Northeastern Junior College 2023-2024 Catalog

College Personnel Directory

Name Title Degrees
Dalia Alexander Adult and Community Education Assistant Director
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Colorado Christian University
Mike Anderson Department Chair - Agriculture
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Colorado State University
  • M.Ed.- Colorado State University
Cian Apple Assistant Wrestling Coach
Tydan Archibald Assistant Coach- Men's Basketball
Jamie Jo Axtell Advisory Council Member
Brianna Bade Holyoke Adult Education Instructor
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
Emily Barkey Agriculture Business Management
  • B.S. - Kansas State University
  • M.S. - Kansas State University
Jennifer Betzmer English Faculty
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-Doane University
  • M.A.-University of Wyoming
Megan Blair Cheer Coach
Kevin Blankenship Advisory Council Member
Chad Borgmann Criminal Justice
Melissa Bornhoft Assistant Director - Monahan Learning Center
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Colorado State University
Jennifer Boughner Custodian I
Donna Brady-Lawler Early Childhood Education Coordinator and Professor
  • B.A.- Metro State College
  • M.Ed.- Colorado State University
Jannifer Brandenburg Nursing Faculty
  • B.S.N.-University of Utah
  • M.S.N.-University of Northern Colorado
Jody Brandner Yuma Campus Maintenance
Joy Branlund Physical Science
  • B.A.- Macalester College
  • M.S.- University of Minnesota
  • Ph.D.- Washington University- St. Louis
Cole Briggs Equine Management
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
Kathy Bright Custodian I
  • A.A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
Julie Brower Director of Nursing Programs
  • B.S.N.-University of Northern Colorado
  • M.S.N.-University of Northern Colorado
Heather Brungardt Director of Bookstore Services/Executive Alumni Director
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Colorado State University
Cherie Brungardt Director - Information Technology
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Regis University
Stephanie Budin-Weatherill English
  • B.S.- University of Colorado
  • M.S.- Regis University
Taylor Burns Assistant Volleyball Coach
Joshua Burton Head Coach - Women's Soccer
Cindy Carey Student Guidance Coordinator
  • B.A.- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
  • M.S.W.- Denver University
Bryson Carley Custodian I
Lindsey Carlson Animal Science/Livestock Judging Coach
  • A.S.-Linn-Benton Community College
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
  • M.A.-Oregon State University
Amy Carlstedt Document Center Coordinator
  • B.A.-University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Thomas Carson Math Specialist
Trevor Chintala Assistant Athletic Director of Game Management
Mackenzie Chrisman Head Volleyball Coach
  • B.A.-University of West Florida
Houston Clevenger Hall Director - Blue Spruce Hall
Alan Coffin Psychology
  • B.A.-University of Northern Colorado
Martha Conner Cosmetology Faculty
  • Cosmetology License-Northeastern Junior College
Mike Conover Assistant Physical Plant Director
Laurie Cook Administrative Assistant II
  • A.A.S.-Aims Community College
Rebecka Cranwell English Faculty
  • B.A.- University of Northern Colorado
  • M.A.- University of Northern Colorado
Tyson Cravens Grounds & Nursery I
Jennifer Crisman Administrative Assistant II
  • A.A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
Brian Cullen Agriculture Business Management Faculty
  • B.S.- Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Barbara Cullop College and Career Navigator
  • A.A.- Morgan Community College
  • B.A.- Colorado Christian University
Kylee Davidson Cheer Coach
Brant Davis Director- Residence Life and Student Activities
  • A.A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
Rachelle Davis Lead Developmental Math
  • B.S.-Regis University
  • M.A.-University of Northern Colorado
Andrew De Souza Coordinator of Campus Safety
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Colorado Christian University
Matthew Dedrickson Custodian I
Celeste Delgado-Pelton Chair Liberal Arts and Academic Opportunity
  • B.M.E.- University of Northern Colorado
  • M.M.- University of Northern Colorado
Justin Denette Assistant Director of Admissions
  • B.S.-Grand Canyon University
Jonathan Dilka Custodian I
Kelsey Dillinger Nursing Faculty
  • A.A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.N.-Aspen University
  • M.S.N.-Aspen University
Colby Duncan Head Coach-Wrestling
Jeri Estrada Director-Human Resources
  • B.A.-University of Northern Colorado
Amber Finlayson Cheer Coach
Cathy Fisher Adult Education Instructor
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-Tabor College
Crystal Frank History and Political Science Faculty
Cory Gaines Physics
  • B.S.- University of Colorado At Denver
  • M.S.- Colorado State University
Martha Gareis Director-Purchasing
Jeri Garrett Math Faculty and Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
  • A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Colorado State University
  • M.S.- University of Northern Colorado
Jaci Gerk Financial Aid Advisor
Shane Gertner Assistant Coach - Softball
Jamie Giacomini Adult and Community Education Director
  • A.A.-Tallahassee Community College
  • B.A.- Florida State University
  • M.N.M.-Regis University
Hannah Gibbs Assisant Hall Director - Dowis Hall
Jon Greenfield Assistant Food Service Director
Charles Guernsey Renewable Energy Faculty
Jason Ha Academic Technology Coordinator
Mattie Haney Executive Director Foundation
Alexander Haney Custodian I
Kay Hansberry Accounting Technician III
  • A.A.S.-Aims Community College
Vernon Harbart Head Coach - Golf
  • A.A.- Southeast Community College Fairbury
  • B.A.- Park College Parkville
Tabitha Held Nursing Life Skills Coach/Program Support
  • PN Certificate - Northeastern Junior College
  • A.A.S. - Morgan Community College
  • B.S.- University of Northern Colorado
Marci Henry Director - Athletics/Health, Human Performance and Sport/Event Center
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.- University of Northern Colorado
  • M.A.- Colorado State University
Deena Hershfeldt Custodian I
Jason Hill Welding Faculty
  • A.A.S- Southeast Community College
Auston Hoskins Social Media Coordinator
Luke Janes Business Faculty
Tammy Jensen Custodian I
Krista Johnson Custodian I
Craig Jost Psychology
Andrew Kachel Head Coach- Baseball
  • A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Colorado State University-Pueblo
  • M.A.- Adams State University
Alexes Kaiser-Ertle Administrative Assistant II
  • A.A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
Max Kaufman CDL Program Manager & Instructor
Tyanne Kembel Cosmetology
Amanda Kerker Business
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-University of Northern Colorado
  • M.B.A.-Upper Iowa University
Dena Kerker Brunelle Administrative Assistant II-Applied Technology Campus
Jody Kind Nursing Faculty
  • B.S.N.- Fort Hays University
  • M.S.N.- West Texas A&M
Kayelani Kirschbaum Assistant Registrar
Ashley Kissell Accounting Technician II
Tracey Knox Director - Physical Plant
Carrie Knudson Director of Concurrent Enrollment
  • A.A.-McCook Community College
  • B.A.-Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • M.A.-Adams State College
Veronica Koehn Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • B.A.-University of Colorado-Denver
  • M.A.-University of Colorado-Denver
  • Ph.D.-University of Denver
Liz Krise-Thompson Nurse Aid Coordinator
  • PN Certificate - Northeastern Junior College
  • A.A.S. - Northeastern Junior College
Rebeka Laible Administrative Assistant II
  • B.A.- Chadron State College
Tim Lauer Pipe/Mechanical Trades II
Patrick Lee Technical Systems Specialist
Lisa LeFevre Vice President - Administrative Services
  • B.S.- Colorado Mesa University
Rochelle Lenox Transition Specialist
  • B.A. & B.S.-Colorado State University
  • M.Ed.-Colorado State University
Brian Lewton Economics Faculty
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
  • M.S.-University of Wyoming
Lee Lippstrew Instrumental Music & Recording Faculty
  • B.S.- University of Colorado at Denver
  • M.A.-University of Nebraska-Kearney
Andrew Lyng ATC Career Navigator
Samantha Mahaffey Nursing Faculty
  • A.A.S.-Morgan Community College
  • B.S.N.-Chamberlain College of Nursing
  • M.S.-Western Governor's University
Ashley Marostica Nursing Faculty
  • B.S.N.- University of Nebraska
  • M.S.N.- Regis University
Stacie Marx Food Service Director
Justina McCracken Biology Faculty
  • B.S.- Colorado State University
  • M.S.- Colorado State University
Judy McFadden Controller
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- University of Northern Colorado
Melinda McKay Custodian I
Jody McKean Library Technician II
Patricia Meier Administrative Assistant II
Kelli Moe Administrative Assistant III
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
Lauren Montoya Administrative Assistant II
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Logan University
Amanda Morgan Versatility Ranch Horse and Horse Judging Coach
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
Bronson Moton Head Coach - Women's Basketball
Ben Murray Fire Science Program Coordinat
Rick Myers Structural Trades II
Stacey Nelson Administrative Assistant III
Jaecey Nichols Student Success Specialist
Andrea Orin Director of Student Success, Equity and Inclusion
Tami Patten Technical Systems Analyst
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Regis University
Layton Peterman Automotive & Diesel Faculty
  • A.A.- Western Nebraska Technical College
  • ASE Certifications
Amber Piel Registrar
Cindy Piper Accounting Technician II
Larry Pollart Animal Science
  • B.S.- Colorado State University
  • M.A.- University of Wyoming
Todd Puffinbarger Custodian III
Jesse Quinlin Director of Marketing
  • B.A.-Western Colorado University
  • Certified Digital Marketing Professional
Shawn Randel Vice Chair - Advisory Council
Heather Reid Grant Writer
Nathan Renshaw Writing Specialist
Julie Rhodes Science Specialist
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- University of Northern Colorado
Brady Ring Director- EMS/Fire Science Education Programs
  • A.A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
Samantha Roberts Assistant Director - Human Resources
  • B.S.- Colorado Christian University
Nathan Robinson Theater Faculty
  • B.A.- West Texas A & M University
  • M.F.A.- Rutgers University
Kade Roelle Assistant Director of Information Technology
Jason Rohm Automotive & Diesel Faculty
  • A.S.- Western Nebraska Community College
Jimmy Romero Custodian I
Leslie Rosa Library Technician III
  • A.A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
Shawn Rose President’s Executive Assistant
  • A.A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
Camille Rose Director - Admission/Recruitment
  • B.S.– University of Nebraska at Kearney
  • M.Ed.–Grand Canyon University
Clint Rothell Philosophy
  • B.A.-Biola University
  • M.A.-Biola University
Athena Roys Student Communications Coordinator
  • A.A.S.-Front Range Community College
Brian Schaefer Event Center Assistant Manager/Compliance
Greg Schehrer Structural Trades II
Annie Shalla Director-Fiscal Services
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-University of Northern Colorado
Steve Shalla Electrical Trades II
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-University of Northern Colorado
Steven Smith Vice President-Student Services
  • A.A.-Hillsborough Community College
  • B.A.-University of South Florida
  • M.A.-University of South Florida
Jenny Smock Head Coach - Softball
Sam Soliman Vice President - Academic Affairs
  • B.A.- Bethel University
  • M.Div.- Yale University
  • M.P.A.- Indiana University
Vanessa Soliz Finish What You Started Coordinator
  • A.A.-Eastern Wyoming College
  • B.A.-University of Wyoming
Madison Solverud Hall Director - WGRB Hall
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Metropolitan State University of Denver
Amber St Clair-Kapteyn Foundation Assistant
Sarah Stone-Robinson International Student Coordinator
  • B.A.-West Texas A&M University
Kevin Stump Physics/Math Faculty
  • B.S.- Fort Lewis College
  • M.A.- University of Northern Colorado
Debora Stump Anatomy & Physiology/Biology Faculty
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
  • D.V.M.-Colorado State University
  • Ph.D.-Colorado State University
Katie Thompson Chemistry Faculty
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
  • M.S.-University of Nebraska Kearney
  • M.P.E.-Idaho State University
Nate Totten Grounds & Nursery I
Eddie Trenkle Head Coach - Men's Basketball
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Idaho State University
  • M.P.E.- Idaho State University
Catheryne Trenkle Director-Academic Support Services
  • B.S.-Idaho State University
  • M.Ed.-Lamar University
Ashley Unrein Director - Financial Aid
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
Andrea Wasson Administrative Assistant III
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
Leslie Weinsheim Director-Institutional Research, Planning & Development
  • B.S.-Franklin University
  • M.B.A.-Marylhurst University
Allison Wernsman Accounting Faculty
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-Colorado State University
  • M.S.-Colorado State University
Lisa Werts Paramedic Program Director
James Westfield Head Coach- Men's Soccer
Mike White President
  • B.S.-University of Colorado
  • M.A.-Webster University
Shelby Winchell Dean of Career and Technical Education and Head Rodeo Coach
  • B.S.- Chadron State College
Jason Winter Industrial Automation Faculty
  • B.A.-Chadron State College
Zachary Younger Custodian I
Brenda Zink Science Faculty
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-University of Northern Colorado
  • M.A.-University of Northern Colorado