Exempt Staff

Jennifer Angell; Technology Project Manager (2023)
University of Utah, B.F.A, B.S.
Westminster University, M.B.A.

Sally Aparicio; Director, Business Office/Bursar (2018)
Western Governors University, B.S.

Ana Arredondo; Assistant Athletic Trainer (2024)
Northern Arizona University, B.S., M.S. 

Dr. Wendy Ashby; Instructional Designer (2020)
Weber State University, B.A.
Bowling Green State University, M.A.
University of Arizona, M.S., Ph.D.

Dr. Melesa Ashline; Director, Nursing (2020)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Phoenix, B.S.N., M.S.N
Grand Canyon University, D.N.P. 

Mark Bailey; Systems Administrator (2024)

James Barrows; Director, Facilities (2012)
University of Idaho, B.S.
Naval Postgraduate School, M.S.

Rhonda Buesgens, Internal Auditor / Executive Assistant (2022)
Minnesota State University, A.A.
University of Arizona Global Campus, B.A., M.Acc.

Belinda Burnett; Director, Aviation Programs (2020)
Cochise College, A.A.S
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, B.S., M.S.

Angelita Bustamante; Director, Student Support Services / TRiO (2023)
Cochise College, A.B.S., A.G.S.
University of Arizona, B.S.

Jesus Campoy; IT Security Compliance Administrator (2024)
Cochise College, A.A.S.
University of Arizona, B.A.S.

Alexandra Canez; English Tutor/Instructor (2021)
University of Arizona, B.A.

Nicholas Castellana; Assistant Director, Admissions & Records (2023)
California State University, B.A.

Sharrina Cook-General; Media Communications Manager/Public Information Officer (2018)
Arizona State University, B.S.

Dr. Lilla DeLuca; Director, Grants Development and Management (2025)
California Southern University, Ph.D.
Cambridge College, M.Ed.

Cara Elkins; Director, Adult Education (2025)
Cochise College, A.A.S.
Angelo State University, B.S.
Capella University, M.S.N.

Karen Emmer; Director, Financial Aid (2010)
Weber State University, A.A.S., B.S.
Colorado State University, M.Ed.

Tiffany Espinosa; Senior Research Analyst (2023)
Northern Arizona University, B.S.

Juan (Andy) Espinoza; Director, Student Leadership and Activities (2019)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Arizona, B.A.S.
Northern Arizona University, M.Ed.

Joel Evans; MOS Credentialing Coordinator (2017)
Cochise College, A.G.S.
Wayland Baptist University, B.A.S.

Melissa Faglie; Curriculum Development Manager (2015)
Cochise College, A.A.
Sul Ross State University, B.A., M.Ed.

Jeff Falkner; Director, Athletics (2022)
Santa Barbara City College, A.A.
Grand View College, B.A
Pennsylvania Western University, M.S.

Alexandra Felton; Electronic Resources Librarian (2011)
California State University, B.A.
Simmons College, M.L.I.S.

Hilary Fleming; Assistant Director, Financial Aid (2025)
Portland State University, B.S.
Portland Community College, A.S. 

Lindsey Forbes; Student Retention Manager (2023)
University of Phoenix, B.S.
Liberty University, M.Ed.

Lisa Friel; Systems Administrator (2024)
Cochise College, A.A.S.

Dr. Angela Garcia; Dean, Liberal Arts (2022)
Cochise College, A.A.S.
University of Arizona, B.S.
Northern Arizona University, M.Ed., Ph.D.

Robert Gibbs; Chief Information Security Officer (2020) 
United States Naval Academy, B.S.
Strayer University, M.S.I.S

Loren Gladwill; Director, Student Success / Title IX Coordinator (2022)
Arizona State University, B.A., M.A.

Edward Gonzales; Building and Grounds Manager (2025)

Ashlee Gray; Librarian / Archivist (2022)
Saint Bonaventure University, B.A.
SUNY University at Buffalo, M.S.

Dr. Thomas Guetzloff; Dean, Mathematics and Sciences (2020)
St. Norbert College, B.S.
South Dakota State University, Ph.D.

Dan Guilmette; Director, Computer Information Systems / Cybersecurity (2023)
Champlain College, A.S.
US Military Academy, B.S.
Naval Postgraduate Academy, M.S.

Dr. Bethany Hill; Dean, Nursing and Allied Health (2020)
Cochise College, A.S.
University of Phoenix, B.S., M.S. 
Grand Canyon University, D.N.P. 

Denise Hoyos; Executive Director, College Foundation (2001)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Western International University, M.B.A.

William “BJ” Jackson; Building and Grounds Manager (2022)

Hannah Jones; Science Lab Manager (2012)
Cochise College, A.A., A.S.
University of Arizona, B.S.

Sophia Kirkland; IT Security Compliance Administrator (2024)
Cochise College, A.A.S.

Wendy Koop; Payroll / Benefits Manager (2020)
Cochise College, A.BUS.
Northern Arizona University, M.B.A.

Brenda Kurtz; Director, Early College Programs (2022)
University of Arizona, B.A.
Northern Arizona University, M.A., M.Ed.

Ciarra Lalles; Bugen Hall Director (2025)

Irvan “Wick” Lewis; Executive Director, Human Resources (2018)
Eastern Arizona College, A.A.
Northern Arizona University, B.S.

Owen Long; Facilities Maintenance and Project Manager (2025)
University of Arizona, B.A., M.S.

Barbara Lopez; Director, Military Programs (2024)
Wayland Baptist University, B.S., M.M.G.T. 

Belen Lopez-Hart; Director, Finance / Controller (2023)
University of Phoenix, B.S., M.M.G.T.

David Lujan; Director, User Support Services (2025)
New Mexico State University, A.S.  

Faye Luna; Director, Admissions and Records (2022)
Arizona State University, B.S.
Northern Arizona University, M.Ed.

Robyn Martin; Assistant Dean, Marketing, Communications and Advancement (2015)
Art Institute of Seattle, A.A.
University of Maryland University College, B.A.
American Public University System, M.B.A.

Denise Mazanek; Talent Manager (2022)
Southern Utah University, B.S.
University of Phoenix, M.A.

Sabrina Melendez; Math Tutor / Instructor (2021)
Western New Mexico University, B.S.

Dr. Vivian Miranda-Wendelken; Director, Advising and Career Services (2022)
Arizona State University, B.S.W, M.Ed., Ed.D.

Quintin Molina; Dean, Business, Career and Technical Education (2024)
University of Arizona, B.S., M.S.

Mandy Nowlin; ERP Project Manager (2022)
University of Phoenix, B.S.

Brian O’Brien; Facility Services Manager (2020)
Cochise College, A.S.

Frank Orona; Director, Student Recruitment (2025)
The University of New Mexico, B.S.
New Mexico Highlands University, M.A.

Angel Ortega; Assistant Director, Athletic / Sports Information (2022)
Grand Canyon University, B.S.
University of Phoenix, M.Ed.

Tetima Parnprome; Librarian (2009)
University of Southern California, B.S.
Simmons College, M.S.

Brenden Pitt; Academic / Career Counselor (2016)
Northern Arizona University, B.S., M.Ed.

Dr. Dale Porter; Assistant Dean, Business, Career and Technical Education (2021)
Colorado State University, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

Esmeralda Puente; Accounting Services Manager (2023)
University of Phoenix, B.S.

Christopher Przylucki; Director, Procurement Services (2024)
Johnson & Wales University, A.S., B.S.

Jose Quintana; Recruit Training Officer (2023)

Dr. Donald Raley; Director, First Responders Academy (2025)
Wayland Baptist University, B.S.
Northcentral University, M.B.A.
Walden University, M.S.
Grand Canyon University, Ph.D. 

Nanette Romo; Director, Accessibility Services (2022)
Cochise College, A.G.S.
Western New Mexico University, B.S., M.A. 

Jessica Rzepecki; Assessment and Program Review Manager (2024)
University of Arizona, B.A. 
Grand Canyon University, M.A. 

F. Cullen Scarborough; Dean, Workforce Development and Military Programs (2022)
Wayland Baptist University, B.S.O.E., M.P.A., M. Ed.

Karly Scarbrough; Director, Library Services (2021)
Cochise College, A.A.S.
University of Arizona, B.S, M.A.

Tobias Scott; Director, Workforce Development (2025)
Hawaii Pacific University, B.S.

Janelle Simpson; Executive Director, Institutional Research (2023)
Central Wyoming College, A.A.
University of Wyoming, B.A., M.A.

Ana Smith; Director, Center for Lifelong Learning (2020)
Arizona Western College, A.A.
Wayland Baptist University, B.A.S.

Eric Stiemert; Math Lab Supervisor (2007)
Cochise College, A.S.
Northern Arizona University, B.S.
Emporia State University, M.S.

Priscilla Stone; Writing Lab Supervisor (2021)
University of Arizona, B.A.
Prescott College, M.A.

Dr. Brian Stover; Chief Information Officer (2025)
University of Phoenix, D.M.G.T., M.B.A.’
Aquinas College, B.S.

Shelley Ulmer; Grants Accountant (2019)
Saint Leo University, A.A., B.A.

Johanna Urquijo; Athletic Trainer (2023)
Northern Arizona University, B.S.
University of St. Augustine, M.H.S.

David (Shane) Van Bibber; Director of Residential Life (2024)
Ohio State University, B.A.

Abraham Villarreal; Dean, Douglas Campus (2021) 
Western New Mexico University, B.A., M.A.

Dr. Jennifer Wantz; Executive Dean, Community Engagement (2022)
SUNY University of Buffalo, B.A., M.Ed.
Northern Arizona University, Ed.D.

Rebecca (Becky) Westby; Director, Testing Services (2021)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Arizona, B.A.

Crystal Wheeler; Executive Assistant President/Governing Board (2017)
Cochise College, A.A.S.

Benjamin (Ben) Wilson; Director, Risk Management (2022)
American Public University System, B.A.
Northern Arizona University, M.A.

Jesus Yanez; Director, Infrastructure Network Services (2022)
Cochise College, A.A.
University of Arizona, B.S.