., Liberty University, 2023

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

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Skylar Pace, (2024) - Instructor, Economics
B.S., The University of Utah, 2011
M.S., Johns Hopkins University, 2021

Michael A. Pagel, (2011) - 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

Christy Parks, (2024) - Director of RCAM Operations
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2020
B.S., Tusculum University, 2024

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

Lindsey Pendergrass, (2024) - Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Virginia Highlands Community College, 2014
B.S.N, King University, 2017
M.S.N., East Tennessee State University, 2021

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
Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2023

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

Nadia Phipps, (2023) - WIOA Career Services Specialist
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2013

Ashley Pierce, (2012) - Recruiter/Student Success Coach
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2014
B.S., King University, 2018

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

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

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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) - Director of Off-Campus Student Services
B.A., Temple University, 1984
M.A., Liberty University, 2018

Lori Rapp, (2025) - Coordinator, Distance Education and Digital Accessibility
A.A., University of Maryland Global Campus, 1998
B.S., University of Maryland Global Campus, 1999
M.A., Western Governors University, 2007

Leif Ratliff, (2024) - Instructor, Accounting
B.A., Tusculum University, 2015
M.Acc., East Tennessee State University, 2016

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

Merry Remaley, (2022) - Academic Advisor/Success Coach
M.A., Baldwin Wallace University, 2020

Anita Ricker, (2024) - Program Director of Adult Education
A.S., Walters State Community College, 1984
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1986
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2000
Ed.D., East Tennesseee State University, 2010

Amanda Roberts, (2023) - Director, Veteran & Military Student Success Center
B.S., King University, 2019

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

Gary Rowland, (2024) - Instructor, Machine Tool
A.A.S., East Tennessee State University, 1991
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1992

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

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

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

Scotty Simerly, (2022) - Academic Advisor/Success Coach
A.A., Liberty University, 2019
A.A., Liberty University, 2020
B.S., Liberty University, 2021

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

Robert Smith, (2025) - WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Career Services Specialist
M.A., Webster University, 2003
M.M., Nashotah House Theological Seminary, 2009
D.M., Virginia Theological Seminary, 2023

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

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) - Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1993
M.C.M., East Tennessee State University, 1995

Jennifer Starling, (1997) - Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Success
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

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

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

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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

Blake Terry, (2024) - Instructor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2015

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

David Trent, (2024) - Instructor, Computer and Information Sciences
B.S., Milligan College
M.S., Milligan College, 2019

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

Shelbie Trent, (2024) - Next Steps Advisor
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2022
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University, 2024

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Shirley C. Velasco, (2016) - Director of Accounting Services
B.G.S., East Tennessee State University, 2011
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2012

Chris Vicars, (2024) - Instructor, Aviation Technology
Technical Certificate, Northeast State Community College,  1999
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 1999
Technical Certificate, Northeast State Community College, 2022
A.A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2022

Myikalea Vincent, (2025) - WIOA Career Services Specialist
B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2015

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

Meghan Ward, (2025) - Adult Education Transition Coach
B.A., Appalachian Bible College, 2011
M.Ed., American College of Education, 2020

William Ward, (2023) - LEAD Center Success Coach
B.S., Alabama A&M University, 2000
M.Div., Howard University, 2010

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

Zeynep Lebe Watson, (2025) - ESL Lead Teacher, Adult Education
M.A., Ege University, 2019

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

Brittany Wick, (2024) - Assistant Director of Strategy and Innovation for Access and Leadership
B.A., Berea College, 2015

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

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

Donna M. Wilt, (2013) - Associate 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 High School Programs
A.S., Northeast State Community College, 2014
B.S.W., East Tennessee State University, 2016

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