Mar 19, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Board of Trustees, Administration and Faculty



HCJCD Board of Trustees

Dr. John E. Freeman***
Chairman

Mr. Maxwell Barr**
Vice Chairman

Mrs. Marie Ethridge***
Secretary

Mr. Michael Flores*
Mr. Murray Murphy*
Dr. Charles O. Warren***
Mr. Adrian Calvio**

***Term ends 2016
 **Term ends 2018
  *Term ends 2014

Administrative Officers

Cheryl T. Sparks, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
President

Nancy Bonura, B.S., M.A
Campus Dean Student Affairs, SWCID

Amy R. Burchett, A.A., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President Academic and Student Affairs

Danny Campbell, B.S., M.S.
Campus Dean Academic Affairs, SWCID

Brenda Claxton, A.A., B.B.A.
District Director of Finance

Kinsey Hansen, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Executive Dean/Big Spring Area

Jason Mims, A.S., B.A., M.P.A.
District Director Business Services

Administrative Deans and Directors

Liz Adamson, A.S., B.S.
Director of Financial Aid
District

Pam Callan, B.A., M.A., M.S.
Campus Dean General Studies
San Angelo

Danny Campbell, B.S., M.S.
Campus Dean Academic Affairs
SWCID

Craig Caudill
Campus Maintenance Director
SWCID

Margaret Cervantes, A.S., B.B.A.
Director Student Accounting
District

Kym Clark
Director eLearning Services
District

Lewanda Diaz, A.A., B.F.A., M.A.
Title V/READE Grant Project Director
District

Candace Draper, B.S.
Campus Dean Support Services
San Angelo

Cherry Furqueron, B.B.A., C.P.A.
Director Financial Accounting / Controller
District

Jan Foresyth, A.A.
Director of Institutional Advancement
District

Eric Hansen, B.B.A.
Director Institutional Research
District

Kinsey Hansen, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Campus Dean Workforce
Big Spring

Terry Hanson
Director Facilities
Big Spring

Rhonda Kernick, B.S.
Director Human Resources
District

Luis Kincade, A.S., B.S., M.L.S.
Dean of Libraries
District

Erin MacKenzie, B.S., M.S.
Campus Dean General Studies
Big Spring

John Parsons, B.A., M.S.
Campus Dean Facilities / WTTC Director
San Angelo

Scott Raines, B.S.
Registrar / Student Services Officer
District

Buzz Refugio, B.S., M.A.
Campus Dean Instructional Services
San Angelo

Ed Roberts, B.A.
Director Information Technology
District

Fabian Serrano,B.S.
Director Contract Training
Big Spring

Britt Smith, B.S., M.S.
Athletic Director
District

Cindy Smith, B.S.
Director Effectiveness and Information
District

Steve Smith, B.B.A., M.A., M.A.M.F.C.
Director Grant Accounting / Internal Auditor
District

Danny Sparks, B.S.
Director Dual Credit Coordinator / Outreach
Big Spring

Michelle Trubenstein, A.A.S., B.A.T., R.R.T., M.H.L.
Campus Dean Workforce
San Angelo

Rebecca Villanueva, A.A.S., B.S.
Director Enrollment Services
Big Spring

Jeff Ward, A.S., B.S.
Campus Dean Student Life
Big Spring

Administrative and Professional Staff

Candace Anderson, B.S.
Director of Enrollment Services
SWCID

Charity Benford
Vocational Pre-Enrollment / STEM Counselor
San Angelo

Beth Boyd
Director of Tutoring Testing Center / Title V Campus Activity Co-Director
San Angelo

Monica Castro, B.S.
Lamesa Campus Director

Carrie Elkins
Academic Advisor / Counselor / CTE Advisor
San Angelo

Stan Feaster
Coliseum Director / Fitness Center Director
Big Spring

Ofilia Gomez
Associate Director Admissions / Registrar
San Angelo

Sonia Gonzales
Library and Academic Advising Supervisor
SWCID

John Green, B.A., M.A.
Director of Outreach
SWCID

Mary Ann Guevara
Staff Accountant
District

Kimberlee Hammock
Associate Director Financial Aid
San Angelo

Mike Hemmeter
Director Adult Basic Education
San Angelo

Lorinda Herrod
Residence Hall Director / Co-Student Activities Director
Big Spring

Kleo Hidalgo
Librarian
San Angelo

Steven Hoelscher
Campus Maintenance Director
San Angelo

Rene Maldonado
Associate Network Administrator / Lead Computer Tech
San Angelo

Jayne Mansfield
Career Development and Placement Counselor
Big Spring

Melissa Mendez
Coordinator Workforce Training
San Angelo

Elizabeth Palomino
Coordinator of Testing / Campus Title V Administrative Assistant
Big Spring

Jamie Rainey
Director Workforce Training
San Angelo

Michael Rowden
Associate Network Administrator / Lead Technician
District

Robert Schmidt
Network Administrator
District

Beth Schorr
Assistant Residence Education Coordinator
SWCID

Ricky Sneed
Grounds Supervisor
Big Spring

Quintinn Stewart, B.S.
Webmaster
District

Melissa Strain
Residence Hall Director / Co-Student Activities Director
Big Spring

Bryan Stokes, B.S., M.S.
ASU STEM Grant Manager
District

Caryn Truitt
Student Life and Community Outreach Coordinator
San Angelo

Rachael Villanueva
Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator
Big Spring

Evelyn Wiggins
Coordinator Residence Education
SWCID

Jodie Wright
Financial Aid Coordinator Student Relations / Loans
District

John Zebreski
Assistant Network Administrator
SWCID

Instructional Division Directors

Tammy Alexander, B.S.
Director Adult Basic Education / Title V Campus Activity Director
Big Spring

Amber Buske, B.A.
General Studies / Director of Testing and Tutoring Services
Big Spring

Luci Gabehart, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Nursing
Big Spring

Daniel Guevara, B.S.
Science
San Angelo

Amber Kelley-Anderson, M.A.
General Studies
Big Spring

Terri Nix, A.A., A.S, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Career Technical Education
San Angelo

Gwen Parsons, B.A., M.Ed.
Education, English, College Prep English, READE Co-Activity Director
San Angelo

Jamie Rainey, B.S.
Workforce Training
San Angelo

Homer Stewart, B.M., M.M.Ed.
Fine Arts, Social Sciences
San Angelo

Susan Strickland, B.B.A., M.Ed.
ABE, Math, College Prep Math, READE Co-Activity Director
San Angelo

Michelle Trubenstein, A.A.S., B.A.T., R.R.T., M.H.L.
Health Professions
San Angelo

Tommy Tune, B.A., M.A.
General Studies
Big Spring

Gayla Williams, A.A., B.B.E., M.B.E.
Career Technical Education
Big Spring

Faculty

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lila Adkins
A.A., Howard College; B.S., M.B.A., West Texas State University. Additional graduate study: Texas Tech University, North Texas State University, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, University of Central Oklahoma, and Adams State College
Associate Professor / Business and Computer and Information Systems
Big Spring

Gerald Allen
B.S., M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Assistant Professor / Mathematics
San Angelo

Martha Alvarez
R.N., B.S.N., Angelo State University
Instructor / Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Jeff D. Anderson
B.A., Gallaudet University; M.S., Lamar University
Associate Professor
SWCID

Mandy Anderson
R.N., Covenant School of Nursing; B.S.N., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor / Nursing
Big Spring

Vanessa Arista
LVN, A.A.S./RN, Howard College/B.S.N.
Instructor / Program Director / Nursing / CNA
Big Spring

Stacy Austin
B.A., M.A., M.F.A., New York University, McNeese State University
Assistant Professor / English
Big Spring

Chad Averette
B.S. Lubbock Christian University
Instructor / Green Construction Technology
Big Spring

Adrian Ayala
Certified IPC Trainer / Machinist Instructor / Soldering
FCI

Greg Barnhill
B.S., Angelo State University; M.S., University of Texas Tyler
Assistant Professor / Biology
San Angelo

K. Buddy Bauer
B.A., University of Texas, Dallas; CI/CT; BEI-V; Court Certification
Instructor / Interpreter Training Program
SWCID

Cash Berry
B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor / Agriculture
Big Spring

Nita Browne
A.A.S., Howard College, CompTIA A+ and Network Certified; Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Instructor / Program Director, Computer and Information Systems
San Angelo

Curtis Bruns
A.A.S., Howard College, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Instructor / Automotive Maintenance Technician
SWCID

Mark Burgess
A.S., Howard College
Instructor / Green Energy Technology
FCI

Mike Burrow
B.S., Texas Tech University
Instructor / Commercial Building Maintenance
GEO Cedar Hill

Stacey Burrow
B.S. Texas Tech University
Instructor / Adult Basic Education
San Angelo

Amber Buske
B.A., California State University at Long Beach.
Additional graduate study: California State University at Dominquez Hills
Instructor / Program Director Preparatory Studies / Title V Campus Activity Co-Director
Big Spring

Pam Callan
B.A., M.A., M.S., Angelo State University; Additional graduate study: Angelo State University and Sul Ross State University
Professor / Speech / Psychology / English
San Angelo

Daniel Campbell
B.S., M.S., New Mexico State University; M.T. (ASCP)
Associate Professor / Biology / American Sign Language
SWCID

Nancy Chavez-Coleman
R.N., A.A.S., Howard College
Instructor / Program Director LVN
San Angelo

Peggy Cheney
B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., University of North Texas
Assistant Professor / Biology
Big Spring

Christa Coffman
B.S., M.S., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / Mathematics
San Angelo

Terah Collins
B.S., San Angelo State University
Instructor / College Prep Math
San Angelo

Kirbie Compston
Program Director Dental Hygiene
Big Spring

Glenda Corker
A.S., University of the State of New York, R.N.
Instructor / Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Kirk Davidson
M.A., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor / Theater
Big Spring

Natalie Davis
B.S., Austin College; M.Ed., Abilene Christian University; C.S.T. National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Assistant Professor / Program Director Surgical Technology
San Angelo

Earl Diddle
B.S., Ashland University; M.S., Tennessee Tech University
Assistant Professor / Kinesiology / Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Big Spring

Kim Dorsey
B.A., St. Louis University; M.A., Miami University
Associate Professor / Spanish / Developmental Reading / Writing
Big Spring

Carla Ebeling
B.S., M.S., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / Biology
San Angelo

Nancigail Economidas
A.D.N., B.S.N., Angelo State University; M.S.N., Angelo State University
Associate Professor / Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Jill Estes
LVN, A.A.S. RN, Cisco College
Assistant Professor / Nursing
Big Spring

Jeri Farmer
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A.A.S., Midwestern State University; M.Ed., Texas Tech University
Associate Professor / Dental Hygiene
Big Spring

Brian Ferrell
Undergraduate studies Howard College
Instructor / Ornamental Horticulture
GEO Flightline

John Fisher
B.A., Angelo State; M.S., Sul Ross State University, Additional graduate study: Sul Ross State University
Assistant Professor / Criminal Justice
Big Spring

Robin Fitts
B.S., M.S., University of North Texas
Assistant Professor / English
Big Spring

Greg Gabehart
B.S., SWOSU, Weatherford, OK; M.Ed., UCO, Edmond, OK
Assistant Professor / History
Big Spring

Luci Gabehart
R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Nursing
Big Spring

Diane Gierke
A.A., Cochise Community College; B.S., M.A., University of Arizona; Additional graduate study: Indiana State University
Associate Professor / Program Director / Administrative Office Systems and Child & Family Development
San Angelo

Amanda Glasgow
B.A., Texas Tech University
Instructor / Developmental Studies / ESOL
SWCID

Angie Gonzalez
Licensed Instructor, Program Director Cosmetology
Instructor / Cosmetology
San Angelo

Olivia Gonzalez
Licensed Instructor, Texas Cosmetology Commission
Instructor / Cosmetology
San Angelo

Tim Green
Undergraduate studies Midland College
Instructor / Auto CAD
FCI

Daniel Guevara
B.S., Angelo State University
Instructor / Biology Lab Manager
San Angelo

Tish Gutierrez
B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Kansas State University
Associate Professor / Psychology
San Angelo

Jay Hall
B.S., M.S., University of Oklahoma
Assistant Professor / Mathematics
Big Spring

Terry Hansen
A.A., B.S., M.S.
Big Spring

Carla Harrold
B.S., Angelo State University; M.B.A., University of Texas
Assistant Professor / Economics
Big Spring

Annessa Hays
B.S., Texas Tech; M.S., Texas Tech
Assistant Professor / Biology
San Angelo

Arvil Henry
Undergrad studies at Howard College
Instructor / Masonry
FCI

Lilli Hensley
B.A., Angelo State University; J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law
Professor / Program Director / Criminal Justice
San Angelo

Richard Hickam
B.S., M.S., Abilene Christian University
Assistant Professor / Psychology / Program Director Behavioral & Social Sciences
Big Spring

William Josh Hicks
A.A.S. Midland College; B.S., M.S. University of Texas Permian Basin
Instructor / English
Big Spring

Keith Hidalgo
B.S., M.A., M.P.A., Angelo State University
Associate Professor / Government
San Angelo

B. Jenee Higgins
B.A., M.A., Texas Tech, Lubbock
Instructor / English
Big Spring

Steven Hobbs, Dr.
Big Spring

James Hobdy
A.A.S., Howard College, B.S., Midwestern University
Instructor / Program Director Industrial Production Tech. / Director of Workforce Training
Big Spring

Sandra Hodnett
A.A.S., Howard College, Licensed Texas Cosmetology Instructor
Instructor / Cosmetology
Big Spring

Alan Hollandsworth
Instructor / Electrical Trades
FCI

Lanna Hubbard
San Angelo

Travis Hunter
A.A., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., University of Phoenix
Assistant Professor / Program Director / EMS
Big Spring San Angelo

Nathan Jacobs
B.S. Midwestern State University; M.A. Texas A&M University; M.A. Texas Tech University
Instructor / Theater / Drama
Big Spring

Randall Jenkins
B.S., M.S., M.Ed., Angelo State University
Associate Professor / College Preparatory Mathematics
San Angelo

David Jones
Certificate Jefferson Co.Vocational School, Ohio; Certificate U.S. Army
Instructor / Wind Energy
FCI

Linda Keeney
B.S., M.S., Angelo State University
Associate Professor Math / Program Director Math, EDUC, PHED
Big Spring

Amber Kelly-Anderson
M.A., Sul Ross; M.A., New York University
Assistant Professor / English
Big Spring

Greg Kernick
B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University; M.S., Northern Arizona University
Associate Professor / Kinesiology
Rodeo Coach
Big Spring

Randy Key
Certificate, Paris Junior College
Instructor / Welding
SWCID/Big Spring

Daniel Kiley
M.S. Music, Indiana University
Instructor / Band
Big Spring

Lauri Kirgis
B.A.T., University of Texas-Brownsville; R.R.T. National Board for Respiratory Care
Instructor / Director of Clinical Education / Respiratory Care
San Angelo

Tom Land
Instructor / Commercial Food Management
GEO

Eden Leone
B.A. College of Saint Scholastica; M.A. University of Minnesota; M.A. Bowling Green State University
Assistant Professor / English
San Angelo

Vasant Limaye
Certificate, A.A.S., Seattle Central Community College; B.S., Gallaudet University; M.S., Bowie State University; Additional Graduate Study: Rochester Institute of Technology, Texas Tech University
Professor / Business, Office Technology, Computer and Information Systems
SWCID

Larry Logsdon
B.A. University of Houston; M.A.T. Angelo State University
Instructor / History
San Angelo

John Lopez
B.A., M.A. Midwestern State University
Instructor / Government
Big Spring

Bennie Lubke
Licensed Instructor, Texas Cosmetology Commission
Instructor / Cosmetology
San Angelo

Erin MacKenzie
B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor
Biology / Campus Dean General Studies
Big Spring

Carol Mann
R.N., B.S.N., University of Bridgeport; M.S.N., Graceland University, C.R.N.A.
Assistant Professor / Nursing
Big Spring

Linda Marino
A.A., Howard College; B.A. University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., Sul Ross State University
Assistant Professor
Developmental Studies
Writing / Title V Campus Activity Co-Director
SWCID

Annie McKinnon, Dr.
Dr. in Chiropractic; Bachelor of Science in Anatomy; Parker College of Chiropractic
Associate Professor / Biology
Big Spring

Billy McMahon
A.A.S., Howard College. Additional undergraduate study: University of Texas at Arlington
Instructor / Computer and Information Systems
FCI

Elise Medina-Bancroft
B.A., University of Texas, San Antonio
Instructor College Prep / Achievement Coach
Big Spring

Carlos Medrano
Certificate in Dental Lab Tech
Instructor / Dental Lab Technology
SWCID

Richard Merrick
Instructor / Plumbing
FCI

Gary Morris
B.S., Angelo State University
Instructor / Building Trades
Big Spring

Faleasha Moutry
San Angelo

Regina Myers
B.S., Howard Payne
Instructor / Adult Basic Education
San Angelo

Sara Myers
R.N., B.S.N., University of Texas Austin, M.S.N. University of Texas El Paso
Assistant Professor / Nursing
Big Spring

Roger Nielsen
Instructor / HVAC
San Angelo

Terri Nix
A.A., A.S., Howard College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Additional graduate study: North Texas State University and Sul Ross University; Certification of Organizational Management, University of Arizona
Associate Professor
Business / Division Director Career & Technical Education
San Angelo

John Overton
A.S., Howard College; B.A., University of Texas-Arlington; M.Ed., Tarleton State University
Assistant Professor / Athletic Trainer
Big Spring

Gary Owen
A.A.S. Tarrant County College; B.S. Angelo State University
Program Director / Instructor / Health Information Technology
San Angelo

Annette Paige
A.A.S., Howard College, Licensed Texas Cosmetology Instructor
Instructor / Cosmetology
Big Spring

Gwen Parsons
B.A., M.Ed., Angelo State University
Program Director English / Title V Campus Activity Co-Director / Associate Professor / College Preparatory Studies
San Angelo

Kirk Peterson
B.S., Midwestern State University; M.A., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / Program Director Radiologic Tech
San Angelo

Hawley Pfluger
B.S., Sul Ross State University
Instructor / Ornamental Horticulture
FCI

Patty Pfluger
Certificate/Serv Safe
Instructor / Commercial Food Management
FCI

Paula Plachno
B.A., Angelo State University
Instructor / College Prep English
San Angelo

Anissa Pullig
B.A. Shreiner University
Instructor / Biology Lab
San Angelo

Wayne Rackley
B.S., Abilene Christian University
Instructor / Program Director / Computer Aided Drafting Technology
San Angelo

Kelly Raines
B.S., M.B.A., Lindenwood University
Assistant Professor / Kinesiology / Head Softball Coach
Big Spring

Robert Reid
TSTC
Instructor/HVAC
FCI

Marty Rice
Undergraduate study: Howard College
Instructor / Executive Housekeeping
FCI

Joey Roberts
Big Spring

Scarlet Rodriguez
San Angelo

Ronnie Sandoval
A.S. Rochester Institute of Technology
Instructor / Building Construction Trades
SWCID

Fabian Serrano
B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Instructor / Workforce Readiness / Director of Correctional Studies
FCI

Stacy Slaten
B.F.A., B.S., Texas Tech University; M.F.A., Miami University
Assistant Professor / Art
Big Spring

Britt Smith
B.S., M.S., West Texas A & M University
Assistant Professor / Head Baseball Coach
Big Spring

Cheryl Smith
B.A. Angelo State University
Instructor / ABE ASL
Eden

Melody Spradling
Instructor / Health Professions
Big Spring

Lisa Spurgin
B.S.N University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; M.S. University of Phoenix
Assistant Professor / Nursing
San Angelo

Homer Stewart
B.M., Texas Tech University; M.M.Ed. Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / Music
San Angelo

Susan Strickland
B.B.A., Angelo State University, M.Ed., Wayland Baptist
Instructor / Preparatory Studies / Program Director FA and Social Science
San Angelo

Cheng Tan
B.A., M.S., Gallaudet University
Associate Professor/Math
SWCID

Mary Tinsley
A.A., Howard College; B.S., Park University
Instructor / College Prep Math
San Angelo

Manuel Tobias
B.S.N., Lamar University; L.V.N., Howard College; R.N, A.A.S., Excelsior College
Instructor / Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Nancy Treadwell
M.E.D., Angelo State University
Associate Professor / English
San Angelo

Michelle Trubenstein
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A.T., University of Texas-Brownfield; R.R.T., National Board for Respiratory Care; M.H.L., Park University
Assistant Professor / Division Director HP / Campus Dean of Workforce
San Angelo

Tommy Tune
B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.A.,
Associate Professor / History
Big Spring

Debbie Van Pelt
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A., Angelo State University
Instructor / Adult Basic Education
Big Spring

Barbara Walker
B.B.A., West Texas State University, M.B.A., University of Texas at Permian Basin
Associate Professor / Business
San Angelo

LaTisha Ward
A.A.S., Howard College; B.S.N., Texas Tech University
Instructor / Nursing / Clinical Teaching Assistant / Tutor Retention Specialist
Big Spring

Rhonda Watson
LVN, Howard College
Instructor / Workforce Training / Nurse Aide
San Angelo

Donald Weeks
Undergraduate study: East Texas State University
Instructor / Basic Computer Skills
GEO

Susan Welch
B.S., Angelo State University; M.S., Sul Ross State University; B.A., University of Kentucky; M.Div., University of the South
Assistant Professor / Biology
San Angelo

Lisa Westlund
B.A., Gallaudet University
Instructor / Graphic Arts Technology
SWCID

Janice Gottshall Whipple
B.A., M.Ed., Angelo State University, Reading Specialist
Associate Professor / College Preparatory Studies English
San Angelo

Erin Whitford
Instructor / English
San Angelo

Dwight Willborn
Instructor / Building Trades
FCI

Deborah Williams
B.B.A., M.B.A., Angelo State University
Instructor / Adult Basic Education
San Angelo

Gayla Williams
A.A., Howard College; B.B.E., M.B.E., West Texas State University; Additional graduate study: Texas Tech University, Angelo State University, North Texas University, and Adams State College
Professor / Business and Office Administration / Division Director Career & Technical Ed
Big Spring

Heather Williams
B.S.N. Texas Tech University
Instructor / Nursing
Big Spring

Nancy Woods-Hernandez
B.S., San Diego State University; M.A., Webster University; Psy.D., Alliant International University; Additional graduate study: San Diego State University
Professor / Program Director / Business
San Angelo

Daniel Woolley
B.S., Texas A&M; M.S. Angelo State University
Assistant Professor Agriculture / Livestock Judging Coach
Big Spring

Respiratory Care Medical Directors

Walter Rustmann, D.O., FCCP, FAASM
Des Moines College of Medicine

James A. Parker, JR., M.D.
Texas A & M University College of Medicine