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Faculty 
Desi Aguilar 
        Captain NMMI (2010),  
        Assistant Librarian 
Lorenza Aho 
        Captain NMMI (2012), B.A., University of New Mexico 
        Spanish 
Peter Atkinson 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2010), Ph.D., University of California, Irvine 
        Department Chair Philosophy 
Mary Beth Atwood 
        Colonel NMMI (1994), M.S., New Mexico State University 
        Biology/Pre-Nursing 
Philip Baca 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2004), M.S., New Mexico State University 
        Associate Dean, Social Sciences and Leadership, Business and Criminal Justice 
Eddie Baros Jr. 
        Sergeant First Class, USA Ret. NMMI (2009), A.A., Eastern New Mexico University 
        JROTC Instructor 
Jose O. Barron 
        Colonel NMMI (2003), M.A., New Mexico Highlands University 
        Director of Athletics, HPER Instructor 
Jamison Bisch 
        Captain NMMI (2012), M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato 
        HPER Instructor, Football 
Elizabeth L. Boese 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1999), M.A., Middlebury College 
        English 
Jeff Boyd 
        Lieutenant Colonel  NMMI (2001), M.A., Texas Tech University 
        Department Chair, Communications 
Paul G. Burrow 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2005,) M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University 
        Mathematics 
Roger K. Castillo 
        Major NMMI (2005), M.S.T., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 
        Mathematics and Science 
Teresa L. Castillo 
        Colonel NMMI (1989), M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University 
        Department Chair, Business Administration 
Nancy A. Castillo 
        Major NMMI (2004), M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University 
        Mathematics 
Kyle Chaney 
        Major NMMI (2006), M.A., University of New Mexico 
        English 
Lauren J. Chapman 
        Captain NMMI (2014), M.S.A., Belmont University 
        Athlete Academic Advisor 
Chris Cook 
        Captain NMMI (2012), B.S., Fockford College 
        Health, Physical Education, Baseball 
Tyrell Curtis 
        Captain NMMI, (2012), M.A., New Mexico Highlands University 
        HPER Instructor 
Deana Curnutt 
        Major NMMI (2007), M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University 
        Business Administration 
Ralph Davis 
        Captain NMMI, (2010), M.A., Texas A&M University 
        HPER Instructor, Basketball 
Kathryn D’Antonio 
        Major NMMI (2007), M.A., Northeastern University Illionis 
        School Counselor II/Academic Advisor 
Federico Despiau 
        Master Sergeant, USA  NMMI (2013),  
        Senior ROTC Instructor 
Katherine Dollahan 
        Captain NMMI,   
        HPER Instructor 
Joel Dykstra 
        Major NMMI (2005), M.A. Michigan State University 
        Associate Dean Humanities 
Elaine Espinosa-Sims 
        Major NMMI (2014), M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University 
Ronald Fabec 
        Command Sergeant Major, USA Ret. (2011), B.F.A. Ringling College of Arts and Design 
        Junior ROTC Instructor 
Jonathan Fincher 
        Captain NMMI (2013), M.A. Texas Tech University 
        English 
Jason Fleenor 
        Captain NMMI (2013), M.S., University of Pennsylvania 
        HPER Instructor 
Joe Forchtner 
        Major NMMI (2006), M.Ed., Delta State University 
        HPE Instructor, Football 
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 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2001), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University 
        Department Chair, History  
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 
Eric Gerard 
        Captain NMMI, (2014), M.S., University of Miami 
        HPER Instructor 
Maria Carmen Gonzalez 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2005), New Mexico Highlands University 
        School Counselor III/Academic Advisor 
Jonathan K. Graff, Jr. 
        Lieutenant Colonel, USA Ret. NMMI (2011), M.M.A.S. US Army Command and General Staff College 
        Service Academy Prep Program 
Pamela Grano 
        Captain NMMI, (2010), M.S., University of New Mexico 
        HPER Instructor, Volleyball 
Valarie Grant 
        Major NMMI (2012), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University 
        English 
Gina Hartwick 
        Major NMMI (2006), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University 
        Mathematics 
Lenny Hardy 
        Captain NMMI (2012), B.A. Charteroak State College 
        Health, Physical Fitness, Baseball 
Nancy Hein 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2002), M.S., University of Alaska, Anchorage 
        Biology 
Gary Hicks 
        Staff Sergeant USA Ret. NMMI (2012), 
        Junior ROTC 
W. Theodore Hitchcock 
        Lieutenant Colonel USAF Ret. NMMI (1993), Ph.D., University of Mississippi 
        History 
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 
        Colonel NMMI (2007), Ph.D., New Mexico State University 
        Biological and Physical Sciences 
Krystal Humphreys 
        Major NMMI (2013), Ph.D., Texas Tech University 
        History 
James T. Jessup 
        Master Sergeant USA Ret. NMMI (2005), A.A., Eastern New Mexico University 
        Junior ROTC Instructor 
David R. Jorgensen 
        Captain US Army, NMMI (2011), M.A., University of Texas at El Paso 
         Senior ROTC Instructor 
Stephen Kaftan 
        Major NMMI (2013), M.S., Indiana State University 
        Criminal Justice 
Frank Kimbler 
        Major NMMI (2009), M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 
        Geology, Earth Science 
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 Jr. 
        Captain NMMI (2011), B.S., Western New Mexico University 
        Bandmaster, Music 
Paul Lauritzen 
        Captain NMARNG, NMMI (2007), B.S., American Intercontinental University 
        Senior ROTC Instructor 
Kelley Lee 
        Captain NMMI (2006), M.A., Eastern New Mexico University 
        HPE Instructor 
Lindsay Mayo-Fincher 
        Captain NMMI (2013), M.A., University of Louisiana Lafayette 
        English 
Cheryl A. Martinez 
        Colonel NMMI (1986), M.S.T., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 
        Department Chair, Mathematics  
Patricia Matchin 
        Major NMMI (2007), M.A., New Mexico State University 
        English 
Andrew May 
        Sergeant First Class USA NMMI (2012),  
        Senior ROTC Instructor 
Eva McCollaum 
        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 of Mathematics and Science, Biological Sciences 
Randy Montoya 
        Major NMMI, (2011), M.S., Eastern New Mexico Unversity 
        HPER Instructor, (HS) Football, Track 
Susan Moore 
        Major NMMI (2011), M.Ed., Northern Arizona University 
        Academic Assistance, College First Year Experience, Leadership Instructor 
Barbara Morales 
        Major NMMI (2011), M.A., New Mexico State University 
        English 
Daniel L. Musgrave 
        Chaplain, Major USA Ret. NMMI (1999), M.A. Butler University, M.Div. United Theological Seminary 
        Philosophy and Ethics 
Henri Ndaya 
        Captain NMMI (2014), M.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 
        Mathematics 
Cody Northrup 
        Captain NMMI (2013), B.A., New Mexico State University 
        History 
Michael S. O’Neil 
        Lieutenant Colonel, USA Ret. NMMI (1992), B.A., E.N.M.U., US Army Command and General Staff College 
        Senior Army Instructor 
Jan Olesinski 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1988), M.A., Academy of P.E. Poland 
        HP Instructor, Cross Country 
Alexander Oshobu 
        Captain, USAR NMMI (2011), B.S., University of Houston 
        Senior ROTC Instructor 
Christina M. Parsley 
        Captain NMMI (2013), M.S.B.A., Texas Tech University 
        ACT/SAT and TOEFL Prep Instructor 
Rhonda Reagor Johnson 
        Major NMMI (1989) (2001), M.S., University of West Alabama 
        Department Chair, SAC/School Counselor II/Academic Advisor 
Richard Robertson 
        Sergeant First Class USA NMMI (2012),  
        Senior ROTC Instructor 
Brandon Romero 
        Captain NMMI (2012), M.A., West Texas A&M University 
        HPER Instructor 
Sean Schooley 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (1987), B.A., McMurry University 
        HPE Instructor, Basketball 
Stephanie Schooley 
        Captain NMMI (2005), B.S., Eastern New Mexico University 
        HPE Instructor, (HS) Volleyball 
Charity C. Schwalm 
        Major NMMI (2005), M.S., Texas Tech University 
        Mathematics and Assistant Dean for Assessment 
Charles Scott 
        Senior Chief Petty Officer, USN(Ret), (NMMI Major) (2010), M.Ed., Northern Arizona University 
        School Counselor II/Academic Advisor 
Kalith A. Smith 
        Major NMMI (2006), M.Ed., Texas Tech University 
        Deputy Director Toles Learning Resources Center 
Hubert L. Stephens 
        Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, NMMI (2014), M.M.A.S. US Army Command and General Staff College 
        Professor of Military Science 
John Surgett 
        Major NMMI (2004), M.Ed., Lesley University 
        Mathematics 
L.D. Swift 
        Colonel NMMI (2007), Ph.D., University of Texas, Arlington 
        Physics 
Aonan Tang 
        Major NMMI (2011), Ph.D., Indiana University 
        Mathematics and Physics 
Christopher Tebo 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2008), Ph.D., New Mexico State University  
        College First Year Experience, Academic Skills Programs  
Thomas Tekut 
        Colonel NMMI (1998), Ph.D., Texas Tech University 
        Chemistry, Astronomy 
Moses Theimer 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2006), M.F.A., American Film Institute 
        Communications, Film 
Drew Thatcher 
        Captain NMMI (2012), M.Ed., New Mexico State University 
        HPER Instructor, Football 
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 NMMI (2011), B.A., Mary Baldwin College 
        Senior ROTC Instructor 
Kelly L. Torske 
        Captain NMMI (2014), M.Ed., Grand Canyon University 
        Mathematics 
Vigo M. Torske 
        Captain NMMI (2014), M.A., New Mexico State University 
        Biology, Earth Science 
Karina Trivino-Norris 
        Captain NMMI (2014), M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University 
        Biology, Chemistry 
John K. Umberger 
        Lieutenant Colonel NMMI (2000), M.P.A., Golden Gate University, M.A. Naval Post Graduate School 
        Department Chair, Political Science and Leadership 
Cydni Vandiver 
        Major NMMI (2009), M.A., Southern Methodist University 
        History 
Elena A. Viltchinskaia 
        Colonel NMMI (2002), Ph.D., Ural Polytechnic Institute 
        Chemistry 
Terry D. Waggoner 
        Colonel NMMI (1984)(2001)(2011), Ed.M., Boston University 
        Department Chair Criminal Justice, Psychology and Sociology 
Charles Weathersby 
        First Sergeant, USA Ret. NMMI (2012), B.S.B.A., Columbia Southern University 
        JROTC Instructor 
Orson Webber-McCollaum 
        Captain NMMI (2013), B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst 
        Modern Languages 
Mia Yang 
        Major NMMI (2010), Ph.D., Indiana University  
        Physics and Chemistry 
Steven D. Young 
        Major NMMI (2006), M.S., Texas Tech University 
        Mathematics 
  
Leadership and Character Development Staff
Office of the Commandant/Dean of Students 
 Richard Megahan 
        Colonel, USA (Ret), M.A. Military Arts & Sciences, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College 
        Deputy Commandant for Operations 
 Jeff Cunningham 
        Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret), M.A. Organizational Leadership, Chapman University 
        Deputy Commandant for Support 
 John Barbour 
        Major, NMMI, B.S. University Studies, Eastern New Mexico University Portales 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Tonye Biaga 
        Captain, NMMI, M.Ed. Education, Eastern New Mexico University Portales 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Diane Capizzo 
        Captain, NMMI, M.A. Christian Ministry/Youth and Family Ministry Major, Briercrest Biblical Seminary, 
        Saskatchewan, Canada 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Chris Cortez  
        Major, USA (Ret), B.A. Geography, California State University, Northridge 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Eric Evertson 
        Major, NMMI, M.A. Teaching, Western New Mexico University 
        Manager, Yates Leadership Complex/Instructor, DLC 
 Zach Garver 
        Major, NMMI, USN (Ret), M.A. Political Science, Louisiana State University 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Gus Garza 
        Major, NMMI, M.S. Management, Minot State University 
        Director of Programs, DLC 
 Greg Lamm 
        Lieutenant Colonel, NMMI, USAF (Ret), M.A. HR Management, Wayland Baptist University 
        Squadron Leadership Advisor 
 Tina Lueras 
        Lieutenant Colonel, NMMI, B.S. Elementary Ed/Minor Language Arts, Eastern New Mexico University Portales 
        Squadron Leadership Advisor 
 Chance Mace 
        Captain, NMMI, USA, M.Div. Theological Leadership, E.Ds Educational Leadership, 
        New Orleans Theological Seminary 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Shaun McArthur 
        Lieutenant Colonel, NMMI, B.A. English, Texas Tech University 
        Squadron Leadership Advisor 
 Brad Novacheck  
        Captain, NMMI, M.S. Agricultural Education, University of Wisconsin-River Falls 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Monty O’Bannon 
        Major, NMMI, USAF (Ret), B.A. Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Mark Peltier 
        Major, USA (Ret), B.S. Agriculture, Education, Texas A&M University 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Bob Romero 
        Captain, NMMI, USMC (Ret), M.A. Business & Organizational Security Management, Webster University 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Ricardo Valenzuela 
        Major, NMMI, M.A. Portuguese/Language and Literature, University of New Mexico 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Jesus Villanueva 
        Captain, NMMI, TXANG (AGR-Ret), B.S. Criminal Justice Administration, Park University 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
 Lee Wade 
        Major, NMMI, USAFA (Ret), M.A. Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs 
        Leadership and Character Development Instructor/Advisor, DLC 
 Darren Wright 
        Lieutenant Commander, USN (Ret), M.B.A. Material Logistics Support Management, Naval Postgraduate School 
        Troop Leadership Advisor 
  
Cadet Counselors/Leadership 
 Davis Featherstone 
        Major NMMI (1986) (1993) (1999), Licensed Counselor Certificate, Institute for Reality Therapy 
 Daniel L. Musgrave  
        Chaplain, Major USA Ret. NMMI (1999), M.A., Butler University, M.Div. United Theological Seminary 
 William  Walker 
        Captain, NMMI,  M.A. Counseling, Liberty University 
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