Faculty and Staff Directory

Parentheses indicate the year staff member joined Columbia State.

Executive Leadership

SMITH, JANET F. (2008)
President
B.S., Austin Peay State University - Health and Physical Education, 1969
M.A., Austin Peay State University - Curriculum and Instruction, 1971
Ph.D., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University - Higher Education Administration, 1983

BORREN, TAMMY S. C. (1995)
Vice President, Finance and Administration
B.S., Belmont College - Mathematics (1991)
M.S.T., Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics (1994)
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Accounting (2004)

CARR, DENISE (2024)
Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.S., Shepherd University - Accounting, 1988
M.B.A., Hood University - Management and Marketing, 1992
Ed.D., The University of Texas, Austin - Educational Administration, 2016

HALL, SHANE (2015)
Vice President, Williamson Campus and Community Engagement
A.A., Columbia State Community College, 2008
B.A., Vanderbilt University - English, 2010
M.F.A., Murray State University - Creative Writing, 2012
D.A., Murray State University - English Pedagogy, English Literature Specialization, 2022

HOLT, RUTH ANN (1994)
Vice President, Student Affairs
B.A., University of North Alabama - English, 1989
M.A.Ed., University of North Alabama - English, 1991 
Ed.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Administration and Supervision, 2008

LAY, BETHANY (2010)
Vice President, Advancement and Executive Director, Foundation
B.S., Freed Hardeman University - Education, 1988
M.A., Concordia University Chicago - Curriculum and Instruction, 1994
Ed.S., Tennessee State University - Administration and Supervision, 2003

RATLIFF, KEVIN (2025)
Vice President, Partnerships, Workforce and Southern Campuses
A.A.S., Southwest Virginia Community College - Education, 1988
B.A., King College - Mathematics, 1990
M.S., East Tennessee State University - Mathematics, 1999
Ed.D., University of Virginia - Curriculum and Instruction, 2009

HALLMARK, TIMOTHY (2014)
Associate Vice President, Facility and Safety Services
B.S., University of North Alabama - Industrial Hygiene/General Chemistry, 2000
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham - Environmental Health Science - Industrial Hygiene, 2002
D.P.A., Valdosta State University - Public Administration, 2018

ISBELL, KEITH L. (2017)
Associate Vice President, Business Services
A.A.S., Owensboro Community College - Accounting, 1996
B.S., Murray State University - Accounting, 1999

SICIENSKY, EMILY (2004)
Associate Vice President, Information Technology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Psychology, 1973
M.B.A., Western New England University - Business Administration, 1985
Ed.D., Lipscomb University - Learning Organizations and Strategic Changes, 2014

WRIGHT, ANDREW (2011)
Assistant Vice President, Faculty, Curriculum and Programs
B.S., Appalachian State University - Pure Mathematics, 2009
M.S., Appalachian State University - Mathematics, 2011

Deans

BRYANT, AMY (2025)
Dean, Written, Oral, and Digital Communications
B.A., Lipscomb University - Mass Communication, 2005
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mass Communication, 2008 

FLEMING, KAE B. (1988)
Dean, Health Sciences Division and Professor of Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Radiologic Technology, 1986
R.T. (R), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 1986
B.S., College of St. Francis - Health Arts, 1991
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Business Administration, 1998
Ed.D., Lipscomb University - Learning Organizations and Strategic Changes, 2012

GIDCOMB, BARRY D. (1985)
Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences Division and Professor of History
A.S., Columbia State Community College - History, 1978
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - History, 1981
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - History, 1985
D.A., Illinois State University - History, 2000

HINES, TRACEY (2018)
Dean, Science and Math Division and Assistant Professor of Biology
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Veterinary Technology, 2007
B.S., Sam Houston University - Chemistry/Biology, 1992
M.S., University of Tennessee, Memphis - Health Informatics and Information Management, 2015

MOSTAJIR, MEHRAN (2015)
Dean, Business and Technology Division and Associate Professor of Engineering Systems Technology
B.S., State University of New York, Buffalo - Mechanical Engineering, 1983
M.A., State University of New York, Buffalo - Applied Mathematics, 1986
M.S., State University of New York, Buffalo - Mechanical Engineering, 1988
M.B.A., Gannon University School of Management - Business Administration, 1991
Ed.D., Tennessee State University - Educational Leadership: Higher Education Leadership, 2024

KOENIG, MICHELLE (2019)
Dean, Regional Services and Southern Campuses
B.S., Hawaii Pacific University - Business Administration, 2005
M.A., University of North Carolina, Wilmington - Liberal Studies, 2010
Ph.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University - Leadership Studies, 2020

MCDONALD, AMY (2021)
Dean, Academic, Engagement and Innovation
B.A., University of the South - English, 1994
M.S., Tennessee State University - Health, PE and Recreation, 1999
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - English, 2006
D.A., Murray State University - English Pedagogy, Teaching-Writing, 2023

ROBERTSON, ADAM (2013)
Dean, Students, Student Engagement and Services
B.S., University of North Alabama - Elementary Education, 2007
M.S., Mississippi State University - Counselor Education: Student Affairs Administration, 2009
Ed.D., Middle Tennessee State University - Assessment, Learning, and Student Success, 2025

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

A

ADEL, NINA (2019)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of New Mexico - Secondary and Adult Education, 2007
M.A., Belmont University - English/Creative Writing, 2012
M.F.A., Hamline University - Creative Writing, 2018

ANDERSON, JULIE (2022)
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Veterinary Technology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Biology, 1999
D.V.M., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Veterinary Medicine, 2004

B

BADEAU, RYAN (2017)
Educational Services Coordinator, Williamson Campus and Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Physics and Philosophy, 2009
M.S., Cornell University - Physics, 2012
Ph.D., The Ohio State University - Physics, 2017

BASOA-MCMILLAN, ANA (1998)
Associate Professor of English/Spanish
B.A., University of Santiago, Spain - English, 1986
M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University - Spanish, 1994
A.B.D., University of Santiago, Spain - English, 1988

BEARD, SCOTT (2024)
Instructor of Reading and English
B.A., Wichita State University - English, 2003
M.A., Wichita State University - Curriculum and Instruction, 2013

BENNS-OWENS, LACEY (2001)
Professor of Communications
A.A., Rendlake College - Liberal Arts, 996
B.S., Southern Illinois University - Speech Communications, 1998
M.S., Southern Illinois University - Speech Communications, 2000
Ed.D., Northeastern University - Professional Studies, 2015

BOND, LORETTA (2025)
Program Director and Associate Professor of Nursing
Ph.D., Rush University - Nursing Science (2012)

BREW, HOLLY (2004)
Associate Professor of Business
B.A., Central Washington University - Family & Consumer Studies, 1997
M.B.A., Lipscomb University - Business Administration, 2003
M.A., Austin Peay State University - Communications, 2017

BROWN, JUDY (2024)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Alabama, Huntsville - Chemical Engineering, 2011
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University - Microbiology and Immunology, 2018

C

CARTER-LOWE, MANDY (2000)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Murray State University - Biology and Chemistry, 1996
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Biology, 1999

CHRISTIAN, SUE (2018)
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Anesthesia Technology, 2012
B.S., University of St. Francis - Healthcare Leadership

COBB, HERBERT (2003)
Professor of Art
B.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Studio Art, 1991
M.F.A., University of Memphis - Art, 1995

COX, BRITTANY (2023)
Instructor of Communications
M.A., University of Glasgow, Scotland - Theater Studies, 2007
M.A., Hawaii Pacific University - Communication, 2016

D

DARRELL, MICHAEL (2004)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics, 1992
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics, 2003

DAVIDSON, ELIZABETH (2020)
Assistant Professor of Radiologic Technology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Athletic Training, 2011
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Radiologic Technology, 2013

DEAN, LEANNE (2025)
Instructor of Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University - Nursing, 2023

DIETRICH, DANIEL (2025)
Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of North Carolina, Charlotte - Biology, 1999
M.S., Appalachian State University - Biology, 2005

DEMPSEY, ELLEN (2025)
Instructor of Art
M.F.A., University of Memphis - Sculpture, 2018

DEVERS, DANIEL (2007)
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Biology, 2004
M.S., East Tennessee State University - Computer Science, 2006

DICKSON, EMILY (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University - Nursing, 2013
M.S.N., Western Governor's University - Nursing, 2021

DUBBERT, SHANIA (2022)
Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Nursing, 2017
B.S.N, University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Nursing, 2019
M.S.N., University of North Alabama - Nursing, 2025

DUCH, ANNA (2017)
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Arcadia University - Theatre Arts/English, 2008
M.A., University of North Texas - History, 2013
Ph.D., University of York - History, 2016

DUEVER, ALISON (2025)
Instructor of Veterinary Technology
A.A.S., Penn Foster University - Veterinary Technology, 2019
B.A, Oregon State University - Music, Performing, 2012

DUNKIN, MARISSA (2006)
Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Radiologic Technology, 1998
B.S., Midwestern State University - Radiologic Sciences, 2012

E

EDWARDS, MCKENNA (2023)
Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of North Alabama, 2019
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Biology, 2019

EIVAZOVA, ELVIRA (2016)
Associate Professor of Biology
M.S., Moscow State University - Physiology and Biochemistry, 1984
Ph.D., Academy of Medicine, Moscow - Biology (Immunology), 1992

EVANS, JESSICA RENEE (2016)
Associate Professor of English
A.A., Motlow State Community College - Mass Communication, 2009
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English Literature, 2011
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English Literature, 2013
Ph.D., University of Kentucky - English, 2017

EVERS, SAMUEL (2021)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Alabama - Theoretical Mathematics, 1990
M.A., University of Alabama - Theoretical Mathematics, 1994

F

FANTA, BRAD (2022)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Erskine College - Spanish, 1993
B.S., Clemson University - Chemistry, 1995
Ph.D., Clemson University - Chemistry, 2002 

FAWCETT, DAVID (1997)
Associate Professor of Physics and Mathematics
B.S., University of Louisville - Physics, 1988
M.S., University of Louisville - Physics, 1994
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics, 2003
M.S., American Public University - Space Studies (Aerospace Science concentration), 2021

FERRELL JONES, SHATAUN (2025)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
D.N.P., Capella University - Nursing, 2023

FISHER, ALAN (2023)
Associate Professor of Computer Informations Systems
B.S., Pennsylvania State University - Electrical Engineering, 1977
M.S. Union College - Computer Science, 1990

FLAGEL, THOMAS (2008)
Professor of History
B.A., Loras College - History, 1989
M.A., Kansas State University - European History, 1992
M.A., Creighton University - International Relations, 1993
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University - Public History, 2016

G

GANTER, EMILIE (1993)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Cornell University - History, 1979
M.A., Syracuse University - Creative Writing, 1989

GAY, VICTORIA (1993)
Professor of English
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Foreign Language, 1982
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English, 1995
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University - Literacy Studies, 2019

GORDAN, ANGELA (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., Kansas Newman College - Nursing, 1997
B.S.N., West Texas A & M University - Nursing, 2020
M.S.N., West Texas A & M University - Nursing Education, 2022

GRIGSBY, SHARON (2020)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Walden University - Behavioral Health, 2012
M.S., Walden University - Psychology/Health Psychology, 2014

H

HAIL, THOMAANNA (2025)
Instructor of Physics
B.S., University of Mississippi - Physics and Astronomy, 1994
M.A., University of Mississippi - Physics and Astronomy, 1999

HARDIN, JEFF (1994)
Professor of English
B.S., Austin Peay State University - English, 1990
M.F.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa - Creative Writing, 1993

HARDISON, RICHARD (1999)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Civil Engineering, 1989
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - Curriculum and Instruction, 1994

HARKNESS, GRAHAM (2019)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa - English, 2009
M.A., University of North Alabama - English, 2016

HARMON, LISA (2019)
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Technology
B.S., University of North Alabama - Biology, 1985
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Medical Technology, 1998
M.S., Memphis State University - Biology, 1989

HART HIGGINS, LAURA (2024)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Belmont University - Nursing, 2010
M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Nursing, 2012
Ph.D., Nebraska Methodist College - Education and Leadership in Healthcare, 2024

HENDRIX, ROBYN (2023)
B.S., University of Alabama - Industrial Engineering, 2009
M.S., University of Alabama - Operations Management, 2010

HEREFORD, JALEN (2022)
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., Alabama A&M University - Communications Media, 2019
M.S., Alabama A&M University - Communications Specialist, 2021

HUTCHINSON, MILLICENT (2025)
Instructor of English
B.S., Alabama A&M University - Animal Science, 1989
M.E., Alabama A&M University - Secondary Education and General Science, 1992
M.A., University of Alabama, Huntsville - Professional Communications, English, 2024

HOBBS, CURTIS DALE (2012)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Vanderbilt University - Chemical Engineering, 2009
M.S., Tennessee Technology University - Mathematics, 2012

HOBBY, MICHELLE ROSE (2013)
Program Director and Associate Professor of Radiology Technology
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Radiologic Technology, 2008
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Radiography, 2012
M.A., Ball State University - Applied Science and Technology - Career and Technical Education, 2017

 J

JACKSON, DE'MARCUS I. (2006)
Associate Professor of Psychology
A.A., Hopkinsville Community College - General Studies, 1998
B.S., Austin Peay State University - Psychology/Philosophy, 2001
M.S., Capella University - Educational Psychology and Developmental Psychology, 2003

JERNIGAN, KRISTIN (2015)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, 2003
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University - Cell and Developmental Biology, 2009

JOHNSON, GREGORY (2018)
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medical Services
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Business Education, 2011
A.S., University of Cincinnati - Emergency Medical Services, 2014
M.A., Louisiana University - Education, 2020

JOHNSON, MARVIN, JR. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Technology
B.S., Cumberland University - Nursing, 1999
M.S., University of Phoenix - Information Systems, 2004 

K

KANDASAMY, JAYASRIVIDHYA (2022)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Bharadhidasan University - Mathematics, 1997
M.S., Bharadhidasan University - Mathematics, 1999
MPHIL., Bharadhidasan University - Mathematics, 2001

KEALEY, ERIN (2015)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Virginia - Sociology, 1997
M.A., Georgetown University - Liberal Studies, 2002
M.A., Boston College - Philosophy, 2004
Ph.D., Purdue University - Philosophy and Literature, 2010

KELLEY, DANIEL (2015)
Associate Professor of English
B.S., University of North Alabama - English, 1997
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English, 1999

KIDIMISETTY, SIRISHA (2021)
Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology
B.S., Andhra University - Commerce and Computers, 2015
M.C.S., Jawaharial Nehru Technological University - Computer Science, 2008

KRICHBAUM, PERI (2008)
Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education and Wellness Center Coordinator
B.S., Montclair State University - Physical Education, 1987
M.S., Indiana State University - Physical Education and Athletic Training, 1990

L

LEE, MARK (1993)
Professor of Music
B.M., Florida State University - Music, 1983
M.M., Memphis State University - Music, 1986
M.A., Vanderbilt University - German, 2000
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University - German, 2007

LENIG, JONI (1987)
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Mathematics, 1984
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics, 1985
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Computer Science, 1987

LENIG, STUART (1992)
Professor of Communications and Drama
B.A., Northern Arizona University - Humanities, 1975
M.A., Arizona State University - English, 1977
M.A., Occidental College - Theatre Arts and Rhetoric, 1983
M.F.A., University of Virginia - Drama, 1989
M.S., Middle TN State University - Mass Communications, 2005
M.A., Austin Peay State University - Communications, 2011
Ph.D., Tulane University - English, 2006

LEWIS, TIFFANY (2021)
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
B.S., Texas Technology University - Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, 1997
M.P.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Professional Studies: Training and Development, 2024

LINDEMANN, PAMELA (2024)
Program Director and Instructor of Respiratory Care
A.A.S., Ivy Tech State College - Respiratory Therapy, 1995
B.S., Lewis University - Healthcare Leadership, 2013
M.A., Lewis University - Organizational Leadership, 2015

LONG, ALISSA (2018)
Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N, University of Alabama in Huntsville - Nursing, 2010
M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University - Nursing Informatics, 2015

LOUCKS, CHRISTINA (2019)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Tennessee State University - English, 2002
M.A., Tennessee State University - English, 2010

M

MAJOR, ROGER (1999)
Clinical Director and Associate Professor of Respiratory Care
B.A., Oakwood College - Biology, 1979
Certificate in Respiratory, University of South Alabama, 1984

MALONE, ANGELA (2008)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin - Biology, 1998
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Biology, 2002

MANNS, SHELLEY D. (2002)
Assistant Director of Learning Support and Associate Professor of English
B.A., Tennessee State University - English, 1998
M.A., Tennessee State University - English, 2000

MARBET, MICHELE (2020)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Harding University - Nursing, 2002
M.S.N., Western Governor's University - Nursing in Education, 2020
Ph.D., Liberty University - Nursing, 2025

MARTIN, LEAH (2017)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
A.S., Jackson State Community College - Chemistry, 1998
B.S., Middle TN State University - Organic Chemistry, 2000
M.S., Middle TN State University - Organic Chemistry, 2003
Ph.D., Middle TN State University - Organic Chemistry Laboratories, 2014

MASSEY-HOLT, VIRGINIA (2011)
Professor of Nursing
M.S.N. Vanderbilt University - Nursing, 2009
D.N.P., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - Nursing, 2015

MCCOY, MEREDETH (1993)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Oakwood College - Mathematics, 1991
M.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Business Administration, 2016

MCCREADY, COLLEEN (2019)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Southern New Hampshire University - English/Creative Writing, 2015
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University - English/Creative Writing, 2018
M.F.A., Southern New Hampshire University - Creative Writing, 2024

MEWBOURN, GREGORY (2011)
Associate Professor of History
B.S., University of North Alabama - History/Political Science, 1995
M.A., University of North Alabama - Secondary Education, 2002
M.A., University of North Alabama - History, 2011

MILLER, PAUL (2025)
Instructor of Computer Information Technology (Artifical Intelligence)
M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology - Computer Science, 2017

MILLER TOOTHAKER, DEBORAH (2013)
Associate Professor of Geography
B.A., University of Toledo - Anthropology, 1994
M.A., University of Toledo - Geography and Planning, 1996
Ph.D., Louisiana State University - Geography, 2004

MILLS, YVONNE (2022)
Assistant Professor of English
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University - Curriculum and Instruction, English as a Second Language, 2007
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Information Sciences, 2012
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English, 2022

MOORE, THOMAS (2022)
Instructor of Sociology
B.A., University of Minnesota - Sociology, 2009
M.S., University of Texas - Sociology, 2014

MORGAN, ASHLEY (2024)
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee Technical University - Mathematics, 2014
M.S., Tennessee Technical University - Mathematics, 2015

N

NORMAN, JANEE (2025)
Instructor of Agriculture
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin - Animal Science, 2010
M.S., Murray State University - Agriculture and Animal Science, 2021

O

OAKLEY, LINDA (2023)
Instructor of Nursing
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Zoology, 1983
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University - Nursing, 1988

OSHOWOLE, SOLOMON (2025)
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Ed.D., Saint Leo University, 2024

P

PENCE, KENNETH, JR. (2023)
Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of Alabama, Huntsville - Biology, 2009
M.S., University of Alabama, Huntsville - Biology, 2014

PERRY, KAREN (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Certification, University of Alabama, Huntsville - Family Health Practitioner, 1997
B.S.N., The University of North Alabama - Nursing, 2014
M.S.N., The University of Alabama, Huntsville - Nursing , 1996
D.N.P., Arkansas State University - Nursing Practice, 2024

POARCH, MATTHEW (2025)
Instructor of Communications
A..S., Columbia State Community College, Psychology, 2018
B.S., University of Alabama, Huntsville - Communication, 2021
M.A., University of Alabama, Huntsville - Professional Communication, 2022

POLLACK, MICHAEL (2016)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Emory University - Mathematics, 2006
Ph.D., Tulane University - Mathematics, 2011

PRUITT, SAVANNAH BRIE (2020)
Instructor of Veterinary Technology
B.S., Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medical Technology, 2018
M.S., University of Missouri - Biomedical Sciences: Veterinary Science, 2025

R

RICHARDSON, BRANDON (2015)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of North Alabama, 2010
M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville - Mathematics, 2013

ROBINSON, ANGELA (2025)
Instructor of Dual Enrollment English
M.A., The University of Akron - English, 1993

ROGERS, MOLLY (2019)
Instructor of Accounting
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business, 2010
B.B.A., University of Northern Alabama - Accounting, 2012
B.B.A., University of Northern Alabama - Finance, 2012
M.B.A., University of Northern Alabama - Accounting, 2017

RUSSELL, SUSAN M. (1992)
Professor of Nursing
A.A., University of South Florida - General Education, 1973
A.B., Indiana University - Psychology, 1975
B.S.N., Indiana University - Nursing, 1979
M.S.N., University of Illinois - Psychiatric Nursing, 1982
Ed.D., Tennessee State University - Curriculum & Instruction, 2008
Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, 2008

S

SCHATZ, AMANDA (2023)
EMT Coordinator and Instructor of Emergency Medical Services
Technical Certificate - Columbia State Community College - Emergency Medical Technician, 2004
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Technology, 2008

SCHOLZ, HOLLI (2022)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Cameron University - Piano Performance, 2002
M.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Choral Music Education, 2022

SEAY, CHARLES (2022)
Instructor of Emergency Medical Services
Paramedic Certificate, Columbia State Community College, 2009
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Technology, 2020

SENEFELD, EMILY (2025)
Instructor of History
B.A., The University of the South - History, 2005
M.A., University of Virginia - History, 2010

SENSKE, KIRSTIN (2016)
Program Director and Associate Professor of Education
B.S. Northern Arizona University - Elementary Education, 1996
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University - Educational Leadership, 1999

SMITH, DAVID (2017)
Professor of Film Crew Technology
B.A., Middle TN State University - Speech and Theatre, 1998
B.A., Middle TN State University - Mass Communication: Radio/TV/Film, 1988
M.F.A., University of Georgia - Theatre and Film Studies, 1996

SMITH, JAMES (1998)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Troy State University - Mathematics, 1994
M.S., University of South Alabama - Mathematics, 1996

STENSON, LATASHA (1998)
Associate Professor of English
B.S., Tennessee State University - Arts and Sciences, 1993
M.A., Tennessee State University - English, 1996

SUTHERLAND, CARA (2010)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Freed Hardeman University - Mathematics, 2000
M.S.T., Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics, 2008

T

TEW-CLOUSE, VONDA (2024)
Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Tri-County Technical College - Nursing, 1993
B.S.N., Cumberland University - Nursing, 2015
MS.N., Chamberlain College - Nursing, 2019

THYM, ROBERT (2012)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Vanderbilt University - English, 1981
M.A., Middlebury College - English, 1986

TYREE, MELISSA (2022)
Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of Memphis - Biology, 1988
B.S., University of Kentucky - Biology, 1991

U

UPSHAW, ASHLYN (2024)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of North Alabama - Nursing, 2016
D.N.P., Belmont University - Nursing Practice, 2022

URBAN, RICHARD (2024)
Program Director and Instructor of Engineering Systems Technology
B.S., Virginia Tech - Electrical Engineering, 1976
M.B.A., Xavier University - Business Administration, 1980

W

WADE, APRIL (2023)
Program Director and Instructor of Medical Informatics
A.A., Itawamba Community College - General Studies, 2016
B.S., University of Mississippi Medical Center - Health Informatics and Information Management, 2019

WEST, Bobbie (2017)
Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1999
M.S., Oklahoma State University, 2001

WESTLEY, JUDITH (2012)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Mount Holyoke College - English, 1983
M.A., Columbia University - English, 1984
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College - Creative Writing, 2008
D.A., Murray State University - English Pedagogy, Teaching-English Literature, 2022

WHITLEY, ALEX (2019)
Instructor of Emergency Medical Services
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Pre-Allied Health Sciences, 2016
EMT IV Certificate, Columbia State Community College, 2010
Paramedic Certificate, Columbia State Community College, 2013
Saint Thomas Health - Critical Care Paramedic, 2016

WILCOX, BRITTNEY (2025)
Instructor of Psychology 
M.S., Tennessee State University - Psychology, 2021

WILKES, NICHOLAS (2022)
Instructor of Engineering Systems Technology
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Engineering Systems Technology, 2022

WITT, LOREN (2010)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., Goucher College - Biology, 1997
M.S., University of the Incarnate Word - Biology, 1999

WOMER, BENJAMIN DAVID (2016)
Associate Professor of Economics
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Studies, 2011
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Liberal Studies, 2014
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Financial Economics, 2016
D.B.A, Liberty University - Leadership (2022)

Y

YORK, WENDY (2008)
Associate Professor of Business Information Technology
A.S., Volunteer State Community College - Business Education, 1990
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Business Education, 1992
M.B.E., Middle Tennessee State University - Business Education, 1999
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands - Business: Healthcare Administration, 2024

Administrative and Specialist

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

A

ADELIYI, LEAH (2024)
Executive Director, Internal Audit
B.B.A., Tennessee State University - Business Administration, 2016

ALI, JABBAR (2022)
Technician, Engineering Systems Technology
B.M.E., University of Technology, Baghdad - Mechanical Engineering, 1982

ALLISON, JONI (2016)
Coordinator, Adult Student Services
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1985
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1999

AMMONS, DESMOND (2019)
Head Baseball Coach, Athletics
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2014
B.S., Belmont University - Exercise Science, 2016

ARNOLD, JON (2007)
Coordinator, Purchasing/Financial Analyst
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business Technology, 2005
C.P.S., International Association of Administrative Professional, 2009
B.B.A., University of Memphis - Accounting, 2017

ARTHUR, SARAH (2023)
Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources
A.S., Nashville State Community College - Psychology, 2018
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 2020

AVIROM, KYLE (2024)
Librarian I, Columbia Campus
B.S., Tennessee Technology University - History, 2021
M.S., Simmons University - Library Science and Archives Management, 2023

B

BALTIMORE, DEANNA (2021)
Student Services Specialist, Williamson Campus
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Health and Wellness Education, 1996
M.S., University of Tennessee, Martin - Education, 2024

BARCLAY, KEAN (2021)
Women's Soccer Head Coach, Athletics
B.A., Indiana University - Physical Education/Sports Management,2006
M.S., University of Missouri - Higher Education, 2015

BOHN, MELISSA (2017)
Systems Administrator, Information Technology
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College, Business Management, 2015

BONNER, HEATHER (2023)
Academic Success Coach, TRiO Student Success Services
B.S., University of North Alabama - Social Work, 2003

BRAKE, JAMES (2024)
B.S., Austin Peay State University - Health and Human Performance: Health and Human Performance, 2015
B.S., Austin Peay State University - Health and Human Performance: Health Care Management, 2017
M.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Business Administration, 2022
Certificate, Kansas State University - Academic Advising, 2025

BRIAN, ROBYN (2018)
Manager, Disability Resource Center
M.S., University of Kentucky - Rehabilitation Counseling, 2008
Ed.D., Liberty University - Community Care and Counseling, 2025

BUCKLEY, ALEXANDER (2023)
Web Designer/Developer, Communications
B.A., Lipscomb University - Visual Arts/Animation, 2022

BULLOCK, CHIQUITA (1989)
Coordinator, College Success Advisors
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Accounting Technology, 1989
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Management and Human Relations, 1999
M.A., Antioch University - Management, 2005

C

CARPENTER, ALLIE (2023)
Director, Lewisburg Campus
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin, 2021

CARROLL, RANDALL (2014)
Chief of Public Safety, Facility Services
B.A., Memphis State University - Law Enforcement, 1975

CLARK, TIMOTHY (2023)
CDL Instructor, Workforce & Continuing Education

CORBIN, SHARON (2022)
Network Manager, Information Technology
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Computer Science, 1981

CREEKMORE, CRYSTAL (2023)
Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment
A.A., Clovis Community College - Liberal Arts, 2022
B.U.S., Eastern New Mexico University - University Studies, 2005
M.S., Capella University - Education, 2008

CROSS, EMILY (2015)
Accountant I - Foundation Accountant, Business Services
B.S., Martin Methodist College - Business Administration, Accounting, 2010

D

DE LEON, CATHERINE (2025)
Instructional Designer, Academic Engagement and Innovation
B.S., Texas A & M University - Education, 2021

DEZEMBER, TIA (2023)
Director, High School Partnerships
B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University - Social Work, 2019

DJUNAIDI, HARJANTO (2016)
Director, Institutional Research
M.S., Parahyangan Catholic University - Accounting, 1983
M.B.A., Parahyangan Catholic University - Business Administration, 1981
M.S., University of Arkansas - AgEconomics, 1989
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University - AgEconomics, 1993

DUNCAN, JENNIFER (2008)
Records Coordinator, Enrollment Services
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Office Administration, 1997
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2000
C.P.S., International Association of Administrative Professionals, 2010
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Professional Studies, 2017

E

EKIMOGLOY, NANETTE (2017)
College Success Advisor, Williamson Campus
B.A., Rutgers University - Psychology, 1997
M.A., University of Phoenix - Elementary Education, 2008

EUBANK, LILI (2022)
Coordinator, Theater and Event Services
B.F.A., University of Memphis - Technical Theatre, 1983

F

FEBBRORIELLO, MELISSA (2018)
Counselor and Case Manager, Student Engagement
B.S., Quinnipiac University - Business Management, 2005
M.S.W., University of Connecticut - Social Work, 2010

FEINER, SETH (2024)
Coordinator, Writer-Multimedia Communications
B.S., Troy University - Broadcast Journalism, 2021

FRISCH, EMILY (2022)
Enrollment Recruiter, Admissions
A.A., Martin College - Arts & Sciences, 1979
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin -Biology/Chemistry, 1982
M.S., UT Health Science Center - Cell Biology/Anatomy, 1985

G

GAIRRETT, JOLENE (2012)
Assistant Director, State Aid Programs, Financial Aid
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2008
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Liberal Studies, 2011
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Business Administration, 2015

GALLARDO, AUGUST (2025)
Assistant Baseball Coach, Athletics
B.S., Eastern Michigan University - Sports Management, 20217

GOOCH, A. WYNN (2013)
Director, TRiO, Student Support Services
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin - Business, 2002
M.S., Auburn University - Rehabilitation Counseling, 2011

GRAFF, ALLISON (2024)
Success Coach, Charger Pathway Impact Program
B.S., Franciscan University, Steubenville - Social Work, 2020

GRAHAM, RICKY (2022)
Director, Fund Development, Office of Advancement
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Business Administration, 1980

GRAY, RICHARD (2019)
Facility Services Coordinator, Williamson Campus
Technical Certificate, Tennessee Technical Center, Northwest - Industrial Mechanics, 1976

GWIN, KELLIE (2000)
Coordinator, Registration, Orientation, Advising and Graduation Events, Student Affairs
A.S., Columbia State Community College-General Transfer, 2001
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Administration and Leadership, 2021
M.P.S., Tennessee Technological University - Corporate Communication, 2025

H

HALL, DAVID (2011)
Director, Maintenance, Facility Services
A.S. Columbia State Community College - Pre-Engineering, 1987
B.S. Tennessee Technology University - Mechanical Engineering, 1989

HALL, VINCENT (2024)
Operations Manager, Workforce and Continuing Education
B.A., Augustana College - Biology, 1997
M.P.S., University of Memphis - Strategic Management, 2010

HANSON, JO AN (2019)
Nursing Lab Coordinator, Williamson Campus
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Nursing, 1981
B.S., University of North Alabama - Nursing, 2002
M.N.A., University of Alabama in Huntsville - Nursing, 2003

HARRIS, MEGAN (2022)
Director, Lawrence Campus
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Animal Science, 2013

HOLMAN, DENISE (2014)
Coordinator, Veterans, Financial Aid
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Business Management, 2004
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Business Management, 2012

HONN, KIMBERLY (2013)
Business Manager, Business Services
B.S., Martin Methodist College - Accounting and Business, 2006
M.B.A., Tennessee Technology University - Accounting, 2010

HURTE, BRIDGETTE (2008)
Director, Student Support Services, Williamson Campus
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi - Speech / Language Pathology, 1995
M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi - Counseling, 2001

HUTCHERSON, JENNIFER (2025)
Coordinator, Nursing Clinical Laboratory
M.S.N., Walden University - Nursing, 2022

I

J

JETT, JESSICA (2016)
Assistant Director, Admissions Systems, Enrollment Services
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business/Administrative Professional Technology, 2016
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University - Computer Information Technology, 2019
M.S., Trevecca Nazarene University - Instructional Design and Technology, 2021

JONES, ANJELICA (2024)
Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Effectiveness and Special Projects
B.S., Tennessee State University - Psychology, 2009
M.P.A., Tennessee State University - Public Administration, 2012

JONES, CARL (2013)
Print & Digital Communications Coordinator, Communications
B.A., Auburn University - Visual Arts, 988

JORDAN, LAUREN (2024)
Enrollment Recruiter, Williamson Campus
B.A., Otterbein University - Speech Communications and Public Relations, 2003
M.E., Middle Tennessee State University - Curriculum and Instruction, 2008

K

KING, SAMANTHA (2022)
Head Softball Coach, Athletics
A.S., Motlow State Community College - General Transfer, 2019
B.S., University of Tennessee, Southern - Human Performance and Physical Education, 2022

L

LATHAM, ARTHUR (2025)
Assistant Women's and Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics
M.A., Saint Catherine College - Health Promotions, 2013

LEGGETT, CHRISTOPHER (2024)
Head Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics
B.S., University of Mississippi - Interdisciplinary Studies, Emphasis in Health and Human Services, 2021

LEWIS, MATT (2007)
Director, Financial Aid
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Mass Communications, 2001
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Professional Studies, 2006
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University - Education, 2011

LINGFORD, RICHARD (2015)
Director, Administrative Computing and DBA, Information Technology
B.S., National University - Information Technology Management, 2014

LONG, DEBBIE (2006)
Executive Director, Human Resources
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin - Business Administration, 1990
M.B.A., University of Phoenix - Business Administration, 2003

LOWERY, LORI (2024)
Success Coach, Charger Impact Pathway Program
B.S., Texas State University - Geography Teacher Education, 1997

LUTTRELL, KAY G. (1987)
Computer Programmer Analyst, Information Technology
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Data Processing, 1980

M

MANN, AVERY (2023)
Social Media and Special Events, Communications
A.A., Jefferson State Community College - Business Management, 2021
B.S., University of Alabama - Marketing,2021

MARKS, L. ERIN (2024)
Program Director, Charger Pathway Impact Program
B.S., Tennessee Technical University - Agriculture, 2005
M.E., University of Tennessee, Martin - School Counseling, 2010
Ed.D., University of the Cumberlands - Educational Leadership: Student Services, 2024

MARTIN, CHRISTA F. (1979)
Executive Director to the President, Office of Belonging and Student Resources
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Data Processing, 1975
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Information Systems, 1976
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Information Systems, 1988
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University - Higher Education Leadership, 2012

MCELHINEY, J. PATRICK (2019)
Director of Grants, Office of Advancement
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Psychology, 1994

MCNABB, CAITLYN (2022)
Coordinator, Tutoring and Learning Center, Williamson Campus
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Pre-Health Professions, 2017
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Biology, 2019
M.S., University of Kentucky - Library and Information Science, 2024

MILLER, TIA (2019)
Coordinator, Student Development
B.A., Mount Ida College - Fashion Merchandising, 2009
M.A., Suffolk University - Administration of Higher Education, 2011

MOORE, RYAN (2017)
Programmer Analyst, Information Technology
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2011
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Liberal Studies, 2017
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Computer Information Systems, 2023

MORGAN, ERIC (2024)
Coordinator, Testing Services, Williamson Campus
B.S., Tennessee Technical University - Mathematics, 2012
M.S., Tennessee Technical University - Mathematics, 2014

MORGAN, LAURA (2016)
Analyst, Financial Aid
B.S., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University - Psychology, 1980
M.S., University of Kansas - Clinical Psychology, 1985

MORROW, ANDREA (2023)
Benefits Coordinator, Human Resources
B.S., Freed Hardeman University - Social Science, 1992

MOSER, JESSICA (2022)
Site Coordinator, Clifton Campus
B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin - Criminal Justice, 2016
M.B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin - Business Administration, 2023

MURILLO, DANIELLE (2024)
Success Coach, Charger Impact Pathway Program
B.A., California State University - Liberal Studies, 2017
M.S., National University - Educational Counseling: Community College Counseling, 2024

MURPHY, MELODY (2019)
Director, Workforce and Continuing Education
B.S., Martin Methodist University - Biology, 2008
M.B.A., Bethel University - Business Administration, 2016

N

NEAL, WINSTON (2015)
Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology - Management, 2002
M.S.A., Loyola Marymount University - Marketing, 2004

NEAL, YOLANDA C. (1997)
College Success Advisor
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Early Childhood Education, 1999
B.S., Indiana Institute of Technology - Business Administration, 2001

NELSON, MICHELLE (2022)
Director, Testing Services
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Computer Information Systems, 2005
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Business Management and Human Relations, 2005
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University - Administration and Supervision, 2011

O

ODOM, TIFFANY (2022)
Coordinator, Workforce Solutions, Workforce and Continuing Education
B.A., Grand Valley State University - Criminal Justice, 2014

OGILVIE, TRE'YANA (2021)
Assistant Registrar, Enrollment Services
A.A., Columbia State Community College - English, 2017
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Political Science, 2020
M.S., Trevecca University - Public Administration, 2023

OGILVIE, YOLANDA (2011)
Enrollment Recruiter, Admissions
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Office Administration, 1999
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Management, 2005
M.P.S., Austin Peay State University - Strategic Leadership, 2018

P

PARKER, HOLLY (2024)
Payroll Supervisor/Accountant, Business Services
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Accounting, 1997

PILLOW, FREDA LESLIE (2010)
Coordinator, Career, Transfer, and Veteran Center
B.S., Tennessee State University - Communications, 1994

PLANT, JODY (2021)
Financial Aid Coordinator, Enrollment Services
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - Psychology, 2000
M.E., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - School Counseling, 2004

POBST, SUSAN (2014)
Coordinator, TRiO Student Success and Data Specialist
B.A., Covenant College - Elementary Education, 1986

POLICELLI, MADISON (2022)
Transcript Analyst, Enrollment Services
B.A., Samford University - Sociology, 2019

R

REEVES, ANNE (2007)
Coordinator, Tutoring and Learning Center
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mass Communications, 1987
M.F.A., Murray State University - Creative Writing, 2016

RIGSBY, SUZANNE (2024)
Coordinator, Design and Digital, Communications
B.F.A., University of Montevallo - Art, 1996

RILEY, JILL (2014)
Chief Enrollment Services Officer and Director of Admissions, Enrollment Services
B.A., Georgia Court University - Mathematics, 1989
M.A., Georgia Court University - Mathematics, 1997

RISNER, ERIN (2013)
Director, Contracts 
B.A., University of North Alabama - Sociology, 2003

ROBERTS, RAYMOND IVORY (2025)
Director, First Year Experience, Student Affairs
M.S., Austin Peay State University - Marketing, 2021

ROSSON, TAMMY (2022)
Director, Events and Alumni Relations, Office of Advancement
B.A., Belmont University -Elementary Education, 1992

S

SCOTT, ANNE (2005)
Director, Library
A.F.A., Columbia State Community College - Music, 2019
B.A., University of Alabama - Communications, 1986
M.L.S., University of Alabama - Library Service, 1988

SGRO, ABIGAIL (2024)
Assistant Softball/Soccer Coach, Athletics
B.A., Ashland University - Criminal Justice, 2019

SHUMPERT, PATRICIA (2021)
Coordinator, Data & Donor Relations, Office of Advancement
B.A., Concordia University - Management and Communications, 1998

SMITH, SARAH (2023)
Success Coach, Charger Impact Program, Student Affairs
A.S., Columbia State Community College, 1998
B.S., Tennessee Technical University - Interdisciplinary Studies, 2019

SPEARS-BRIDGES, AMY (2008)
Executive Director, Communications
A.A., Columbia State Community College - English, 1999
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mass Communication, 2002
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University - Education, 2011
Ed.D., Lipscomb University - Learning Organizations and Strategic Changes, 2022

SZTAPKA, MICHAEL (2022)
Records Coordinator, Enrollment Services
A.A., Mesa Community College - General Studies, 1997
B.A., DePaul University - English, 2000
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University - Administration and Supervision, 2011

T

TRIUS, GABRIEL (2024)
Pryor Art Gallery Curator, Office of Advancement
B.A., Isthmus School of Architecture and Design - Industrial Design, 2023

TRYBALSKI, ROBERT (2003)
Coordinator, Instructional Technology Support Services
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Management and Human Relations, 2002
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mass Communication, 2005

W

WADE, TYLER (2024)
Coordinator, Student Services, Williamson Campus
B.S., Mississippi College - Communication, 2012

WEBSTER, KELVIN (2015)
College Success Advisor, Williamson Campus, Access, Retention and Regional Services
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business, 1987
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Sociology/Psychology, 1992
M.P.S., Tennessee State University - Professional Studies, 2015

WILLIAMS, BILL (2012)
Multimedia Coordinator, Instructional Technology Support Services
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Mass Communications, 2008
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Electronic Media Production, 2010

WILLINGHAM, KATHERINE (2019)
Director, Athletics
B.S., Lee University - Physical Education, 2005

WINTERS, GLENNA (2000)
Professional and Instructional Development Specialist, Instructional Support
Computer Operations Technology Diploma - Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson, 1998
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Technology, 2007
A.S., Austin Peay State University - Liberal Arts, 2013
B.A., Ashford University - Professional and Instructional Development Specialist, 2016

WRIGHT, PETE (2025)
Utility/Grounds Worker, Facility Services

Y

YOKLEY, TREVANCE JAVON (2022)
Programmer Analyst, Information Technology
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business, Administrative Professional Technology, 2018
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Professional Studies: Information Technology, 2020
M.S., Austin Peay State University - Computer Science and Methods, 2023

Operations

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

B

BAKER, JELAYNE (2022)
Processing Clerk, Enrollment Services
A.S., Long Technical College - Paralegal Studies, 2005
B.A., Kaplan University - Paralegal Studies, 2011
M.L.S., Purdue Global University - Master Legal Studies, 2024

BERRY, RORY (2004)
Library Assistant III, Library
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 1989
B.S., Athens State University - Liberal Studies, 2001

BIZWELL, TERRI (2024)
Payroll Clerk, Business Services
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business, 2011

BOSHERS, LINDA (1988)
Administrative Secretary, Academic Affairs
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business, 1986
C.P.S., International Association of Administrative Professionals, 1995

BURKE, ALI (2025)
Clerk, Faculty, Curriculum, and Programs
B.S., Western Governors University - Healthcare Administration, 2024

C

CHALLY, MARY BETH (2016)
Administrative Secretary, Williamson Campus
B.S., Northern Illinois University - Personnel and Industrial Relations, 1985
M.S.T., Aurora University - Teaching, 2008

CLAYTON, EMILY (2025)
Records, Processing Clerk, Enrollment Services
M.A., New york Unversity - Archives and Public History, 2020

CONANT, SHARON (2014)
Coordinator, Help Desk Administrator, Information Technology
CPS, International Association of Administrative Professionals, 2008

CRAWFORD, JACKIE (2006)
Processing Clerk, Enrollment Services
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business Technology, 2004
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2006

D

DAVIS, DIANE (2012)
Secretary/Clerk, Office of Belonging and Student Resources
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2010
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Management and Human Relations, 2014

E

ESTES, DEBBORA (2004)
Custodian, Facility Services

EZELL, RAYMOND (2025)
Maintenance Mechanic, Facility Services

F

FOLKS, JULIE (2024)
Testing Assistant, Testing Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - International Relations, 2003

G

GAY, JEFFREY DAVID (2022)
Secretary II, Written, Oral, and Digital Communications Division
A.F.A., Columbia State Community College - Music, 2015

GOOCH, KIMBERLY (2014)
Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business Administration, 2019

GRAVES, JANA (2025)
Clerk, Faculty, Curriculum, and Programs
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Radiologic Technology, 2003

GRAY, NANDADEVI (2023)
Secretary II, Science and Math Division
B.S., University of Maryland - Chemical Engineering, 2001

H

HALL, MARISA (2024)
Administrative Secretary, Office of Advancement
B.A., California State University - Sociology, 2022

HARDY, NANCY (1999)
Secretary II, Humanities and Social Sciences Division
A.A.S., Kingsborough Community College - Secretarial Science, 1990

HARPER, KERA (2023)
Administrative Secretary, Student Affairs

HOLT, BRENT (2013)
Utility/Grounds Worker, Facility Services

HONN, JASON (2021)
Supervisor, Mail Room, Shipping & Receiving, Facility Services

HUBER, JOSH (2025)
Testing Assistant, Testing Services

HUMPHREY, JAMES (1998)
Maintenance Utility Worker, Facility Services

HUSEIN, ASSIM (2024)
Maintenance Mechanic, Facility Services
Diploma Degree, Al-Numaniyah Industry Academe - Mechanical Engineering, 1998
Diploma Degree, Al-Kut Technical Institutes -  Mechanical Engineering, 2000
B.S., Baghdad Technical College - Technical Engineering, 2004

J

JENNINGS, WALISA (2022)
Custodian, Facility Services

JONES, MATTHEW (2024)
Maintenance Mechanic, Facility Services
Certification, TCAT Hohenwald - Industrial Maintenance, 2024

K

KEETON, CRYSTAL (2005)
Account Clerk II/Lead Cashier, Business Services
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business, 2000

L

LANCE, KELLY SCOTT (2023)
Security Guard, Public Safety

M

MAXWELL, LAUREN (2003)
Deposit/Account Clerk, Business Services

MCCARTHY, PAYTON (2024)
Processing Clerk, Enrollment Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Theatre, 2022

MCCORD, PAMELA (2022)
Student Support Specialist, Academic Engagement and Innovation
A.A., Martin Methodist College - General Studies, 2010
B.S., Martin Methodist College - Behavioral Science, 2011

MCLEAN, ANTHONY (2022)
Police Officer, Williamson Campus

MILLER, RICHARD (2022)
Security Guard, Facility Services and Safety
A.A., Columbia State Community College - Psychology, 1971

MORRIS, ROY (2022)
Police Officer, Facility Services and Safety
B.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Painting and Sculpture, 1984
M.S., Cumberland University - Public Service, 1998

MOSLEY, ALICE (2021)
Custodian, Facility Services

O

O'CONNOR, GRANT (2024)
Senior Desktop Support Technician, Information Technology

O'NEAL, LISA (2023)
Cashier/Account Clerk, Business Services
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Exercise Science, 2012

P

PETERS, ANGELA (2017)
Lead Custodian - Training, Facility Services

PRICE, EBONY (2019)
Secretary II, Health Sciences Division
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2013
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Medical Informatics, 2015

PYE, GLADYS (2024)
Custodian

R

RAY, ANTHONY (2025)
Custodian, Facility Services

RAY, DANNIE (2009)
Lead Custodian - Events, Facility Services

RAY, REGINA (2000)
Campus Services Specialist, Lawrence Campus
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business Technology, 2000
B.S., Martin Methodist College - Accounting, 2007

REYNOLDS, HEATHER (2022)
Administrative Assistant to the President's Office
A.B.A., Ivy Tech Community College - Business Administration, 2012

ROBESON, GALE (2016)
Custodian Lead Worker, Lewisburg Campus

ROE, DANA MARIE (2015)
Purchasing Clerk, Business Services
A.S., Columbia State Community College - Business, 1997

ROGERS, TIMOTHY (2008)
Learning Center Specialist, Lewisburg Campus
A.S., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2006
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Liberal Studies, 2014

S

SCOTT, JANE ADELE (2022)
Secretary II, Business and Technology Division
A.F.A., Columbia State Community College - Music, 2016
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Music Theory and Composition, 2020

SHIRKEY, LEONARD (2022)
Lead Custodian, Lawrence Campus
Certificate, Tennessee College of Technology - Welding, 2019

SLAUGHTER, WILLIAM (1999)
Security Guard I, Facility Services

SMITH, CHRIS (2016)
Computer Lab Technician, Information Technology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Computer Information Systems, 1996

STEPHENS, JULIE (2017)
Custodian, Facility Services

STINNETT, KELLY (1992)
Assistant, Finance and Administration
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Office Administration, 1991
C.P.S., International Association of Administrative Professionals, 1995

STUDDARD, PATRICIA (2023)
Mail Courier, Facility Services

SUMMERS, SHERRELL (2023)
Police Officer, Facility and Safety Services

T

TAPP, STACI (2022)
Records Clerk, Health Sciences

TOBEY, KIMBERLY (2022)
Custodian, Facility Services

TOMLIN, LLOYD (1998)
Computer Lab Technician, Information Technology

TOTTY, DARRIN (2022)
Lead Mechanic and Relief Supervisor, Facility Services

W

WALKER, TRENTON (2024)
Testing Assistant, Testing Services, Williamson Campus
B.S., Tennessee Technology University - Business Information Technology, 2024

WILLIAMS ARMSTRONG, PEGGY (2005)
Custodian, Facility Services

WOODY, KATRINA (2011)
Secretary II, Health Sciences Division
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College - Office Administration, 2007
C.P.S., International Association of Administrative Professionals, 2012

Y

YOUNG, SARA (2019)
Secretary II, Library
A.A., Columbia State Community College - General Transfer, 2003
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English, 2005