College Personnel

Board of Trustees

Administrative Executive Officers

Amanda Allen Executive Vice President
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.Ed.; Ed.D., Lamar University

Danny Bacot Dean of Workforce
B.S., University of Houston

Rachel Bahnsen Dean of Human Resources
B.S.; B.B.A., Texas State University

Clarissa Bueno Director of Purchasing
B.B.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Leigh Ann Collins Vice President of Instruction
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.S.; M.A.I.S., University of Houston - Victoria

Jerry Martinez Dean of Enrollment Management and Registrar
B.A., University of Texas - Brownsville
M.P.A., University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

Lindsey McPherson Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.A., Sam Houston State University

Kettida Vasiknnon Vice President of Information Technology
M.S., Seattle Pacific University

Cynthia Ward Associate Vice President of Financial Operations/Controller
B.B.A, Texas A&M University

Administrative Staff

Michael Adkins Director of Academic and Career Advising/Director of Title V HSI Grant Project
B.A., Christopher Newport University
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Ed.D., The College of William and Mary

Kimberly Ashburn Accessibility and Instructional Media Technologist
B.A.; M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

Amber Barbee Director of Counseling and Disability Services
B.S., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

Douglas Baumgarten Assistant Director of Facilities Management

Shane Benich Assistant Director of Technical Services
B.S., University of Houston - Victoria

Michele Betancourt Director of Distance Education
B.A., California State University - Long Beach
M.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Lori Blust Financial Aid/Counselor
B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University

Jenna Bothell College Recruiter
B.S., Sam Houston State University
M.S., Western Illinois University

Alexis Brooks Title V HSI Career Development and Transfer Coordinator
B.F.A., Texas State University
M.S., Springfield College

Donna Brown Counselor
B.A., Southern University
M.A., Texas Southern University

Georgeann Calzada Director of Fort Bend County Campuses
B.A.A.S., University of Texas - Brownsville
M.A., Sam Houston State University

Oscar Cano Research Analyst
B.B.A., University of Houston

Rachel Cavazos Financial Accountant
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Jazmín Córdova Academic Advisor
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S.; M.Ed, University of Houston - Victoria

NaQui Davidson Director of Student Life
B.S., Texas State University
M.S., Texas A&M University - Commerce

Jeremy Eder Director of Security and Public Safety
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Robert Falco Help Desk Manager
A.A.S., Kaplan University

Jessica Falcon Director of TRiO SSS Grant Project
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S.; M.A., Liberty University

Sara Fira Coordinator of Academic and Career Advising
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., Springfield College

Annette Gajewsky-Maly Title V HSI Academic Advisor for Financial Literacy
B.A.; M.Ed., University of Houston

Jessica Garcia Assistant Controller
B.B.A.; M.B.A.; M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

Torey Gilmore Counselor
B.S., Prairie View A&M University
M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

Shannon Glardon Counselor
B.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake
M.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Lynn Goodrich Learning Center Facilitator
B.A., University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

Kimberly Gubbels Residence Life Supervisor
A.A., Wharton County Junior College

Shayna Guerra TRiO SSS Success Advisor/Coordinator
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.A.S., University of Houston - Victoria
M.Ed., Texas Tech University

Anika Gupta Financial Aid Advisor
B.A., University of Houston
M.B.A., Lamar University

Emma Hermes College Recruiter
B.B.A., Texas Lutheran University

Candi Hollier Instructional Technologist
B.S., M.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Jonathan Jeter Director of the WCJC Foundation and Advancement
B.A., University of Texas - Austin
J.D., University of Houston Law Center

Stephanie Kolacny Academic Advisor
B.S.; M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

Tina Kollmann Coordinator of Testing Services
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary

Lea Anna Kostelnik Senior Research Analyst
A.A., Wharton County Junior College

Xiaodong “Eric” Li Webmaster
B.L., Fudan University
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Cindy Mahalitc Coordinator of Grants Management & Compliance
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.Ed., University of Texas - Tyler

Angela Manna Admissions Officer
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University

Robby Mathews Director of Network and Server Services
Certificates, PC Technical Support and Network Operator, Wharton County Junior College

Tessa Mathews Director of Institutional Research and Enterprise Applications
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Armando Palomino McClure Coordinator of Recruitment
B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University

Rasolyn McKenzie Academic Advisor
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Lamar University

Mervat Mickael Academic Advisor
B.D.S., Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

Kerri Novak Coordinator of Human Resources
SHRM-CP (Certified Professional), Society of Human Resource Management

Sheryl Rhodes Executive Assistant to the President

Naomi “Christy” Ruby Director of Library Information and Technical Services
B.A., University of Texas - El Paso
M.L.S., University of North Texas
Ed.D., Baylor University

Priscilla Salas Director of Financial Aid
B.A., University of Houston
M.Ed., Abilene Christian University

Lori Saucedo IT Project Manager
A.A., Wharton County Junior College

Selena Schmidt Financial Aid Advisor
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.B.A.; B.S., University of Houston - Victoria

Benjamin Sharp Director of Marketing, Communications, and Advancement
B.A., University of Houston

Natalie Stavinoha Director of Dual Credit and University Transfer
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., University of Houston - Downtown
M.A., Sam Houston State University

Camilla Sutton Learning Center Facilitator
B.S., University of Houston
M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

Patricia Swanigan Learning Center Facilitator
B.S., Kansas State University
M.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Wendy Tamayo Assistant Director of Admissions and Registration
B.S., Texas A&M University

Sai Prasad Tamminana System Administrator
M.S., University of North Texas
B.Tech., Vardhaman College of Engineering

Tanya Taylor Simulation Lab Technician
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Wanda Taylor Simulation Lab Coordinator
A.A.S., Victoria College
B.S.N., University of Texas - Arlington

Gloria Vela Grant Manager
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.B.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Emily Voulgaris Director of Admissions and Registration
B.S., University of Houston - Victoria
M.Ed., Sam Houston State University

Tyler Wittig Systems Analyst
B.S.A., University of Texas - Austin

Samantha Woods Academic Advisor
B.S.B.M., University of Phoenix
M.Ed., Lamar University

Continuing Education & Community Outreach

Bruce Holley Continuing Education Instructor of Carpentry
A.A., San Jacinto Community College
B.S.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake
NCCER Certified

Traci Myers Director of Senior Citizens
B.F.A., Sam Houston State University

Antoinette Smith Continuing Education Corporate Coordinator
B.B.A., LeTourneau University
M.Ed., Sam Houston State University

John Woolsey Continuing Education Corporate Coordinator
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
A.A., Austin Community College
B.A., University of Texas

Faculty

*Denotes Department Head/Program Director

Dawn Aldana Psychology
B.S., Lamar University
M.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Ranya Ali Mathematics
B.S., University of Benghazi, Libya
M.S., North Carolina State University

Josh Ann Alvarado Cosmetology
Certificate, Cosmetology Operator and Instructor, Wharton County Junior College
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Sean Amestoy Coordinator of Agriculture/Rodeo Coach
B.S., Tarleton State University
M.S., Sam Houston State University

*Peter Anderson Geology
B.S., West Virginia University
M.S., University of Texas - San Antonio

Rafay Anwar Physics
B.S.; M.S.; Ph.D., University of Houston

Jorge Arroyos Speech
B.A., Angelo State University
M.A., University of Houston - Victoria

John Bankston Chemistry
B.S., University of Houston
M.S., University of Washington

Francine Bay Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.A.S., University of Houston - Victoria

Frank Becak Emergency Medical Services
L.P., Texas Department of State Health Services
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Jason “Matthew” Bennett History
B.S., University of Texas - Arlington
M.A., Louisiana Tech University

Archna Bhasin Biology
B.A., University of Texas - Austin
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Toni Biezugbe Associate Degree Nursing
A.A.S., Austin Community College
B.S.N., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
M.S.N., Texas Woman’s University

Ophelia Binkley-Webb Psychology
B.S.; M.L.A., Houston Baptist University
M.A., Texas Southern University

Gary Bonewald Emergency Medical Services
Division Chair, Vocational Science
L.P., Texas Department of State Health Services
B.S.; M.S., University of Houston
A.A., Wharton County Junior College

Russell Braeuer Biology
B.S., University of Texas - San Antonio
Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston

Jerrick Cabrales Kinesiology/Volleyball Coach
A.A.; A.S., Houston Community College
B.B.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Don Cavin English
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., University College Cork

Johnson Cherukara Biology
B.S., Bangalore University, India
M.S., Kumaun University, India

Ruediger Cirsovius History
B.A.; M.A., Midwestern State University

*Linda Clark Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Oklahoma
J.D., Oklahoma City University
Ph.D., University of Houston

*James Robert Conner Speech
B.S., University of Houston Downtown
M.A., University of Houston

Aaron Cooley Government
B.A.; M.A.; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards English
B.A., Fisk University
M.A., Texas Southern University
Ed.D., University of Houston

Kirk Cowell Speech
D.Min.; M.Div.; B.S., Abilene Christian University

Dianne Curtis Art
B.A., Texas State University
M.Ed., University of Houston

*Sandra Davis Associate Degree Nursing
B.S., Alcorn State University
M.S., University of South Alabama

Derek de la Pena Psychology
B.A. University of Texas - Austin
M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
Ph.D., University of Florida

Kevin Dees Biology
Division Chair, Life Sciences
B.S.; M.S., Southwest Texas State University

*Carol Derkowski Dental Hygiene
Division Chair, Allied Health
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S.; M.A.I.E., Sam Houston State University

John Dettling Biology
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.S., Southwest Texas State University

*Aaron Dittmar Welding
Certificate; A.A., Wharton County Junior College
NCCER Welding Instructor Certificate

Pamela Dobbs Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
M.S., Texas Woman’s University

*Rocio Doherty Chemistry
B.S., University of San Luis Potosi
M.S.; Ph.D., Institute of Technology - Monterrey

*Kayla Drabek Vocational Nursing
A.A.; A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., University of Texas - Arlington

Kelly Eldridge Psychology
A.A., Brazosport College
B.S.; M.A., Sam Houston State University

Marci Espinosa Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Gabriel Escobedo Electronics Engineering Technology
B.S., Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Donna Falloon Business Office Technology
B.B.A.; M.B.A., American Intercontinental University
Ph.D., Capella University

Sean Franco Welding
Certificate, Wharton County Junior College

Patricia Garcia-Estrada Dental Hygiene
D.D.S., University of Zulia - Venezuela
D.D.S., University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio

Darlene Giesalhart Emergency Medical Services
L.P., Texas Department of State Health Services
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Mousumi Goswami Biology
B.S.; M.S.; M.Phil., University of Burdwan, India
M.S., University of Texas - Dallas
M.S., University of Houston

Lauren Green Mathematics
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.S., West Texas A&M University

Linda Griffith History
B.A.; M.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Gina Grosser Vocational Nursing
A.A.S., Victoria College
B.S.N., University of Houston - Victoria

J.B. Groves III Computer Science
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., M.S., University of Houston

*Kenneth Grubb History
B.S.; M.A., University of Houston - Clear
Lake

Justin Guidry History
B.A., University of Louisiana - Lafayette
M.A., Louisiana State University

Patricia Guillory College Readiness/Math
B.S., Lamar University
M.B.A., University of Southern California

Varun Gupta Economics
B.S., West Virginia University Morgantown
M.S., University of Houston

Philip Hamlin Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, and Electrical
EPA Section 608 Certificate
State of Texas Master Electrician License

*Erma Hart Paralegal Studies
B.B.A., Prairie View A&M University
J.D., Texas Southern University

Ann Marie Hernandez Vocational Nursing
A.A.S., Austin Community College
B.S.N.; M.S.N., Walden University

Latasha Herndon Chemistry
B.S., Southern University and A&M College
Ph.D., University of California - Davis

Jenna Hession Vocational Nursing
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

*Jami Hughes Drama
B.F.A., Sam Houston State University
M.F.A., Louisiana State University

*Jodie Hutchinson Psychology
B.S., University of Houston
M.A., Houston Baptist University

Jomar Isip English
B.A.; M.A., California State University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University - Commerce

Benjamin Johnson Biology
B.S., University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine

*Karl Johnson Emergency Medical Services
L.P., Texas Department of State Health Services 
NREMTP
B.A., Texas Lutheran University
MDiv., Trinity Lutheran Seminary

Tiffany Jones Speech
B.A.; M.A., University of North Texas

Heather Keahey Mathematics
B.S.; M.S., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Kristine Kern Emergency Medical Services
L.P., Texas Department of State Health Services
A.A.S., San Antonio College

William Kilgore Sociology
B.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of North Texas

*Gerald Kinder Manufacturing Technology
A.A.S., Texas State Technical College

Nathan King English
B.A.; M.A., University of Houston - Victoria
Ph.D., University of Texas - Dallas

Kimberly Kirby College Readiness/Math
B.A., Colorado State University

Travis Knodel Mathematics
B.S.; M.S., Texas State University

Marlene Kolafa Cosmetology
Certificate, Cosmetology Operator and Instructor, Brazosport Beauty College
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Patricia Korenek Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N.; M.S., University of Texas - Austin
M.S., Texas Woman’s University - Houston
WHCNP, University of Texas Southwestern - Dallas

*Tom-Kody Krpec College Readiness/Reading
B.A.; M.F.A., University of Houston - Victoria

*David Kucera Electronics Engineering Technology
Division Chair, Technology and Business
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.A.S., University of Houston - Victoria

*Jacqueline Kuehn Cosmetology
Certificate, Cosmetology Operator and Instructor, Wharton County Junior College
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Patrick “Joshua” Laskey English
B.A., California State University - Sacramento
M.F.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Ph.D., University of Texas - Dallas

Debra Lemson Music
B.M.E., Baker University
M.S.M., Southern Methodist University

Nicole Lippolis Chemistry
B.S., Dowling College
M.S., City University of New York

Jonathan K. Loessin Sociology
B.S.; M.A., Sam Houston State University
A.B.D. Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica

Santiago Lopez English
B.A.; B.S., University of Houston
M.A., New Mexico State University

*Debora L. Lutringer Health Information Technology
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., Texas State University

Joy Magowan English
B.S., University of Nebraska
M.A., Arizona State University
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

*Jennifer Mahlmann Biology
B.S., Sam Houston State University
M.S., Texas Tech University

Telma Mathews Mathematics
B.S., University of Science, Malaysia
M.S., Texas State University

Robin Matzke Health Information Technology
B.S., Texas State University

Jennifer Mauch Mathematics
Division Chair, Math & Physical Sciences
B.S., Louisiana State University
M.Ed., Texas State University - San Marcos

Brittany May Music
D.M.A., University of Houston
M.M., University of Tennessee - Knoxville
B.M., Stephen F. Austin State University

Shelley Mayfield Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.A.S.; M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

*Sandra McCarstle Education/Early Childhood
B.S., University of Alaska
M.A.; M.Ed., Texas State University

David McDaniel Information Technology and Networking
B.S., DeVry University

Greg McLarty Drama
B.S.; M.S., East Texas State University - Commerce

Melissa Moore Mathematics
B.S., University of Utah
M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.Ed., University of Texas - Arlington

Justin Moran Police Academy
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Jonah Mutua Mathematics
B.S.; M.S., University of Texas - Dallas
Ph.D., Texas State University

Judy Ogle Psychology
B.A., Southern University - New Orleans
M.S., University of Missouri at Columbia

*Jill Oglesbee Government
B.A.; M.A., University of Tulsa

Sheena Olatunde Associate Degree Nursing
B.S., Clayton State University
M.S.N., Augusta University

Kornelia Oostingh Geology
M.S., University of Utrecht
Ph.D., Curtin University of Technology

Karl Paoletti Music/Choir Director
B.M.; M.M., University of South Carolina
D.M.A., University of North Texas

Jeffrey Parish English
B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., Wayland Baptist University

Andrew Treybig Porras Kinesiology/Baseball Coach
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., University of New Mexico
M.S., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Ronald “Bay” Potila Automotive Technology
Certificate; A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Carl Price Mathematics
B.S.; M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University

Karen Prisner Speech
A.A., Barbados Community College
B.A., Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
M.A., University of Houston

Patrick Ralls Speech
Division Chair, Communications and Fine Arts
B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., University of Houston

Ernest Ramirez Government
B.S., University of Houston - Downtown
M.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake
M.A., Catholic University

Allyson Randel Radiologic Technology
A.A.; A.A.S. Wharton County Junior College
B.S., Midwestern State University

Jesi Ramirez College Readiness/Math
B.S., Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Joseph Reeve Biology
B.A., University of Texas - Austin
M.S., Sam Houston State University
Ph.D., University of Houston

*Stacie Ringleb-Krutilek Kinesiology
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.A., Sam Houston State University

Julieta Rodriguez English
B.A.; M.S.; M.F.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Baylee Ross Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
M.S.N., West Texas A&M University

*Haydee Ruiz Engineering Design
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S.; M.S., University of Houston

*Robert Sanchez Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, and Electrical
EPA Section 608 Certificate
HVACR Certificate, Wharton County Junior College

*Muna Saqer Computer Science
B.S., University of Houston - Downtown
M.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake
Ph.D., National University

Anna Sawyer Associate Degree Nursing
A.A.S., Tidewater Community College
B.S.N., University of Texas - Arlington
M.S.N., Western Governors University

James Schoshinski Government
B.A., University of Texas - Dallas
M.A., Texas Woman’s University

Mahmoud Shagroni Mathematics
B.S., University of Tripoli
M.S.; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines
M.S., Rice University

Amanda Shelton History
Division Chair, Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Texas - Austin
M.A., Southwest Texas State University

Geoffrey Shine Government
B.A.; M.A., Texas State University

Catherine Shoppa English
B.A., Texas State University
M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

*Celine Siewert, CPA Accounting
B.B.A., Texas A&M University
M.B.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Bracha Silverstone Mathematics
A.S., Rockland Community College
B.A., M.A., Hunter College

Amanda Smith Biology
B.S., University of Texas - Austin
M.S., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

*Grady Smith Police Academy
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

*Yvonne Smith Mathematics
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.Ed., Mississippi College

Jessi Snider English
B.S., University of Houston - Downtown
M.A., University of Houston - Clearlake
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Dolly Staude Cosmetology
Certificate, Cosmetology Operator and
Instructor, Wharton County Junior College
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation

Shuching (Cynthia) Su Mathematics
B.S.; M.S., Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Lauren Sullivan English
B.F.A., Stephen F. Austin University
M.F.A., Northern Arizona University

Eugene Theobald Process Technology
B.S.; M.S., University of Kentucky

Ernest “Jeff” Tix English
B.B.A., Texas A&M University
M.B.A.; M.L.A., University of St. Thomas

Brian Trinh Chemistry
A.S., Skagit Velley Community College
B.S., University of Washington
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Sean Valdez Biology
B.S.; M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University

Arthur Vallejo Psychology
B.A., University of Houston - Downtown
M.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Colin VerNooy College Readiness/Math
B.S., University of Texas - Austin
M.S., University of North Texas
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Paul Villa History
B.A., University of Nevada - Las Vegas
M.A., American Military University

Ashley Villarreal Emergency Medical Services
L.P., Texas Department of State Health Services
Certificate; A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

*David Voulgaris Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Texas State Technical Institute
ASE Certified Automotive Technician

*Sharla Walker Radiologic Technology
B.S.; M.S., Midwestern State University

*Kelly Wallace Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S.PT, Texas Woman’s University
B.S. HED, Texas A&M University
D.P.T., Boston University

Wendy Waters Biology
B.S.; M.S.; Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Hector Weir Spanish
B.A.; M.A.; Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Gina Wilson Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Wharton Junior College
B.S., University of Texas Health Science
Center - San Antonio

Wendy Wood English
B.A., Houston Baptist University
M.A., University of Texas - Arlington
Ph.D., University of Houston

David J. Woods Computer Science
B.S.; M.B.A., University of Houston

Xuan (Joanna) Wu Physics
B.S., Wuhan University
M.S., Ph.D., Lamar University

Haobo Yang Computer Science
B.S. Tianjun University
M.A., M.S. Indiana University

Hui “Henry” Zhao Chemistry
B.S., Xiamen University
M.S., University of Houston
M.S., Ph.D., Chinese Academy of Sciences

Advisory Committees for Occupational Programs

Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, and Electrical Technology

Doug Baumgarten
Wharton County Junior College, Wharton, TX

Philip Cox
Barbee Electric, Wharton, TX

Mark Mata
Business Owner, Wharton, TX

Jared Newsom
Gulf Coast A/C & Electrical, Wharton, TX

Bill Roy
Century Supply, Bay City, TX

Koby Sanchez
Martin Electric, El Campo, TX

Kurt Stern
EB Air Conditioning, East Bernard, TX

Philip Villaloboz
Fort Bend Air & Heat, Rosenberg, TX

Associate Degree Nursing

Erin Allen
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Katy, TX

Rochelle Chamberlain, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Sugar Land, TX

Nina Cruz, RPh
Mercie Health, LLC, Katy, TX

Laurie Fisher, RN
El Campo Memorial Hospital, El Campo, TX

Betty Nelson
Oak Bend Medical Center, Richmond, TX

Melanie Ramirez
Stanzel Foundation, Schulenburg, TX

Judy Sablatura, RN, BSN
Matagorda Regional Medical Center, Bay City, TX

Kathryn Tart, Ed.D., RN, CNE
University of Houston, Sugar Land, TX

Serena Tobar, RN
Memorial Hermann Southwest, Houston, TX

Automotive Technology

Tim Dufner
Southwest Kia, Rosenberg, TX

Jim Farrar
El Campo ISD, El Campo, TX

Gary Gensler
WCJC Faculty (retired), Wharton, TX

Kayla Haden
Christian Brothers Automotive, Katy, TX

Kyle Krempel
Christian Brothers Automotive, Katy, TX

Larry Kuretsch
El Campo High School Faculty (retired), El Campo, TX

Mike Rodriguez
Phillips 66, Sweeny, TX

Theresa Salley
Wharton Chevrolet GMC, Wharton, TX

Trey Viktorin
Owner - Caney Auto, Wharton, TX

Business Office Technology

(Business Office Technology, Office Specialist, Payroll Specialist, Administrative Assistant)

Marie T. Barth, CAP/OM
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Belinda Bonilla
CGG, Houston, TX

Angelica Guzman
Former Student, Rosenberg, TX

Vicki Hudson (non-voting)
Wharton County Junior College Communications and Fine Arts Division Secretary (and former student), Wharton, TX

Rhoda Jones, CAP
Williams Gas Pipeline, Houston, TX

Lauren Krasucky
Needville High School, Needville, TX

Jessica Luna
City of Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX

Debra Pruitt, CAP/OM, CPM
City of Houston, Houston, TX

Shelly Utz
Lamberti USA, Inc., Hungerford, TX

Cosmetology

Ann Cochrum
The Salon on Fulton, Wharton, TX

Ryan Creamer
Ryan C. Beauty, Rosenberg, TX

Darla Ermis
WCJC PT Cosmetology Instructor, Louise, TX

Kelli Graham
Owner, Southern Charm Salon, Weimar, TX

Patti Ragsdale
Sport Clips Franchise Owner, Rosenberg, TX

Eliaz Sanchez
Hair Evolutions by Eliaz, Sugar Land, TX

Miguel Santes
Owner, Cutting Edge, Wharton, TX

Dental Hygiene

Tabitha Bowers, RDH
Sweeney, TX

Larry Caldwell, DDS
Sugar Land, TX

Heather Hull, RDH
Richmond, TX

Amy Lehmann, RDH
Bay City, TX

Danielle Lopez, RDH
Wallis, TX

Martha Malik, RDH, DDS
Victoria, TX

Byron Novosad, DDS
Sugar Land, TX

Rachel Pruitt
Rosenberg, TX

Nicole Rayburn, RDH
West Columbia, TX

Patti Rhoades, RDH
Rosenberg, TX

Laurie Rodgers, RHD
Richmond, TX

Carol Smolik, RDH
El Campo, TX

Brian Swenson, DDS
El Campo, TX

Kendahl Yanez, RDH
Richmond, TX

Early Childhood Development

Milton Burrell
Site Supervisor/Family Engagement for Wharton Head Start Program, Bay City, TX

Amy Dutcher
Director, Small Blessings, Wharton, TX

Dana Foyt
Principal, Sivells Elementary School, Adjunct Faculty, Wharton, TX

Lori Garcia
CEA-FCS Wharton County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wharton, TX

Dianne Gertson
Texas AgriLife Extension, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg, TX

Linda Hines
Former Children’s Librarian, Wharton County Library, Wharton, TX

Meghan Kaminski
Assistant Director and Curriculum Coordinator, Gingerbread Kids Academy, Adjunct Faculty, Rosenberg, TX

Tim Kaminski
Director, Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Academy, Rosenberg, TX

Inez Kucera
Principal, Newgulf Elementary School, Boling, TX

Diane Lancaster
Director, Jump Start Christian Academy, Fulshear, TX

Willie Mae Miles
Behavior Specialist, Lamar Consolidated ISD, Adjunct Faculty, Richmond, TX

Electronics Engineering Technology

Leonard Durham
Performance Technician, South Texas Project, Wadsworth, TX

Drew Folmar
Hobre’ USA, Houston, TX

Clarence Foytik
Micro-Smart Systems, Houston, TX

Jared Gonzales
Federal Bureau of Investigation, San Antonio, TX

Dustin Hruzek
FW Murphy Production Controls, Controls Engineer, Rosenberg, TX

Marty Janak
Tidal Power Services LLC, Rosharon, TX

Donald Locke
Texas Consulting Service-Mears HDD Services, Houston, TX

Fidencio Lule
South Texas Project, Wadsworth, TX

Johnathan Klotz
EJK Services LLC, Houston, TX

Kimberly Merriman
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Houston, TX

Jerry Muston
Hobre’ USA, Houston, TX

Bill Rakowitz
YK Communications, Ganado, TX

Roel Rodriguez
FW Murphy Production Controls, Rosenberg, TX

Trey Thevenet
Tidal Power Services LLC, Rosharon, TX

Keith Trochta
Schlumberger, Houston, TX

Emergency Medical Services

Amber Adams
Program Specialist, Texas Department of State Health Services

Brian Andel
Clinical Manager, Memorial Hermann, Sugar Land, TX

Rob Atripaldi
Deputy Chief of Clinical Training, Fort Bend County EMS, Richmond, TX

Doug Boeker
EMS Chief, Sugar Land Fire Department, Sugar Land, TX

Elizabeth Breaux
Clinical Training, El Campo EMS, El Campo, TX

Garret Bubela, BSN, LP, CCP
Director, El Campo EMS, El Campo, TX

Robert Campos, EMTP
District Manager East Region - Matagorda County EMS, Bay City, TX

Ana Delao
Assistant Director, City of El Campo EMS, El Campo, TX

Brian Domsch
Oak Bend MC Clinical Director, Richmond, TX

Michael Furrh, EMTP
Director, Lavaca County EMS, Hallettsville, TX

Christy Gonzales, EMTP
Director, Wharton EMS, Wharton, TX

Christi Hoak
ER Director, Matagorda Regional Medical Center, Bay City, TX

Dr. Larry Ladi
WCJC Medical Director, Sugar Land, TX

Kevin Q. Leverence
EMS Battalion Chief, Sugar Land Fire-EMS, Sugar Land, TX

Michael Limas
Public Member, Wharton, TX

Lori McDowell
Assistant Director, Jackson County EMS,
Edna, TX

Nancy O. McKelvy
EMS Supervisor, Wharton EMS, Wharton, TX

Brooke Moore
Director, Jackson County EMS, Edna, TX

Walter Morrow, RN, CFRN, EMTP
Director, Austin County EMS, Bellville, TX

Mike Nixon
Deputy Chief of Operations, Fort Bend County EMS, Richmond, TX

Rhonda Richey
Assistant Director, Austin County EMS, Bellville, TX

Jacqueline Scarborough
ER Nurse/Paramedic, Memorial Hermann, Sugar Land, TX

JA Szymanski
Wharton County Constable - Precinct 2, East Bernard, TX

Beau Wetz
Sugar Land Fire Department, Sugar Land, TX

2 positions Current WCJC EMT-P Students
3 positions Recent WCJC EMT-P Graduates

Engineering Design

Chelsee Basgal
Whaley Steel Corp., Houston, TX - Project Manager & Estimator

Rocio Dilone
SWCA, Houston, TX - Drafter/Designer

Fred Escobedo
DHI Engineering, Houston, TX - CAD Director

Amanda Anderle Fling, P.E.
TXDOT - Yoakum District, Yoakum, TX - Design Engineer

Scott P. Mason, P.E.
G&W Engineers, Port Lavaca, TX - Lead Project Engineer

David Salley
BGE Inc. - Houston, TX - Design Infrastructure Design & Production Manager

Rory A. Starling
VSMsq Structural Engineers, LLC, Houston, TX - Structural Design

Health Information Technology

Carol Bartek, RHIA, CCS
Oak Bend Medical Center, Richmond, TX

Sarah Glass, MA, RHIA, CCS
Consultant, Wharton, TX

Mary W. King, MS, RHIA
Retired WCJC Faculty, Wharton, TX

Becky Malone, RHIA, CCS
Oak Bend Medical Center, Richmond, TX

Mary Jo Spanihel, RHIA
Rice Medical Associates, Eagle Lake, TX

Karen Wells, RHIT
El Campo Memorial Hospital, El Campo, TX

Human Services

Amber Barbee
Director, Counseling and Disability Services,
Wharton County Junior College, Wharton, TX

Billie Jean Bram
Chief Probation Officer, Wharton County Juvenile Division, Wharton, TX

Kimberly Castillo
Fulshear Treatment to Transition, Lead Coach, Stafford, TX

Cynthia Fannin
Assistant Director of Programs, Richmond State Supported Living Center, Richmond, TX

Joseph Gardzina
ADAPT Programs CEO
CEO, ADAPT Foundation, Inc., Angleton, TX

Don Heath
Director, Touching Hearts at Home, Sugar Land, TX

Roxane Marek
Chief Probation Officer, Wharton and Matagorda Counties Adult Probation Division (Retired), Wharton, TX
Member at Large, Wharton, TX

Brittany Matthews
Deputy Director, The Crisis Center, Bay City and Wharton, Wharton, TX

Samuel Means
Clinical Support Manager, Behavioral Healthcare Services, Texana, Rosenberg, TX

James Perez
Attorney at Law, Executive Director, Just Do It Now, Wharton, TX

Gloria Reyes
Family Violence Division, Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, Richmond, TX

Kelli Wright-Nelson
Executive Director, The Crisis Center, Bay City and Wharton, Bay City, TX

Information Technology and Networking

J.R. Atkins
Conoco Phillips, Houston, TX

Eric Brenk
NewFirst National Bank, Sugar Land, TX

Joel Green
YK Communications, Ganado, TX

Adam Guevara
Wm. Rigg Co., Houston, TX

Russell Hill
All-Tex Networking Solutions, Richmond, TX

Richard Honey
Signify, Houston, TX

John R. Ping
Phillips 66, Houston, TX

Marty Ragusky
VLNComm, Charlottesville, VA

Dennis Rawlings
STP Nuclear Operations Center, Palacios, TX

Scott Ronne
IBM, Houston, TX

Larry Swonke
Microsoft Corporation, Houston, TX

Jimmy Taylor
Houston Police Department, Houston, TX

Dr. Akireza Tavakkoli
University of Houston - Victoria, Victoria, TX

Manufacturing Technology

Karla Acosta
Tenaris, Bay City, TX

Mark Booker
Lyondell Basell, Bay City, TX

Louis Corngalia
Roberto Roca Technical School, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Alex Gonzalez
JM Eagle, Wharton, TX

Matthew Gullett
Tenaris, Houston, TX

Maria Sanches Moreno
Techint, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ronnie Puckett
Crestwood Mid-Stream, Houston, TX

Scott Savage
Tenaris, Bay City, TX

Karen Smith
JM Eagle, Wharton, TX

Brannon Stephens
OQ Chemicals, Bay City, TX

Nuclear Power Technology

Alicia Chevis
Human Resources, South Texas Project, Wadsworth, TX

Gary Hicks
Division Chair, Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX

Bobby Simpson
Nuclear Training Manager, South Texas Project, Wadsworth, TX

Dr. John Poston
Professor, College of Engineering, Texas A&M, College Station, TX

Paralegal Studies

Eric Ashford
Attorney at Law, Houston, TX

Rudy Cuellar
Paralegal, Traditions Bank, Houston, TX

Matilde Falcon
Paralegal, Harris County, TX

Tariq Gladney
Attorney, Fort Bend County, TX

Fred Guess, JD
Lamar Consolidated ISD, Richmond, TX

De Henderson
Paralegal-Hermann Memorial Hospital, Katy, TX

Larry Hook
Senior VP Commercial Lending, First Community Credit Union, Houston, TX

Rita Pattni
Attorney at Law, Houston, TX

James L. Perez
Attorney at Law, Wharton, TX

Monica Rawlins
Attorney at Law, Fort Bend County, TX

Michael Semmler
Principal, Fort Bend County, TX

Physical Therapist Assistant

Kelley Drabek, PTA
Oakbend Medical Center, Richmond, TX

Grace Hankins, PT
Kittie Nash Groce Rehabilitation, West
Columbia, TX

Allison Holt, PT
Brazosport Rehabilitation, Lake Jackson, TX

Nancy Johnson, PT, DPT
Matagorda Regional Medical Center, Bay City, TX

Marjo McLaughlin, PT
El Campo Memorial Hospital System, El Campo, TX

Colleen Rasmussen, PT
Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehab, Wharton, TX

Hannah Trojecek Mica, PTA
Columbus Physical Therapy, Columbus, TX

Matthew Vargason, PT, DPT
CHI St. Lukes, Lake Jackson, TX

Police Training and Criminal Justice

Colin Davidson
Fort Bend Co. District Attorney’s Office, Richmond, TX

Lewis Fortenberry, Jr.
Star Parts, Wharton, TX

Raymond Harrison, Jr
Harrison Real Estate Co., Wharton, TX

William Loocke
Coastal Bend Warehouse, Wharton, TX

Roxanne Marek
Wharton County Adult Probation, Wharton, TX

Steve May
Retired, Wharton ISD, Rosenberg, TX

Stephanie Schulz
Shoppa’s, El Campo, TX

Jimmy Surratt
Sergeant, Sugar Land Police Department, Sugar Land, TX

Process Technology

Mitch Abshier
OQ Chemicals, Bay City, TX

Jay Berson
Training Specialist/Coordinator,
LyondellBasell, Bay City, TX

Donald Berthelot
Celanese Chemical, Bay City, TX

Mark Bookmyer
LyondellBasell, Bay City, TX

Raymond Brooker
Celanese Chemical, Bay City, TX

Danielle Brunner
Phillips 66, Sweeny, TX

Stuart Hightower
Celanese Chemical, Bay City, TX

Kathy Hunt
Victoria Community Development, Victoria, TX

David Kline
OQ Chemicals, Bay City, TX

Mason Nichols
Phillips 66, Sweeny, TX

David Parsley
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Sweeny, TX

Kevin Schroaeder
Ethos Energy, Wharton, TX

Chris Sexton
LyondellBasell, Bay City, TX

James Rozner
OQ Chemicals, Bay City, TX

Radiologic Technology

James Calliham
DeTar Hospital, Victoria, TX

Jorge Colesio
Matagorda Regional Medical Center, Bay City, TX

Chiekezi (CK) Ekechi
Houston Methodist Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX

Ryan Gonzales
Citizens Medical Center, Victoria, TX

Royce Hudgeons
Jackson County Hospital, Edna, TX

Farah Janak
Memorial Medical Center, Port Lavaca, TX

April Nichols
Sweeny Community Hospital, Sweeny, TX

Kevin Nichols
Public Representative, Richmond, TX

Amy Schoppe
El Campo Memorial Hospital, EL Campo, TX
Student Representative, Sophomore Student

Austin Trojacek
Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, TX

Vocational Nursing

Danny Alvarez, RN
Memorial-Hermann, Southwest, Houston, TX; Simply Nursing

Rochelle Chamberlain, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX

Jennifer Fuller, RN
Houston Methodist Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX

Jennifer Griffin, LVN
Dr. Popatia’s Office, Richmond, TX

Dee Holmes
Oak Bend Medical Center, Richmond, TX

Raytoysha McMillian-Gardner, FNP-C
Memorial Hermann Medical Group, Houston, TX

Karen Miller, RN
Hospice Campassus, Houston, TX

Katy Palermo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
MEHOP, Bay City, TX

Latasha Powers, LVN
Fort Bend Premier Care, Richmond, TX

Liz Prather, RN
Richmond, TX

Kenchen Shaefer, RN
Oak Bend Medical Center, Richmond, TX

Heather Walters, MSN, RN
El Campo Memorial Hospital, El Campo, TX

Welding Technology

Efram Abrams
AWS, Miami, FL

Frank Becak
WCJC, Wharton, TX

John Cochrum
Trailer Place, Wharton, TX

Scott Guidry
AllTex Welding Supply, Waller, TX

Robert Persch
Kiewit, Cameron, LA

Albert Perez
KW Industries, Sugar Land, TX

Danny Rejda
Rejda Inspection and Custom Fabrication,
Owasso, OK

Brian Rodriguez
Linde Gas & Equipment, Bay City, TX

Faculty and Staff Emeriti

*Denotes Deceased

Julie Aaronson Manager of Student
Recruitment
B.S., Texas A&M University

Marybelle Albrecht Director of Grant Writing and Compliance
B.S., University of Houston
M.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Mary V. Alexander Speech
B.S.; M.A., Missouri State University

James L. Allen, Jr. Economics
B.S., University of Notre Dame
M.B.A., Lehigh University

*Louise Parry Sealock Aldrich Mathematics
B.S., Texas Woman’s University

*Darrell Allen Welding Technology

Phyllis Appling College Readiness/Reading
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

*Pamela A. Armentrout English
B.A.; M.A., Texas A&M University

*Richard Aurisano Geology
B.A.; M.A., Queens College, New York
Ph.D., Rutgers University

*Patricia F. Axmann Business, Office Education
B.B.A., Texas A&I University
M.E., University of Central Arkansas
Ph.D., University of Houston

Eugene F. Bahnsen Director of Athletics, Kinesiology
B.S.; M.H.P.Ed & R., North Texas State
University

*Marshall C. Baker History
B.S., Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
M.Ed., Northeast Louisiana State College

*Albert R. Barnes Dean of Admissions & Registration
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
M.S., University of Oregon

Friedemann K. Bartsch English
B.A., University of Rochester
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University

*Don Baylor Chemistry
B.S., Southwest Texas State University
M.S., University of Houston

Linda Beair Vocational Nursing
A.A.S., Rogers State University

Connie Bibus History
B.A., Texas State University
M.A., University of Virginia
Ed.D., Texas Tech University

Brenda Bode Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., University of Texas Health Science
Center, San Antonio

*A.J. Bohuslav Machine Shop Technology
B.S.; M.Ed., Texas A&M University

*Nolan Bounds Mathematics
B.S.; M.A., Sam Houston State University

Billy T. Boyar English
B.A.; M.A., North Texas State University
Ph.D., Arizona State University

*Norma Brady English
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S.; M.A.T., Sam Houston State University

Rudolph R. Braeuer Agriculture
B.S.; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University

Dana Bramble College Readiness/Reading
B.S.E., Texas State University

Benjamin Brink Mathematics
B.S., Allegheny College
M.A., West Virginia University

*Jack Brinlee Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Grayson County College

*John E. Brooks VP of Continuing Education & Community Service
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S.; M. Ed.; Ed. D., University of Houston

*Angus M. Brown Electronics Technology
Registered Professional Engineer
B.S., Union College
M.Ed., University of Houston

Candace Ann Brown Business, Office Administration
B.B.A.; M.B.A., Sam Houston State University

Rebecca Brown Computer Science
B.S., Lamar University
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology

James Bullock Director of Cyber Security
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

*Rick Bush English
B.A.; M.A., Texas Tech University

*Darlene Byrd, CPA Controller
B.B.A.; M.B.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Jessie V. Cabaniss Biology
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., University of Texas

*Mildred M. Campbell Biology
A.A., Kidd College
B.A.; M.A., Texas Woman’s University

James J. Carolan Mathematics
B.A.; M.Ed., Texas Wesleyan College

Patrice Carter History
B.A., Mundelein College (Loyola University)
M.A., University of Illinois

Zina L. Carter Director of Marketing, Communications, and Advancement
B.A., Jacksonville University
M.S., Louisiana State University - Shreveport

Keith Case Director of Athletics
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.Ed., William Carey University

Shirley J. Chilek Vocational Nursing
B.S.N., Sacred Heart Dominican College

*Robert B. Clark Government
B.A.; M.A., North Texas State University

Curtis Cline Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician
Automotive Journeyman - Oregon

*Ruby B. Cloyd English
B.A., Transylvania College
M.A., Columbia University

Jim. A. Coats, Jr. VP of Academic Affairs
B.S.; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

*Sandra Lee Coats English
Division Chair, Communications and Fine Arts
B.A.; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

O.A. Collins Computer Science & Information Technology
B.S., University of Texas
M.S.; M.B.A., University of Houston

Amy Conover Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
M.A., New York University

*R.L. Cowser, Jr. English
B.A.; M.Ed.; M.A., East Texas State University

*James W. Cox Business, Office Administration
B.B.A., Sul Ross, State University
M.B.A., St. Mary’s University

*Dariush Darayan Computer Science
B.S., University of Houston
M.S., Louisiana State University

*Eppie M. Davidson English
B.S., Texas Woman’s University
M.A., University of Houston

*Joe Tom Davis History
B.S.; M.Ed., Sam Houston State University

*John H. Doerr Chemistry
B.S.; M.A., Southwest Texas State University

Candace Doriski Biology
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
M.S., Louisiana State University

*Wilbur M. Dowd Mathematics
B.S.; M.A., Sam Houston State University

*Fred L. Ermis, Jr. Mathematics
B.S., Sam Houston State University
M.S., Marquette University

James Donald Fanning Economics
B.S.; M.A., West Texas State University

Susie Fendley Senior Research Analyst
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Mike H. Feyen Director of Facilities Management
A.A., Ferris State College

Peggy Fitt Kinesiology
B.S., Northwestern State University of Louisiana
M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Mary Ann Frazier Dean of Student Services
B.A.; M.Ed., University of Texas
M.Ed., University of Houston

Purti Gadkari Biology
B.S., University of Bombay
M.S., University of Cincinnati

*H.O. Galloway Agriculture
B.S., Texas A&I University
M.Ed., Texas A&M University

Kay Gardner Counselor
B.S., Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri
M.A., Liberty University

Gary W. Gensler Engineering Design
B.S., University of Houston

Freddie C. George Manager, Soil Testing Laboratory Agriculture
B.S., Texas A&M University

*Willodeene Gladden Physical Education
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
M.Ed., Henderson State College

*Ann G. Glass Associate Degree Nursing
A.D.S.N., Victoria College
B.S.N.; M.S.N., Corpus Christi State University
M.Ed., University of Houston

T. Scott Glass Director of Richmond Campus
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., University of Houston - Victoria

David D Glenn, Jr. Geology
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.S., Sam Houston State University

*Dorothy O. Golden English
B.A.; M.A., Texas Tech University

*Sybil L. Goldsmith English
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., University of Texas

*Frank Lee Graves, Jr. Biology
B.A.; M.A., University of Texas

*Julio C. Guerra Spanish
Lic. En Leyes, Dr. en Derecho, Universidad de Oriente
M.A., West Texas State University

Timothy Guin Police Academy
Division Chair, Vocational Science
A.A., Wharton County Junior College

*Ernen M. Haby Director of Admission & Registration
B.S.; M.A., Southwest Texas State University

Dale Hahn Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio

*Leroy M. Hanys Drafting Technology
B.S.; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University

*Anna T. Harrison Dental Hygiene
Bachelier de Sciences Experimentales, Universite de Paris
D.D.S., University of Alexandria
B.S.; M.A.; Ph.D., University of Houston

*Phillip R. Hart Music
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.M.E., Louisiana State University

*Emily F. Hastings Vocational Nursing
Luther Hospital School of Nursing

William Heierman Mathematics
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., New York University

Rudolph Henry Nuclear Power Technology
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Ruben Hernandez Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior college

Linda Herrera Vocational Nursing
A.A. Wharton County Junior College
B.S.N., University of Texas School of Nursing
M.S., Texas Woman’s University

*Jerry C. Hoke Director of Library Services
B.A., University of Dayton
M.A., Indiana University
M.L.S., University of Oklahoma

Kwei-Feng Hsu Director of Library Services
B.A., University of Chinese Culture - Taiwan
M.L.S., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Marsha Hudson English
B.S., University of Houston Downtown
M.S., University of Houston - Clearlake
Eds., Walden University

*Ed Hume Economics
B.A.; M.A., Texas Tech University

Ava Humme Humanities
B.A., Texas A&M University
M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

Glenda G. Hunt Criminal Justice
Division Chair, Math, Readiness and Justice
B.S.; M.S., Sam Houston State University

Richard D. Hyde Director of Financial Aid
B.B.A., Sam Houston State University

*Kingsley M. Ituah Government
B.S., University of Kentucky
M.S., Ed. D., Texas Southern University

Vicki Jacobs Systems Analyst
B.S., Sam Houston State University

Manuel A. Jaime Engineering & Physics
B.S., University of Texas
M.Ed., Texas A&M University

Joe Jenkins Counselor
B.A., Northwestern State University
M.Ed., Prairie View A&M University

William Johnson Sociology
B.A., Baylor University
M.S.W., University of Texas - Austin

Danson R. Jones Dean of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., Oklahoma City University
M.A., Bethany Nazarene University
Ph.D., North Texas State University

Glendell Jones History
B.A.; M.Ph., Southern Methodist University
M.Ed., East Texas State College
Ph.D., North Texas State University

Judy J. Jones Director of Human Resources, EEO, Equity, and Diversity
B.A., University of Houston

*C.E. Jopling Engineering & Physics
B.S., University of Texas

Pat Joyce Senior Counselor, Adult Education & Youth Services
B.A., University of Houston
B.S., University of Texas
M.S., Texas A&M University

*Linda Kalmus Cosmetology

James H. Kelley, Jr. Mathematics
B.S.; M.S., University of Arkansas

Theresa Ann Kendall Sociology
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., Sam Houston State University

Allen Kenroy Director of Continuing Education
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force
B.S., University of Tampa
B.S.B.A., University of State of New York
M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University

*Conrad A. Kieler, CPA Director of Payroll and Benefits
B.B.A., Southwest Texas State University

*Margaret M. Killin Business, Office Administration
B.A., Texas Tech University
M.S., Oklahoma State University

Mary Evelyn King Health Information Technology
Registered Health Information Technology
B.S., Incarnate Word College
M.S., Texas Woman’s University

Sherry King Biology
B.A., Howard Payne University
M.S.; Ph.D., Arizona State University

Suzan King English
B.A.; M.A., Oklahoma State University

Cynthia Knox Speech
B.S., Bradley University
M.A., University of Wisconsin
M.P.H., University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Bryce D. Kocian Vice President of Administrative Services
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.B.A., Sam Houston State University

Cynthia Kocian Coordinator of Vocational Support Services
B.S., University of Houston - Downtown

Franklin L. Kocian Business, Office Administration
B.S., Southwest Texas State University
M.Ed., University of Houston

Mary Koczanowski Coordinator of Marketing and Communications
B.A., Pratt Institute

Mary Lang English
B.A., East Texas State University
M.A., Texas Tech University
M.A.T., University of Southern California

Geneen Lannom Biology
B.S., Texas Tech University
M.S., University of Texas Permian Basin

Patricia Lawlor Counselor
B.A., University of Delaware
M.Ed., University of Houston

*Ruth R. Lemming Speech
B.A.; B.E., University of Mary Hardin Baylor
M.A., Northwestern University

*Lee H. Lemson Music
B.A.; M.A., San Diego State University
M.S.M., Southern Methodist University

Karen Lescure English
B.A.; M.A., University of Houston

Lilian Lockley Counselor
B.S.; M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

*Jerry L. Long Drama & Speech
B.A., University of Houston
M.A., North Texas State University

Kirby Lowery, Jr. Chemistry
Division Chair, Math and Physical Science
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State College
M.S.; Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Barbara Lynn Education & Early Childhood
B.S.; M.A., University of Texas - Austin

*Nelta Maffett Vocational Nursing
B.S.; M.S., Texas Woman’s University

*Alelia Mahavier Data Processing Technology

Amelia Maretka Computer Science
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S.T., M.Ed., University of Houston

Beverley Marks Counselor
B.A., York University, Toronto, Canada
M.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Bonnie Mascheck Vocational Nursing
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

Clifton W. Matthys English
B.J.; M.J., University of Texas

*William R. McAllister Government, Business Law, Sociology
B.S.; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
J.D., University of Texas

Nora McCarthy Computer Science
B.S.; M.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Mary McClelland Business Office Technology
B.S.; M.B.A., Texas Southern University

Sue Lane McCulley English
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., Sam Houston State University
Ph.D., University of Houston

Rebecca Helms McElroy Psychology
B.A.; M.A., Houston Baptist University

*J.C. McGee English
B.A.; M.A., Wayne State University

*Jeanene Dittman Merka Business, Office Administration
B.S.; M.Ed., University of Houston

Mary Ellen Martin Meyer Business, Office Administration
Division Chair, Technology and Business
B.B.A.; M.B.A., Sam Houston State University

John Miller Manager Technical Services
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College

*Nicholas F. Miller, Jr. History
B.S., University of Texas
M.S., Southwest Texas State University

*Thomas C. Moore Physics
B.S.; M.S., Texas A&I University

*John H. Morris History
B.A.; M.A., University of Arkansas
M.L.S., George Peabody College

*Nelda Ann Muns Government
Division Chair, Social and Behavioral Science
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.S., M.Ed., Sam Houston State University

Jimidene Murphey Humanities
B.B.A., Tarleton State University
M.A., Texas Tech University
M.B.A., Tarleton State University

Willie Myles Process Technology
B.S., Alcorn State University
M.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Morna L. Nation Art
B.F.A.; M.F.A., Texas Christian University

Dale Neaderhouser Mathematics
B.S. Cornell University
M.S., University of Illinois

*Alberta Nelson Physical Education
B.S., Southwest Texas State University
M.Ed., University of Houston

Mary Austin Newman Speech
B.S., S.F. Austin State University
M.A., University of Houston
Ph.D., Penn State University

*Charles T. Norton Business, Office Administration
Division Chair, Business and Management
Diploma, Navarro Junior College
B.S., University of Texas
M.S., Texas A&I University
Ed.D., University of Houston

*Frank E. Norton, Jr. Psychology
B.S., University of Texas
A.M., University of Chicago

*Patsy L. Norton Director of Library Services
B.A., Pan American College
M.L.S., Texas Woman’s University

*Robert E. Nottebart History
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
M.A., University of Houston

Garland Novosad Dental Hygiene
B.S., Baylor University, Waco
D.D.S., Baylor University College of
Dentistry, - Dallas

Caroline Osborne Senior Citizens Coordinator
B.S., Valparaiso University

Dr. Joyce O’Shea English
B.A., Catawba College
M.A., Appalachian State University
Ph.D., Kent State University

Nancy Partlow Biology
B.S.; M.S., Texas Woman’s University

Jose Benito Pastora Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
B.S., Wilmington College
M.S., University of Dayton
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

*Dr. Tyler G. Pate Sr. Vice President of Instruction
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., Kansas State College, Pittsburgh
M.Ed., University of Missouri, Columbia
Ed.D., University of Houston

Joe L. Pennington Computer Science
B.A.; M.A., Texas A&I University

*Lola Phillippi Vocational Nursing
R.N., Santa Rosa School of Nursing

*Guy Tom Phillips Music
B.F.A., University of Texas
M.M.Ed., University of Colorado

*Helen H. Pickett Vocational Nursing
RN., Baylor University School of Nursing

*Lyndon Dale Pinson Geology
B.S.; M.A., Sam Houston State University

Carolyn Sue Poor English
A.A., Westark Junior College
B.S.; M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Deborah Popek, PHR Assistant Director of Human Resources
B.B.A., Texas State University
M.S., Capella University

Karen Preisler Director of Admissions and Registration
B.A., McNeese State University

Kirby S. Pressly Mathematics
B.A.; M.A., North Texas State University

Elizabeth Anne Prather Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas at Houston
M.S., Texas Woman’s University

*Frank C. Prochaska Economics
B.S.; M.S., East Texas State University

Sara Pauline Pynes Business, Office Education
B.S.; M.S., East Texas State University

*Oscar A. Rasmussen Mathematics
B.S., Southwest Texas State University
M.Ed. University of Houston

Corrine Reutter Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N., Texas Christian University - Fort Worth
M.S., Texas Woman’s University - Dallas
ANP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Elizabeth A. Rexford Government
B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
M.A.; Ph.D., University of Maryland

*Thomas J. Risinger Industrial Arts

*Ora E. Roades Dean of University Parallel Programs
A.A., Victoria College
B.A.; M.A.; Ph.D., University of Texas

Kathy Rod College Readiness/Mathematics
B.S., Texas A&M University

Elizabeth Rohan Vocational Nursing
A.A.; A.A.S, Wharton County Junior College

Kimberly Y. Raun Biology
B.A., Texas A&M University
M.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake

*Robert Rosebush History
B.A., University of Tulsa
M.A., University of Oklahoma

Frances Sablatura Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas
M.S.N., Texas Woman’s University

Betty T. Salas Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S, Wharton County Junior College
B.S., UTMB School of Allied Health Sciences
D.P.T., University of Montana

Mariakutty M. Samuel Associate Degree Nursing
Diploma in Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital, India
B.S.N.; M.S.N., University of Texas Health
Science Center

*Mary Ann Sandel English
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., Sam Houston State University

*Mary Lois Sanders English
B.A. Southern Methodist University
M.A., Southwestern University

Donna Schilling Computer Science
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.A.S., University of Houston - Victoria

Victoria Schultz Human Services
B.S.; M.S., University of Alaska

Margaret Penn Sherrod Sociology
B.A.; M.A., Prairie View A&M University
J.D., Texas Southern University

*Harold W. Shilk History/Volleyball Coach
B.A.T.; M.A., Sam Houston State University

Jo Ann Shimek Engineering Design
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., University of Houston

Patricia Sikora Academic Advisor
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.A.S., University of Houston - Victoria

Wanda Kellar Sivells Director of Learning Center
B.S., North Texas State University
M.L.S., Texas Woman’s University

*Robert Smethers Chemistry
B.S.; M.Ed., Central State University

Joy E. Smith Home Economics
B.S., Sam Houston State University
M.A., Colorado State College of Education

*Elsie M. Smothers Art
B.S., Sam Houston State University
M.A., Colorado State College of Education

*Robert F. Smothers Business
B.S., Sam Houston State University
M.A., Colorado State College of Education

Doug Soderstrom Psychology
B.S., Kansas State University, Manhattan
M.A., Colorado State College
M.S., Central Missouri State College
Ph.D., Utah State University

Pamela Speights Speech
B.S.Ed.; M.S., Abilene Christian University
Ed.D., University of Houston

Horace A. Spell Assistant to the President for Fiscal Affairs
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Th.M., Southwestern Seminary

Paul N. Spellman History
B.A., Southwestern University - Georgetown
M.A., University of Texas - Austin
M.Ed., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Ph.D., University of Houston

Raymond D. Spitzenberger English Division Chair, Communications & Fine Arts
A.A., Blinn College
B.S, Sam Houston State University
M.A., University of Houston
D.A., University of Michigan

Merry Sprague Assistant Director of Financial Aid
A.A., North Harris Montgomery Community College
B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
M.Ed., University of Houston - Victoria

*Wayne Stephens Process Technology
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University

Gerard P. Stewart Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
A.A.S., Alvin Community College

Kenneth C. Stupka Engineering Design
B.S.; M.A., Sam Houston State University

Johnnie Svatek College Recruiter
B.B.A., Texas A&M University

Daniel Terronez Director of Security and Public Safety
B.S., Texas State University

*James H. Thompson History
B.A., Ohio State University
M.A., University of Texas

Mary Ann Thornton Physical Education
B.S.E., Southern State College
M.S.E., Henderson State College

Rosella Tucker Biology
B.S., Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
M.S., University of Edinburg, Scotland

Ronald Vardy Government
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Troy State University
M.B.A., Central Michigan State
M.A.; Ph.D., University of Houston

*H.H. Volz Geography and History
A.B.; A.M., College of William and Mary

Joe Waldrop Music/Band Director
A.A., Tyler Junior College
B.F.A., University of Texas at Tyler
M.M., Texas State University

Douglas B. Walker Biology
B.A., Texas Christian University
M.A., Southern Methodist University

*Pattye Dave Ward Counselor
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.Ed., University of Houston

*C.L. Weigel English
B.S., University of Central Arkansas
M.A., University of Texas

Candace Weiss Paralegal Studies
B.A., Southern Methodist University
J.D., University of Houston

Gus Wessels, Jr., CPA Dean of Financial and Business Services
A.A., Wharton County Junior College
B.B.A., Southwest Texas State University

*Ginger White Vocational Nursing
A.D.N., Dallas County Community College District

*C.P. Williams Psychology
B.S.; M.S., North Texas State University
Ed.D., University of Houston

Mary Wilson, CAP Business & Office Administration
B.S., Southwest Texas State University
M.Ed., University of Houston

Joy J. Wind History
B.J., University of Texas - Austin
M.A.I.S., University of Houston - Victoria

Nancy Witt Vocational Nursing
A.A., Miami Dade College
A.A.S., Blinn College
B.S.N.; M.S.N., Western Governor’s University

Stephen Witzkoski Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician
Mazda Certified Master Technician
GM Certified Master Technician

*Mary Lou Wright Home Economics
B.S.; M.S., North Texas State University

Philip Wuthrich Director of Purchasing
B.S., Sam Houston State University

Deborah Yancey Associate Degree Nursing
A.A.S., San Jacinto Junior College
B.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center
M.S.N., University of Texas

Pamela J. Youngblood Vice President of Technology
A.A.S., Wharton County Junior College
B.A.A.S., University of Houston - Victoria

*Robert C. Ziegenhals Electronics Technology
B.S. in E.E., Texas A&M University

Wharton County Junior College Presidents

John M. Hodges 1946 - 1962
Travis M. McKenzie 1962 - 1966
Theodore Nicksick, Jr. 1966 - 1984
Elbert C. Hutchins 1984 - 1994
Frank Robert Vivelo 1994 - 2001
Betty McCrohan 2001 - 2025

Wharton County Junior College Founders

Post - War Planning: Planning Committee (1944 - 1945)

Sol Alpard
Jack Bond
J.B. Damron
Julius Gensberg
Frank Haines
Alex Harrison
Charles P. McElroy (Chair)
Clarence Nash
R.D. Wright
T.M. Neal
John Roten
C.H. Rugeley
Carl Shannon
Aaron Sharman
W.T. Volding
Paul Wadler
Louie F. Worthing

Wharton County Junior College Committee (1945 - 1946)

PD. Gertson (Chair)
A.T. Green
F.S. Haines (Vice-Chair)
Alex Harrison
Ed Holub
A.J. Labay
Henry L. Langford (Treasurer)
Charles P. McElroy
George C. Mick
A.S. Mitchell
John| Roten
C.H. Rugeley
A.H. Sharman
Harold Stevens (Secretary)
W.D. Stovall
Alfred Thonsgaard

Wharton County Junior College First Board of Trustees

Installed April 17, 1946

F.J.L. Blasingame (Chair)
Donald M. Duson (Vice-Chair)
J.R. Peace (Secretary)
Harold Hansen
Richard E. Meek
Lottie N. Mullins
Carl N. Reynolds