Administration Faculty & Staff

Anderson, Nathan (2016)
Adult Basic Education, Job Corps
M.A., Indiana State University
B.S., Portland State University
A.A.O.T., Umpqua Community College
Nathan.Anderson@umpqua.edu

Benton, Melinda (1996)
Humanities
M.Ed., B.A., Bob Jones University
Teaching Certificate, University of the Pacific
Melinda.Benton@umpqua.edu

Benz, Bryan (2009)
Science
M.S., Portland State University
Bryan.Benz@umpqua.edu

Bergmann, Michelle (1993)
Director, Financial Aid
B.S., University of Oregon
A.A., Umpqua Community College
Michelle.Bergmann@umpqua.edu

Blackwood, John (2006)
Computer Information Systems
M.S., City University at Bellevue, WA
B.A., Indiana University
John.Blackwood@umpqua.edu

Blacic, Tanya (2022
Physical Science
Ph.D., University of California Davis
M.S., University of California Davis
B.S., University of California Davis
Tanya.Blacic@umpqua.edu

Ballard, Christina (2022)
Communication Studies
M.A., SUNY College at Brockport
B.S., SUNY College at Brockport
A.A.S., Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Christina.Ballard@umpqua.edu

Barron, Mary (2021)
Nursing
B.S.N., Oregon Health Sciences University
A.S., Umpqua Community College
Mary.Barron@umpqua.edu

Blakely, John (2000)
Director of Automotive
A.S., Umpqua Community College
John.Blakely@umpqua.edu

Blom, Annika (2022)
Assistant Director of Athletics & Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., California State University
Annika.Blom@umpqua.edu

Breslin, Sean (2008)
Science
M.A., M.S. Cornell University
B.A., Western Maryland College
Sean.Breslin@umpqua.edu

Brown, Ellen (2022)
Director, Operations-Foundation
Ellen.Brown@umpqua.edu

Brown, Natalya (2009)
Chief Financial Officer
M.B.A., Western Governors University
B.A., Ussuriskij Institute, Russia
Natalya.Brown@umpqua.edu

Chapman, Cathy (2013)
Academic Scheduling & Records Specialist, Academic Services
A.A.O.T., Umpqua Community College
Cathy.Chapman@umpqua.edu

Cosby, Dustin (2013)
Accessibility Services Coordinator, Accessibility Services
M.A. American Intercontinental University
B.A. Southern Oregon University
Dustin.Cosby@umpqua.edu

Cram, Lisa (2016)
HR Systems & Benefits Coordinator, Human Resources
A.A.S., Umpqua Community College
Lisa.Cram@umpqua.edu

Davis, Mick (2012)
Science
Ph.D., University of Oregon
B.S., Pacific University
Mick.Davis@umpqua.edu

Dawson, Jan (2018)
Nurse Educator
B.S.N., Western Governors University
Jan.Dawson@umpqua.edu

Eldredge, Keeley (2020)
Director, Educational Talent Search/Upward Bound
M.S., Loughborough University
B.S., Utah State University
Keeley.Eldredge@umpqua.edu

Fauver, Rosario (2017)
Custodial Supervisor
Rosario.Fauver@umpqua.edu

Fischer, Wayne (2021)
Engineering
M.S., Boise State University
M.A., Boise State University
B.S., University of Oregon
Wayne.Fischer@umpqua.edu

Fisher, Ian (2007)
Welding
B.S., Humboldt State University
Ian.Fisher@umpqua.edu

Flaherty, Mary (2021)
Compliance Officer
M.A., Rutgers University
B.A., Rutgers University
Mary.Flaherty@umpqua.edu

Flora, Joe (2022)
Director, Facilities & Security
B.S., Western Oregon State College
Joe.Flora@umpqua.edu

Fray, Scott (2022)
Chief Security Officer
Scott.Fray@umpqua.edu

Gambill, Marie (1991)
Learning Skills/First Year Experience Coordinator
M.Ed., Oregon State University
B.S., University of Oregon
Marie.Gambill@umpqua.edu

Glenn, Christopher (2022)
Director, SBDC
M.A.S., University of Oregon
B.A., Stetson University
Christopher.Glenn@umpqua.edu

Gilbert, Briggett (2021)
EMS/Fire Clinical Coordinator
A.A.S., Rogue Community College
Briggett.Gilbert@umpqua.edu

Gillespie-Towne, Chelsea (2019)
Nursing, Program Coordinator
M.S.N., Bushnell University
B.S., Northwest Christian University
Chelsea.Gillespie-Towne@umpqua.edu

Goetz Kennedy, Tawnie (2016)
Director, Wire Program
B.A., Bushnell University
A.A.S., Umpqua Community College
Tawnie.Goetz-Kennedy@umpqua.edu

Goodwillie, Joel (2022)
Winery Manager
B.S., Eastern Washington University
Joel.Goodwillie@umpqua.edu

Gray, Gary (2008)
Business
M.B.A., Ashford University
B.S., Arizona State University
WAFC Food Industry Certificate, University of Southern California
Gary.Gray@umpqua.edu

Grubb, Adele (2022)
Grants Manager
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Adele.Grubb@umpqua.edu

Hansen, Chelsea (2018)
CCL Systems Navigator
B.A.S., Oregon Institute of Technology
A.A.S., Umpqua Community College
Chelsea.Hansen@Umpqua.edu

Haskett, Danielle (2011)
Dean of Academics                
M.A., Grand Canyon University                 
B.A., University of Oregon
A.A., Umpqua Community College
Danielle.Haskett@umpqua.edu

Heald, Jason (1998)
Fine & Performing Arts
Ph.D., University of Oregon
M.M., University of Portland
B.S., Lewis and Clark College
Jason.Heald@umpqua.edu

Hill, Timothy (2019)
Director, Information Technology
B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology
Tim.Hill@umpqua.edu

Hobbs, Brenna (2005)
Registration and Records/Registrar
A.G.S., Linn-Benton Community College
A.A., Brooks College
Brenna.Hobbs@umpqua.edu

Hoyt, Nancy (2022)
Nurse Educator
M.N., University of Washington
B.S.N., University of New Mexico               
Nancy.Hoyt@umpqua.edu

Hunt, Destiny (2015)
Director, Teaching & Learning Center
M.Ed., Oregon State University
B.A., University of Oregon
AAOT, Umpqua Community College
Destiny.Hunt@Umpqua.edu

Jackson, Craig (2016)
Director, Athletics & Events
M.S., Northern Illinois University
B.S., Willamette University
Craig.Jackson@umpqua.edu

Jacob, André (1997)
Adult Basic Education
B.A., Loyola-Marymount University
Andre.Jacob@umpqua.edu

Jacobs, Luke (2023)
Accounting Services Manager, Accounting and Finance
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University
Luke.Jacobs@umpqua.edu

Jardon, Alexander (2018)
Social Science
Ph.D., Virginia Tech
M.A. University of Hawaii at Hilo
Alex.Jardon@umpqua.edu

King, Alan (2018)
Head Cross Country/Track & Field/Fitness Center Supervisor
M.A., Fresno Pacific University
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
Alan.King@umpqua.edu

Klier-Butler, Jodi (2018)
Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University
B.S.N., Western Governors University
A.S., Mount St. Mary’s College
Jodi.Klier-Butler@umpqua.edu

Kuykendall, Adrienne (2021)
Director, Finance & Accounting
MBA, American Intercontinental University
B.S., Lubbock Christian University
Adrienne.Kuykendall@umpqua.edu

Lake, Melissa (2023)
Recruitment Coordinator, Enrollment & Student Services
B.A., Northwest Christian University
Melissa.Lake@Umpqua.edu

Leeworthy, Daniel (2013)
Health & Human Performance
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
M.S., Ohio University
B.A., Brigham Young University, Hawaii
Daniel.Leeworthy@umpqua.edu

Lehi, Sheryl (2006)
Business
M.M., Southern Oregon University
A.A.O.T., Umpqua Community College
Sheryl.Lehi@umpqua.edu

Lewis, Brent (2013)
Writing
M.F.A., Eastern Washington University
B.A., Western Washington University
Brent.Lewis@umpqua.edu

Loosli, Tamara (1998)
Director of Dental Assisting
B.S., Brigham Young University
Tamara.Loosli@umpqua.edu

Lowe, Terril (2020)
Nurse Educator, ACEN Coordinator
M.S.N., Seton Hall University
B.S.N., Southern College               
Terril.Lowe@umpqua.edu

Lucas, Kent (2015)
Truck Driving Instructor & Supervisor
Kent.Lucas@umpqua.edu

Marshall, Nick (2023)
WIRE Rural Recruiter, Work Based Integration Rural Ed
B.A.S., Post University
Nick.Marshall@Umpqua.edu

Martin, Justina (2021)
Adult Basic Education
M.A., Arizona State University
B.A., Eastern Oregon University
Justina.Martin@umpqua.edu

Mathweg, Kevin (2006)
Apprenticeship
M.Ed., Oregon State University
B.S., Montana State University-Northern
A.A.S., Umpqua Community College
Kevin.Mathweg@umpqua.edu

McHenry, Bart (2022)
Theatre
M.F.A., University of California
B.F.A., University of Southern California
Bart.McHenry@umpqua.edu

McNulty, Shauna (2017)
Science
Ph.D., M.A., University of Tennessee
B.A., University of Miami
Shauna.McNulty@umpqua.edu

Michaels, Laurena (2022)
Apprenticeship Manager
Laurie.Michaels@umpqua.edu

Michell, Jillanne (1999)
Humanities
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon
A.A., Umpqua Community College
Jillanne.Michell@umpqua.edu

Middleton, Teresa (2023)
Director, UV STEAM Hub, STEAM
M.Ed., Oregon State University
B.A.S., Oregon State University
Teresa.Middleton@umpqua.edu

Mills, Rachelle (2023)
Director, Curriculum, Assessment & Scheduling
M. Ed., Western Washington University
B.A.S., Western Washington University
Rachelle.Mills@umpqua.edu

Mock, Sean (2018)
Adult Basic Education, Job Corps
M.A., University of Oregon
B.A., University of Oregon
Sean.Mock@umpqua.edu

Neeman, Susan (2013)
Operations Manager - CWT
Associate, Southeast Technical College
Susan.Neeman@umpqua.edu

Niebaum, Deborah (2013)
Campus Store Manager
A.A.S., Umpqua Community College
Deborah.Niebaum@umpqua.edu

Norton, Blake (2023)
History and Education
M.A., Grand Canyon University
B.A., Oregon State University
Blake.Norton@umpqua.edu

Ogle, Joshua (2022)
Dean of Instruction, CTE
M.B.A., Marylhurst University
B.A., Southern Oregon University
Joshua.Ogle@umpqua.edu

Olsen, Alexandra (2020)
Social Science
PhD., University of California - Irvine
M.A., University of California - Irvine
B.S., Florida State University
B.A., Florida State University
Alex.Olsen@umpqua.edu

Olson, Melissa “Missy” (2000)
Asst. VP of Enrollment Student Services
M.Ed., Oregon State University
B.A., University of Oregon
Missy.Olson@umpqua.edu

Overton, DeLane (2022)
Coordinator, Career Academy
M.S., Indiana University
B.S., Indiana University
DeLane.Overton@umpqua.edu

Paugh, Jessica (2021)
CEO, UCC Foundation
M.S, John Hopkins University
B.S., Ohio University
Jessica.Paugh@umpqua.edu

Pittman, Jim (2022)
Vice President, Student Services
M.S., Brigham Young University
B.S., Southern Utah University
Jim.Pittman@umpqua.edu

Polamalu, Tafea (2009)
Humanities
M.A., University of Hawaii
B.A., Southern Oregon University
Tafea.Polamalu@umpqua.edu

Pritchard, Suzanne (2021)
Director, Communications & Marketing
B.F.A, California State University-Fullerton
Suzi.Pritchard@umpqua.edu

Redd, Tracy (2022)
Mathematics
M.S., University of Oregon
B.A. (2), Southern Oregon University               
Tracy.Redd@umpqua.edu

Richardson, Jessica (2009)
Recruitment & Advising Coordinator
A.A.S., Umpqua Community College
Jessica.Richardson@umpqua.edu

Rinkle, Shannan (2008)
Director, JOBS Program
B.S., Grand Canyon University (in process)
Shannan.Rinkle@umpqua.edu

Rivenes, Teresa (2022)
Vice President, Academic Services
Ed.D., Montana State University
Ph.D., Capella University
M.S., Capella University
Bachelor, Weber State University
Associate, American River College
Teresa.Rivenes@umpqua.edu

Roberts, Calli Jordan (CJ) (2022)
Head Volleyball/Assistant Director, Special Events
Master, Northwestern State University
Bachelor, Prairie View A&M University
CJ.Roberts@umpqua.edu

Robbins, Jeremiah (2018)
Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities/Head Baseball Coach
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
Jeremiah.Robbins@umpqua.edu

Rochester, Susan (2002)
Performing and Visual Arts
B.A., M.A., University of Oregon
Susan.Rochester@umpqua.edu

Rogers, Steven (2014)
Institutional Researcher
A.S., Umpqua Community College
A.S., Los Angeles Pierce College
Steve.Rogers@umpqua.edu

Ross, Todd (2023)
Assistant Registrar, Registration & Records
M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University
B.A., University of Alberta
Todd.Ross@umpqua.edu

Scarbrough, Stevy (2020)
Psychology
M.A., University of Hawaii
B.A., (2), Boise State University
B.S., Sam Houston State University
Stevy.Scarbrough@umpqua.edu

Silva, Jennifer (Jenny) (2023)
Executive Director, Human Resources
M.A.S., Western Governors University
B.A.S., Easter Oregon University
Jennifer.Silva@umpqua.edu

Spain-Butler, Rivka (2021)
Nurse Educator
B.S.N., Concordia University
Rivka.SpainButler@umpqua.edu

Steele, Cindy (2016)
Nurse Educator
M.S.N., F.N.P., Simmons University
B.A., Plymouth State University
A.S., College of the Sequoias
Cindy.Steele@umpqua.edu

Steinmetz, Lianne (2022)
Athletic Trainer
M.S., Pacific University
B.S., University of Oregon
Lianne.Steinmetz@umpqua.edu

Stinnett, Mary (2007)
Mathematics
Ph.D., M.S., Oregon State University
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma
B.S., Moravian College
Mary.Stinnett@umpqua.edu

Stoddard, John (2018)
Adult Basic Education, Job Corps
B.A., California State University
John.Stoddard@umpqua.edu

Stricklin, David (1994)
Health and Human Performance
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
M.S., Azusa Pacific University
B.S., Brigham Young University
A.A., Golden West College
Dave.Stricklin@umpqua.edu

Sullivan, Crystal (2007)
Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A ., Northwest Christian University
M.B.A., Western Governors University
A.A.S, Umpqua Community Credit Union
Crystal.Sullivan@umpqua.edu

Swan, Chantel (2022)
Instructional Designer, Students Success Title III
M.A., Phoenix University
B.A.S., Northwest Christian University
Chantel.Swan@Umpqua.edu

Sweningson, Marla (2021)
Executive Assistant, Academic Services
B.A., University of Houston
Marla.Sweningson@umpqua.edu

Teoli, Elizabeth (2021)
Director, Library
M.L.I.S., University of Hawaii
B.A., California State University
Liz.Teoli@umpqua.edu

Thompson, Duane (2011)
Welding
A.A.S., Umpqua Community College
Duane.Thompson@umpqua.edu

Titus, Lesa Beth (2006)
Nurse Educator Associate, Simulation
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
A.D.N., Umpqua Community College
Lesabeth.Titus@umpqua.edu

Tratz, Nicholas (2011)
World Languages
M.A., Washington State University
B.S., B.A., University of Idaho
Nicholas.Tratz@umpqua.edu

Tylee, Tom (2021)
Director, Woolley Adult Education Center
M.A., University of Montana
B.A., University of Montana
A.A.S., Big Bend Community College
Tom.Tylee@umpqua.edu

Villa, Joseph (2014)
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Colorado
M.S., San Francisco State University
B.S., University of California Davis
Joseph.Villa@umpqua.edu

Warren, Emily (2023)
HR Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist, Human Resources
B.A.S., Oregon State University
Emily.Warren@umpqua.edu

Weerheim, Anthony (2022)
Director, Wrestling & Athletics Academic Success
B.S., Montana State University-Northern
Anthony.Weerheim@umpqua.edu

Weerheim, Brittany (2022)
Director, Housing
A.A., Montana State University-Northern
Brittany.Weerheim@umpqua.edu

Whisler, Jacob (2018)
Project Coordinator Male Initiative, Rural Men
M.A.S., Western Oregon University
B.A.S., Western Oregon University
Jacob.Whisler@Umpqua.edu

Wilgus, Robynne (2009)
Executive Assistant to the President/Board
Robynne.Wilgus@umpqua.edu

Willis, Georgann Zachary (2013)
Social Sciences
Ph.D., M.A., University of Montana
B.A., University of Montana
Georgann.Willis@umpqua.edu

Winn, Ronald “Dee” (2000)
Chair, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
M.S., Oregon State University
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Dee.Winn@umpqua.edu

Workman, Katie (2014)
Budget Manager
A.A., Umpqua Community College
Katie.workman@umpqua.edu

Yip, Vincent (2011)
Computer Information Systems
M.A., University of Central Arkansas
B.S., Southern Arkansas University
Vincent.Yip@umpqua.edu

Yori, Joy (2015)
Purchasing Manager
M.A., Bushnell University
B.A., Northwest Christian College
A.A., Umpqua Community College
Joy.Yori@umpqua.edu