Committees
Committees
2026- 2027 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
*Indicates committee chair or co-chair
President's Cabinet
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| President/CEO | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
College Council
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| President/CEO | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
| Accounting Services & Grant Compliance Manager | Mindy Russell |
| Director of Facilities | Craig Lurtz |
| Director of Institutional Research | Brenda Barrett |
| Faculty Senate President | Robert Scrivner |
| Faculty Senate Vice President | Cayla Thomlinson |
| Ex Officio Faculty Senate | Helen Weeks |
| Comptroller | Kim Harrison |
| Director of Human Resources and Payroll | Alexis Saenz |
| Executive Director Marketing and PR | Madilyn Limberg |
| Dean of Advancement and Alumni Relations | Scott Kedrowski |
| Campus Police Chief | Rodney Dozier |
| Dean of Academics | Philip Terpstra |
| Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Dean of Student Services | Tammy Tabor |
| Director, Online Learning & Instructional Design | Jamie Durler |
| Executive Information Officer | Lance Miller |
| Executive Technology and Innovation Officer | Casey Russell |
| Director of Institutional Effectiveness/Accreditation Liaison Officer | Samantha Sanger |
| Criminal Justice Instructor/Assistant Dean of Tech. Ed | Brandy Unruh |
| Director of Athletics | Mike Pilosof |
| Associate Professor of John Deere Ag Tech/Assistant Dean of Tech. Ed | Gabe Winger |
| Busters United | TBA |
| SEM | Nancy Unruh, Sydnee Claussen |
| President's Executive Assistant | Jodie Tewell |
Calendar Committee
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
|---|---|
| Registrar | Nancy Unruh |
| Vice President Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
| Dean of Academics | Phil Terpstra* |
| Apprenticeship Coordinator and Assistant to Instructional Services | Stephanie Knight* |
| Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Dean of Student Services | Tammy Tabor |
| Director, Online Learning & Instructional Design | Jamie Durler |
| Director of Financial Aid | Melinda Harrington |
| Director of Admissions | Brittany Williams |
| Director of Residential Life | Chip Schuler |
| Comptroller | Kim Harrison |
| Student Accounts | Mireya Montoya |
| Dual Credit Coordinator | Dawn Tucker |
| Director of Human Resources and Payroll | Alexis Saenz |
| Athletic Director | Mike Pilosof |
| Executive Director of Enrollment Management | Sydnee Claussen |
| Faculty Senate President | Robert Scrivner |
| Faculty Senate Vice President | Cayla Thomlinson |
Curriculum & Instruction Committee (C&I)
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship Coordinator and Assistant to Instructional Services | Stephanie Knight* |
| Division Chair | Nicole Dick |
| Division Chair | Renee Harbin |
| Division Chair | Veronica Goosey |
| Division Chair | Sean Boller |
| Assistant Dean - Technical Education |
Brandy Unruh |
| Assistant Dean - Technical Education |
Gabe Winger |
| Faculty Senate Representative |
Jeremy Gigot (Jaime McVey - alternate) |
| Assessment Coordinator |
Seth Kristalyn |
| Registrar |
Nancy Unruh |
| Dean of Technical Education & Workforce Development - non voting |
Chuck Pfeifer |
| Dean of Academics - non voting |
Phil Terpstra |
| Director of Nursing - non voting |
Shellie Emahizer |
| Director of Allied Health - non voting |
LaLani Kasselman |
| Executive Director of Enrollment Management - non voting |
Sydnee Claussen |
| Director - Library - non voting |
Julia Proctor |
| Director - Instructional Design and Canvas Administrator - non voting |
Jamie Durler |
| Director - Career Connection Academy - non voting |
Claudia Horney |
| Director - Financial Aid - non voting |
Melinda Harrington |
Student Learning Assessment Team (SLAT)
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Transfer Education Faculty | * Dr. Cory Kristalyn |
|---|---|
| Transfer Education Faculty/Secretary | Helen Weeks |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Cayla Thomlinson |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Dr. Haley York |
| Technical Education Faculty | Emmalee Newport |
| Technical Education Faculty | Elisa Mai |
| Assessment Coordinator: non-voting | Seth Kristalyn |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO: non-voting | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
Marketing Committee
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Executive Director Marketing and PR | Madilyn Limberg |
|---|---|
| Creative Director | Melody Brooks |
| Social Media & Design Coordinator | Cecilia Miller |
| Print Production Manager | Mark Scheopner |
| Web Designer | Jocelyn Dominguez |
| Dean of Academics | Phil Terpstra |
| Dean of Technical Education | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Executive Director of Enrollment Management | Sydnee Claussen |
| Director of Admissions | Brittany Williams |
| Director of Online Learning | Jamie Durler |
| Director of Institutional Effectiveness | Samantha Sanger |
| Assistant Director of Financial Aid | Jill Lucas |
Task Force
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Campus Security Coordinator | Rodney Dozier* |
|---|---|
| President/CEO: non-voting | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
| Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
| Director of Facilities | Craig Lurtz |
| Campus Nurse | Patricia Miller |
| Executive Information Officer | Lance Miller |
| Executive Technology and Innovation Officer | Casey Russell |
| Executive Director of Marketing and PR | Madilyn Limberg |
| Department of Public Safety, Faculty | Brandy Unruh |
| Coordinator of Accommodations | Lindsey Hawvermale |
| Department of Public Safety, Faculty | Robert Scrivner |
| Department of Public Safety, Student | TBA |
| Executive Assistant to the President | Jodie Tewell |
Faculty Senate
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Faculty Senate President | Robert Scrivner |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Cayla Thomlinson |
| Secretary | Jaime McVey |
| Senator | Sean Boller |
| Senator | Jeremy Gigot |
| Senator |
Jamie McVey |
| Senator |
Layla Martinez |
| Senator |
Meredith Owings |
| Alternate | Veronica Goosey |
| Ex-Officio | Helen Weeks |
Distance Education Committee
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Director Online Learning and Instructional Design | Jamie Durler* |
|---|---|
| Transfer Education Faculty | Veronica Goosey |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Tammy Hutcheson |
| Transfer Education Faculty | John Schafer |
| Technical Education Faculty | Skyler Glenn |
| Technical Education Faculty | Allison Sweet |
| Adjunct Faculty | Judy Whitehill |
| Outreach Coordinator | Dawn Tucker |
| Coordinator of Online Services | Vicky Reyes |
| Instructional Design Support Specialist | Adriana Figueroa |
| Dean Of Academics: non-voting | Phil Terpstra |
| Dean of Technical Education: non-voting |
Chuck Pfeifer |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO: non-voting |
Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
Academic Review (Appeals)
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Vice President of Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
|---|---|
| Executive Director of Student Services | Tammy Tabor |
| Director of Financial Aid | Melinda Harrington |
Scholarship Committee
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Financial Aid Representative | Jill Lucas |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid Representative | Vacant |
| Admissions Representative | Karlie Oller |
Developmental Education Committee
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship Coordinator and Assistant to Instructional Services | Stephanie Knight |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Chris Turpin |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Jonathan Whitacre |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Holly Chandler |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Dru Sadler |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Dr. Jeannie Ferguson |
| Technical Education Faculty | Devin Wackerla |
| Technical Education Faculty | Larry Jenkins |
| Director of Student Success | Sydnee Claussen |
New Student Orientation Committee
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Director of Admissions | Brittany Williams |
|---|---|
| Campus Tour Coordinator | Monica Rubio |
| Academic Advisor | |
| Athletic Director | Mike Pilosof |
| Web Designer | Jocelyn Dominguez |
| Executive Director Marketing and PR | Madilyn Limberg |
| Social Media & Design Coordinator | Cecilia Miller |
| Coordinator of Online Services | Vicky Reyes |
| Automotive Instructor | Ryan Grubbs |
| Financial Aid Advisor | Vanessa Rodriguez |
Exploration Day Committee
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Director of Admissions | Brittany Williams |
|---|---|
| Campus Tour Coordinator | Monica Rubio |
| Executive Director of Enrollment Management | Sydnee Claussen |
| Assistant Director of Admissions | Abel Loza |
| JCVT Building Secretary | Adele Waugh |
| FOUS Building Secretary | |
| ACAD Building Secretary | Lexi Blackburn |
| JOYCE Building Secretary | Barbara Hernandez |
| DPAC Building Secretary | Ashley Rutti |
| PENKA Building Secretary | Mary Burillo |
| Dual Credit Coordinator | Dawn Tucker |
| Transfer Faculty/GC3 Media | Stacy Carr |
| Tech Ed Faculty | Tyson Dixon |
| Creative Director | Melody Brooks |
Strategic Enrollment Management
UPDATED 7.7.2026
Core Team
| Registrar | Nancy Unruh* |
|---|---|
| Director of Advising | Sydnee Claussen* |
| President | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
| Vice President for Administrative Services/CFO | Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
| Vice President for Student Services/Athletics | Colin Lamb |
| Dean of Student Services | Tammy Tabor |
| Director of Admissions | Karlie Purdy |
| Director of Institutional Research & Data Support | Brenda Barrett |
| Programmer/Analyst | Linda Hill |
| Director of Online Learning & Instructional Support | Jamie Durler |
Strategic Goal Committee Co-Leaders
| Pillar 1: Student Success - Goal 1 | Jason Bilberry; Julia Proctor |
|---|---|
| Pillar 1: Student Success - Goal 2 | Claudia Horney, Dr. Shellie Emahizer |
| Pillar 2: Instructional Partnerships - Goal 3 | Layla Martinez; Jennifer Cranston |
| Pillar 2: Instructional Partnerships - Goal 4 | Veronica Goosey; Nicole Dick |
| "Pillar 3: Human, Physical, and Financial Resources - Goal 5" | Jamie Durler; Vanessa Rodriguez |
| "Pillar 3: Human, Physical, and Financial Resources - Goal 6" | Scott Kedrowski, Karlie Oller |
| Pillar 4: Sustainable Infrastructure - Goal 7 | Lance Miller; Vicky Reyes |
Core Curriculum Committee
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Dean of Academics | Phil Terpstra |
|---|---|
| Dean of Technical Education | Chuck Pfeifer |
| Director of Advising | Sydnee Claussen |
| Apprenticeship Coordinator and Assistant to Instructional Services | Stephanie Knight |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Michael Knutson |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Chris Turpin |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Thuy Nguyen |
| Transfer Education Faculty | Greg Greathouse |
| Technical Education Faculty | Tracy Lamb |
| Technical Education Faculty | Brandy Unruh |
| Registrar | Nancy Unruh |
bUSters United
UPDATED 7.7.2026
| Student Activities Coordinator | Kellee Munoz |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | Lindsey Havermale |
| Academics | Dr. Haley York |
| Facilities | Sonia Acosta |
| SGA Student Representative | TBA |
| Developmental Education | TBA |
| President's Ambassador | TBA |
| Marketing/Public Relations | Cecilia Miller |
| Adult Education | Claudia Horney |
| Athletics | Emmett Statzer |
| Residential Life | TBA |
| Technical Education Faculty | |
| President/CEO | Dr. Ryan Ruda |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO | Dr. Lance Hawvermale |
Benefits Committee
UPDATED 7.7.26
| Criminal Justice Instructor/Assistant Dean of Tech. Ed | Brandy Unruh |
|---|---|
| Director of Human Resources and Payroll | Alexis Saenz |
| Campus Police Chief | Rodney Dozier |
| Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Robert Scrivner |
| Creative Director | Melody Brooks |
| Director of Transportation | Rhonda Roetzer-Gilbert |
| Automotive Associate Professor |
Ryan Grubbs |
| Assistant Professor of HPER |
Andy Lewton |
| Human Resources/Payroll Generalist |
Tricia Sayre |
| Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO |
Karla Armstrong |
| Vice President for Instructional Services/CAO |
Dr. Lance Hawvermale
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| President/CEO |
Dr. Ryan. Ruda |
BusterCon
UPDATED 05/13/2025
| Co-Chair | William Schlichter |
|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Abel Loza |
| Committee Secretary | TBD |
| Faculty | Benjamin Gershon |
| Athletics | Emmet Statzer |