Parentheses indicate the year staff member joined Chattanooga State.

Executive Adminstration

Rebecca Ashford (2017)

President

A.A., Brevard Community College, 1993

B.S., University of Central Florida, 1995

M.A., University of Central Florida, 1998

Ed.D., Education Leadership, University of Central Florida, 2005

Amanda P. Bennett (2006)

Vice President for Student Affairs

Educational Planning and Advising. M.Ed., University of Georgia, 2005

Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership, East Tennessee University, 2021

Wendolyn Davis (2023)

Executive Director, Pathway Alignment - Pathway Alignment

B.S., Grand Valley State University

M.B.A., University of Phoenix 

Ph.D., Capella University  

Bo Drake (2017)

Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development

Executive Vice President Technical College of TCAT

A.A.S., Ivy Tech Community College, 1999

B.A., Northern Kentucky University, 2001

M.A., Liberty University, 2015

Karen M. Eastman (2004)

Interim Vice President - Academic Affairs

Professor, Biology- Math and Sciences Division

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1994

D. C., Life University, 1997

Bradley McCormick (2008)

Vice President Technology Division

M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2010

Nancy M. Patterson (2013)

Vice President, College Advancement and Public Relations

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1993

Quincy Jenkins (2020)

Vice President- Office of Organizational Culture and Engagement

B.A., University of Tampa; M.A., 2004

M.A., Illinois State University; 2009 

Ed. D., Vanderbilt University, 2018

Ph.D., Learning and Leadership in Organizations Vanderbilt University 2021

Susan G. Joseph (1990)

Assistant Vice President, Business and Finance-Business Office

Interim VP, Business and Finance 

B.S., University of Tennessee, 1982

Traci N. Williams (2017)

Vice President- Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning

B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 2000

M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2002

Ed.D. Northcentral University, 2016

Professional Staff

Shannon Adams (2025)

Project Coordinator-

Sheila A. Albritton (1997)

Director- Customer Response Center/Enrollment Services Center 

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1987

Bruce T. Alston (1993)

Assistant Vice President, Client Services - Technology Division 

B.F.A., New York Institute of Technology, 1990

Tabitha Banks (2017)

Coordinator, Curriculum and Academic Support- Academic Affairs

PhT Certificate, Chattanooga State Technical College, 2001

A.S., Chattanooga State Technical College, 2002

B.S., Covenant College, 2010

Kyleen O. Beechum (2004)

Director, Grant and Contracts-Business Office

B.S., Tennessee State University, 2001

M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2019

Adam Bellis (2025)

Assistant Drector, Stduent Experience 

Raymond M. Bertani (1984)

Director - Academic Resources

B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1984

Jeannie Blake (2025)

Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator - Nursing and Allied Health

B.S.N., Purdue University, 1996

Welsey Bolton (2025)

Director, Student Conduct - Student Conduct Office

M.A., Bowling Green State University, 2022

Wanda L. Bramblett (2014) 

Technician, Biology-Math and Sciences Division

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2015

Jerad Brewer (2023)

Director, ESL Services - Academic Affairs

Instructor, Reading/Writing- Humanities and Fine Arts Division  

B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1998)

M.A., Middle Tennessee State University, (2004)

Cynthia K. Brooks (2015)

Lead Program Manager- Economic and Workforce Development

M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 2005

Mario Brooks (2020)

Simulation Technician- Nursing, Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.I.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2018

Joshua R. Brown (2016)

Specialist-TN Small Business Development Center

B.S., University of Houston, 1987

Jennifer Bryant (2016)

Payroll Coordinator-Business Office

B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1997

Leanders (Andy) Burns (2007)

Director- CARE Center

B.S., Bryan College, 2010

M.B.A. Bryan College, 2012

Jaime Butler (2022)

Counselor - Center for Access and Disability Services

B.A. Lee University, 2010

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2021

Reginald Bynum (2024)

Recruiting Specialist, Recruiting and Orinetation- Stduent Affairs 

B.B.A., University of Georgia, 2020

Cheryl Byrd (2010)

Director -Testing Center

A.S., Tennessee Temple University, 1979

B.S., Bryan College, 2017

M.B.A., Bryan College, 2019

Douglas E. Byrd (1988)

Counselor, Career Planning and Counseling -Student Support Center

M.A., University of Alabama, 1988

M.S., Jacksonville State University, 1981

Joshua Carlisle (2015)

Director of Media Services-Media Services

Brad C. Carlyle (2012)

Functional/Technical Coordinator - Functional Solutions, Institutional Effectiveness and Research Planning Division

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2016

Dayton Carter (2024)

Contract Officer, Grants and Contracts - Business Office

A.S., University of North Georgia, 2016

B.S., University of North Georgia, 2018

J.D., Mercer University, 2022

Heidi G. Cawood (1994)

Coordinator, Social Media and Multimedia Production-Marketing

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1993

Lynn A. Chesnutt (2015)

Director - TN Small Business Development Center

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1981

Taylor Chisenall (2015)

Academic Advisor - Center for Academic Advising 

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2017

B.S., Dalton State College, 2020

Ann L. Cho (2015)

Technician, Veterinary Technology-Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.A.S., Cedar Valley College, 2014

Kim A. Clingan (2012)

Director, Internal Auditing

B.S., Austin Peay State University, 1991

Sara Coffman (2025)

Librarian 3, Library 

Laurie R. Collier (2014)

Coordinator, Nursing-Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2004

Cassandra Cooksey (2019)

Academic Advising- Center for Academic Advising

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2013

B.S, Austin Peay State University, 2018

Boyd Copeland III (2022)

Director, TCAT Student Services - Tennessee College of Applied Technology 

M.S., Austin Peay State University, 2008

B.S., Georgia State University, 2006 

Caroline Couch (2020)

Director - Food Services

B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2002

ServeSafe Certification

James Crow (2014)

Specialist, Network Analysis- Technology Division

A.A.S, Chattanooga State Community College, 2018

Marie Cullis (2019)

Library Associate, Acquisitions- Library Services

B.A. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2007

M.A. Middle Tennessee State University, 2009

Guy Davis (2017)

Executive Director- Plant Operations

B.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1998

Jason DeSain (2024)

Academic Advising- Center for Academic Advising

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013

Timothy S. Dills (1999)

 Assistant Director-Academic Resources

 B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1988

Brian Dinse (1995)

Specialist, Network Infrastructure-Technology Divsion

Certificate, Chattanooga State Community College, 1992

Jennifer Dominquez (2018)

Specialist- The Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) Program

A.A., Dalton State College, 2010

B.S., Dalton State College, 2012

R. Victoria Duncan (2014)

Academic Coach- Center of Academic Success Center

B.S, Tennessee Wesleyan College, 1997

Karen Dunegan (2024)

Coordinator - Health and Safety 

Pamela Ellison (2017)

Academic Divison Coordinator - Nursing and Allied Health Division

Certified Administrative Professional Certification, IAAP, 2021

Kristie Farris (2008)

Director, Purchasing- Business Office

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2003

Courtney Frank (2023)

TCAT Financial Aid Coordinator, Financial Aid- Tennessee College of Applied Technology

B.S., Mississippi State University, 2018

Stacey Franklin (2016)

Head Coach, Women’s Basketball and Counselor -Athletics

B.S., University of Alabama, 1993

Elizabeth (Besty) L. Fronk (2000)

Librarian 1, Collection Development- Library Services

M.L.S., University of Michigan, 1993

Carla Fulgham-Ronilo (2019)

Health Sciences Librarian 1- Library Services

A.A., Chattanooga State Community College, 2007

B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2011

M.LI.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 2018

Mosunmola A. George-Taylor (2005)

Associate Vice President-Academic Affairs

Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University, 1994

Shawn Gilbreath (2018)

Assistant Director- Records

A.S., Dyersburg State Community College, 2008

B.S., Bethel University, 2010

M.S.M, Austin Peay State University, 2013

Pamela Gitta (2019)

Apprenticeship Manager- Economic and Workforce Development

B.A., California State University, 1985

M.A., California State University, 1987

Blythe Golden (2012)

Counselor, Head Softball Coach- Athletics

BA, Stetson University, 2008

MS, Texas Women’s University, 2011

Marsha L. Goolesby-Barker (1999)

Director, Adult Services-TN Reconnect

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1993

Chad Goral (2021)

Student Conduct Officer- Student Conduct Office

M.A., Appalachian State University, 2021

Tina Gower (2023)

Tiger Access Program Coordinator- Center for Access and Disability Services

B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 2001 

M.S.E.D., Walden University, 2015

Kellie S. Graves (2011)

Academic Coach - Academic Success Center

B.A., East Tennessee State University, 1997

Dale E. Grisso, Jr. (2012)

Coordinator, Financial Literacy Manager- Financial Aid

B.S., Bryan College, 2014

Lisa G. Hancock (1993)

Bursar-Business Office

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Technical Community College, 2004

Jeffrey S. Hanna (2011)

Senior Producer-College Advancement and Public Relations Division

B.S., Auburn University, 1989

Suzanne L. Harris (2007)

Coordinator, Advancement-College Advancement and Public Relations

A.S., Tennessee Temple University, 1985

M.B.A., Bryan College, 2019

Jason Hartman (2018)

Specialist- The Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) Program

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2004

Sharon Hendrickson (1999)

Coordinator, Data-Functional Solutions, Institutional Effectiveness and Research Planning Division 

B.S., Bryan College, 2013

Caleb Hendren (2022)

Microbiology Laboratory Teaching Technician, Math and Sciences Division

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,  

M.S.,  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 

Jerry L. Hendrix (1997)

Director, Dayton Site-Extended Services

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1975

Brandon Hines (2018)

Academic Advisor- Center for Academic Advising

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2011

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Martin, 2023

Carly Hixson (2014)

Business Operations Manager- Economic and Workforce Development

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2009

M.A., Western Governor’s University, 2012

Marshall “Marc” Holcomb (2024) 

Academic Advisor - Center for Academic Advising 

B.A., Georgia State University, 2005

M.P.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2015

Stephanie Hollis (2009)

Director, Career Services and Counseling-Student Affairs

M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery, 1995

Michele L. Hough (2012)

Coordinator, Reading Center-Academic Affairs

M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2008

Laura Howard (2005)

Assistant Director- Child Development Center

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2003

B.S., Bryan College, 2011

Dwight Hunter (1992) 

Librarian 1- Library Services

M.S., University of Tennessee, 2016

Lewis Jackson (2023)

Director, Early College - Student Affairs

B.A., Mercer University, 2018

M.Ed., Mercer Unviersity, 2019

M.A., University of Georgia, 2021

Miracle Jackson (2023)

Recruiting Specialist, Recruiting and Orientation-Student Affairs 

B.A., Alabama A and M, 2018

M.S., Southern Adentist University, 2022

Andrew James-Catalano (2014)

Coordinator, Help Desk- Client Services, Technology Division

Diploma, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Chattanooga, 2021

CompTIA A+ Certified 

A. Scott Jenno (2010)

Assistant Director Admissions and International Admissions Officer - Admissions & Records

B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2006

Libby Jenno (2012)

Coordinator,-Organizational Culture and Engagement

Certified Administrative Professional Certification, IAAP, 2020

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2014

J. Talion Johnson (2014)

Technician, Engineering-Engineering and Information Technology

Certificate from US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program, 1997

Melissa Johnston (2011)

Assistant Vice President, Technology Operations -Techology Division 

A.A., Georgia Highlands College, 2009

Kelsey Jones (2021)

Director, Kimball Site

A.A.S., Motlow State Community College, 2013

B.S., Tennessee State University, 2015

Stracee Jones-Coleman (2017)

Academic Advisor-Center for Academic Advising

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1997

M.S., Univeristy of Kentucky, 2007

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2015

Amanda Jordan (2016)

Director, Student Experience-Student Affairs

M.S., University of Memphis, 2010

Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2023

Susan G. Joseph (1990)

Vice President, Business and Finance-Business Office

B.S., University of Tennessee, 1982

Renee T. Kennebrew (2011)

Coordinator, Veteran Affairs and WIOA/TAA-Student Support Center

B.B.A., Bryan College, 2017

Anna M. Kent (2007)

Director - Center for Academic Advising

M.Ed., University of Georgia, 2003

Lucas Kilburn (2002)

Assistant Vice President for Business and Finance- Business Office

B.A., Michigan State University, 1994

Michelle R. Kilgore (2002)

Director, Student Support, Educational Outreach Programs and Retention-Student Support Center

B.S., Berry College, 1990

Andrea Kincaid (2018)

Librarian 3, Public Services Lead- Library Services

M.L.S., University of North Carolina, 2014

Danielle R. Knowles (2015)

Librarian 3, Systems and Emerging Technologies-Library Services

M.L.I.S., University of Tennessee, 1997

Brenda Langston (2002)

Director-The Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) Program

M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2006

Jeffrey Lemon (2016)

Grant Specialist- College Advancement and Public Relations

B.S., Southern Adventist University, 1990

Marie P. Loisy (1999)

Simulation Coordinator, Nursing-Nursing and Allied Health Division

Associate Professor, Nursing-Nursing and Allied Health Division

M.S, Michigan State University, 1997

Hunter A. Longley (2016)

Specialist, Web Development-Marketing and Communication

B.F.A., Samford University, 2015

Christopher C. Lykins (2015)

Director- Marketing and Communications

B.A., Pensacola Christian College, 1998

B.F.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2014

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2004

Emma Lysinger (2024)

Data Specialist, SIP grant - Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning

B.S., Northern Michigan University, 2024

Sabra J. Marshall (2001)

Director- Child Development Center

B.S., Covenant College, 2011

Sarah Mattson (2017)

Manager, TN Small Business Development Center

B.S., Lee University, 2002

M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2016

Megan McCoy (2021)

Coordinator, Math Center-Academic Affairs

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2019

Janelle T. McDonald (2006)

Accompanist-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.M., University of Cincinnati, 1973

Tammy L. McDonough (2007)

Coordinator, Educational Outreach Programs and Retention- Student Support Center

M.S. Southern Adventist University, 2011

Rhonda McWhorter (2010)

Academic Advisor- Center for Academic Advising

M.B.A. Colorado Technical University, 2010

Ramona Meehan (2023)

Coordinator, Degree Works - Admissions and Records

Carl Miller (2004)

Dual Enrollment Coordinator- Tennessee College of Applied Technology

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1991

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1999

Heather Montgomery (2025)

Director, Student Health Clinic

P. Lynn Moore (1987)

Accountant 1, Business and Finance-Business Office

Certificate, Walker Technical College, 1983

Lindsey G. Morgan (2010)

Academic Advisor- Center for Academic Advising

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2005

B.A., East Tennessee State University, 2008

M.B.A., Western Governors University, 2018

Kimberly Morris (2020)

Dual Enrollmetn Coordinator - Financial Aid

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2022

Joejuana Morton (2024)

Program Manager - SIP, Academic Resources

B.S., Tennessee State University, 2001

M.B.A., Bethel University,

Alyssa N. Moss (2015) 

Assistant Director- Financial Aid

B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 2014

M.A., Austin Peay State Univerity, 2018 

Amberly Nolen Smith (2024)

Specialist, TECTA- The Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) Program

Jeremy J. O’Brien (2011)

Programmer/Analyst 2- Functional Solutions, Institutional Effectiveness Research and Planning Division 

B.S., University of Iowa, 1997

Herman Odens (2024)

Teaching Technician, Chemistry- Math and Sciences Division  

Sarah Ogle (2023)

Accountant 2- Business Office

Miao Ju Olsoen (2024)

Coordinator, Marketing

Michael (Patrick) O’Hagan (2017)

Assistant Vice President- Economic and Workforce Development

A.A., Chattanooga State Community College, 2010

B.S., Martin Methodist College, 2013

M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 2014

Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2023

Marcy L. O’Rourke (2014)

Director/Instructor, Vet Tech-Nursing and Allied Health Division

D.V.M., Michigan State University, 2002

Bethany O’Shea (2024)

Outreach Specialist - Early College

Nahomi Ortiz (2022)

Director, Talent Management-Organizational Culture and Engagement

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2017 

Robert Pace (2012)

Technician, Teaching Lab- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1994

Melanie Palmiero (2016)

Research Analyst 1- Functional Solutions, Institutional Effectiveness and Research Planning Division

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1998

Laymond Pendergraph (2018)

Coordinator, Commercial Truck Driving- Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Certified Commercial Truck Driving Instructor, 2000

Albert (Freddie) Perutelli (2022)

Benefits Coordinator- Business Office

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2018

Nathan Petty (2020)

Director- Institutional Effectiveness and Research Planning

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2017

John Phillips (2018)

Specialist, Graphic Design- Marketing and Communications

B.F.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1988

Lisa Phillips (2007)

Data Coordinator- Business Office

B.A., University of Alabama, 1987

Jade Pierce (2015)

Academic Advisor-Center for Academic Advising

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2015

James “Payton” Potter (2023)

Coordinator, Marketing Content - Marketing and Commuications 

Carissa Powell (2022)

Counselor -Student Support Center

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2000

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2002

M.S., Capella University, 2008

M.S., University of Phoenix, 2013

M.A., Southern Adventist Univesity, 2019

National Certified Counselor (NCC) with the NBCC, 2020

(t) LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor), 2021

Daniel Renegar (2019)

Chief, Police Services- Police Department

Viva Reynolds (2025)

Coordinator - Engineerng Technology 

Michael Rhea (2019)

Academic Advisor- Center for Academic Advising

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2022

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2024

Adrian Ricketts (2010)

Instructional Design Specialist- Academic Resources

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2013

B.S., Bryan College, 2015

Kelli Roach (2022)

Director, Admissions and College Registrar- Admissions Office

A.A.S., Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 2012

B.S., Dalton State College, 2019

M.S.L., Austin Peay State University, 2021

Suzanne Roach (2019)

Soultions Development Manager - Economic and Workforce Development

Amanda Roper (2018)

Librarian 1 - Library Services

M.L.I.S, Valdosta State, 2017

B.A., Brenau University, 2004

Keith A. Russell (2000)

Senior Telecommunications Analyst- Technology Division  

Professional Telecommunications Technician Licensure, BICSI, 2005

Janet L. Samec (2003)

Specialist, Student Accounts-Business Office

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2007

Sonja A. Sanders (2005)

Director, Payroll- Business Office

M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 2003

Vivian Sands (1990)

Coordinator, TN Promise Transfer- Academic Retention 

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2013

B.S., Bryan College, 2019

Tammy S. Sawyers (2007)

Director of College Advancement- College Advancement and Public Relations

A.S., Chattanooga State Technical Community College, 1988

Brenda E. Schwab (2008)

Specialist, Costume Design-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Tiffany C. Scruggs (2001)

Academic Advisor- Center for Academic Advising

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1997

Jodi N. Seiber (2014)

Technician, Pharmacy Tech- Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2014

Mollee Shannon (2015)

Academic Success Center Director, Academic Affairs

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013

B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2006

Anthony Smith (2022)

Director, Maintenance and Repair- Plant Operations

Demetria S. Smith (2013)

Academic Advisor- Center for Academic Advising

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2003

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2004

Appreciative Advising Certification, University of South Carolina, College of Education, 2013

Robin J. Smith (2002)

Counselor, Career Services-Student Services

B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1992

Brian Strauser (2019)

Network Analyst- Technology Division

Electronics/IT Comp TIA Certification, 2013

A.A., Community College of the Air Force, 2016

B.A., University of Memphis, 2010

Kristi Strode (1998)

Director, Center for Access and Disability Services

B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1990

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1999

M.A., Liberty University, 2013

Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2021

Kyle Summers (2018)

Specialist, Early College- Early College, Kimball Site

A.S., Snead State Community College, 2015

B.S., Athens State University, 2018

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Martin, 2023

Leasa Summey (2011)

Executive Assistant to President

Harold M. Terrell (2004)

Senior Network Specialist- Technology Division  

B.S., Tennessee Temple University, 1987

Cynthia (Allie) Thomas (2024) 

Specialist, Instructional Design - Academic Resources 

M.D., The University of St. Andrews, 2016

Allison Turnbow (2012)

Counselor- Tennessee College of Applied Technology

B.S., Bryan College, 2015

Janlyn Underwood (2024) 

Academic Advisor - Center for Academic Advising

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2003

M.A., Argosy University, 2007

Karis Valentine (2009)

Coordinator- Financial Aid

M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University, 2005

Melanie VanCleave (2008)

Accountant 2, Grants and Contracts-Business Office  

B.S., University of Tennessee, 1992

Kendra Veal (2018)

Academic Advisor- Center for Academic Advising

M.Ed., University of West Georgia, 2017

Philip Wade (2020)

Online Accessibility Specialist- Academic Resources

B.A., Bryan College, 1994

Cheryl Walker (2013)

Coordinator- Financial Aid

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1997

Justin Walker (2022)

Manager- Theatre Arts

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2000

Lisa Walker (2013)

Contract Officer, Grants and Contracts-Business Office

B.S., University of Tennessee, 1989

Cortney Warner (2020)

Outreach Specialist- Early College

B.S., Missouri State University, 2005

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2017

Lauren Watkins (2017)

Scholarship Coordinator - Financial Aid Office

Certified Administrative Professional Certification, IAAP, 2022

M.B.A.,  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2022

Nancy V. Watts (1997)

Director, Pharmacy Technician Program- Nursing and Allied Health Division

Pharm.D., Mercer University, 1990

Hollyanna K. White (2007)

Computer Programmer 1, Instructional Design- Academic Resources

M.B.A., Brenau University, 2004

Katharine A. White (2006)

Technician, Anatomy and Physiology, Math and Sciences

Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician, 2005

Nicole Wilkins (2024)

Program Director- Medical Lab Technology, Nursing and Allied Health Division 

Priscilla Williams (2024)

Coordinator, Testing Center

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2008

M.E.d., Lincoln University, 2015

EdS, Lincoln University, 2017

Rachel Willingham (2024) 

Coordinator, Sonography  Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Carling Wilson (2024) 

Graduation Specialist - Admissions and Records

M.S., Western Carolina Univeristy, 2009

B.S., Mars Hill University, 2007

Chadwick Wilson (2025) 

Technology Training - C.A.R.E. 

Stephen Wyatt (2019)

Director, Community Standards and Title IX Coordinator- Organizational Culture and Engagement

M.B.A, Berry College, 2017

M.Ed, University of West Georgia, 2012

B.M.B., Berry College, 2009

Support Staff

Deans

James McCoy (2019)

Interim Dean, Math-Math and Sciences Division

Assistant Professor, Mathematics- Math and Sciences Division  

M.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, 2012

Jessica L. Green (2016)

Dean of TCAT - Tennessee College of Applied Technology

B.A., University of Portland, 2009

M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2023

Martina S. Harris (2013)

Dean, Nursing and Allied Health Division

Associate Professor, Nursing/Allied Health

Ed.D., Tennessee State University, 2006

M.S.N., Vanderbilt Univeristy, 1999

John M. Haworth (2006)

Dean, Academic Resources and Compliance- Academic Resources

M.S., Augusta State University, 1994

Lindsay J. Holland (2011)

Dean- Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Professor, Psychology -Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2002

Chadwick L. Jaynes (2016)

Dean- Business Division

M.B.A., Mississippi State University, 1991

Charmayne Mulligan (2024)

Dean- Humanities and Fine Arts

Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 2024

M.A., East Tennessee State University, 1999

Tremaine Powell (2018)

Dean- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2008

Anthony Prince (2018)

Interim Dean- Library Services

Librarian 2, Cataloging and Metadata- Library Services

M.L.S., University of Kentucky, 2008

M.P.A., Tennessee State University, 2014

Tabitha Villala (2025)

Dean - Aacemic Success

Faculty

Brooke Anderson (2022)

Instructor, Registered Nursing- Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University, 2006

M.S.N., Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, 2010

Michael Anderson (2016)

Instructor, Biology- Math and Sciences Division

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2009

M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2020

Kristi Argenbright (2018)

Assistant Professor, Registered Nursing- Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.S.N., Dalton State University, 1995

B.S.N., State University of West Georgia, 1997

M.S.N., Southern Adventist University, 2017                 

Rebecca Aslinger (2016)

Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

B.S.,  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2002

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2006

Graduate Certificate, East Tennessee State Univeristy, 2018

Ed.S., East Tennessee State University, 2024

Curtis E. Aukerman (2001)

Program Director, Emergency Medical Services-Nursing and Allied Health Division

Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services Program-Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2011

B.S., Lee University, 1996

M.A.Ed., Tusculum University, 2006

Maria Avolio (2013)

Associate Professor, Speech- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

A.A, Palomar College, 1994

B.A., California State University (San Marcos), 1996

M.A., Illinois State University, 2001

Rebecca Balch (2013)

Professor,  General Engineering -Engineering and Information Technologies

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1997

Sherri L. Barnes (1993)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

Coordinator, Math- Math & Sciences Divisions

M.S., University of Tennessee, 1992

Julie Barcoft (2013)

Department Head-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Associate Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., Abilene Christian University, 2006

M.A., Abilene Christian University, 2010

Lori W. Barton (2010)

Assistant Professor, Speech and English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2009

Shiloh Bates (2022)

Instructor, Nursing -Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S.N., Union College, 2010

M.S.N., Western Governors University, 2021

K. Shay Bean (2006)

Professor, Chemistry-Math and Sciences Division

Coordinator, Science-Math and Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of New Orleans, 1993

Sheena Beasley (2024)

Instructor, Nursing - Nursing and Allied Health Divsion

Ian N. Beck (2015)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2012

Shelley Bergholcs (2021)

Instructor, Dental Hygiene-Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.S., St. Petersburg College, 1991

B.S., St. Petersburg College, 2008

Elizabeth Cagle Bond (2024)

Instructor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., University of Georgia, 2020

James Joseph Boshears Jr. (2010)

Professor, History-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

B.S., Samford Univeritiy, 1993

B.A., Samford University, 1994

M.Div., Emory University, 1999

M.A., Auburn University,  2003

Ph.D., Auburn University, 2012

L. Shawn Brabham (2004)

Associate Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 2003

Megan Bragg (2019)

Associate Professor, Chemistry- Math and Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2005

Gregory Brassel (2023)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Cosmetology-TN College of Applied Technology 

Terrie Breetzke (2013)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division  

M.A., University of Central Florida, 2005

Jonathan Brigner (2015)

Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant-Nursing and Allied Health Division  

M.S., Andrew University, 2001

Hannah. Brown (2020)

Clinical Coordinator-Nursing and Allied Health Division

Instructor, Radiation Therapy Technology-Nursing and Allied Health Division  

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2016 (concurrent w/E.T.S.U.)

B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2016

Certified: R.T. (R) (T) (ARRT)

Meridith S. Brown (2010)

Clinical Coordinator-Nursing and Allied Health Division

Associate Professor, Radiological Technology-Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.A., Bryan College, 2007

Terry Brown (2017)

Associate Professor, English-Dayton Site/Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., Bryan College, 1992

M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1995

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2014

Jeremy Burchfield (2014)

Associate Professor, Web Design-Business Division

M.I.S., University of Phoenix, 2013

David Burgess (2010)

Department Head, Industrial Processes Programs- TN College of Applied Technology

Instructor, Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics-TN College of Applied Technology

Apprenticeship of Industrial Electrician-Department of Labor

Festo-Electricity AC, Electricity DC, Fluid Power/Hydraulics, Fluid Power/Pneumatics

Snap-On-Multimeter Certifications, Electronic Torque, Mechanical Torque

Tele-A-Train-Industrial Hydraulic Technology

Jon Byrd (2024)

Assistant Professor, Biology - Math and Sciences Division

Sara Cagle (2024)

Instructor, Learning Support

Tina R. Cannon (1993)

Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

Ed.D., University of Tennessee, 2005

Kenneth F. Cardillo (1999)

Department Head- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Professor, Music-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Ph.D., Florida State University, 2008

Kim Carter (2019)

Assistant Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1990

M.A., University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1992

Ph.D., Texas A & M, 2018

Stacey Ann Carter (2010)

Program Director, Radiological Technology-Nursing and Allied Health Division

M.S., Excelsior College, New York, 2015

Shirleen D. Chase (2023)

Assistant Professor, Nursing -Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S.N., California State University, Fullerton, 1994

M.S.N., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1998

Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2017

Tim Chastain (2014)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Collison Repair- TN College of Applied Technology

Collision Repair Certificate, Chattanooga State Community College, 1984

Richard K. Clements (1994)

Professor, Biology-Math and Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1995

Tracie L. Clifford (2013)

Program Lead, Nondestructive Testing &QA/QC

Assistant Professor, Quality Assurance/Quality Control - Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., University of Alabama Huntsville, 1989

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2023

Shirley Cohen (2013)

Associate Professor, Nursing-Nursing and Allied Health Division

MSN, Kaplan University, 2013

Jean Conover (2019)

Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene-Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S., Old Dominion University, 2016

M.S., Old Dominion University, 2017

David E. Cooper (2010)

Instructor, ET Mechatronics- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., University of Tennessee, 1971

Linda M. Coslett (2016)

Department Head - Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Associate Professor, History-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

B.A., University of Arizona, 1991

M.A., University of Tennessee, 2007

J.D., University of Tennessee, 1995

Trae Cotton, (2020)

Associate Professor, English/Speech- Humanities and Fine Arts

Ph.D., Walden University, 2009

Robert Bruce Coulter (2011)

Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Technology- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., Auburn University, 1979

April C. Crenshaw (2006)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., Florida State University, 2004

Ed.D., Vanderbilt University, 2025

Albert Curtis (2019)

Instructor, Welding Technology- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., LeTourneau University, 1973

University of Rochester, Graduate Studies in Material Science

Amanda J. Davis (2014)

Associate Professor, Management-Business Division

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1988

Microsoft Certified Educator, 2024

Kathryn Davidson (2014)

Director, Respiratory Care- Nursing and Allied Health Division

Assistant Professor, Respiratory Care- Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2001

Skylar Davidson (2018)

Associate Professor, Sociology, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

A.A., Atlantic Cape Community College, 2009

B.A., Stockton University, 2012

M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2016

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2018

Bobby Day (2014)

Senior Instructor, Welding- Kimball Tennessee College of Applied Technology

A.A.S., Northeast Alabama Community College, 2015

Gregory F. Dennis (2003)

Head Baseball Coach, Athletics

Assistant Professor, Physical Education-Social and Behavioral Sciences

M.S., Baylor University, 1989

Valentine DeOlloqui Jr. (2008)

Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., Florida Institute of Technology, 1988

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2018

Jennifer DiSanton (2013)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

B.S., Auburn University, 2012

M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2014

Emily E. Dunlap (2011)

Professor, Psychology-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2010

Tammy Ellis (2025)

Instructor, Nursing and Allied Health Division 

Angela Jordan Everett (1997)

Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

Ed.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2001

(Thomas) Drake Farmer (2019)

Instructor, English- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

English M.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, 2008

Richard Fehr (2022)

Associate Instructor, Industrial Maintenance-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Diploma, TCAT Chattanooga, 2015

M. Allison Fetters (2008)

Assistant Department Chair-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Associate Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Ph.D., Liberty University, 2016

Jeremy Flowers (2022)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics/Electricity-Dayton, TN College of Applied Technology

Michael Forker (2023)

Instructor, Hospitality Management -Business Division 

Philip E. Fortin (2011)

Assistant Professor, Computer Animation-Business Division

B.S., Full Sail University, 2008

Randall Fosse (2011)

Assistant Professor, English/Speech-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1988

R. Wesley Foster (2015)

Assistant Professor, Physics-Math and Sciences Division

B.S., University of Memphis, 1996

M.S., University of Memphis, 2011

Lauren Fox (2021)

Assistant Professor, Nursing- Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S.N., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013

M.S.N., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2017

Steven (Quinn) Francis (2015)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Collision Repair-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Collision Repair Certificate, Chattanooga State TCAT, 2007

Sarah Garner (2021)

Program Director, Surgical Technology-Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.A.S., Miller Motte College, 2004

B.S., University of North Carolina, 2011

Chris Gilliland (2012)

Assistant Professor, History-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

B.A., Furman University, 2008

M.A., The University of Alabama, 2012

Priscilla Gitschlag (2018)

Assistant Professor, Speech-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., University of Miami, 2001

M.S., University of Miami, 2003

M.A., Austin Peay State University, 2017

Jonathan Gladden (2023)

Instructor, Political Science -Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

M.P.A., Georgia College, 2014

Kenneth B. Goldsmith (2008)

Director of Paralegal Program-Business Division

Professor, Paralegal Studies-Business Division

J.D., University of Florida, 1987

German Gomez (2021)

Assistant Professor, Life Sciences-Math and Sciences Division

B.S., University of the Pacific, 1997

Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2006

Crystal Gordon (2015)

Assistant Professor, Engineering & Information Technologies Division

A.S., Engineering Technology, Architecture, 1995

B.A., Fairmont State University

M.S., Engineering & Construction Management, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2021

Mindy Griffin (2006)

Assistant Professor, English- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., Southern Adventist University, 2010

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013

Ed Grun (2009)

Vocational Senior Instructor, Motorcycle/Marine-TN College of Applied Technology

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2008

Brian P. Hale (2003)

Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1993

Anna M. Harrington (2011)

Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., Michigan State University, 1995

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2013

Gene (Fred) Harr (2017)

Vocational Instructor, Mathematics-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

B.S., Old Dominion University, 1985

Nicholas Q. Hartline (2014)

Assistant Professor, Music-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.M., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2009

Greg Henderson (2019)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Welding-TN College of Applied Technology

Welding Certificate, Chattanooga State TCAT, 1983

Joel B. Henderson (1998)

Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 2009

Tania Henson-Brooks (2010)

Program Director, Early Childhood Education-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

M.S., University of Georgia, 2001

Jeff Herndon (2022)

VWA Instructor, Mechatronics Technology - Engineering and Information Technologies Division

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2013

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2014

Phu Ho (2024)

Instructor, Mathematics - Math and Sciences Division

M.S., Universtiy of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013

Jason R. Holcomb (2015)

Assistant Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2011

Catherine Hoskins (2015)

Assistant Professor, Mathematics- Math and Sciences Division 

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2012

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2017

S. Amanda Hyberger (2007)

Assistant Professor, Music- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

D.M.A., University of Iowa, 2006

Diane Jackson (2012)

Department Head, Business Programs- Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Vocational Senior Instructor, Administrative Office Professional-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

M.B.A., Western Governors University, 2016

Adam James (2021)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Landscape and Turf Management-TN College of Applied Technology

B.S., Andrews University, 2004

Joseph (Wesley) Jarrett (2011)

Associate Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., Austin Peay State University, 1998

James (Talion) Johnson (2013)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Welding-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Certified Pipefitter, Department of Labor, 1997

Joshua M. Johnson (2015)

Assistant Professor, English/Speech-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2013

Renee Johnson (2013)

Vocational Senior Instructor, Massage Therapy-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2016

Dennis Jones (2007)

Instructor, EMS-Nursing and Allied Health Division

Certified EMT, Chattanooga State Community College, 2006

B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1992

M.A., Tennessee Tech University, 2000

Jimmy E. Jones (1996)

Department Head, Transportation Programs- TN College of Applied Technology

Vocational Master Instructor II, Motorcycle and Marine Engine Technology-TN College of Applied Technology

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Technical Community College, 1995

B.A., Bryan College, 2012

M.B.A., University of Tennesee at Chattanooga, 2014

April Kidd (2023)

Instructor, English/Speech- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.S., Bob Jones University, 2002 

M.A.T., East Tennessee State University, 2005 

Michael D. Krogman (1999)

Professor, Philosophy-Humanities and Fine Arts Division  

Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1998

Caroline (Keri) Lamb, (2012)

Associate Professor, Reading/Writing-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

Ph.D., The University of Western Ontario, 2012

Sandra Lambertino (2012)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Industrial Electricity/Electronics-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Industrial Maintenance Diploma, Chattanooga State Community College, 2011

Licensed Electrician, State of Tennessee, valid through 2023

Regina Lankford (2017)

Assistant Professor, Registered Nursing- Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.S.N., Holmes Community College, 1998

M.S.N., Southern Adventist University, 2017

Ryen Lapham (2019)

Associate Professor, Physics- Math and Sciences Division  

PhD., New Mexico Institute of Mines, 2018

Michael R. Largent (2015)

Associate Professor, Graphic Arts Technology-Business Division

B.A., Tennessee Temple University, 1981

Lisa Legg (1993)

Program Director, Radiation Therapy-Nursing and Allied Health Division

Professor, Radiation Therapy-Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S., Covenant College, 1994

Michael Lewis (2024)

Instructor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division  

A.S., Roane State Community College, 2020 

B.A., Tennessee Technological University, 2022

M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 2024  

Jody Love (1993)

Program Director, Diagnostic and Cardiovascular Sonography-Nursing and Allied Health Division  

Professor, Diagnostic and Cardiovascular Sonography-Nursing and Allied Health Division 

M.A., University of Phoenix, 2004; R.D.M.S.; R.V.T.; R.T.(R).

Erica L. Lux (2008)

Associate Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division  

M.A., University of North Texas, 2004

A. Frank Maginniss (2012)

Associate Professor, Physics-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana, 2008

Angie P. Maida (2002)

Director, Dental Hygiene-Nursing and Allied Health Division

Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene-Nursing and Allied Health Division  

M.Ed., University of Louisville, 1998

Nicolas Mansito (2016)

Associate Professor, English- Humanities and Fine Arts Division  

B.A., University of Florida, 1998

M.A., University of North Florida, 2003

Ph.D., Illinois State University, 2009

Lee Martin (2024)

Instructor, VW Mechatronics -Engineering and Information Technologies Division

Rebecca Marymee (2020)

Director TCAT Medical Programs -Tennessee College of Applied Technology

A.S.N., Truckee Meadows Community College, 2004

B.S.N., Western Governor’s University, 2016

M.S.N., Western Governor’s University, 2016

Mark J. Matney (2013)

Director, Dental Assisting- Nursing and Allied Health Division

Assistant Professor, Dental Assisting-Nursing and Allied Health

B.S., University of Phoenix, 2010

Michael D. McCamish (2012)

Professor, Anthropology & Criminal Justice-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Ph.D., California Institute of Integral Studies, 2004

Jarrett A. McGhee (2024)

Associate Professor, Business -Business Division

M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University, 2021

Janaria McIntosh (2019)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Barbering- Tennessee College of Applied Technology 

Master Barber’s License, Pro Way School, 2011

State Board Cosmetology & Master Barber’s License

Matthew McKee (2020)

VW Instructor, Mechatronics Technology, Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 2004

Jennifer McKelvey (2016)

Assistant Professor, Art- Humanities and Fine Arts Division 

B.F.A., University of Georgia, 1993

M.F.A., Southern Illinois University, 2004

Michael Mercer (2010)

Vocational Master Instructor, Computer Operations Technology-TN College of Applied Technology

M.S., University of Tennessee, 1999

Gabriele (Bobbie) Meyer (2005)

Associate Professor, Biology-Math and Sciences Division

Department Head, Science-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1992

Sarah Miecielica (2017)

Associate Professor, Theatre- Humanities and Fine Arts Division 

B.S., University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, 2002

M.F.A., University of Arkansas, 2013

Jennifer Miller (2020)

Assistant Proferssor, Nursing - Nursing and Allied Health Division  

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1998

B.S.N., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2005

M.S.N., Vanderbilt University, 2009

Evelyn M. Mobley (2007)

Professor, Biology-Math and Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2000

Hanadi Mohamed (2017)

Assistant Professor, Computer Information Technology- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., University of Khartoum, 1995

M.S., University of Khartoum, 2001

Paul Morley (2014)

Associate Professor, Engineering Tech- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., University of Alabama, 2001

M.S., University of Alabama, 2004

Gary Morrill-Carpenter (2023)

Post Master’s Instructor, English- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2016 

B.A., Dalton State College, 2020 

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2022 

Cheryl Moser (2018)

Assistant Professor, THEC Give Grant, Nursing - Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.S.N., Chattanooga State Community College, 2001

B.S.N., Western Governor’s University, 2016

M.S.N., Western Governor’s University, 2021

Danny Nelson (2024)

Instructor, Nursing- Nursing and Allied Health Division 

LeShundria Nelson (2019)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Administrative Office Professional- TN College of Applied Technology 

Administrative Office Professional Diploma, Chattanooga State TCAT, 2017

Dean Alan Nichols (2001)

Professor, Music-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

D.M.A., University of Kentucky, 2000

Ann N. Nicodemi (2012)

Associate Professor, English -Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., Boston College, 2010

Eric Niemi (2015)

Professor, English/Speech -Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., Beloit College, 2002

M.A., Roosevelt University, 2006

Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, 2014

Patricia Ochoa (1998) 

Professor, Physical Education-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1999

M.A., University of Alabama, 1990

Lindsey O’Hagan (2021)

RN Program Director, Nursing- Nursing and Allied Health Division 

B.S.N., University of Florida, 2012

M.S.N., University of Central Florida, 2015

Travis Olinger (2022)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Building Construction Technology- TN College of Applied Technology

Sarah Page (2010)

Associate Professor, English/Speech-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., Humboldt State University, 2009

Mark A. Palmer (2010)

Professor, Design/Drafting E.T. - Engineering and Information Technologies Division

M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1993

Kristopher Parker (2023)

Assistant Professor, Biology-Math and Sciences Division

Hersh Patel (2009)

Associate Professor, Mathematics- Math and Sciences Division  

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2012

M.S, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2015

Laymond (Duane) Pendergraph (2018)

Department Head, CDL -Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Coordinator, Commercial Truck Driving - Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Certificate, Commercial Truck Driving, Chattanooga State Community College, 2000

Tena A. Phillips (2014)

Associate Professor, Dental Assisting-Nursing and Allied Health Division

DDS, University of Tennessee for Health Sciences, Memphis, 1986

Lynda Pickett (2009)

Associate Professor, Design/Drafting Engineering Technology -Engineering and Information Technologies Division 

B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1995

M.Ed., Lipscomb University, 2013

Anita Polk-Conley (1989)

Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2006

Angela C. Potts (2011)

Associate Professor, Journalism-Business Division

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2000

M.A., University of Memphis, 2019

Lyn Potter, (2004)

Department Head, Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1997

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2007

Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2020

Monika Prestwood (2015)

Assistant Professor, Dental Assisting-Nursing and Allied Health Division

Dental Assisting Diploma, Florida College of Medical and Dental Careers, 1994

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2003

Matthew J. Ragghianti (2013)

Assistant Professor, Radiological Technology-Nursing and Allied Health Division

M.Ed., Lincoln Memorial University, 2015

Karen Ramos (2023)

Instructor, Nursing- Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013

Margaret S. Ramsey (1988)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.M., University of Tennessee, 1991

Paul A. Ray (1995)

Professor, Paralegal Studies-Business Division

J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law, 1988

Lou Reinisch (2024)

Assistant Professor, Physics - Math and Sciences Division 

Sherrie Releford (2023)

Instructor, EMS Management-Nursing and Allied Health Division 

Melvin Rhodes (2019)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

HVCAR Diploma, Chattanooga State Community College, 1997

Industrial Maintenance Diploma, Chattanooga State Community College, 2019

Melanie K. Ribaric (2023)

Instructor, Psychology -Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

M.A., West Virginia University, 2011

Randall A. Ricketson (2013)

Department Head- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

Assistant Professor, Information Systems- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.S., Dallas Baptist University, 2000

Joel Rigsby (2024) 

Instructor- Welding Engineering Tech - Engineering and Information Technologies Division 

Caroline W. Rogers (2014)

Assistant Professor/Program Director, Physical Therapy-Nursing/Allied Health

DPT, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2008

Leesa A. Ross (1996)

Director, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Division

Professor, Nuclear Medicine Technology-Nursing/Allied Health Division

A.A.S., Nuclear Medicine, West Virginia State College, 1991

NMTCB Certification, Atlanta, Georgia, 1991

ARRT Certification, 1998

B.S., Covenant College, 1998

Angela Ross (2021)

Associate Instructor, Cosmetology, TN College of Applied Technology

Cosmetology License, State of Tennessee, valid through July 2023

 April C. Royer (2005)

 Professor, Chemistry-Math and Sciences Division

 Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1999

Susan E. Ruta (Beth) (1987)

Department Head, ET & Applied Science, Engineering and Information Technologies Division

Professor, Chemical Technology- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1986

Cynthia Rutledge (1999)

Vocational Practicum Coordinator, Medical Assisting-TN College of Applied Technology

Vocational Senior Instructor, Medical Assisting-TN College of Applied Technology

Certified Medical Assistant, CMA/AAMA, 2008

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2019

Noman Saied (2016)

Associate Professor, Information Systems- Engineering & Information Technologies Division

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2000

Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2022

Olivia Schaefer (2025)

Instructor, Nursing- Nursing and Allied Health Division 

B.S.N., Ohio University, 2020

Catherine M. Schmurr (2009)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., Oregon State University, 2006

Jeffrey Schneider (2016)

Assistant Professor, Information Systems- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

M.S., Siena Heights University, 2005

Nancy E. Schurr (2014)

Professor, History-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2004

Brittney Shaizer (2021)

Instructor, Biology - Math and Sciences Division  

B.A., Southern Adventist University, 2013

Spanish Certification, 2014

M.A., Grand Canyon University, 2020

Donna Shipley (2019)

Instructor, Physical Therapy Assisting-Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.A.S., Chattanooga Community College, 1986

William W. Shifflett (1984)

Associate Professor, Accounting-Business Division

M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1983

Certified Financial Planner; C.P.A.

Gibson Sims (2022)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Barbering-TN College of Applied Technology

Diploma, Chattanooga State Technical Community College, 2021  

Ashleigh Smith (2008)

Assistant Professor, Mathematics- Math and Sciences Division 

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2013

Jacqueline H. Smith (2010)

Professor, Engineering Technology-Engineering and Information Technologies Division

M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000

Jason Smith (2016)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2014

Jennifer Smith (2024) 

Associate Professor, English - Humanities and Fine Arts Division 

PhD., University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Whitney Smith (2012)

Instructor, Radiologic Technology- Nursing and Allied Health Division 

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2014

B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2016

K. Edward Southeard (2006)

Associate Professor, Management-Business Division

M.B.A., Alabama A & M University, 1990

Candy Spurling (2020)

Instructor, Respiratory Care- Nursing and Allied Health Division

B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology, 2020

Kelli J. Squire (2015)

Assistant Professor, Health Information Management-Nursing and Allied Health Division

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2013

Jacob Stanford (2013)

Associate Professor, Management - Business Division

M.B.A., University of Alabama, 2009

De’Lara Khalili Stephens (1997)

Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Division Arts

M.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1997

Ed.D., Liberty University, 2018

Rebecca Stewart (2014)

Vocational Senior Instructor, Cosmetology- TN College of Applied Technology

Certified Cosmetologist, East TN School of Cosmetology, 2002

Teaching Certificate, Lincoln Memorial University, 2006

Steven Stewart (2024)

Instructor, Mathematics - Math and Sciences Division

Erik G. Stubsten (1996)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.Ed., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2000

Douglas (Rick) Swafford (2020)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Automotive Tech- TN College of Applied Technology

ASE Certifications (A2-A8)

B.F.A., Tennessee Technological University, 1992

Miranda (Cagle) Taj (2015)

Associate Professor, Biology-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2001

William V. (Bill) Taylor (2015)

Associate Professor, Sociology-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

M.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2012

Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2018

Peter R.Thomas Jr. (2022)

Instructor, History-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

M.A., University of North Flordia, 2015

Ph.D., Auburn University, 2024

Scott Traficante (2023)

Vocational Instructor, Auto Tech-Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Katherine H. Trotter (2008)

Professor, Psychology-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1996

Dexter Truss (2017)

Vocational Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving-TN College of Applied Technology

Certificate-Commercial Truck Driving, Chattanooga State Community College, 2013

Josh Tucker (2010)

Associate Professor, English-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.A., University of Alabama, 2010

Clomeisha R. Tumlin (2015)

Department Head- Business Division 

Associate Professor, Business- Business Division

M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2005

William Visher (2022)

Instructor, Learning Support-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2000 

M.Ed., University of West Georgia, 2003 

Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University, 2005 

Michael Waclawski (2019)

VWA Instructor, Electromechanical/Robotics- Engineering and Information Technologies Division

B.A., Lycoming College

M.P.M. Keller Graduate School of Management (2001)

Patrick Ward (2016)

Associate Professor, Cyber Defense-Engineering and Information Technologies Division

M.S., University of Redlands, 2010

Richard Washick (2019)

Instructor, Economics-Business Division

M.A. University of Central Florida, 2001

M.B.A., University of Central Florida, 2006

Elizabeth Skye Webb (2011)

Instructor, Biology- Math and Sciences Division

B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2009

M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2019

William Weeks (2018)

Vocational Associate Instructor, Computer Support Tech- TN College of Applied Technology

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 1994

B.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1995

M.A., Arizona State University, 2001

Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2009

Stanley Weiss (2012)

Professor, English- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2002

M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2004

Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. 2014

Mary White (2021)

Assistant Professor, English/Speech Communication- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., Spring Hill College, 1989

M.A., Auburn University, 1993

Christopher M. Willis (2009)

Program Director Digital Media-Business Division

Professor, Communications-Business Division

Ed.D., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2015

Aaron K. Willmon (2013)

Associate Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2005

Jennifer Wilson (2012)

Professor, Music- Humanities and Fine Arts Division

B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2007

M.M., Ball State University, 2009

D.A., Ball State University, 2009

Joe L. Wingate (2013)

Associate Professor, Physical Education-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

M.Ed., Lincoln Memorial University, 2000

M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 2015

Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2022

David A. Wollert (2008)

Associate Professor, Environmental Science-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., University of Tennessee, 1992

Angie E. Wood (2013)

Director -Chattanooga State Honors Program

Professor, Geography-Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 2006

Mark W. Wood (1992) 

Professor, Art-Humanities and Fine Arts Division

M.F.A., Yale University, 1987

Dusty M. York (2003)

Associate Professor, Nuclear Medicine-Nursing and Allied Health Division

CNMT, PET, ARRT(N). B.S., Medical College of Georgia, 2000

Marygrace York (2021)

Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Tech.-TN College of Applied Technology

Vocational Associate Instructor, Surgical Tech.- TN College of Applied Technology

Surgical Tech Diploma, Chattanooga State TCAT, 2014

A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College, 2018

Jianfeng Zhang (2009)

Professor, Mathematics-Math and Sciences Division

M.S., Tennessee Technological University, 2005

Daniel W. Zink (2016)

Program Director, Hospitality and Tourism Management-Business Division

Assistant Professor, Hospitality and Tourism Management-Business Division

B.S., Purdue University, 1989

Faculty Emeriti

Edward C. Nichols, Professor Emeritus

Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1986