Labette Community College

Personnel

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Board of Trustees	Administration
Faculty	Professional Staff
Classified Staff

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Wanda Ladage	Parsons	Dr. Dennis Wilson	Parsons
Bob Brandenburg	Parsons	Gail Abshier	Parsons
Fred Taylor	Oswego	Kay Waters	Parsons

ADMINISTRATION

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Fundis, Ronald J.	President
	B.A. Ph.M.	Emporia State University University of Kansas
Hatcher, Wayne	Dean of Student Services
	B.S. & B.A. M.A. Ph.D.	Howard Payne University Baylor University University of North Texas
Newberry, Leanna	Dean Administrative Services
	A.A. B.S.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Rodgers, E. Jean	Dean of Instruction
	B.S. M.Ed.	Clarion University Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Groner, Wayne	Director of Resource Development
Arnold, Glenda	Associate Dean Continuing Education
	B.A. Dual M.A. & M.A.	Loyola-Marymount University Webster University
Burke, Joe	Associate Dean of Liberal Arts/Technology
	A.A. B.A. M.M.E.	Iowa Central Community College Buena Vista College Northern Arizona University
Pearson, Joan	Associate Dean of Math, Science, Oswego & Extension
	B.S. M.S. Ph.D.	St. Mary’s College Pittsburg State University Kansas State University
Turnbull, Mark D.	Associate Dean Workplace Education/Allied Health
	B.S. & M.S.	Pittsburg State University

FACULTY

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Adam, Nathan	Commercial Music
	B.B.A. & M.B.A.		Pittsburg State University
Beach, David	Mathematics
	B.S. & M.S.		Pittsburg State University
Bishr, Mahmoud	Biology
	D.V.M. M.S. Ph.D.		School of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo Northwestern State University Texas Woman’s University
Bohnenblust, DeLyna	Nursing
	B.S.N. M.S.N. Ed.S.		Pittsburg State University Wichita State University Pittsburg State University
Brewer, Greg	Graphic Design
	B.F.A. & M.A.		Pittsburg State University
Brotherton, P. Michael	English
	B.S. M.A.		College of the School of the Ozarks Pittsburg State University
Chamberlin, Aleta	English
	A.B. M.S. Ed.S.		Atlanta Christian College Fort Hays State University Pittsburg State University
Coomes, Jill	Nursing
	B.S.N., M.S. & M.S.N.		Pittsburg State University
Curtis, Karena	Mathematics
	A.A. B.S. & M.S.		Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Downing, V. June	Radiography
	B.S. & R.T. M.S. & Ed.S.		University of Missouri Pittsburg State University
Duran, Tom	Communication
	A.A. B.A. & M.A.		San Bernardino Valley College Pittsburg State University
Ecoff, Douglas	Chemistry
	B.S. M.A. D.A.		University of Missouri at Rolla San Diego State University University of Northern Colorado
Ford, John	Art
	B.F.A. M.A. & M.F.A.		Slippery Rock University Stephen F. Austin State University
Gilpin, Rhonda	Nursing
	A.D.N. B.S.N. M.S.N. Ed.S.		Labette Community College Pittsburg State University University of Kansas Pittsburg State University
Grossman, Julius	B & I Training Coordinator/Instructor
	A.A.S. B.S.B.A. M.Ed.		Mohawk Valley Community College Syracuse University University at Buffalo
Hiatt, Mary	Computer Science/Business
	B.S. & M.S.		Oklahoma State University
Huffaker, Brad	Sociology
	A.A. B.M. B.A. M.A.		Laredo Community College Wright State University Sam Houston State University Texas A & M International University
Hunn, Greg	Respiratory Care
Keir, Jessica	Psychology
	B.S. M.S.		University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Massachusetts
Laney, Christopher	History
	B.A. & M.A.		Southwest Missouri State University
McBride, Kim	Mathematics
	A.A. B.A. & B.A.Ed.		State Fair Community College University of Missouri – Kansas City
Mead, Shawn	Accounting
	B.S., B.A. M.S.		Missouri Southern State College University of Arkansas
Moore, Linda	Criminal Justice Coordinator
	B.S.		California State University, Long Beach
Oldham, David	Graphic Design
	B.F.A. M.F.A.		Oklahoma University Central State University
Owen, Dianna	Nursing
	B.S.N., M.S.N., & F.N.P.		Pittsburg State University
Patton, Jessica	Radiography
	A.A. & R.T. B.S. & C.T.	Labette Community College Fort Hays State University
Randall, Clay	Economics/Government
	B.A. M.S.		University of New Mexico Texas A&M University - Commerce
Sevart, Melvetta	English
	A.A. B.S. & M.S.		Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Shihabi, Walid	Chemistry/Physics
	B.S. M.S. (2)		Jordan University Pittsburg State University
Sudarsanam, Bharathi P.	Biology
	B.Sc. B.Ed. M.Sc. Ph.D.		Andhra Christian College St. Joseph’s College of Education Andhra University University of Kansas
Tjiputra, Jeff	Computer
	B.S.		Pittsburg State University
Walker, Robert	Music
	B.M. & M.M.		Emporia State University
Whetzel, Nancy	Nursing
	B.S.N. M.S. M.S.N.		University of Kansas Pittsburg State University University of Kansas

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

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Almond, Jeff	Director of Admissions
	B.S.Ed.	Pittsburg State University
Barger, Karen	Student Success Center Specialist
	B.S.	Pittsburg State University
Benavides, Barbara	PREP Talent Search Educational Adviser
	A.A. B.S.Ed.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Bishir, Gail	Math Specialist
	B.S.	Pittsburg State University
Brungardt, Tom	AE/Assessment Specialist
	A.S. B.S. & M.S.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Burnett, Larry	Director of Community Services
	B.A. M.A.	Simpson College Northeastern Missouri State University
Burzinski, Jody	Coordinator of Micro Computer Systems
	A.A. B.S.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Byrd, Vera Lee	PREP Talent Search Director
	B.A. M.A. D.Ed.	Mount Union College Bowling Green State University Pennsylvania State University
Carter, Coleen	Instructional Support Computer Specialist
	A.S. B.S.	Pittsburg State University Friends University
Crooks, Connie	Director of Respiratory Care
	A.S. B.S.	University of Kansas Friends University
Eggers, Dana	Title III Network/Training Coordinator
	B.S. & M.S.	Pittsburg State University
Eisenbart, Melody	Payroll/Human Resources Specialist
	A.A.S. B.S.	Independence Community College Friends University
Fields, Joyce	Director of Student Success Center
	B.S.Ed. M.S.Ed.	Pittsburg State University California State University Hayward
Fish, Jim	Director of Physical Plant and Bookstore
	A.A. B.S.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Forbes, Lindi	Director of Public Relations
	B.A.	Pittsburg State University
Fuentez, Tammy	Student Support Services Director
	B.S. M.S.	Central Missouri State University Pittsburg State University
Gelso, Bob	GEAR-UP Financial Aid Assistant
	B.S.Ed., M.S.Ed., & Ed.S.	Pittsburg State University
George, Janice Clifton-	Administrative Assistant to the President
	A.A.S. B.S.	Labette Community College Friends University
Hellwig, Rebeckah	AE Specialist
	B.S.	Pittsburg State University
Hill, Melissa	Student Success Center Specialist
	A.A. B.S.	NE Oklahoma Ag. & Mechanical College Pittsburg State University
Hucke, Julie	AE/EES Specialist
	A.A. B.S.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Jack, Phillip	Director of Office Services
	A.A. B.S.T.	Coffeyville Community College Pittsburg State University
Johnson, Ron	Softball Coach
Johnston, Kathy	Title III Network Assistant
	A.A.	Labette Community College
Keal, Aaron	Baseball Coach
	B.S. M.S.	Berry College Pittsburg State University
Kendrick, Sharon	Director of Special Education
	A.A. B.S., M.S., & Ed.D.	Labette Community College University of Kansas
Kibler, Cathy	Accounts Receivable Specialist
	A.A.S. & A.S. B.S., B.A.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Kuhel, Pat	English/Reading Specialist
	B.S., M.A. (2) & Ed.S. Ph.D.	Pittsburg State University University of Tulsa
Mart, Lou Ann	Computer/Learning Specialist & Tutor Coordinator
	A.A. B.M.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Matthews, Josh	Women’s Basketball Coach
	B.S.	University of Western Kentucky
McKenzie, Ben	Athletic Trainer
	B.S.	Augustana University
Monroe, Regan	AE/EES Specialist
	B.S.	Pittsburg State University
Moon, Tracie	Programmer
	A.A.	Labette Community College
Morgan, Gwen	GEAR-UP Director
	B.S., M.S., Ed.S. (2)	Pittsburg State University
Nelson, Grace	AE Specialist
	B.A. & M.S.	Pittsburg State University
Page, Kim	Title III College Success Skills Coordinator
	A.A. B.S. & M.S.	Labette Community College Pittsburg State University
Palmer, Melissa	Accounts Payable Specialist
	B.A.	Ottawa University
Peak, Jerry	Director of Human Resources
	A.A.S. B.S.	Labette Community College Friends University
Phillips, Leigh Ann	Volleyball
Rabig, Anthony J.	Senior Programmer/Analyst
	B.A. M.L.	Blackburn College Emporia State University
Renfro, Joe	Wrestling Coach
	B.S.	University of Nebraska, Kearney
Rose, Deatrea	Title III Retention Coordinator
	A.S. B.S. & M.S.	Fort Scott Community College Pittsburg State University
Saathoff, Brooke	Counselor/Adviser of Operation Excel
	B.A. M.S.	New Mexico State University Pittsburg State University
Spencer, Sue	GEAR-UP Counselor
Stewart, Michael	Admissions Recruiter/Adviser
	B.A.	Bethel College
Taylor, Marna	PREP Talent Search Educational Adviser
	A.A.S. B.S. & M.S.	Coffeyville Community College Pittsburg State University
Thompson, Jody	Director of Athletics
	A.B. M.S.	Adams State College Pittsburg State University
Thompson, Pat	Director of Nursing
	B.S.N. M.S.N.	West Chester State College University of Kansas
Weilert, Jason	Student Life Coordinator
	B.S. M.S.	Cumberland University Pittsburg State University
Warford, Bob	Director of Computer Services
	B.S.	Pittsburg State University
Warren, Becky	Title III Project Assistant
	A.S.	Labette Community College
Young, Kurt	Men’s Head Basketball Coach
	A.A. B.S.	Centre College Morehead State University
Zollars, Scotty	Library Director
	B.A. M.L.S.	College of the Ozarks Texas Woman’s University
Vacant	Coordinator of Respiratory Care Clinical Education
Vacant	Director, Radiography

CLASSIFIED STAFF

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Auman, Dick	Custodian
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Babb, James	Custodian Supervisor
Barnard, Julie	Admissions Assistant
Borror, Natalie	PREP Talent Search Secretary
	A.A.	Labette Community College
Brewster, Kay	Business Office Secretary
Burnett, Joyce	Bookstore Supervisor
	A.A.S. (2)	Labette Community College
Clay, Fran	Secretary, Athletic Department
	A.A.S. (3)	Labette Community College
Cook, Roberta	Secretary, Dean of Instruction
	A.A.S. (3)	Labette Community College
Coomes, Phylis	Library Assistant
	A.S.	Labette Community College
Cornell, Verlene	Workforce Development Center Associate
	A.A.	Labette Community College
Evans, Tonya	Receptionist/Switchboard Operator
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Garwood, Donna	Secretary, Operation Excel
Geifer, Connie	Secretary, Adult Basic Education
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Guy, Elaine	Office Services Assistant
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Hastings, David	Custodian
Hembree, Lois	Assistant, Financial Aid
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Hofer, Gary	Custodian
Johnson, Sonya	Secretary, Associate Dean Math & Science
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Kendrick, Bethany	Public Relations Technician
Maffei, Peggy	Secretary, Director of Community Services
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Nance, Judy	Title III Student Record Specialist
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Nelson, Glenda	Instructional Media Technician
Nevin, Gloria	Bookstore Assistant
	A.A.	Labette Community College
Rabig, Carol	Secretary, Associate Dean Continuing Education
Rife, Linda	Secretary, Associate Dean Oswego/Extension
	A.A.	Labette Community College
Roller, Louis	Custodian
Rosentiel, Dennis	Custodian
Seal, Nancy	Financial Aid Assistant
	A.S.	Pittsburg State University
Shipps, Gary	Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Showalter, Teri	Secretary, Dean Student Services
Steig, Ellen	Library Aide
Story, Betty	Secretary, Director of Development
	Certificate	Oklahoma State University Tech School
Tennyson, Charlotte	Secretary, Nursing Education
Weidert, Paula	Secretary, Associate Dean Liberal Arts/Technology
	A.A.S.	Labette Community College
Yanez, Debbie	Health Science Secretary

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