(As of May 1, 2023)
Faculty
Matthew Aronson (2013) Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., University of Montana; M.A., Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Lindsay Beddes (2019) Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.I.S., M.Ed., Webber State University; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado.
Brian Bernhardt (2014) Associate Professor of Politics and Government. B.A., James Madison University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado- Boulder.
Robin A. Bingham (1997) Professor of Biology. B.A., University of Vermont; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Christina Buchanan (2004) Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. B.A., Mount Holyoke College: M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Bradford Burton (2015) Professor of Geology and Rady Chair in Petroleum Geology. B.S., Montana State University; M.S., Idaho State University; Ph.D., University of Wyoming.
Tina Butterfield (2010) Professor of Art. B.F.A., Western State College; M.F.A. Radford University.
Mayela Cárdenas Surillo (2018) Professor of Art. B.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.F.A., University of Oregon.
Katherine Clark (2014) Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability; Department Chair, School of Environment and Sustainability. M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Christopher Clugston (2021) Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., J.D., University of California, Davis.
Robert A. Cohen (2006) Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. B.A., Humboldt State University; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Scott I. Cohn (2007) Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., Lafayette College; M.A., Ph.D., American University.
Michelle Conway (2018) Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sport Science. B.S., Gonzaga University; M.S., San Diego State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Jonathan D. Coop (2012) Professor of Environment and Sustainability and Biology. B.A., University of California-Santa Cruz. Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Brian Coppess (2017) Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership. B.A., Simpson College; M.S., Iowa State University; D.Ed. University of Northern Iowa.
Steven Coughlin (2020) Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston; M.F.A., University of Idaho; Ph.D., Ohio University.
Philip L. Crossley (2000) Professor of Geography. B.A., Trinity Western University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Steven Crowley (2014) Professor of Accounting. B.S., M.S., University of Montana; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Lance Dalleck (2013) Professor Exercise and Sport Science. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico-Albuquerque.
Jennifer DeBoer (2020) Assistant Professor of Business Administration. M.B.A., Humboldt State; Ph.D., University of British Columbia.
Lindsey Fast (2014) Professor of Psychology. B.S., Texas State University; M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Robert P. Fillmore (1997) Professor of Geology. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.S., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Kimberly J. Fix (2009) Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Winona State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Jackie Gabriel (2016) Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Mark A. Gibson (2000) Professor of Recreation and Outdoor Education; B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.
Lorena Gomez (2017) Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., Universidad Nacional de Colombia; M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
Christopher W. Greene (2010) Professor of Business Administration. B.S., University of Wyoming; J.D., University of Colorado School of Law.
Greg P. Haase (1988) Professor of Sociology; Chair, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. B.A., M.A., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Kanae Haneishi (2022) Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. B.S., M.S., University of Memphis; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
James Harriss (2016) Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A., M.B.A., Sam Houston University. D.B.A., Mississippi State University.
Sally R.E. Hays (2004) Professor of Economics. B.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Shan M. Hays (2005) Professor of Biology. B.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Derek Houston (2017) Assistant Professor of Biology. Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Steven Cole Hughes (2019) Assistant Professor of Theatre. B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington Campus. M.F.A., National Theatre Conservatory, Denver.
S. Chase Hutchison (2006) Professor of Art; Chair, Department of Art. B.F.A., Western State Colorado University; M.F.A., New Mexico State University.
Christine Jespersen (1998) Professor of English. B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University.
Anders Johnson (2017) Assistant Professor of Art. B.A., North Park University; M.F.A., Indiana University.
Thanasis Kinias (2021) Assistant Professor of History. Ph.D., Northeastern University.
Scott A. Lazerus (2000) Professor of Economics. B.A., Ph.D., University of Utah.
John F. Lucido (2007) Professor of Communication; Chair of Communications, Arts, Language and Literature Department. B.A. Humboldt State University; M.F.A., University of North Carolina–Greensboro.
Patrick A.M. Magee (1996) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. Colorado State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Missouri.
Salif Mahamane (2017) Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Baylor University; M.S., New Mexico Highlands University.
Forest Mannan (2019) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. and B.A., The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington; M.S., Ph.D., Tulane University, New Orleans.
David W. Marchetti (2007) Professor of Geology. B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S., Ph.D., University of Utah.
John D. Mason (2011) Professor of Physics. B.A., Colby College; M.S., Ph.D., University of California–Santa Cruz.
Tara Mason (2019) Assistant Professor in Education. B.A., The University of Texas at Austin; M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, Lubbock.
Samuel McCarthy (2022) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Hiram College; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Anthony Miccoli (2006) Professor of Communication and Philosophy. B.A., Pace University; Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany.
Samuel Micka (2020) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D., Montana State University.
Jason E. Mullins (2006) Professor of Chemistry. B.S. Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Montana.
Jeremy Muskat (2009) Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.A., University of Vermont; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Kevin A. Nelson (1999) Professor of Business Administration; Associate Dean, School of Business. B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Andrew Nere (2022) Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Cassandra L. Osborne (2007) Professor of Biology. B.S., Allegheny College; Ph.D., Dartmouth College.
Elizabeth Petrie (2014) Moncrief Chair in Petroleum Geology and Associate Professor of Geology. B.S., University of New Mexico; M.S., Ph.D., Utah State University.
David J. Plante (1999) Professor of Economics. B.A., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Casey Richardson (2022) Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Marc Rubin (2018) Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Colorado College; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines.
Micah Russell (2020) Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability. Ph.D., University of Idaho.
Anne W. Ryter (1996) Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Beloit College; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Bernadette Salem (2020) Assistant Professor of Communication. B.A., Vassar College; M.A., Ph.D., Lancaster University.
Terence S. Schliesman (1998) Professor of Communication Arts. B.A., Central Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., Washington State University.
Lynn L. Sikkink (2006) Professor of Anthropology. B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Crystal Southall (2014) Associate Professor of Exercise & Sport Science. B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.A., University of Memphis; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado.
Mark Stiger (1989) Moncrief Chair in Anthropology; Professor of Anthropology. B.A., M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of New Mexico.
Maria Boikova Struble (2008) Professor of Politics and Government. B.A., Louisiana State University; M.A., Arizona State University.
M. Suzanne Taylor (2009) Professor of Physics. B.S., Linfield College; M.S., Ph.D., University of New Mexico-Albuquerque.
Heather Thiessen-Reily (1996) Professor of History. B.A., University of Saskatchewan; M.A., Flinders University of South Australia; Ph.D., Tulane University.
Zachary Treisman (2019) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Reed College, Portland, Oregon; M.S., Ph.D., University of Washington.
Madelon Van de Kirk (2021) Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology. B.S., Utrecht University; M.S., Radboud University; Ph.D., University of Florida.
Gary VanGuilder (2020) Assistant Professor of High Altitude Physiology. Bachelor of Integrated Studies, M.Ed. Weber State University, Ogden, Utah; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado.
Ricardo Vazquez Perales (2021) Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability. B.S., Tec de Monterey, M.S. University of Dortmund and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Michael Vieregge (2011) Professor of Business Administration. M.A., M.P.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Joel Watson (2015) Assistant Professor of Marketing. B.S., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Muhabbat Yakubova (2021) Assistant Professor of Communications. M.A., M.S., North Dakota State University.
NOTE: Dates indicate first year of employment at Western Colorado University.
(As of May 1, 2023)
Administration
W. Bradley Baca (2002) President. B.A., Dartmouth College; M.A., University of Colorado.
Jessica Young (1996) Provost B.A., University of California-San Diego; Ph.D., Purdue University.
Ian Higgins (2022) Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. B.S., Sacred Heart University.
Michael LaPlante (2019) Vice President for Advancement. B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.B.A Colorado State University.
Steven Parker (2023) Vice President for Inclusivity. B.S, St. Cloud State University; M.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Leslie Taylor (2022) Interim Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment. B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.S., University of Idaho.
Cierra Abbott (2022) Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Club Sports. B.A., M.B.A., Western Colorado University.
Maliah Abeyta (2021) Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. B.A. Western Colorado University.
Alejandro Alejandre (2018) Regional Director of Recruitment and Promotions. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Tara Allman (2017) Assistant Director of Campus Recreation/Wilderness Pursuits. B.S., M.A., Ohio University.
Mark Anderson (2005) Senior Programmer Analyst. B.A. Western State Colorado University.
Sherri Anderson (2020) Director of Educator Licensure. B.A., Western Colorado University; M.A., Adams State University
Todd Auer (2016) Assistant Football Coach. B.S., M.S., Western Illinois University.
Jaskaran S. Bains (2010) Head Football Coach. B.S., California State University– Fresno; M.S., Chadron State College.
Sukhmani Bains (2020) Executive Assistant for Student Affairs. B.A., Thomas Edison State University.
Jared Balik (2022) Post-Doctoral Research Associate. B.S., Allegheny College; Ph.D., North Carolina State University.
Deanna Banker (2019) Graduate Program Coordinator. B.S. State University of New York College at Cortland.
Gillian Bauer (2022) Executive Assistant to the Clark School for Environment and Sustainability. B.A., M.A., Western Colorado University.
Laurel Becker (2008) Registrar. B.A., Western State Colorado University. M.P.A., Southern Utah University.
Craig Beebe (2018) Director of Residence Life. B.A., Western Colorado University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ed.S., Florida State University.
Kelsey L. Bennett (2011) Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dean of Graduate Studies. B.A., Saint John's College, Santa Fe; Ph.D., University of Denver.
Alissa Bevan (2021) Associate Director of Admissions B.S., M.S., Western Colorado University.
James Bivens (2022) Information Technology Application Administrator - Student Services. B.S., Western Colorado University.
Maria BonDurant (2013) Human Resources Specialist. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Joshua Brown (2022) Information Technology Technician. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Jordan Bruere (2023) Head Volleyball Coach. B.S., Colorado State University, Pueblo; M.S., University of Louisiana, Monroe.
Rocio Burgos Barria (2021) University Center Services Manager. B.A., DuocUC.
Tristan Buss (2021) Interlibrary Loan - Night Manager. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Jacob Butler (2022) Aquatic Director.
Campo Caceres (2019) Network Administrator. B.A. University of Texas Dallas.
Samantha Coleman (2022) Resident Director. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Kathryn Crawford (2019) Head, Access Service Librarian. B.A. Western Colorado University.
Lance Dalleck (2013) Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico-Albuquerque.
Matthew DaSilva (2022) Director of Campus Security. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Douglas Debose (2022) Resident Director. B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Rebecca Deluccia (2022) Program Coordinator, Graduate Program in Creative Writing. B.A., Montclair State University; M.A., Seton Hall University.
Lindsay Dolezal (2022) Program Facilitator, Clark School of Environment and Sustainability. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Uma Domakonda (2022) Technical Business Analyst. B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.
Melissa Duetsch (2022) Financial Aid Counselor. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Nancy Duetsch (2016) Assistant Director of Financial Aid. B.S., University of Colorado-Boulder.
Emily Eads (2021) Academic Advisor. B.A. Western Colorado University.
Joshua Eberly (2017) Mountain Sports Coach - Trail Running. B.F.A., Western Colorado University.
Ronald Edwards (2022) Facilities Operation Manager. B.A., Western Colorado University.
J. Scott Faison (2012) IT Service Manager.
Jakob Faison (2022) Admissions CRM Support Specialist. B.S., Western Colorado University.
Vickie Fellows (2021) Head Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach. B.S., University of New Mexico.
Miranda Fennewald (2018) Assistant Bookstore Manager. B.A. Western State Colorado University.
David Fisher (2023) Rady Director of Strategic Initiatives. B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.S., Colorado State University.
Laurel Fisher (2019) Assistant Director of the Western-CU Boulder Partnership Program. B. A., Western Colorado University.
Sherry Ford (2013) Associate Vice President for Campus Operations and Construction. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Marlo Frazier (2016) Executive Director of the School of Graduate Studies. B.A., University of Northern Colorado.
Stacy Fuller (2019) Head Cheerleading Coach. B.S., University of South Alabama; M.A., University of Central Florida.
Kimberly E. Gailey (2003) Director of Human Resources. B.S., University of Oklahoma.
Kevin P. Geisen (2019) Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Mountain Sports. B.A. Western Colorado University.
Paula Giavasis (2015) Work Study Coordinator. A.A.S., Pikes Peak Community College; B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Paul Giberson (2014) Director of Student Retention and Completion. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.A., Colorado State University; A.B.D., University of Northern Colorado.
Desolee Gibson (2008) Interim Budget Specialist.
Ryon Gilbreath (2021) Financial Aid Counselor. B.S., Tarlton State University.
Mark Giles (2023) Senior Financial Aid Counselor. B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma St. University.
Ciera Glenn (2015) Mountain Sports Coach - Head Alpine. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Lindsey Grasmick (2015) Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach B.A., Adams State University; M.A., Minnesota State University.
Jason Grosse (2022) Custodial Manager.
Flynn Guerrieri (2021) Regional Director of STEM Recruitment and Promotions. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Bree Hare (2019) Athletics Business Manager. B.S. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
Charlotte Haston (2022) Admissions Counselor. B.S., Northern Arizona University.
Sara Hathaway (2022) Director of Career Services. B.S., Marian University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Teri Sue Haus (1998) Bookstore Manager. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
John C. Hausdoerffer (2005) Dean, Clark School of Environment and Sustainability. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.A., St. John’s College; PhD., Washington State University.
Ginny Hayes (2006) Institutional Research Analyst. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Lindsey Herman (2022) Mountain Sports Advancement Officer. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Adam Jacobson (2022) Head Women's Basketball Coach. B.S., University of North Dakota.
Shelley Jansen (2014) Director of Center for Learning and Innovation. B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Chelyn Kempton (2016) Student Accounts Manager. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Laura Kerr (2023) Director of Sponsored Programs and Grants. B.A., Beloit College; M.A., University of Arizona.
Courtney King (2023) NSF Research Traineeship Program Coordinator. M.S., Western Colorado University.
Nanette Knuth (2008) System Administrator. B.A., Thomas Edison State University.
Marilyn Krill (2020) Department Support Coordinator for Education. B.A., University of Puget Sound.
Agnes Kroneraff (2022) Director of Career Success, School of Business. B.A., Western Colorado University; M.P.A., Colorado State University, Global.
Garn LeBaron (2021) Systems Administrator. B.S., Southern Utah University; M.A., Miami University (Ohio).
Paula Lee (2018) Interim Degree Analyst. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia.
Anne Linville (2022) Academic Advisor and Success Coordinator, Rady School. B.A., Fort Lewis College.
Katie Lyons (2019) Senior Content Developer. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Aaron MacLennan (1994) Assistant Director of Enterprise Information Systems. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Dillen Martinez (2022) Knowledge and Data Management Director. B.S., M.S. New Mexico State University.
Nikola Martinez (2022) Athletics Manager for Conference & Event Services. B.S., University of Kansas.
McKenzie Mathewson (2020) Resident Hall Director. A.A., North Central Michigan College; B.S., Western Colorado University; M.S., Missouri State University.
Brett McClure (2023) Director of Procurement and Contracts. B.A., Texas Tech University; J.D., South Texas College of Law.
Joe McLain (2019) Interim Assistant Football Coach. B.S., M.S., Chadron State College.
Karen McLean (2022) Director of Marketing. B.A., Taylor University.
Donovan McMahill (2014) Interim Assistant Wrestling Coach. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.S., Southern Illinois University.
Jennifer L. Michel (2004) Head Cross-Country Coach. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Todd Murray (2021) Programmer Analyst, B.A. New Mexico State University.
Chrissie C. Nehrenberg (2013) Director of Concurrent Enrollment. B.A., DePauw University; M.A., University of North Carolina.
Sarita Neyman (2015) Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer. B.A., University of Oklahoma.
William L. Niemi (1997) Special Projects Manager B.A., University of California– Santa Cruz; M.A., University of California–Santa Barbara; Ph.D., University of California–Los Angeles.
Colton Oleski (2022) Student Accounts Counselor. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Miriam Olvera (2021) Program Coordinator - Multicultural Affairs. B.A. Western Colorado University.
Taylor Paulson (2022) Finance and Administration Analyst. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Mallory Perschke (2022) Enrollment Communications Strategist. B.S., University of Colorado - Boulder.
Gregg Petcoff (2021) Assistant Athletics Director - Athletics Communications. B.S. Morehead State (Ky.) University.
Sara Phillips (2008) Director of Student Engagement & Orientation. B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.U.R.P., University of Colorado–Denver.
Sophia Phillips (2023) Technical Services and Archives Librarian. B.A., University of Colorado – Boulder; M.L.S., Indiana University.
Gary C. Pierson (1998) Dean of Students. B.A., M.A., Adams State University.
Shayna Pietranton (2022) Creative Manager and Graphic Designer. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Shelby Pilcher (2023) Education Department Assistant. B.A., Baylor University; M.A., University of Central Oklahoma.
Charles Pipher (2011) Head Wrestling Coach. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Jazmine Poole (2022) Purchasing Specialist. B.F.A., Western Colorado University.
Amanda Raso (2020) Head Women's Soccer Coach. B.A. Fort Lewis College; M.S. Lock Haven University.
Manzil Rayamajhi (2020) IT Support Technician. B.A. University of Louisiana Monroe.
Carrie Reinecke (2010) Transfer Evaluator. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Olivia Reinhardt (2021) University Videographer Photographer, B.A., Western Colorado University.
Cary Rhodes (2022) Executive Assistant for the OIMBA Program. B.S., Unity College; M.S., University of New Hampshire.
Hanna Riepl (2022) Human Resources Generalist. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Paul Rivera (2022) Center for Public Lands Fellow. B.S., New Mexico State University.
Chad Robinson (2002) Associate Vice President for Computing, Media, and Telecommunications; CIO. B.S., University of Michigan–Ann Arbor; M.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; M.A. University of Colorado.
Jermaine Rodney (2015) CRM/Database Administrator. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Sally Jo Romero (1996) Director of Multicultural Affairs. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Enrique Rosario (2022) Resident Director. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Caitlin Rovner (2022) Executive Assistant to the President. B.A., Otago University- New Zealand; M.S., University of New English, Australia.
Paige Rumery (2022) Biology Lab Coordinator. B.S., Western Colorado University.
Jacqueline Rush (2020) Campus Visit Coordinator and Marketing Associate. B.S., Arkansas Tech University.
Angela Ryan (2017) Payroll & Liabilities Accountant. B.A., Western State College.
Alicia Sandstrom (2019) Human Resources Specialist B.S., Northern Arizona University.
Emma Schmidtke (2022) Education and Research Librarian. M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Joseph Sharman (2022) Senior System Administrator and Team Lead. B.A., Colorado College; M.Div., St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary.
Sarah Sharsmith (2022) Assistant Registrar. B.F.A., Western State College of Colorado; M.Ed., Arizona State University.
Carolyn R. Shaw (1992) Director of Financial Aid. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Jeff Sladewski (2021) Assistant Director Campus Recreation – MFH, B.S. State University of New York College at Cortland; M.S. State University of New York College at Cortland.
Spencer Smith (2021) Success Advisor, B.A. Western Colorado University.
Christina Sorensen (2021) Executive Assistant for the School of Business. B.A., Indiana University.
Joseph Spillyards (2022) Athletics Vehicle Manager/Driver. B.S., Fort Lewis College.
Aleksander Spiridonov (2017) Junior Network Administrator. B.S., Colorado State University- Pueblo.
Kurt Stalnaker (2021) Technology Trainer and Coordinator, B.S. Ohio University.
Alex Sturde (2022) Audio-Visual Technician.
Brenda Suarez (2014) Senior Web Designer. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Corinne Sublette (2020) Graduate Program Coordinator - School of Graduate Studies. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Kaylee Summers (2019) Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations & Compliance/Senior Women's Administrator. B.A., Chadron State College.
Taylor Summers (2019) Assistant Wrestling Coach.
Matthew Svoboda (2022) Assistant Track and Field Coach. B.A., St. Ambrose University.
Nicole Swaggerty (2022) Director of Student Wellness. B.S., Boise State University; M.P.H., University of Colorado, Denver.
Cheyenne Terry (2017) Academic Advisor/Disability Services Coordinator. B.A., M.S., Arkansas Tech University.
Nickie Thompson (2011) Fleet Manager Facilities Services. A.D.N. Halifax Community College.
Richard J. Toney (2017) Senior Web Developer & Site Manager. B.S., Pennsylvania State University-Erie.
Meagan Tracey (2021) Director of Admissions and Recruitment. B.A. Colorado University M.A. Graduate School of Education- Arapahoe Community College.
Jake Van Groll (2015) Interim Assistant Football Coach. B.S., Ripon College.
Miles C. Van Hee (1993) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado.
Edward O. Walker (2019) Mountain Sports Freeride Coach. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Culum Walsh (2022) Resident Director. B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder.
Zachary Walsh (2019) Esports Manager/Video Coordinator. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Katherine Walters (2015) Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Brandon Warr (2021) Assistant Sports Information Director. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Katherine Wasson (2022) Marketing Content Coordinator. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Megan West (2011) Director of Alumni Relations. B.A., University of Denver.
Marita Whalen (2022) Equal Opportunity Officer. B.A., George Washington University; Med., American College of Education; Ed.S., University of Northern Colorado.
Katie Wheaton (2022) Director of the Academic Resource Center/Academic Advisor. B.A., University of Missouri; MEd, Colorado State University.
Ryan White (2014) Director of Campus Recreation. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Svea E. Whiting (1999) Director of University Center Operations. B.S., Colorado State University.
Kinlee Whitney (2021) Marketing Content Coordinator; BA, Western Colorado University.
Tiffanie Wick (2007) Electronic Resources Librarian. B.A., Western State Colorado University, M.L.I.S., San Jose State University.
Alexis Wieringa (2021) Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center. B.S., M.A., Northern Michigan University.
Veronica Wilde (2018) Energy Management Program External Relations Coordinator. Campus Visits Coordinator/Marketing Associate. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Brandon Wilson (2021) Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. B.A., Metro State University.
Barbara A. Woerner (2012) Program and Advising Coordinator for Teacher Education. B.A., University of West Florida.
Wendy Wolfenbarger (2015) Purchasing Specialist. B.A., Western State Colorado University.
Eliza Worley-Ekstrom (2021) Success Advisor, Adult Degree Completion, B.A. Western Colorado University.
Kimberly Yadon (2006) Instructional Technologist. B.A., M.F.A, Western State College.
James Young (2018) Campus AV Manager. B.A., University of California.
Vadood Ziroki (2022) Admissions and Recruitment Counselor: International Focus. B.A., California State University, Fullerton.
(As of May 1, 2023)
Emeritus Faculty and Staff
Kevin D. Alexander (2000-2023) Professor of Biology. B.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of North Texas.
Eugene P. Anderson (1961-1987) Professor of Physical Education. B.A., Yankton College; Ed.M., University of South Dakota.
Nella B. Anderson (1998-2013) Professor of Teacher Education. B.S., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Houston.
Martyn L. Apley (1978-1998) Professor of Zoology. B.S., Kansas State University; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
David J. Axelson (1982-2000) Professor of Economics. B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ed.D., University of Colorado.
James R. Baril (1967-1998) Professor of English. B.S., Bemidji State College; M.A., Washington State University; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Robert H. Barrett (1993-2022) Professor of Music; Chair, Department of Music. B.M., Brigham Young University; M.M., University of North Texas; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma–Norman.
Bruce L. Bartleson (1965-1998) Professor of Geology. B.S., Beloit College; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Owen E. Blacklock (1968-1999) Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Arkansas; M.A., University of Denver.
Kenneth W. Blair (1986-2005) Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Max E. Bramble (1969-1988) Professor of History. B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Western Colorado University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Michael R. Brooks (1987-2015) Professor of Communication Arts. A.B., University of California–Santa Cruz; M.F.A., University of Montana.
John W. Brown (1981-2006) Professor of Mathematics. B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado.
Peter H. Burkhardt (1989-2003) Professor of Business Administration. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Purdue University; J.D., University of Minnesota, School of Law.
Leila M. Calkins (1987-2009) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., M.A., Northeast Missouri State University.
John W. Cambell (1961-1998) Director of Sports Information; Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Abilene Christian University; M.A., Western State College.
Albert R. Caniff, Jr. (1994-2023) Professor of Art. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., Western Michigan University; Ed.M., Nazareth College.
John Q. Cope (1959-1996) Associate Professor of English; Writing Facilitator. B.A., Whitman College; M.A., University of Washington.
Susan J. Coykendall (1997-2019) Professor of Psychology. B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Kenneth A. Deming (1965-1987) Associate Professor of Business. B.S., B.A., M.B.A., University of Denver.
Roger A. Drake (1969-2013) Professor of Psychology. B.A., Western Washington University; M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Tennessee.
Cynthia L. Drexel (1982-2015) Professor of Business Administration; Faculty Athletic Representative. B.A., M.A., Western Colorado University; Ph.D., Brigham Young University.
Steven J. Dunn (1988-2003) Professor of Political Science & General Education. B.A., San Francisco State University; B.S.E., University of Arkansas; M.A., M.P.A., Ph.D., Northern Arizona University.
Jeffrey Dykes (2013-2021) Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Western State Colorado University; J.D., University of Denver.
Paul A. Edwards (1987-2019) Professor of Communication and Theatre. B.A. St. Michael's College; M.A., State University of New York-Albany; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
James R. Elsnes (1970-1998) Professor of Geography. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., Ed.D., University of Colorado.
Elmer G. Garcia (1970-1998) Professor of Spanish. B.S, M.A., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Nancy V. Gauss (1992-2016) Director of Library Services. B.A., Goucher College; M.A., University of Denver.
Peter H. Gauss (1990-2019) Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Joseph’s University; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University.
James M. Gelwicks (1981-2005) Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Northern Illinois University.
Paul H. Gery (1963-2000) Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., University of Colorado.
Curtis J. Gravis (1983-2007) Professor of Biology. B.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., Tulane University.
Sherryl Hall-Peterson (1985-2009) Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. B.A., Oklahoma City University; M.A., Western Colorado University.
Helynne H. Hansen (1988-2014) Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Utah.
Harvey L. Harriman (1969-2008) Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., Livingston University; M.M., Emporia State University.
Virginia L. Harris (1972-2000) Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Recreation. B.S., M.S., Winona State University.
E. Martin Hatcher (1949-1993) Professor of Communication Arts. A.B., M.A., Ph.D., University of Denver.
Frederick S. Haverly (1977-1998) Associate Professor of Business and Accounting. B.S., M.B.A., Syracuse University; M.S., State University Teachers College, New York; C.P.A.
Harry E. Heil (1970-2010) Professor of Art. B.F.A., M.A., Brigham Young University.
Roger L. Hudson (2000-2015) Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Dr. Jeanne A. Hull (1976-1996) Professor of Education. B.S., Edgewood College; M.S., Indiana University; Ed.D., Ball State University.
Richard E. Jagger, Jr. (1982-2005) Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Albion College; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Karen E. Jensen (1978-2004) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Indiana State University.
Lee Johnson (1968-2004) Professor of Art. B.F.A., Minneapolis School of Art; M.A., University of New Mexico; Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture.
Martin A. Johnson (1970-1999) Director of Conference Services. B.A., M.A., Western State Colorado University.
Ralph I. Johnson (1970-1998) Professor of English. B.A., University of Illinois; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Denver.
Theodore C. Johnson (1957-2002) Professor of Communication. B.S., Northern Illinois University; M.A., Ph.D., State University of Iowa.
Andrew G. Keck (1997-2018) Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. B.A., DePauw University; M.Phil., University of Utah; Ph.D., University of Montana.
Heidi L. Keck (1997-2018) Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.S., University of Utah; Ph.D., University of Montana.
William King (1995-2012) Professor of English. B.S., Memphis State University, M.A., University of Washington; Ph.D., University of North Carolina.
Kathleen M. Kinkema (1998-2020) Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina–Greensboro.
Phil C. Klingsmith (1980-2001) Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Western Colorado University; J.D., California Western School of Law.
Jerry J. Kowal (1974-2007) Professor of Art. B.S.Ed., Chicago State University; M.Ed., DePaul University; Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Joseph P. LaPlante (1964-1999) Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Western Sate College; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Wesley E. Lazenby (1979-1998) Director of Registration & Records. B.A., M.A., Adams State University.
Wallace G. Lewis (1991-2015) Professor of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Idaho.
E. Keith Longpre (1965-1999) Professor of Botany. B.S., M.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Kirk D. Lorimer (1970-1998) Professor of Teacher Education. B.A., M.A., Adams State University; Ed.D., University of Wyoming.
Alina M. Luna (2005-2022) Professor of English. B.A., Russell Sage College; Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany.
Nathan A. Lund (1972-1998) Government Documents/ Public Services Librarian. B.A., State University of Iowa; M.L.S., University of Oregon.
Donald A. Maguire (1970-2002) Associate Professor of Psychology and Computer Science. B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.A., University of Montana.
Curtiss Mallory (1967-1997) Professor of Mathematics. B.S., University of Minnesota- Duluth; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.
T. Thomas McKelvie (1956-1987) Business Manager; Director of Auxiliary Services. B.S., University of Utah; M.A., Western Colorado University.
L. Scott McRae (1966-1984) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Colorado State University; M.Ed., Colorado State University; M.A., Western Michigan.
Anthony Miccoli (2006) Professor of Communication and Philosophy. B.A., Pace University; Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany.
L. Brooke Moran (2003-2022) Professor of Recreation and Outdoor Education. B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.A., Harvard University; Ph.D., University of New Hampshire.
Patrick J. Muckleroy (1982-2009) Public Services Librarian. B.A., Western Colorado University; M.L.S., North Texas State University.
Terry L. Mullen (1982-2007) Professor of Biology. A.A., Skagit Valley College; B.A., M.S., Central Washington State University; Ph.D., Oregon State University.
Terri J. Murphy (1990-2018) Professor of Art. B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Adams State University; M.F.A., Kansas State University.
Dale F. Nielsen (1968-2002) Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.S., University of Montana.
Dale L. Orth (2001-2019) Professor of Chemistry; B.A., Colorado College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin– Madison.
Heather S. Orr (1997-2020) Professor of Art, B.A., M.A., University of Victoria; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Harry L. Peterson (1996-2002) President. B.A., San Diego State University; M.S.W., University of California-Berkeley; Post-Graduate Diploma, Harvard Medical School/ Massachusetts General Hospital; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
F. G. Piquette (1961-1991) Vice President for Business Affairs; Assistant Professor of Business. B.A., M.A., Western Colorado University.
Thomas L. Prather (1965-1999) Professor of Geology. B.A., Carleton College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Donald Radovich (1964-1988) Professor of Art. B.F.A., M.A., University of New Mexico.
V. Paul Reid, Jr. (1970-1998) Professor of Education. B.S., M.S., Kansas State Teachers College; Ed.D., University of Wyoming.
Ethel M. Rice (1965-2001) Technical Services & Special Collections Librarian. B.A., Western Colorado University; M.A., University of Washington.
Rodney Russell (1988-2016) Director of Accounting. B.S., Ball State University.
Daniel L. Schuster (1988-2022) Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics. B.A., University of Colorado; B.S., M.S., Eastern Washington University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Don E. Seastrum (1999-2018) Professor of Art. B.A., Western Colorado University; M.L.S., University of Denver; Ph.D., The Union Institute and University.
Jeffrey Sellen (2010-2022) Professor of Environmental Studies & Director of the Colorado Water Workshop. B.A., Wartburg College; M.A., University of Nebraska–Omaha; Ph.D., Washington State University.
George E. Sibley (1988-2007) Director of Special Projects, B.A., University of Pittsburg.
John B. Sowell (1991-2012) Professor of Biology. B.S., University of California–Davis; Ph.D., University of Idaho.
J. Wesley Spore (1971-2005) Director of Computing, Media, and Telecommunication Services. B.A., Western Colorado University.
Patricia A. Sterling (1974-2001) Professor of English. B.A., University of St. Catherine; M.A., Ohio State University; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
James M. Stewart (1988-2013) Professor of History. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Allen L. Stork (1985-2021) Professor of Geology. B.A., Pomona College; Ph.D., University of California–Santa Cruz.
Mark D. Todd (1988-2019) Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Eastern New Mexico University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Charles R. Tutor (1974-1999) Professor of Technology. A.A., College of the Desert; B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.
Frank A. Venturo (1974-2011) Professor of Communication. B.A., Western State Colorado University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Robert M. Versluis (1968-1994) Director of Continuing Education. B.A., M.A., Western State College of Colorado.
Martha W. Violett (1972-2010) Professor of Music. B.M.E., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.A., M.F.A., D.M.A, University of Iowa.
Terri L. Wenzlaff (1996-2012) Professor of Teacher Education. B.A., Dakota State University; M.A., Ed.D., University of South Dakota.
Jessica R. Young (1996-2012) Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of California-San Diego. Ph.D., Purdue University.