State Administrative Staff:
Oregon State Board of Education
Guadalupe Martinez Zapata, Chair
Jennifer Scurlock, Vice Chair
Shimiko Montgomery, 2nd Vice Chair
Vicky Lopez Sanchez
Libra Forde
Gustavo Moraels
Bridgett Wheeler
Cynthia Richardson
Vacant, At-Large Member
Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development
Donna Lewelling, Director
LBCC Administrative Staff:
Board of Education
Kristin Adams, Zone 1
Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, Zone 2-3
Dick Running, Zone 2-3
Ron Edwards, Zone 4
John Sarna, Zone 5
Sherlyn Dahl, Zone 6-7
Jeff Davis, Zone 6-7
Administration
Lisa Avery, President
Ann Buchele, Vice President, Student and Academic Affairs
Sheldon Flom, Vice President, Finance and Operations
Faculty and Management
Adkisson, Hailey
Faculty, Communication. BS, James Madison University; MA, North Dakota State University.
Alvin, John
Faculty, Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology/Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; Master ASE Certification (Diesel/Heavy Equipment).
Anderson, Audrey
Faculty, Culinary Arts. AAS, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute.
Ash, Karen
Director, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs. BS, Columbia College; MBA, Webster University.
Avery, Dr. Lisa
President. BS, Ball State University; MSW, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago.
Aynes, Danny
Associate Dean, Academic Foundations and Adult Basic Skills. BA, Arkansas Tech University; MEd, Oregon State University.
Ballard, Scott
Faculty, NDT/Welding. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, MS, Western Oregon University.
Beer, Gwendolyn
Faculty, Nursing. BSN, University of San Francisco; MS, Arizona State University.
Berry, Christopher
Faculty, Machine Tool. AAS, Chemeketa Community College; BS University of Wyoming.
Boro-Boswell, Diana
Advising Faculty/Counselor. BA, Gonzaga University; MSW, University of Washington.
Braun, Stacie
Assistant Director, Facilities. BS, Portland State University.
Broncheau, Steven
Executive Director, Foundation. BS, Western Oregon University.
Brown, Michael
Faculty, Welding Technology. Welding Certificate, Linn-Benton Community College.
Bruce, Rachel
Faculty, Surgical Technologist. AS, Steven-Henager College.
Buchele, Ann
Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs. BA, MEd, University of Toledo-Ohio; PhD, Oregon State University.
Bunney, Kanoe
Faculty, Education. BA, University of Massachusetts, Anherst; MS, Bank Street College of Education; PhD, University of Maryland, College Park.
Burbee, Amy
Faculty, Cooperative Work Experience Coordinator. AAS, Lane Community College; BS, NW Christian University; MA, Bushnell University.
Burke, Claire
Faculty, Mathematics. BS, University of California,Davis; MA, California State University, Sacramento.
Burroughs, Gar
Faculty, Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology/Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology. Industry Experience.
Camp, Rob
Manager, Student Leadership. BS, Oregon State University.
Carpentier, Cliff
Director, Safety and Loss Prevention. BS, Globe University; MA, American Military University.
Carter, Deron
Faculty, Physical Sciences. BA, Whitman College; MS, Central Washington University.
Casas, Margarita
Faculty, Spanish. BA, Universidad del Valle de Atemajac; MA, Colorado State University.
Cawley, Ommidala
Faculty, Chemistry. BS, Chiang Mai University; PhD, Oregon State University.
Childress, Jill
Manager, Student Conduct and Retention. BA, Millersville University of Pennsylvania; MEd., The University of Georgia; EdD, Portland State University.
Chronicle, Lindsey
Faculty, Dental Assisting. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; CE, Dental Assisting, Chemeketa Community College; BS, Corban University.
Clayton, Jennifer
Faculty, Diagnostic Imaging. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College
Coe, Jerry
Faculty, Medical Assistant, AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University.
Coe, Leighana
Manager, Support Services. AS, AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Coffeen, Warren
Faculty, Biological Sciences. BS, University of California, Riverside; PhD, Oregon State University.
Collins, Kristi
Director, Regional Early Learning Hub. BA, MEd, Cambridge College.
Collins, Nick
Faculty, Welding Technology. AS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Conrod, Jennifer
Manager, Procurement and Payables. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BAS, Western Governors University.
Costin, Ric
Faculty, Computer Aided Drafting and Design. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BA, Linfield College.
Crabill, Jeff
Faculty, Mathematics. BS, MS, Northern Arizona University.
Culbertson, Deana
Manager, Human Resources. Industry Experience.
Dance, Darci
Faculty, Psychology. BA, MS, Idaho State University.
Davis, Amy
Faculty, Coding/Medical Assistant. BS, Portland State University.
Dickson-Self, Kenneth
Faculty, Mechatronics. AA, Pikes Peak Community College; BS, MBA, Oregon State University.
Dorantes, Angel
Latinx Outreach and Retention Manager. AA McHenry County College; BA, MS, Northern Illinois University; PhD, University of Oregon.
Dorsette, Jason
Executive Director, Institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. BA, MPA, North Carolina Central University.
Dowless, Dean
Faculty, Welding Technology. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; Journeyman Welder; AWS Certifications.
Drake, Danielle
Faculty, Nursing. BS, California Baptist University.
Droscher, Elizabeth
Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Education, AA, Umpqua Community College.
Dubanoski, Matt
Faculty, Automotive Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Duncan, Hollis
Faculty, Mathematics. BS, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; MS, Western Carolina University.
Ehlers, R. J.
Faculty, Automotive/Diesel Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Weber State University; Master ASE Certification.
Fang, Shengnan
Faculty, Economics. BS, Zhongshan College; MA, Guangdong University; PhD, Kansas State University.
Ferguson, Briget
Faculty, Nursing. BSN, Oregon Health Sciences University; MSN, Western Governors University.
Fisk, Emily
Faculty, Nursing. ADN, Chemeketa Community College; BSN, Western Governors University.
Fleming, Will
Faculty, English/Writing. BA, Vermont College. MA, City College of New York; MFA, University of Oregon.
Flesch, Jeff
Director, Corvallis Campus and Extended Learning. BS, Northern Arizona University; MS, Oregon State University.
Flom, Sheldon
Vice President, Finance and Operations. BS, MBA, University of Wyoming.
Francis, Nicole
Faculty, Mathematics. BA, University of Oregon; MA, Arizona State University.
Franklin, Lewis
Faculty, Visual Arts. AAS, AA, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Frazier, Jayme
Faculty, Health and Human Performance/Women's Volleyball Coach. BS, Eastern Oregon University; MS, Western Oregon University/ Oregon State University.
Funk, Whitney
Faculty, Phlebotomy. Industry Experience.
Gallagher-Starr, Scott
Librarian, Systems and Discovery. BS, Oregon State University; MLS, Syracuse University.
Gates, Lena
Faculty, Apprenticeship Program. BS, Portland State University; MS, Walden University.
Gerger, Stacey
Faculty, Dental Assisting, BS, Corban University.
Gifford, Liv
Faculty, Health and Human Performance. BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MPH, Oregon State University.
Green, Joshua
Faculty, Culinary Arts. AS, Western Culinary Institute.
Grotberg, Katie
Faculty, Nursing. AS, Century College; BS, MSN, Western Governors University.
Hall, Beth
Faculty, Chemistry. BS, Rider University; PhD, Portland State University.
Hammond, Leslie
Dean, Academic Foundations. BA, Albertson College; MFA, Indiana University.
Harbert, Shannon
Faculty, Mathematics. BS, Portland State University; MS, Oregon State University.
Harrison, Robert
Faculty, Social Sciences. AA, Tyler Junior College; BA, Moorhead State University; MA, University of Texas at Tyler; PhD, Ohio State University.
Havet, Isabelle
Faculty, Visual Arts. BA, Brandeis University; MA, PhD, University of Delaware.
Hibbard, Paul
Faculty, Economics. BA, Whitman College; MS, University of Oregon.
Hines, Samantha
Director, Library and Learning Center. BA, Linfield College; MS, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Hofer, Amy
Director, Statewide Open Education Program. BA, Brown University; MLIS, San Jose State University.
Holton, Kristina
Dean, Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. BS, MS, Oregon State University.
Hoogesteger, Lisa
Advising Faculty/Counselor. BS, Oregon State University; MS, Springfield College.
Hoskins, Britt
Director, Small Business Development Center. BA, George Fox University; MA, Virginia Tech.
Houde, Terri
Corporate Trainer. BS, Idaho State University; MS, Oregon State University.
Hughes-Tafen, Denise
Faculty, Human Development and Family Science. BS, Lincoln University; MS, Portland State University; PhD, Ohio University.
Hunt, Josiah
Faculty, Student Experience. BA, Andrews University; MA, Avondale University; PhD, Adventist International Institute.
Hunter, Shawna
Manager, Class Schedule and Curriculum. BA Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Jabin, Alicia
Faculty, Early Childhood Education. AA, Chemeketa Community College; BA, Western Oregon University; MA, Willamette University.
Jacobs, Jess
Director, Accounting and Budget. BS, Arizona State University; MBA, Grand Canyon University.
Jacobs, Rachel
Faculty, Biological Sciences. BS, University of Alaska-Fairbanks; DVM, PhD, Oregon State University.
James, Sonya
Advising Faculty/Counselor. AAOT, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University; MSW, Portland State University.
Johnson, Forrest
Faculty, Makerspace and Lending Library. BS, Multnomah University; MLIS, Emporia State University.
Jones, Laura
Faculty, Psychology. BS, MA, PhD, University of Oregon.
Jones, Terese
Faculty, JOBS Program. BA, University of Oregon; MA, MDIV, Seattle School of Theology and Psychology; MS, Oregon State University.
Kalita, Nicole
Faculty, Parenting Education. BS, Oregon State University; MS, Portland State University.
Keady, Brian
Faculty, Spanish. BA, MA, University of Oregon.
LaJoie, Lawrence
Director, Enterprise Services. BS, State University of New York at Oneonta.
LaRoux, Charlene
Faculty, Biological Sciences. AAO, Lane Community College; BS, Portland State; MS, PhD, University of Oregon.
LeBar, Stacy
Faculty, Culinary Arts. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.
LeBlanc, Michael
Faculty, Automotive Technology. Industry Experience. ASE Master Certification.
LeRiche, Laurie
Manager, Employment Services. AS, Kennebec Community College; BS, University of Maine.
Lloyd, Leslie
Associate Director, Financial Aid. BS, University of Phoenix; MBA, Northcentral University.
Long, Ken
Manager, Media Services. AA, Mt. Hood Community College.
Lopez, Michael
Faculty, Mathematics. AS, Central Oregon Community College; BS, MS, Oregon State University.
Lorang, Emily
Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assistant. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BA, Northern Arizona University.
Mack, Dave
Faculty, Mechatronics. AAS, AS, Linn- Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University; Electronics Technician Certification.
Maddox, Jessica
Faculty, Mathematics. BS Randolph College; MS, University of Cincinnati; MSE, University of Virginia.
Madriaga, Charles
Advising Faculty/Counselor. AA, Hartnell Community College; BA, MA, California State University, Stanislaus.
Madriaga, Tiffany
Advising Faculty/Counselor. AA Chemeketa Community College, BA Western Oregon University, MS Oregon State University.
Magratten, Anne
Faculty, Visual Arts. AA, Mendocino College; BA, Mills College, MFA, University of Oregon.
Majeski, Mark
Director, Athletics. BA, Menlo College; MA San Jose State University.
Mallory, Virginia
Director, Recruitment/Admission and High School Partnerships. AA, Blue Ridge Community College; BA, University of North Carolina-Asheville; M.Ed, Western Carolina University.
Manhat, Beth
Faculty, Chemistry. BS, Rider University. PhD, Portland State University.
Maurer, Vikki
Faculty, Mathematics. BS, Southern Oregon University; MS, Oregon State University.
McAleer, Scott
Faculty, History. BA, Warren Wilson College; MA, Georgia Southern University.
McGhee, Ramycia
Faculty, English/Writing. BA, University of Wisconsin; MS, Roosevelt University, PhD, Capella University.
Mcintosh, Daniel
Faculty, Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology/Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology. Industry Experience.
McKitterick, Renee
Faculty, Ceramics. BFA, Ohio State University; MFA, University of New Mexico-Albuquerque.
Mercer, Heather
Executive Director, Human Resources Development and Support. BS, Eastern Michigan University.
Merino, Paula
Faculty, Diagnostic Imaging. AA, Certificate of Radiological Sciences, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University.
Meyers, Sierra
Faculty, Agricultural Sciences. AS, Redlands Community College. BS, California State University-Chico.
Middleton, Emily
Faculty, Nursing. BS, Oregon Health and Science University; MS, Western Governors University.
Millet, Terrance
Faculty, English/Writing. BA, MA, University of Western Ontario, Canada; MFA, Oregon State University.
Milligan, Zachary
Faculty, Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation. AS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Molinar, Rob
Faculty, Sociology. BS, San Jose State University; MA, PhD, University of Oregon.
Moling, Marci
Faculty, Physical Sciences. AB, Ripon College; MS, Washington State University.
Moon, Dale
Associate Dean, Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Technology. BS, MEd, Western Washington University; PhD, Oregon State University.
Morales, Dio
Faculty, English/Writing. BA, Wesleyan University; MEd, Harvard University; MFA, Oregon State University.
Moran, Cameren
Faculty, Welding Technology. AS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Moraru, Gail
Faculty, Biological Sciences. BS, Cornell University; PhD, Mississippi State University.
Moreira-Viteri, Andrea
Faculty, Mathematics. BS, MS, University Paris 6; PhD, Oregon State University.
Morgan, Cait
Advising Faculty/Counselor. BA, MS, Oregon State University.
Morris, Teryk
Faculty, Machine Tool. BS, San Jose State University.
Mulatero Ferrando, Oriana
Interim Dean, Healthcare. BA, University of South Florida; MA, Oregon State University.
Mulder, Greg
Faculty, Physical Science. BA, Oregon State University; MS, University of Irvine.
Munsee, Craig
Faculty, Engineering Transfer. BS, MS, Oregon State University.
Murphey, Kristi
Faculty, Health and Human Performance. BS, MS, Texas A & M University.
Napier, Joseph
Faculty, Mechatronics. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Nelson, Taylor
Manager, First Resort Student Support Center. BA, MA, Grand Canyon University.
Nye, Gabe
Faculty, Welding Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Ocampo, Raymund
Faculty, Music. BMu, Concordia College; MMu, University of South Florida.
Painter, Mashelle
Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assistant. BS, Eastern Oregon University; MEd, University of Texas.
Payton, Barry
Faculty, Construction & Forestry Equipment Technology/Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology. ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling certification; AWS certification; AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Peacock, Heather
Faculty, Nursing. ADN, Linn-Benton Community College; BA, Tufts University; BSN, Grand Canyon University; MSN, Western Governors University.
Peterson, Andrew
Head Basketball Coach. BA, Oregon State University.
Powell, Ryan
Faculty, Machine Tool. AS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Priestman, Ian
Faculty, Business Management. BA, MBA, University of Lincolnshire and Humberside; Post Graduate Certificate Education, University of Leeds.
Priewe, Rob
Faculty, Journalism. BA, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee; MBA, Willamette University.
Randolph-Flagg, Jeremy
Faculty, Physical Sciences. BA, Carleton College; MS, Iowa State University.
Raymundo, Carol
Director, Accessibility and Assessment Resources. BA, Corban University; MS, Walden University.
Reed, Brian
Faculty, Engineering Transfer. BS, PhD, Oregon State University.
Reinecker, Leslie
Head Women's Basketball Coach. BA, Southwestern Univeristy; MEd., Sam Houston State University.
Riley, Meagan
Faculty, Nursing. BA, Piedmont University; MSN, Augusta University.
Riseley, Christopher
Faculty, English/Writing. BA, MA, Sonoma State University.
Rogers, Sheri
Faculty, Mathematics. BM, BS, Methodist University; MAT, Fayetteville State University.
Roland, Meg
Dean, Business, Education, and Liberal Arts. BA, MA, Portland State University; PhD, University of Washington.
Rose, Emily
Faculty, Nursing. ADN, Chemeketa Community College; BSN, MSN, Western Governors University.
Rose, Marc
Faculty, Welding Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; State of Oregon Class 5 Steamfitters License; Journeyman Pipefitter.
Ruderman, Chris
Faculty, Business Management. Advanced Accounting Certificate, College of DuPage; BA, Western Illinois University; MA, University of Oregon.
Sanders, Colleen
Faculty, OER and Course Materials Affordability. BFA, University of Victoria; MLIS, Emporia State University; MEd, Western Governors University.
Scherr, Melissa
Faculty, Biological Sciences.BS, PhD, Oregon State University.
Schiedler, Bryan
Faculty, Automotive Technology. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BA, Northern Montana College; Master ASE Certification.
Schilling, Steve
Dean, Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Technology. AAS, Bakersfield Jr. College; BA California State University, Los Angeles; MEd, Grand Canyon University.
Schindler, Mindy
Faculty, Business Management. BS, Towson University; MBA, Chadron State College.
Scotton, Matthew
Public Information Officer and External Communications. BA, University of Oregon.
Seaders, Nicole
Faculty, Mathematics. BA, BS, Seattle Pacific University; MA, PhD, Oregon State University.
Shanks, Marcy
Faculty, Nursing. BSN, Oregon Institute of Technology; MSN, Western Oregon University. MSEd, Western Oregon University.
Skarda, Steve
Faculty, Biological Sciences. BS, Oregon State University; MS, Southern Illinois University.
Smith, Justin
Director, Office of Data and Decision Support. BA, MPA, Stephen F. Austin University; PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Smith, Vern
Manager, Network Systems. AS, Linn-Benton Community College; Certified Novell Engineer.
Stetz-Waters, Karelia
Faculty, English. BA, Smith College; MA, University of Oregon.
Stevens, Christy
Faculty, Advising Center/Counselor. AA, Virginia Western Community College; BA, Roanoke College; MA, Boise State University.
Striker, Tristan
Faculty, English/Writing. BA, University of New Hampshire; MA, City University of New York.
Strooband, Jenny
Faculty, Agricultural Sciences. BA, Lewis and Clark College; MS, Oregon State University.
Svoboda, Jana
Faculty, Advising Center/Mental Health Professional. BS, MS, University of Kansas.
Tadday, Ralph
Faculty, Physical Sciences. PhD, Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg
Terrell, Caitlyn
Faculty, Nursing. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College; BS, Oregon State University; MSN, Grand Canyon University.
Trask, LeAnne
Coordinator, Pollywog Program. AS, BA, Brigham Young University.
Urista, Mark
Faculty, Communication. AA, El Camino College; BA, University of California–Berkeley; MA, University of the Pacific.
Usner, Matt
Faculty, English/Writing. BA, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; MA, Westchester University of Pennsylvania.
Vedaa, Mary
Faculty, Accounting and Business Management. BA, University of the Pacific; MEd, Oregon State University.
Visconti, Lauren
Faculty, Anthropology. BS, University of Oregon; MA, Oregon State University.
Votava, Kendra
Director, Periwinkle Child Development Center. BS, University of Pheonix; MSEd, Perdue University.
Weber, Clayton
Faculty, Agricultural Sciences. BS, Oklahoma State University; MS, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Wheat, Diana
Faculty, Biology. BS, MA, University of Kansas.
Whiteside, Sarah
Director, Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub. BA, University of Oregon; MAT, Oregon State University.
Wiens, Melanie
Faculty, Medical Assistant. Certificate, Chemeketa Community College.
Williams, Gabe
Manager, Applications and Systems Programming. BS, University of Montana; MBA, Oregon State University.
Williams, Melissa
Manager, Affordability and Grants. BS, Oregon State University; MS, Colorado State University.
Willner, Ashley
Faculty, Diagnostic Imaging. AAS, Linn-Benton Community College.
Winder, Katie
Dean, Academic Progression. BA, Lewis and Clark College; PhD, Johns Hopkins University.
Winans, Jessica
Faculty, Center for Learning and Innovation Coordinator. BA, Colgate University; MA, Michigan State University; PhD, Colorado State University.
Wynkoop, Lynnette
Program Director, Child Care Resource and Referral. BA, Oregon State University.
Yahraes, Brenda
Faculty, Advisor, Campus High School Programs. BA, Eastern Oregon University; PhD, Walden University.
Zerr, Amanda
Faculty, Mathematics. BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MAT, Lewis and Clark College.
Zerr, Pete
Director, Facilities. BS, US Merchant Marine Academy.
Direct-Dial Phone Numbers
All LBCC campus offices have direct-dial numbers for your convenience. These bypass the college switchboard and save time for you as well as for the college. Please use the direct-dial numbers whenever possible.
Switchboard 541-917-4999
ABE/GED 541-917-4710
Academic Foundations 541-917-4587
Accessibility Resources 541-917-4690
Admissions & Records 541-917-4811
Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Transportation 541-917-4658
Albany Community Education 541-917-4840
Benton Center 541-757-8944
Business, Education, and Liberal Arts 541-917-4766
Business Office 541-917-4300
Campus Public Safety 541-917-4440
Campus Store 541-917-4950
Career & Counseling Services 541-917-4780
College Advancement & Foundation 541-917-4209
Counseling/Advising/Career Center 541-917-4780
Conference Services 541-917-4385
Family Connections 541-917-4899
Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs 541-917-4850
Healthcare 541-917-4923
Human Resources 541-917-4420
JOBS Program 541-917-4875
Learning Center/Library 541-917-4684 / 541-917-4638
Lebanon Center 541-259-5801
Nursing 541-917-4511
Parenting Education 541-917-4907
President’s Office 541-917-4200
Registration 541-917-4811
Science, Engineering & Math 541-917-4413
Student Assessment/Testing 541-917-4781
Student Life & Leadership 541-917-4457
Transcripts 541-917-4830
For additional campus maps and driving directions, go to https://www.linnbenton.edu/about-lbcc/campus-locations/index.php