Faculty
Isaac Alexis
Sergeant First Class, USA (2005) AA Central Texas College
Military Instructor
Gilbert Alvarado
Lieutenant Colonel USA Ret. (1998) M.S., Eastern New Mexico University
Criminal Justice, Department Chair Criminal Justice
Peter Atkinson
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2010), Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
English, Philosophy
Mary Beth Atwood
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1994), M.S., New Mexico State University
Biology/Pre-Nursing
Philip Baca
Major NMMI (2004), M.S., New Mexico State University
Business Administration
Sonia Balasch
Captain NMMI (2011), M.A., University of New Mexico
Spanish
Jose Barron
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2001), B.S., New Mexico State University
Athletic Trainer, HPE Instructor
Elizabeth L. Boese
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1999), M.A., Middlebury College
English
Will Boston
Major NMMI (2002), M.S., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Biology
Jeff Boyd
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2001), M.A., Texas Tech University
Department Chair, Communications
Leanne V. Bratland
Colonel NMMI (1994), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
Department Chair, Spanish/Modern Languages
Drew Bridges
Major NMMI (2007) M.S., Sul Ross State University
HPE Instructor
Paul G. Burrow
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2005,) M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
Mathematics
Robert Bussell
Master Sergeant USA (2010)
Senior ROTC Instructor
Pilar Carrasco
Major NMMI (2005), B.S., Eastern New Mexico University
HPE Instructor
Roger K. Castillo
Major NMMI (2005), M.S.T., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Department Chair Science and Mathematics
Teresa L. Castillo
Colonel NMMI (1989), M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University
Department Chair, Business Administration
Nancy A. Cavin
Major NMMI (2004), M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
Computer Concepts, Mathematics
Kyle Chaney
Major NMMI (2006), M.A., University of New Mexico
English
Frank Coggins
Colonel NMMI (1988) J.D. University of Kentucky
Business Administration (Law)
Cresencio Corral
Sergeant First Class USA Ret. (2005)
Junior ROTC Instructor
Deana Curnutt
Major NMMI (2007), M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University
Business Administration
Joel Dykstra
Major NMMI (2005), M.A. Michigan State University
Associate Dean Humanities, Arabic, Spanish
Richard Eicherly
Sergeant Major USA Ret. (2011)
Junior ROTC Instructor
Eric G. Evertson
Major NMMI (2003) M.A., Western New Mexico University
Biology, Yates Leadership Challenge Course
Joe Forchtner
Major NMMI (2008), B.S., Eastern New Mexico University
HPE Instructor
Shelby Forchtner
Major NMMI (1991), B.S. Lubbock Christian University
HPE Instructor, Volleyball
June Frosch
Major NMMI (1992), MSLS Clarion College of Pennsylvania
Librarian
Billy S. Gallagher
Major NMMI (2001), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
History/Department Chair, Social Science
Andalecio Gallegos
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1981) (2008), M.A., New Mexico Highlands University
Spanish, French
Clare L. Galloway
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2000), M.A., New Mexico State University
M.S. University of North Texas, Mathematics
Jerry A. Garcia
Colonel NMMI (1978), M.S., Eastern New Mexico University
Department Chair, Mathematics
Gustavo Garza
Major NMMI (2008) M.S.M., Minot State University
Leadership Instructor
Susan Glen
Major NMMI (1988) (2001) M.Ed., West Texas A&M
Business Administration
Maria Carmen Gonzalez
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2005), New Mexico Highlands University
High School Academic Advisor
Jonathan K. Graff, Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel USA (2011), M.M.A.S. US Army Command and General Staff College
Professor Military Science
Donald J. Hanak
Major USAF Ret. (1998), M.A. Central Michigan University
Service Academy Prep Program
Gene Hardman
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1991), M.S. University of Northern Colorado
Assistant Athletic Director Internal Affairs, Tennis
Gina Hardwick
Major NMMI (2006), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
Mathematics
Nancy Hein
Major NMMI (2002), M.S. University of Alaska, Anchorage
Biology
W. Theodore Hitchcock
Lieutenant Colonel USAF Ret. (1993), Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Associate Dean for Social Science, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice
Holly Huber
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1998), M.A. Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
Department Chair, Art
Heidi Huckabee
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2010), Ph.D., University of New Mexico
English
Robert E. Hudgens
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2007), Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Biological and Physical Sciences
James T. Jessup
Master Sergeant USA Ret. (2005)
Junior ROTC Instructor
R. Richard Kestner II
NMMI (2003), M.S. Florida State University
Institutional Research
Richard Kitchen
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2002), Ph.D., Arizona State University
History and Social Science
Jerome J. Klopfer
Colonel NMMI (1984), M.L.S., University of Michigan
Associate Dean Paul Horgan Library and Center of Academic Excellence
Kay Kuhlmann
Major NMMI (2007), M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Leadership Instructor
William Lamb
Captain NMMI (2011), B.S., Western New Mexico University
Bandmaster, Music
Kelley Lee
Captain NMMI (2006), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
HPE Instructor
Josh Lynn
Major NMMI (2005), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
HPE Instructor
Elizabeth Marsden
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2008), M.A., University of Texas, Arlington
English
Cheryl A. Martinez
Colonel NMMI (1986), M.S.T., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Mathematics
Patricia Matchin
Major NMMI (2007), M.A., New Mexico State University
English
Kevin Mink
First Lieutenant, USA (2011), B.S., Troy University
Senior ROTC Instructor
Eva McCollaum
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2006), M.F.A., Warren Wilson College
Department Chair, English
John R. McVay
Colonel NMMI (2005), Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Associate Dean for Science and Mathematics
Daniel L. Musgrave
Chaplain, Major USA Ret. (1999), M.A. Butler University, M.Div. United Theological Seminary
Philosophy and Ethics
Barbara Morales
Captain NMMI (2011), M.A., New Mexico State University
English
Jan Olesinski
Captain NMMI (1988), M.A., Academy of P.E. Poland
HP Instructor
George Oliver
Master Sergeant USA (2010)
Senior ROTC Instructor
Alex Oshobu
First Lieutenant USA (2011), B.S., University of Houston
Senior ROTC Instructor
J. Michael Patton
Major NMMI (2007), M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
Mathematics
Stanley S. Phipps
Colonel NMMI (1983), Ph.D., University of Idaho
Social Sciences
Jacob Quinn
Lieutenant Colonel USA (2010), B.S., Drexel University
Senior ROTC Instructor
Rhonda Reagor-Johnson
Major NMMI (1989) (2001), M.S. University of West Alabama
Department Chair, SAC/High School Counselor/Advisor
Sonia Rodriguez-Balasch
Captain NMMI (2011)
Spanish
Sean Schooley
Major NMMI (1987), B.A., McMurry University
HPE Instructor, Basketball
Stephanie Schooley
Captain NMMI (2005), B.S., Eastern New Mexico University
HPE Instructor
Charity C. Schwalm
Major NMMI (2005,) M.S., Texas Tech University
Mathematics
Charles Scott
NMMI (2010)
High School Counselor/Advisor
Kalith A. Smith
Major NMMI (2006), M.Ed., Texas Tech University
Deputy Director Toles Learning Resources Center
Shane Stamper
Master Sergeant USA (2008), A.S., Troy University
Senior ROTC Instructor
Natalie Stewart-Smith
Colonel NMMI (1997), M.A., Washington State University, M.Ed., Edinboro University
Reading Program Director, Academic Skills Programs
John Surgett
Major NMMI (2004), M.Ed., Lesley University
Mathematics
L.D. Swift
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2007), Ph.D., University of Texas, Arlington
Physics
Aonan Tang
Captain NMMI (2011), M.S., Indiana University
Computer Science, Mathematics
Christopher Tebo
First Lieutenant USA (2008), M.A. Eastern New Mexico University
College First Year Experience, Academic Skills Programs
Thomas Tekut
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1998), Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Chemistry, Astronomy
Moses Theimer
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2006), M.A., American Film Institute
Communications, Film
Steve Thorp
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1997), M.M., Eastern New Mexico University
Department Chair, Music
Lewis Toland
Colonel NMMI (1999), Ph.D., University of Kansas
English
Anthony Tomlin
Captain USA (2011), B.A., Mary Baldwin College
Senior ROTC Instructor
John K. Umberger
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2000), M.P.A., Golden Gate University, M.A. Naval Post Graduate School
Department Chair, Leadership
Mary Ellen Valliere
Major NMMI (2009) M.B.A. Le Moyne College
ACT/SAT Programs, Academic Skills Programs
Cydni Vandiver
Captain NMMI (2009), B.A., Texas Woman’s University
History
William Vian
Sergeant First Class USA (2009), A.S., Pikes Peak Community College
Senior ROTC Instructor
Zeljka Vidic
Major NMMI (2006) Ph.D., University of Idaho
Assistant Director, Sports Psychology
Elena A. Viltchinskaia
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2002), Ph.D., Ural Polytechnic Institute
Chemistry
Terry D. Waggoner
Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1984)(2001)(2011), Ed.M., Boston University
Psychology, Sociology and Leadership
Steven D. Young
Major NMMI (2006), M.S. Texas Tech University
Mathematics
Cadet Counselors /Leadership
Davis Featherstone
Major NMMI (1986) (1993) (1999), Licensed Counselor Certificate, Institute for Reality Therapy
Daniel L. Musgrave
Chaplain, Major USA Ret. (1999), M.A. Butler University, M.Div. United Theological Seminary |