Northeastern Junior College 2024-2025 Catalog

College Personnel Directory

Name Title Degrees
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
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-Colorado Mesa University
Jamie Jo Axtell Advisory Council Member
Brianna Bade Holyoke Adult Education Instructor
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
Jaxon Barlow Assistant Coach- Men's Basketball
  • B.S.-Westminster University
  • MSc-Bournemouth 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
  • A.A.-Pima Community College
  • B.S.-University of Arizona
Cindy Carey Student Guidance Coordinator
  • B.A.- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
  • M.S.W.- Denver University
Bryson Carley Custodian I
  • A.T.-Grays Harbor College
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
  • B.S.–University of Colorado-Boulder
  • M.S.–University of Colorado-Denver
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
  • A.S.– Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.S.-University of Wyoming
Alan Coffin Psychology
  • B.A.-University of Northern Colorado
  • M.A.-University of Northern Colorado-Greeley
Martha Conner Cosmetology Faculty
  • Cosmetology Certificate-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
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
Rachelle Davis Health, Science & Math Department Chair
  • B.S.-Regis University
  • M.A.-University of Northern Colorado
Brant Davis Director- Residence Life and Student Activities
  • A.A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
Andrew De Souza Coordinator of Campus Safety
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Colorado Christian University
  • M.P.A.-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
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
Kortnee Dutton Yuma Campus Director
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
  • B.A.-Western Governors University
  • M.B.A.-Western Governors University
Kelly Dyess Administrative Assistant II
Enrique Escobar Custodian I
Jeri Estrada Director-Human Resources
  • B.A.-University of Northern Colorado
David Farrow Dean of Career and Technical Education
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
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
  • A.A.–Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.– Colorado State University
Shane Gertner Assistant Coach - Softball
Christina Gesford Director - Financial Aid
  • B.S.-Regis University
Jamie Giacomini Adult and Community Education Director
  • A.A.-Tallahassee Community College
  • B.A.- Florida State University
  • M.N.M.-Regis University
Hannah Gibbs Assistant Hall Director - Dowis Hall
Charles Guernsey Renewable Energy Faculty
Jason Ha Academic Technology Coordinator
  • A.A.–Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-Colorado Christian University
Alexander Haney Custodian I
Mattie Haney Executive Director Foundation
  • A.A.–Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Colorado Mountain College
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
  • Certified Welding Inspector-American Welding Society
Ben Hoffman Assistant Coach- Women's Soccer/Assistant Hall Director- Poole Hall
Amanda Holmes Director-Purchasing
Auston Hoskins Social Media Coordinator
Eric Iseli Automotive & Diesel 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
Alisha Kauffman Behavioral Health Career Navigator
  • B.S.-Newman University
  • M.S.-Walden University
Tyanne Kembel Cosmetology
  • Cosmetology Certificate-Northeastern Junior College
  • A.A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
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
  • A.A.S-Heritage College
Jody Kind Nursing Faculty
  • B.S.N.- Fort Hays University
  • M.S.N.- West Texas A&M
Kayelani Kirschbaum Administrative Assistant III
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Fort Hays State University
Ashley Kissell Accounting Technician II
  • A.A.S.- Northeastern Junior College
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
Mack Land Paramedic Clinical Coordinator
  • NREMT-Paramedic
  • B.A.-Hastings College
  • M.A.-Waldorf University
Tim Lauer Pipe/Mechanical Trades II
Callie Lauer Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
Patrick Lee Technical Systems Specialist
  • B.S.-Colorado State University
Lisa LeFevre Vice President - Administrative Services
  • B.S.- Colorado Mesa University
Rochelle Lenox Transition Specialist and Counselor
  • 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
Samantha Mahaffey Nursing Faculty
  • A.A.S.-Morgan Community College
  • B.S.N.-Chamberlain College of Nursing
  • M.S.N.-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
Emma Meagher Head Athletic Trainer
  • B.S.-University of New Mexico
  • MHS-Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Justin Mertens Auto/Diesel Faculty
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 Coordinator
Rick Myers Structural Trades II
Stacey Nelson Administrative Assistant III
Jaecey Nichols Student Success Specialist
  • A.S.– Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.– Colorado State University
Andrea Orin Director of Student Success, Equity and Inclusion
  • A.A.–Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.–Adams State University
  • M.S.–Colorado State University
Tami Patten Technical Systems Analyst
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Regis University
Lauren Payne Assistant Registrar
  • B.S.-Southeastern Louisiana University
Layton Peterman Automotive & Diesel Faculty
  • A.A.- Western Nebraska Technical College
  • ASE Certifications
Amber Piel Registrar
  • A.G.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.– Colorado State University
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
  • AMA Professional Certified Marketer PCM in Digital Marketing
Shawn Randel Vice Chair - Advisory Council
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
  • NREMT Paramedic
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
  • A.S.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.-Colorado Christian University
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
  • EdD-Liberty University
Clint Rothell Philosophy
  • B.A.-Biola University
  • M.A.-Biola University
Brian Schaefer Event Center Assistant Manager/Compliance
  • A.S.– Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.– Colorado State University
Stephanie Seidl Education to Career Coordinator
  • B.S.-Olivet Nazarene University
Steve Shalla Electrical Trades II
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-University of Northern Colorado
Annie Shalla Director-Fiscal Services
  • A.A.-Northeastern Junior College
  • B.A.-University of Northern Colorado
Josilyn Simpson Grounds & Nursery I
Philip Sims CDL Program Manager & Instructor
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
Jaime Soliman Online Support Specialist
Vanessa Soliz Workforce Resilience Program Manager
  • 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.B.A.-Aspen University
  • M.S.-University of Nebraska Kearney
  • M.S.-Ohio University
Nate Totten Grounds & Nursery I
Catheryne Trenkle Director-Academic Support Services
  • B.S.-Idaho State University
  • M.Ed.-Lamar University
Eddie Trenkle Head Coach - Men's Basketball
  • A.A.- Northeastern Junior College
  • B.S.- Idaho State University
  • M.P.E.- Idaho 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
  • A.A.-Trinidad State College
  • B.S.-Colorado Technical University
  • NREMT Paramedic
James Westfield Head Coach- Men's Soccer
Matthew Wheeler Structural Trades II
Mike White President
  • B.S.-University of Colorado
  • M.A.-Webster University
  • EDD-University of Charleston
Gabe Wiest Assistant Coach-Women's Basketball
  • B.S.-Fresno State
  • M.A.-Fresno State
Shelby Winchell Equine Management Faculty and Rodeo Coach
  • B.S.-Chadron State College
  • M.Ed.-Chadron State College
Jason Winter Industrial Automation Faculty
  • B.A.-Chadron State College
Zachary Younger Custodian I
Jay Younger Assistant Coach- Men's Soccer
Olivia Younger Incoming Student Success Coach
  • A.A.-Northwest College
  • B.S.-Lewis Clark State College
  • M.S.-University of Western States
  • EdD-University of Western States