BMCC Board of Education
Chris Brown
Zone 1, Term Expires 2027 |
Dulcie Hays
Zone 5, Term Expires 2027 |
William Markgraf
Zone 2, Term Expires 2027 |
Abe Currin
Zone 6, Term Expires 2029 |
Troy Jerome
Zone 3, Term Expires 2029 |
Scott Wallace
Zone 7, Term Expires 2027 |
Kristi Inman
Zone 4, Term Expires 2029 |
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Oregon Board of Education
Jennifer Scurlock, Chair
At-Large Member
Term: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2027 |
Vicky Lopez Sanchez
1st Congressional District
Term: 10/5/2023 - 6/30/2027 |
Bridgett Wheeler
4th Congressional District
Term: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2028 |
Shimiko Montgomery, Vice-Chair
5th Congressional District
Term: 9/28/2022 - 6/30/2026 |
Julie Bettles
2nd Congressional District
Term: 10/01/2024 - 6/30/2026 |
Mona Khalil
6th Congressional District
Term: 10/1/2024 - 6/30/2028 |
Cynthia Richardson, 2nd Vice-Chair
At-Large Member
Term: 10/5/2023 - 6/30/2027 |
Libra Forde
3rd Congressional District
Term: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2028 |
Sarah Wofford
At-Large Member
Term: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2028 |
BMCC Foundation Board of Directors
| Ken Daniel, Executive Director |
Lisa McMeen
Hermiston, Term Expires: December 2027 |
Jerry Baker
Athena, Term Expires: December 2027 |
Kristina Olivas, Event Chair
Hermiston, Term Expires: December 2025 |
Anna Browne, Scholarship Chair
Boardman, Term Expires: December 2026 |
Geoge Shimer, Alum Chair
Boardman, Term Expires: December 2028 |
Gibv Evans
Irrigon, Term Expires: December 2025 |
Mike Short
Pendleton, Term Expires: December 2027 |
Torrie Griggs, Chair
Boardman, Term Expires: December 2026 |
Tami Sinor, Vice-Chair
Hermiston, Term Expires: December 2026 |
Brian Harrington, Treasurer
Pendleton, Term Expires: December 2026 |
Mitch Southwick
Baker City, Term Expires: December 2028 |
Mike Hawman
Hermiston, Term Expires: December 2025 |
Julie Thompson
Pendleton, Term Expires: December 2027 |
William Kuhn, Secretary
Heppner, Term Expires: December 2026 |
Cindy Timmons
Milton-Freewater, Term Expires December 2028 |
Higher Education Coordinating Commission
| Ben Cannon, Executive Director |
Sandy Rowe, Chair
Term expires: June 30, 2025 |
Helen Edwards, Commissioner
Term expires: June 30, 2029 |
Greg Hamann, Vice Chair
Term expires: June 30, 2025 |
Jen Procter Andrews, Commissioner
Term expires: June 30, 2027 |
Motutama Sipelii, Commissioner, Graduate student position
Term expires: tbd |
Richard Devlin, Commissioner
Term Expires: February 28, 2026 |
Natalie Arnot, Commissioner, University student position
Term expires: June 30, 2026 |
Arnel Fajardo, Commissioner
Term expires: June 30, 2025 |
Rachel Biscoe, Commissioner, Community College student position
Term Expires: June 30, 2025
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Evelyn Kocher, Commissioner
Term Expires: June 30, 2027 |
Emily Simnitt, Commissioner
Term expires: June 30, 2026 |
Theresa Martinez, Commissioner
Term expires: June 30, 2027 |
Mary Middleton, Commissioner
Term expires: June 30, 2026 |
Gayle Yamasaki, Commissioner
Term expires: June 30, 2027 |
Jennifer Smith, Commissioner
Term expires: June 30, 2026 |
BMCC Employees
BMCC Administration
J Mark Browning (2021)
President
B.A., Idaho State University
M.P.A., University of Idaho
Ed.D., Idaho State University
Theresa Bosworth (1989)
Vice President, Student Services
A.A.O.T., Blue Mountain Community College
B.S. Eastern Oregon University
Wade Muller (2005)
Vice President, Human Resources/Administrative Services
B.S., Montana State University
M.S., Western Governors University
Philip Schmitz (2008)
Vice President, Instruction
B.S., University of Notre Dame
M.S., University of Utah
Geoff LaHaie (2024)
Interim Director of Business Services/Bursar
B.A., Western Michigan University
M.B.A., Western Michigan University
Deans, Directors, Coordinators, Officers, and Managers
Stephanie Avila (2013)
Director of BMCC Hermiston
B.A., Eastern Oregon University
Brad Baker (2013)
Director of Athletics
A.A.O.T., Blue Mountain Community College
B.A., Pacific University
M.A.T., Pacific University
Elizabeth Corbett (2023)
Development Officer - Foundation
Diploma
Ken Daniel (2020)
Executive Director of BMCC Foundation
B.A., Utah State University
M.A., Utah State University
Leah Gadsden (2024)
Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Officer (Foundation)
M.A., Grand Canyon University
Joey GrosJacques (2022)
Associate Vice President, Enrollment & Student Services
A.A.O.T, Blue Mountain Community College
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
M.S., Western Governor’s University
Jordan Hillmick (2018)
Assistant Director of Athletics
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
Jennifer Hills (1994)
Director of Apprenticeship Program
A.A.O.T, Blue Mountain Community College
B.S., University of Idaho
M.Ed., Eastern Washington University
Brad Holden (1989)
Chief Technology Officer
B.S., Western Governors University
Susan Kralman (2015)
Director of BMCC Milton-Freewater
B.A., Portland State University
M.S., Walla Walla University
Jeanne LaHaie (2024)
Dean, Learning & Academic Engagement
B.A., Western Michigan University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., Western Michigan University
Samantha Mahaffy (2019)
Manager of JOBS Program
A.A.O.T., Blue Mountain Community College
Garrett Mickalson (2022)
Director of Recruitment & Retention
B.S., Arizona State University
M.A., Grand Canyon University
Jordan Monaco (2024)
Director of College Relations
A.A.O.T., Blue Mountain Community College
B.A., Eastern Oregon University
Anne Morter (1993)
Director of Workforce Training Center, Boardman
A.A., Lane Community College
B.A., Eastern Oregon University
Jeff Nelson (2021)
Director, Baker County
A.A.S., Idaho State University
B.S., Lewis Clark State College
Roman Olivera (2012)
Director of Student Resource Center
A.A.O.T., Blue Mountain Community College
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
M.S., Colorado Technical University
Crystal Patton-Doherty (1989)
Project Director, TRIO & Student Support Services
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
Barbara Peden (2023)
COD Coordinator of Union County
B.A., Washington State University
Tammy Pelles (2018)
Coordinator Early College Credit and Community Education
A.A.S., Blue Mountain Community College
A.S., Midwife Colleges of Utah
B.S., Western Governors University
Arnaud Prevot (2021)
Executive Director, Community Education
B.A., University of Dallas
M.M. University of Dallas
D.B.A., Argosy University
Angela Rios (2024)
Director of Financial Aid
A.A.O.T., Blue Mountain Community College
B.S., Boise State University
M.C., Oregon State University
Jesse Schaefer (2023)
COD Coordinator of Grant County
B.A., Reed College
M.A., University of Washington
Karl Schrader (2004)
Director of Instructional Support Services
B.A., Washington State University
Joseph Secl (2016)
Director, Information Technology Operations
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
Tammy Short (2019)
Dean, Career Technical Education
B.S., Eastern Washington University
M.S., Waldon University
Christene Thatcher (2018)
Director, Enrollment Services/Registrar
Diploma
Dwayne Williams (2016)
Director of Facilities and Grounds
Diploma
Kristin Williams (2022)
Director of Library & Learning Hub
B.A., Western Oregon University
M.A., Emporia State University
Chris Wrathall (2014)
Program Coordinator of EMS
AAS in EMS from Lane Community College
AAS in Fire Science from Portland Community College
BSA in Fire Administration from Eastern Oregon University
 BMCC Faculty (As of June 2025)
Full-Time Faculty
Velda Arnaud (2014)
Instructor of Business & Leadership
B.A., University of Oregon
M.A., University of Oregon
Ph.D., Walden University
Stan Beach (2012)
Instructor of Math/Computer Science
B.S., Oregon State University
M.S. Ed, Western Oregon University
M.S. Ed Tech Boise State University
Shaindel Beers (2006)
Instructor of English
B.A., Huntington College
M.A., University of Chicago
M.F.A., Vermont College of Fine Arts
Nika Blasser (2025)
Instructor of Visual & Feves Gallery Director
B.A., Portland State University
M.A., University of Alberta
Jocelyn Caswell (2021)
Early Childhood Education & Education Instructor/Coordinator
A.A.O.T. Blue Mountain Community College
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
M.S., Walden University
Aaron Crawford (2025)
General Science Instructor
B.S., Oregon State University
Ph.D., University of Utah
Carl Daggett (2018)
Instructor of Diesel Technology
A.S., Blue Mountain Community College
Desiree Duncan (2024)
Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Grand Canyon University
Lincoln A. DeBunce (1999)
Instructor of Geography and Anthropology
B.S., Southern Oregon University
B.S., Southern Oregon University
M.A., Louisiana State University
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Peter Hernberg (2012)
Instructor of Math/Computer Science
B.A., State University New York, Potsdam
M.A., State University New York, Potsdam
Elizabeth Holcomb (2024)
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Oregon Health & Science University
Jessica Humphreys (2013)
Instructor of Nursing
A.A.O.T., Blue Mountain Community College
B.S. University of Portland
M.S., Walden University
Carol Johnson (2012)
Instructor of College Ready
B.A., University of Oregon
M.T.E., Eastern Oregon University
Llewellyn (Wells) Jones (1995)
Instructor of Physical Education
B.S., Lewis Clark State College
M.S., University of Oregon
Cheri Kendrick (2002)
Instructor of Communication
B.A., Oregon State University
M.A., Oregon State University
J.D., Willamette University of Law
Andrew Leggett (2018)
Instructor of Precision Agriculture
A.A.O.T., Blue Mt. Community College
B.A., Oregon State University/Eastern Oregon University
M.S., University of Idaho
Matt Liscom (2014)
Instructor of Agriculture Sciences
Teaching Certificate Completion, Walla Walla University
B.A., Oregon State University
Shannon Maude (2001)
Instructor of College Ready
B.A., Southern Oregon University
Ed.M., Oregon State University
Sascha McKeon (2012)
Instructor of Biology
B.S., Chapman University
Ph.D., State University of New York
Michelle Miller (1995)
Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of Idaho
M.S., University of Oklahoma
Nick Nelson (2007)
Instructor of Agriculture Sciences
A.A., Lassen College
B.S., California State University
M.A., Oregon State University
Kristen Oja (2011)
Instructor of Biology
B.S., Linfield College
M.S., Oregon State University
PhD., Oregon State University
Gary G. Parker (1996)
Instructor of Mathematics
A.S., Community College of Rhode Island
B.A., Rhode Island College
M.S., Western Washington University
Jeremy Pike (2014)
Instructor of Diesel Technology
A.A.S., Walla Walla Community College
Melinda S. Platt (2002)
Instructor of Business & Leadership
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
M.T.E., Eastern Oregon University
Laurie Post (2004)
Coordinator/Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Walla Walla Community College
B.S.N., Oregon Health Sciences University
M.S.N., Gonzaga University
Sara Reyburn (2000)
Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Pittsburg State University
M.S., Pittsburg State University
Ki Russell (2012)
Instructor of English
B.A., University of Missouri
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., University of Louisiana
Greg Schulberg (2015)
Instructor of Math/Computer Science
B.S., Cornell University
M.E., Cornell University
Leah Smith (2019)
Instructor of Agriculture Sciences
B.S., Oregon State University
M.S., Oregon State University
Chris Wrathall (2014)
Coordinator of EMS
AAS in EMS from Lane Community College
AAS in Fire Science from Portland Community College
BSA in Fire Administration from Eastern Oregon University
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