Board, Administration, Faculty & Staff

Board of Trustees

The policy making and supervisory functions of the administration of the college, as provided by state law, are vested in a nine-person Board of Trustees. The Board delegates the professional responsibility to the President of the college, who is assisted by other administrative officers.

Officers of Administration 

Administrative and Professional Staff

(Year indicates beginning of affiliation with Midland College)

Thomas, Steve, President; B.A., Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin (2008)

Adams, Brian A., PC/Network Assistant Technician (2013) 

Aldridge, Bryan, Instructor, Transportation Training (2013)

Allen, Forrest L., Athletic Director; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.B.A., Texas Tech University (1995)

Amezcua, Josue L., PC/Network Assistant Technician (2012)

Baker, Tana, Division Advisor; A.A.G.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S., Amberton University (1993)

Balch, Angela, Registrar; B.B.A., Abilene Christian University; M.Ed., University of North Texas (2008)

Balch, Craig, Testing Center Coordinator; B.S., Texas A & M University; M.S., Texas A&M University Commerce (2008)

Barton, Otis, Instructor, Transportation Training (2012)

Barton, Rick, Instructor, Transportation Training (2015)

Beikirch, Dale W., Dean, Continuing Education; B.S., M.S., Kent State University (1999)

Bell, Rebecca, Dean, Community Relations/Special Events; B.B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., Webster University (1990)

Bender, Rick, Vice President of Administrative Services; CPA; B.Accty., M.Accty, New Mexico State University (1992)

Bracken, Steven, Police Lieutenant; M.J.A., Norwich University, B.A., Angelo State University (2013)

Brooks, Joan E., PPDC Coordinator; (2004)

Brown, Jené, VCT Coordinator & Dual Credit Liaison; A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of  the Permian Basin (2001)

Buckley, Daniel, Webmaster; B.F.A., Washington University; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University (1986)

Bustamante, Michael, Assistant to the Director of Helen I. Greathouse Children’s Center (2012)

Campbell, Debra J., Contract Training Coordinator; A.A.S., Midland College (2013)

Carter, Joe D., HVAC Maintenance Technician (1998)

Cevallos, Sylvia, Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant (1993)

Chaparro, Alfredo, Director, Community Services; B.B.A., M.S., Texas Tech University (2001)

Collins, Wendy L., Director, Health Science Continuing Education; A.A.S., Odessa College, B.S.N., University of Texas-Arlington (2009)

Cordero, Brenda, Associate Director-Continuing Education; A.G.S., Midland College (1999)

Curry, Katherine A., Multimedia Developer; A.A.S, Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

Daniels, Lupe, Career Guidance Job Placement Coordinator; A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2000)

Davidson, Erin, Associate Registrar; B.A., Austin College (2012)

Day, Gail, Instructor, Health Science Continuing Education (2013)

Deats, John W., Director, Learning Resource Center; B.S., University of Houston; M.L.S., North Texas State University (1990)

Delucas, Daisy, Accountant; A.S., Midland College; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2010)

Diffie, Rita Nell, Vice President Student Services; B.S., M.Ed., Texas Tech University (1991)

Dominguez, Susanna, AHEC Coordinator; A.A.S., Midland College, B.S., Grand Canyon University (2014)

Edwards, Bahola, Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees; A.G.S., Midland College; CPS (1982) 

Edwards, Carmen, Dean, Health Sciences; A.A.S., Odessa College, B.S., West Texas A&M University, M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso (1998)

Evans, Amanda L., Assistant Softball Coach; A.S. Midland College, B.L.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City (2013)

Evans, Pervis, Director, Upward Bound, B.G.S., M.S., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2009)

Fairchild, Courtney, Academic Advisor; B.A., The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Feeler, William G., Dean, Fine Arts/Communications & Dual Credit; A.A., Odessa College; B.A., North Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1989)

Fennell, Barbara, Director, Purchasing (2001)

Finley, Dawn A., Career and Technical Education Coordinator; B.A., William Penn College; M.A., Texas Tech University (2008)

Fletcher, Kathy B., Executive Director, Institutional Advancement & Midland College Foundation; B.S., M.P.A., Texas Tech University (2013)

Flores, Rose M., Operations Compliance Manager, Continuing Education; A.A.S., New Mexico State University (1999)

Franklin, Donald, Instructor, Transportation Training (2015)

Franklin, Lorraine, Data Center Manager; A.A.S., Midland College (1997)

Fuller, James, Coordinator of Teaching/Learning - Professional Development Center; A.A., San Angelo State University; B.A., North Texas State University; M.A., Texas Tech University (1975)

Garcia, J. Alberto, Plumbing Maintenance Technician (2003) 

Garcia, Jody A., PC/Network Assistant Technician (2013)

Garza, Christy, Video Conference Services Manager; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University (2000)

Gatliff, Ginger, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach; B.A., York College; M.S.S., United States Sports Academy (2006)

Geerts, Holly, Instructor, Health Sciences Continuing Education (2012)

Gonzales, Maria, Community Liaison/Student Advisor; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012)

Goolsby, Jennifer, I.T. Training Specialist; B.B.A., Texas Tech University (2010)

Gray, Sylvia, Director, Distance Learning; B.M.E., Phillips University; M.S., Johns Hopkins University (2007)

Griffith, Tanya, Director, Accounting; A.A., B.B.A., M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University (2014)

Grinnan, James S., Director, Counseling; B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Texas A&M University, Licensed Professional Counselor (1996)

Gunter, Tiffany, Associate Director, Financial Aid; B.A.S., Texas Tech University (2011)

Harris, Jennifer, Public Services Librarian; B.S.N., West Texas A&M University, M.L.S., Texas Women’s University (2012)

Hayes, David, Technical Support Manager; A.A., American Commercial College (1996)

Hieb, Chris, Publications Director; A.A., Midland College, B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001)

Hodgson, Bryan, Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball; A.S., Jamestown Community College, B.S., Fredonia State University (2014)

Huff, Amy, Welcome Center Coordinator; B.A., Dallas Baptist University, M.A., Texas Tech University (2015)

Ingram, Jeri, Lab Manager, Cosmetology (2012)

Isaacs, Lesley, Scholarship & Special Projects Coordinator; B.A., Southern Methodist University (2012)

Jackson, Jeri S., Education & Workforce Coordinator; (2007)

Jeffcoat, Bruce, Maintenance Technician- Electrician (2011)

Jimenez, Isabel, Student Support Services Advisor, B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2006)

Jolly, Richard, Executive Vice President; B.A., Howard Payne; M.Ed., Ed. D., Texas Tech University (1983)

Jones Micah, Database Programmer; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

Jones, Ron, Compliance Director/Women’s Basketball Coach; B.S.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma (1994)

Keesee, R. Lea, Director, SimLife Center; B.A., Texas A&M University; B.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; M.S.N., West Texas A&M University; R.N. (2001)

Kennedy, April, Assistant to the Director, Physical Plant (1997)

Kirkland, Terry, Grounds Supervisor (2001)

Lee, Peggy, Residence Hall Manager (2013)

Lemmon, Richard, Security Officer Supervisor (2004)

Licon, Blanca, Director, Adult Education & Literacy; A.A.S., Midland College; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2009)

Lopez, Mary, Communications & Special Events Coordinator; A.G.S., Midland College (1984)

Madewell, Cindy, Manager, SimLife Center; A.A., Tulsa Community College; B.S.N., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; R.N. (2007)

Martinez, Anita, Title V Transition Specialist, Cogdell Learning Center; B.S., West Texas A&M University (2008)

Martinez, Jeremy, Director, Admissions & Recruitment; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001)

Martinez, Raymond, Grounds Foreman (1988)

Mays, Ann, Help Desk Manager; A.A.S., Midland College (2000)

McDonald Jeff, Web Editor; B.A., University of New Mexico (2008)

McGuire, Paul, PC/Network Technician; B.S., Southern Nazarene University (2001)

McIntosh, Dennis, PC/Network Technician; A.A.S., Midland College (2000)

McKee, Richard, Chief of Police; B.A., M.S. University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012) 

McKiddy, Patricia K., Database Programmer; A.S., Howard College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2010)

Miranda, Cecilia, Technical Services Librarian; B.S., University of Texas at El Paso; M.A.L.S., University of Wisconsin at Madison (1981)

Molina Roux, Celia, Open Enrollment Coordinator, Workforce Continuing Education; A.A.S., Odessa College, B.B.A., The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, J.D., The University of Tulsa (2014)

Morgan, Natasha, Director, Human Resources/Payroll; B.B.A., Texas Tech University (2005)

Nail, Luisa, Coordinator, Adult Education ESL; B.S., University of Sabana (2014)

Nguyen, Tuan A., Manager-Residence Hall; A.A.S., Midland College; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2013)

Ontiveros, Kimberly, Upward Bound Academic Coordinator; A.S., Midland College; B.S.S.W., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2010)

Oyerbides, John M., Manager-Residence Hall; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., American Public University System (2013)

Perez, Sean, Network Security Officer; A.A.S., Midland College (2001)

Pervier, Charles, Dean, Applied Technology; B.S., M.S., North Texas State University (1977)

Pervier, Lyndolyn, Director, Workforce Continuing Education; A.G.S., Midland College (1996)

Peterson, Sara, Language Hub Coordinator; A.A., Ventura Community College, B.A., University of La Verne (2010)

Prieto, Angelica, Coordinator, PPDC; A.A., Odessa College, B.B.A., Sul Ross State University (2014)

Primera, Tanya, Director, Helen L. Greathouse Children’s Center; A.A.S., B.A.T. Midland College (2001)

Ramos, Diana, Legacy Advisor; B.B.A., Angelo State University; M.P.S., Loyola University (2004)

Ramos, Yolanda, Director, Financial Aid; A.G.S., Midland College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University (1993)

Reyna, Holli E., Assistant Volleyball Coach; A.S., Midland College; B.A., M.Ed., Notre Dame College (2014)

Riley, Oscar “Ken”, Director, Physical Plant; A.S., Mountain View College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1998)

Rivas III, Charlie, Associate Director, Business and Economic Development Center; B.A., Southwestern University (2014)

Rivas, Nancy, Database Programmer; A.A.S., Midland College (2007)

Rodriguez, Hector, Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach; B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio (2006)

Roome, Tracy, Manor Park Child Care Coordinator; A.A.S., Odessa College (2000)

Ross, Ta’Sheena, Enrollment Recruiter; B.B.A., University of North Texas (2014)

Savage, Deana M., Special Advisor to the President; B.A., North Texas State University; M.Ed., Texas Woman’s University; Ed.D., Texas A&M University, Commerce (1982)

Schipper, Kimberly, Coordinator, Veteran Affairs; A.A., Navarro College, B.S., Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2014)

Schroeder, Stacy, Student Accounts Coordinator (1989)

Sever, Dennis W., Vice President, Information Technology and Facilities; A.A.S., North Harris County College; A.A.S., Midland College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1984)

Shelton, Stephanie, Counselor; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

Skaggs, Jill, AHEC Coordinator; B.S., Tarleton State University (2012)

Snider, Carolyn, Accounting Assistant; A.A.B., Pikes Peak Community College (1995)

Soliz, Anthony, Director of Student Life; B.S., M.S., Angelo State University (2009)

Stanger, Annie, Grants Development Specialist; B.S., Appalachian State University, M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2012)

Stevens, Mike, Director, Al G. Langford Chaparral Center; B.S., Texas Tech University (1981)

Strawn, Tiffany, Academic Advisor; B.A., University of California (2014)

Stroman, Tana, Database Programmer; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Suit, Rachel, Advisor, Community Outreach; B.S., Texas Tech University (2013)

Sutton, Carolyn, Cosmetology Lab Supervisor (2007)

Tarpley, George M., Director, WRTTC; B.S., Tarleton State University; M.S., Tarleton State University (2013)

Thomas, Alison, Database Programmer; A.A.S., Midland College (1999)

Valenzuela, Raquel, Student Support Specialist/Clinical Coordinator; A.A.S., Midland College (2014)

VanCuren, Stephanie, Student Activities Coordinator; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.Ed., Abilene Christian University (2008)

Velasquez, Augustin, Human Resources Coordinator; B.S., University of Houston (2010)

Velasquez, Charles, Network Manager; B.S., Sul Ross State University (1997)

Velasquez, Crystal M., Research Associate; B.S., University of Texas Permian Basin (2006)

Vickery, Julia, Coordinator of Student Development/SIP; B.A., Graceland College; M.A., University of Kansas (1997)

Wade, Margaret, Dean, Math & Science; B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.S., Ed.D., Texas Tech University (1990)

Wallace, J. Don, Director, Alumni Relations & Development, Dollye Neal Chapel; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., Kent State University (1997)

Webb, Lynda, Dean of Adult and Developmental Education; B.A., Baylor University; M.A., University of Texas at El Paso (2002)

Williams, Dale, Counselor/Disability Specialist; B.A., M.A., Marshall University (2002)

Williford, Elisa M., Director, AHEC; B.S., Texas Women’s University (2008)

Zenteno, Elizabeth, Dean, Enrollment Management; B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.P.S., Loyola University (2005)

Zimmerhanzel, Kathryn, Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction; A.S., Midland College, B.A., Texas Tech University (2013)
  

Full-Time Faculty

(Year indicates beginning of affiliation with Midland College)

Midland College is extremely fortunate to maintain a faculty of dedicated student-centered instructors who possess professional expertise and an ability to meet individual student learning needs. This list will vary somewhat from year to year.

Allen, Diane, Professor, English; B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., University of Texas at El Paso; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2004)

Allen, Katherine, Department Chair, Modern Languages & Speech; B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University (2001)

Almaguer, F. Lee, Professor, Government; B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.A., Baylor University (1991)

Anderson, John, Program Chair, Chemistry; B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; M.S., University of North Texas (1999)

Avalos, Pedro,  Department Chair, Automotive/Diesel Technology; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., M.S., Lubbock Christian University (2009)

Avery, J. Doug, Professor, Economics; A.G.S., Midland College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1999)

Belazi, Omar, Professor, Technology Management/BAT; B.C., University of Libya; M.B.A., D.B.A., Texas Tech University (1982)

Belizaire, Amelia, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S. Niagra University; M.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2010)

Bewley, Rabon, Associate Professor, Music; B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; M.M., Pittsburgh State University (1999)

Bezinque, Kimberly, Associate Professor; Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., Pittsburgh State University; M.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; R.N. (1994)

Brannan, Alma, Associate Professor, Mathematics Center Coordinator; B.S., East Central University; M.A., New Mexico State University (2010)

Brannigan, Laurie, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.S., Northern Arizona University; B.S.N., The University of New Mexico; M.S.N., Walden University; R.N. (2011)

Branon, Thomas, Program Chair, Aviation Maintenance Technology; Certificate, Midland College (2006)

Brown, Allison, Instructor, English; B.A., Rhodes College, M.A., The Graduate Center, The City University of New York (2014)

Brown, Elizabeth, Program Chair, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; A.A., Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College; B.S.R.T.(N), B.S.R.T.(U), University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; M.S.R.S., Midwestern State University; R.D.M.S. (2000)

Brown, Sylvia, Program Chair, Business Systems; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University; M.B.A., Grand Canyon University, Microsoft Certified Master Instructor (1995)

Bryant, G. Lynn, Professor, Energy Technology; B.S., Texas Tech University; M.Ed.,Wayland Baptist University (2008)

Cain, Michael, Instructor, Energy Technology; A.A.S., The Art Institute of Dallas, B.S., Thomas A. Edison State College (2012)

Callo, Paula, Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing; Diploma, School of Nursing of the Church Home and Hospital of the City of Baltimore; B.S.B.A., Saint Joseph’s College; R.N. (2005)

Campbell, Lance, Instructor, Automotive Technology; Certificate, A.A.S., Midland College (2012)

Chambers, Cathie, Associate Professor, Developmental Reading/Writing; A.A., Weatherford College, B.A, M.A., Hardin-Simmons University (2014)

Cobb, Shauna, Instructor, Student Success; B.S.E., Eastern New Mexico University, M.A., The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012)

Coffman, Darla, Associate Professor, Developmental Reading; B.S., Texas Women’s University; M.S., University of the Southwest (2012)

Cole, Amme, Professor,Organizational Management; A.S., B.A.T., Midland College; M.A., Sul Ross State University (2010)

Coleman, David, Baseball Coach, Kinesiology Instructor; A.S., Vernon Jr. College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University; M.Ed., Texas A&M University (2006)

Cornell, Simon, Associate Professor, Government; B.A., University of Texas at Arlington; M.A.T., Florida Atlantic University, (2008)

Cranford, E. Scott, Assistant Professor, Welding Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2010)

Cuny, Cynthia, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., West Texas A&M University, M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso, R.N. (2012)

DeLaO, Frank, Associate Professor, History; B.A., Texas A&M University: M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001)

Dixon, Michael, Department Chair, Mathematics, Engineering & Physics; B.S., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1999)

Dreiling, Jordan, Basketball Coach, Kinesiology Instructor; A.S. Highland Community College, B.S. Southeastern Oklahoma State University, M.Ed. Southeastern Oklahoma State University (2013)

Edens, David, Associate Professor, Psychology and Sociology; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; B.A., M.S., Abilene Christian University (2004)

Egan, Brendan, Assistant Professor, English; B.F.A., New York University; M.A., M.F.A., McNeese State University (2011)

Egan, Stacy, Instructor, English; B.A. New York University; M.F.A. McNeese State University; M.A. McNeese State University (2013)

Elias, Daniel, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., McMurry College, M.S., Texas Southern University (2007)

Farris, Chad, Instructor, Aviation Maintenance; Certificate, Midland College (2004)

Fields, J. Michael, Program Chair , Cosmetology; A.A., El Paso Community College, Texas Cosmetology Operator/Instructor License (2004)

Fitzgerald, Laurie, Clinical Director, Sonography; A.A.S., Midland College; R.N., R.D.M.S. (2008)

Ford, Sonia, Professor, Mathematics; B.S., M.A., Eastern New Mexico University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2002)

Gandy, Tracy, Program Chair, Energy Technology; A.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2009)

Gasch, Derek, Assistant Professor, Computer Graphics; A.A.S., Midland College, B.A.A.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2009)

Gawloski, Joan, Associate Professor, Geology; B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Baylor University (2009)

Giles, Tony, Associate Professor, Geology; B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock; M.S., Sul Ross State University (2013)

Gilmour, Terry, Professor, Government; B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (1997)

Glass, Howard, Instructor, Fire Technology/EMS; A.A.S. (M), A.A.S (F), Midland College (2014)

Groth, Janet, Associate Professor, Economics, Government and Mathematics; B.S., M.Ed., Texas State University; M.A., Sul Ross State University (2008)

Gutierrez, Erick, Instructor, Automotive Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2013)

Hart, Leland, Instructor, Emergency Medical Services; A.A.S., Midland College; L.P. (2006)

Herd, Chesly, Program Chair, Alcohol Drug Abuse Counseling; B.S., M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2005)

Hernandez, Tomas, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., Sul Ross State University (1995)

Hicks, Glenda, Professor, English; B.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University (1981)

Hildebrand, Sarah, Instructor, Mathematics; A.S., Midland College, B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin, M.S., Texas A&M University (2014)

Hinds, Claudia, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., Colorado State University (1991)

Houck, M. Todd, Professor, History; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2002)

Howell, Pamela, Professor, English; B.A., Southern Arkansas University; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Christian University (1983)

Hubbard, Michael, Instructor, Art; B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design; M.F.A., Washington State University (2011)

Jimenez, Tammie, Volleyball Coach, Kinesiology Instructor; B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.M. University of Phoenix (2004)

Johnson, J. Doug, Department Chair, Business; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas at Arlington; M.S., Tarleton State University (1999)

Jolliffe, Teresa, Associate Professor, English; B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University (2001)

Jones, Karen, Instructor, Developmental Mathematics; A.A., Western Texas College; B.S., Texaws A&M University (2013)

Jordan, Michael, Professor, Music; B.M.Ed., University of New Mexico; M.M., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; D.M.A., University of Michigan (1981)

Kelly-Penny, Linda, Professor, Mathematics; B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University (1998)

Kemp, David, Professor, Energy Technology; B.S., M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2012)

Kennedy, Damon, Associate Professor, History; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2006)

Khaki, Mary, Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Odessa College; R.N. (2011)

Kim, Keonho, Associate Professor, Geology,  B.S.,  M. S., Seoul National University; M.S., State University of New York;  Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo (2013)

Koonce, Lucinda, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.A.A., Cisco Junior College; A.A.S., Howard College; B.S.N., Texas Tech Health Sciences Center; M.S.N., University of Phoenix; R.N. (2010)

Kuhn, J. Mark, Department Chair, Fire Technology and EMS; A.A.S., Midland College; A.S., B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University (2009)

Lambert, Leonora, Professor, HI-TECH Workforce/HIT Program,  B.S., Texas State University; M.S., Houston Baptist University; R.H.I.A. (2010)

Larson, Greg, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2013)

Laster, Sonya, Program Chair, Student Success; B.A., Albany State University; M.Ed., Troy University (2013)

Ledbetter, Dan, Professor, Welding Technology; B.S., North Texas State University; M.S., East Texas State University (1990)

Lumpkin, Adriana, Professor, Information Technology; B.S., Sul Ross State University; M.S., Capella University (1999)

Luna, Norma, Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Midland College; R.N; B.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso (2008)

Lusk, Jeremy, Instructor, Physics; B.S., University of Central Arkansas, M.S., University of Oklahoma (2014)

Makowsky, Michael, Department Chair, Social Sciences; B.A., Texas Tech University:, M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1999)

Mangum, Paul, Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University (1995)

Marshall-Gray, Paula, Professor, History and Anthropology; Director, Honors Program; B.G.S., M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2007)

Martin Schmidt, Meredith, Instructor, Speech; B.A., The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, M.A., Texas Tech University (2014)

Matthews, Ethel, Associate Professor, Biology; B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1994)

Mauricio, Duberlinda, Associate Professor, Spanish, Modern Language Lab Coordinator; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2007)

McCutcheon, James, Associate Professor, Automotive Technology; Certificate, South Plains College, B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University (2013)

McKown, Denise, Department Chair, Associate of Arts in Teaching & Child Development Early Childhood; B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, M.A., The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Mertens, Marlana, Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio, (2009)

Meshirer, Shawnda, Professor, Health Information Technology; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Cincinnati;R.H.I.A., C.C.S. (2008)

Middleton, Stan, Clinical Director, Respiratory Care; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; R.R.T., R.C.P. (1995)

Mikeska, Sonya, Athletic Trainer, Kinesiology Instructor; B.S., M.S., Angelo State University (1996)

Mock, Lynn, Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.A.S., Amarillo College; B.S.N., West Texas A&M University; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; R.N. (2001)

Moss, B. Kent, Professor, Communications; B.F.A., Murray State University; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University (1985)

Munoz, Lloyd, Professor, Aviation Maintenance; B.S., Southeastern State College (2007)

Nandakumar, Pat, Associate Professor, Chemistry, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Pondicherry University (2011)

Neichter, Elizabeth, Professor, HITECH Workforce/HIT Program; B.A., University of Kentucky; M.Ed., University of Louisville; Ed. D., Spalding University, R.H.I.A. (2010)

Nicholson, Eugenia, Instructor, Developmental Mathematics; B.S., University of Texas at Austin (2001)

Pape, B. Karen, Associate Professor, English; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1996)

Peckham, G. Ryan, Assistant Professor, Organizational Management; B.S., Texas A&M University, M.B.A., The University of Texas at Dallas (2012)

Peetz, Robert, Professor, Criminal Justice; A.A.S., Central Texas College; B.S., M.C.J., American Technological University (1982)

Pickett, Vickie, Professor, Information Technology; A.G.S., Midland College; B.S., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1998)

Poage, Miranda, Program Chair, Biology; B.S., Texas Tech University, Ph.D., National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2009)

Poole, Darla, Program Chair, Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; R.N. (2011)

Poss, Delnor, Golf Coach, Kinesiology Instructor; B.B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (1977)

Rainey, Elizabeth, Instructor, Paralegal/Legal Assistant; B.A., Texas A&M University; DJ, Texas Tech University School of Law (2014)

Ramos, Thomas, Softball Coach, Kinesiology Instructor; A.G.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1989)

Ready, Thomas, Professor, Chemistry; B.S., University of Texas at El Paso; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst (2006)

Richards, Sondra, Associate Professor, Government; B.S., M.P.A., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University of Houston (2006)

Richardson, Michael, Assistant Professor, Art; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.F.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A.F., Washington State University (2013)

Roberts, Jaroy, Instructor, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration; A.A.S., Odessa College (2008)

Robinson, Sandra, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston (2006)

Salazar, Bonefacio, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., Angelo State University; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso, R.N. (2013)

Sanchez, Connie, Associate Professor, Developmental Mathematics; A.S., Midland College; B.S., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin, (2007)

Sanders, Heather, Instructor, Information Technology; B.S., The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, A.A., Midland College (2012)

Schenkman, Joseph, Instructor, Biology; B.S., M.S., The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012)

Schneider, G. Michael, Associate Professor, Psychology/Sociology; A.A., Cypress Junior College, B.A., California State University at Fullerton; M.A., University of Northern Colorado (1991)

Segovia, Raquel, Associate Professor, Information Technology; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2002)

Severino, Joseph, Associate Professor, Mathematics; B.A., Austin College; M.S., Texas Tech University (2005)

Shellenberger, Anita, Professor, Information Technology; A.S., Midland College (1999)

Sherman, Dagan, Assistant Professor, Art; B.F.A., Fort Hays State University; M.F.A., Wichita State University (2010)

Sirengo, Henry, Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Lubbock Christian University, R.N. (2013)

Smith, Lori, Associate Professor, Child Development/Early Childhood; B.S., Angelo State University, M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2015)

Stephens, Sylvia, Professor, Cosmetology; A.A.S., Odessa College, B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Texas Cosmetology Operator/Instructor License (2005)

Teel, Melinda, Program Chair, Health Information Management; A.A.S., South Plains College; B.S.H.I.M., Texas State University; R.H.I.A., C.C.S. (2004)

Templeton, R. Bob, Allison Chair of Journalism; B.S., East Texas State University; M.J., North Texas State University (1986)

Thomas, Lori, Associate Professor, Mathematics; B.S., Metropolitan State College; M.S., University of Central Oklahoma (2009)

Thompson, Donna, Professor, Psychology; B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles (1990)

Thompson, Sheena, Instructor, Kinesiology; B.S., M.S., Oklahoma City University (2015)

Valladares, Julio, Professor, Chemistry; M.S., Ph.D., University of Western Ontario (2007)

Vest, Karen, Instructor, Developmental Mathematics; B.S., Southeastern Louisiana College (2000)

Villarreal, Marta, Program Chair, Information Technology; A.A.S., Midland College; CCNA, Certified Cisco Network Associate; CCAI, Certified Cisco Academy Instructor (2005)

Weidmann, Robert, Program Chair, Respiratory Care; B.S., Southern Utah University; R.R.T., R.P.F.T., R.C.P. (1984)

Westfall, Dale, Professor, Business Administration; B.B.A, M.B.Ed., West Texas A&M University (1979)

White, Dian, Assistant Director, Associate Degree Nursing; A.A.S., New Mexico Junior College, B.S.N., M.S.N., M.B.A., University of Phoenix, R.N. (2013)

Williams, Mary, Professor, English; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2001)

Zabel, Andrea, Professor, Psychology/Sociology; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.S., Angelo State University; Ed.D., Texas Tech University (1990)

Full-Time Lab Faculty

(Year indicates beginning of affiliation with Midland College)

Midland College is extremely fortunate to maintain a faculty of dedicated student-centered instructors. The full-time lab faculty listed here possess professional expertise and an ability to meet individual student learning needs. This list will vary somewhat from year to year.

Bowen, Fonda, Business Systems; A.A.S. Midland College (2003)

McMinn, Susan, Information Technology; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2014)

Middleton, Margaret, Business; A.A.S., Midland College; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2013)

Pinal, Celeste, Automotive Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2011)

Roland, Kenton, Welding Technology, A.A.S., Western Texas College (2013)