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    Nov 25, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Faculty


 

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