Jan 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Personnel



Faculty

Jennifer Archie, Instructor and Program Director of Surgical Tech: B.S., Mountain State University
Vanessa Bailey, Instructor of MAST: B.A., West Virginia Institute of Technology
Staci Banton, Instructor of Practical Nursing: BSN Mountain State University
Karen Berneburg, Professor of Psychology: B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Marshall University; M.S., Capella University
David Bligh, Assistant Professor of Physical Science: B.S., Georgia State University; M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Kimberly Borne-Moon, Instructional Specialist Cosmetology
Laurie Bourdeaux, Director and Instructor of Nursing: MSN Central Methodist University
Charles Bowles, Instructor of Computer Science: B.A., Western Governors University; Eastern Kentucky University
Stephen Bowyer, Instructional Specialist of Welding: Certificate, A.A.S., New River Community and Technical College
Lisa Brewer, Associate Professor of English: B.A., Berea College; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., West Virginia University
Gary Carter, Instructional Specialist EDET: A.S., Degree National Institute of Technology
Jessica Chestnut-Hall, Salon Coordinator: Diploma, Beckley Beauty Academy
Amanda Combs, Instructor, Biology: B.A., Western Governors University; M.S., Western Governors University; Graduate Certificate, Indiana Wesleyan University
Arthur Dilger, Program Director and Instructional Specialist Aircraft Maintenance Technician School: 30+ years of aviation experience and multiple aviation certifications
Billy Graham, Instructional Specialist of Welding: Welding Certification
Charles Gore, Instructional Specialist, HVAC; B.S., Educational Ministries, Hilltop Seminary plus multiple HVAC/Electrical certifications
Chirstopher Handy, Instructor of Practical Nursing: A.S Bluefield State
Matthew Hellems, Instructor EMS/PMED: Certified Paramedic, New River Community and Technical College
Crystal Hodges, Instructor of Surgical Tech: Certified Surgical Technologist, NCCT, Akron, OH
Timothy Hofmann, Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., The University of North Alabama; M.S., Jacksonville State University
Gary Holland, Instructional Specialist Welding: A.A.S., New River Community and Technical College
Patricia Hoover, Associate Professor of Computer Science and IT: B.S., M.I.S., University of Phoenix
Gerald Hough, Professor of Business: B.S. Clemson University; M.B.A., J.D., West Virginia University
Julia Jackson, Assistant Professor of English: B.A., University of California Riverside; M.F.A. CUNY Brooklyn College
James Jones, Instructional Specialist CDL: CDL License; Certificates
Staci Jordan, Instructor PMED to ADN: BSN., West Virginia Wesleyan
Jimmy Lilly, Instructional Specialist; Heavy Equipment Operator: A.S. Mountain State University
Lindsey Lucas, Instructor of Mathematics: PHD, Marshall University
Allison King, Instructional Specialist; Cosmetology; Beckley Beauty Academy
John Kasparek, Instructor of Mathematics: B.S.; M.S. University of Northern Colorado
Betul Kudurogianis, Instructor of Mathematics: B.A., Glenville State College
Joseph Massey, Instructor of Biology: B.S., M.S., West Virginia University
Scott McClanahan, Assistant Professor of English: B.A., Concord College; M.A., Marshall University
Renee McInnis-Wood: Instructor Social Work; M.A., West Virginia University
Brandon Mills, Instructor of Communications: A.S., Salt Lake Community College; B.A., Public Relations University of North Dakota: M.A., International Public Relations University of North Dakota
Ann Nagye, Assistant Professor of Business: A.S., Beckley College; B.B.A., Concord University; M.B.A., Marshall University, CFE
JoAnna Perry, Instructor and Director of Practical Nursing Program: A.D.N., Pikeville College; B.B.A., Marshall University; B.S.N., West Virginia University; M.S.N, West Virginia Wesleyan College; RN
Christopher Price, Instructor of History: B.A., West Virginia University; M.A. Marshall University; M.A., Liberty University; Ed.D., University of North Dakota
Dianna Putorek: Assistant Professor of English; B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Marshall University; M.A., Morehead State University
Robert Rimkis, Instructor of Biology: B.S. Rowan University, D.H.S Arizona School of Health Science, D.C. Logan University
Rita Robinson, Instructor of Practical Nursing: B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Marshall University
Debbie Rogers, Instructional Specialist of Massage Therapy: Medical Massage Therapy., Virginia School of Massage
Lizabeth L. Rogers, Professor of Business: B.S., West Virginia University Institute of Technology; M.A., West Virginia Graduate College; M.A., Marshall University Graduate College
Bryan Seldomridge, Instructor of Accounting: B.B.A., West Virginia University; CPA
Thomas K. Shields, Instructional Specialist, Diesel: A.S., Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Rebecca Simpkins, Instructor of Nursing: B.S., Marshall University; M.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University
Bruce Sneidman, Professor of Business: B.S., M.Ed., Bloomsburg University., Doctorate in Business Education., Temple Univeristy
Kenneth Starcher, Instructional Specialist, Automotive Technology: R.B.A., Concord University
Angela Strickland, Interim Dean Pre-Professional Programs/Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program: B.A., M.S., Wheeling Jesuit University; D.P.T., Chatham College; PT
Brian Testerman, Professor of Business and Computer Science: B.S., Concord College; M.B.A., M.A., West Virginia University
Julie Turner, Instructor PTA/FW Coordinator: B.H.S., University of Kentucky
Brad Veneri, Instructional Specialist of Welding: A.A.S., West Virginia University; A.A.S., Bluefield State College; CWI
John Mark Walkup, Professor of Music: B.A., Glenville State College; M.M., University of Illinois; D.M.A., West Virginia University
Crystal Yates, Instructional Specialist of Barbering: A.S., New River Community and Technical College

Administration

Bonny Copenhaver, President: B.S., M.A., Ed.D., East Tennessee State University; Graduate Certificate, Western Kentucky University
David Ayersman, Vice President of Information Technology Services: B.A., Marshall University; M.A., Ed.D., West Virginia University
Coy Borders, Senior Account Manager: B.S. Business Administration; Cheyney University of PA
Tracy Evans, Director of Enrollment Services: B.S., Radford University; M.B.A., Webster University
Jason Garris, Director of Technology Development: A.S., New River Community and Technical College; B.S., Bluefield State University
Michael Green, VP External Affairs, Chief of Staff and Executive Director for the Foundation: Former WV State Senator, WV State Police Academy Graduate
Roger Griffith, Interim Dean General Studies, Transfer and Professional Programs: B.A., B.A., B.S., Concord College; M.S., Marshall University
Patricia Harmon, Director of Financial Aid: R.B.A., Concord College
Jonathan Hartwell, Dean for Workforce, Technical and Community Education Programs: A.O.S., Nashville Lincoln College of Technology; B.S., Walden University
Steven Lacek, Interim VP of Academic and Student Affairs: B.A., Concord University; M.A., Marshall University
Lori Midkiff, Executive Assistant to the President: B.S., Concord University; M.A., George Washington University
Mykah Ballard, Director of Communications: B.S. West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Jordan Roark, VP Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer: B.S., Concord University; M.B.A., King University
Wennetta Marie Rhodes, Director of Student Services: M.A. Strategic Leadership., Mountain State University
Janelle Schofield, Registrar: B.S., Mountain State University; M.S., Walden University
Cheryl Stapleton, Director of Human Resources: B.S., Bluefield State; M.A., West Virginia University
Tori Taylor, Campus Director and Community Outreach for Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Webster: B.A., Marietta College

Staff

Chelsea Addair, Admissions Specialist
Lindsey Adkins, Graphic Design Specialist
N. Allen Akers, Information Systems Technician
Matthew Alison, Maintenance Worker I
Anthony Andrews, Maintenance Worker I
Martha Baisden, Student Success Coach
Annette Barnett, Student Success Coach
Misty Berry, Accounting Manger
Isiah Belcher, Student Success Coach
Amanda Blankenship, Student Navigator
Tina Bryant, Administrative Associate, Allied Health
Ella Cox, Director of Purchasing
Michale Combs, Advancement & Recruitment Specialist
Joseph Connard, Student Success Coach
Sonya Cool, Administrative Associate, NC Campus
Gary Davis, Director of Information Technology
Sandra Dixon, Administrative Associate-GVC Campus
Kris Coburn, Administrative Associate-ATC
Madison Elkins, Administrative Associate-RC Campus
Valarie Farrington, Administrative Associate-ADN/RN Program
Joshua Gill, Information Systems Technician
Raylene Green, Student Success Coach
John Hamon, Trade Specialist Lead I
Sarah Hawkins, Financial Aid Advisor
Marsha Hicks, Advancement & Recruitment Specialist
Anthony Johnson, Trade Specialist Lead I
Russell Jordan, Director of Business Development & Fundraising

Gloria Kincaid, Program Specialist
Elizabeth Lafferty, Administrative Assoc, Sr-NRCTC Foundation
Tina Laney, Administrative Associate-Allied Health
Brandon Lemon, Trades Specialist Lead I
Donna Lewis, Student Success Coach
Pervis Major, Information Systems Technician
Elizabeth Martin, Student Success Coach
Tamara Mills, Gear Up Campus Event Coordinator & Community Outreach
Megan Mohn, Student Success Coach
Brigette Neil, Supervisor of Student Accounts
Russell Patton, Maintenance Worker
Tamara Rahal, Administrative Assistant, Sr
Deena Ritchie, Financial Aid Manager
Amber Sayre, Coordinator Student Achievement & Career Preparation
Brenda Scott, Administrative Associate, MC Campus
Deena Stewart, Student Program Advisor
Randolph Thompson, Advancement & Recruitment Specialist
Erin Trump, Administrative Associate
Shamil Walton, Records Officer
Tonya Webb, Records Officer
Ralph Winfrey, Trades Specialist Lead I
Camea Wooding, Financial Aid Advisor

Emeritus

President Emeritus

David R. Perkins: B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan; M.A., Marshall University; Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Administrator Emeritus

Michael Palm: Dean of Student Services Emeritus; B.F.A., M.S. Ed, Eastern Illinois University
Carolyn Sizemore, Dean Emeritus: B.A., Morris Harvey College; M.A., Ed.S. Ed.D. Marshall University

Faculty Emeritus

Nicholas Bassett: B.S., Concord College; M.P.A., West Virginia College of Graduate Studies
William J. Bradberry: B.A., M.S., Marshall University
Phillip Cottrill: A.B., B.S., Glenville State College; M.A., Marshall University; Ed.D, University of Maryland
Shirley Davis: B.A., M.A., West Virginia University; M.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., Michigan State University
John Dynak: B.A., Mansfield University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Sharon Evans: B.S., Concord University; M.S., Radford University
Mary Jane Floyd: Certificate, Hartford Community College; Certificate, Akron Institute; R.B.A., Bluefield State
Carol Friend: B.S., Morris Harvey College; M.S., Marshall University
John Mullens: R.B.A., Marshall University; M.F.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
Willis Nordlund: B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., University of Utah
Linda Riegal: B.A., Glenville State College; M.S., Marshall University
David Schmauss: B.S., M.H.A, University of Minnesota
Judith Stennett: B.A., Concord College; M.A., Marshall University; M.A., North Central University
Karen Tully: L.P.N., Raleigh County Vocational School; A.S.N, B.S.N., West Virginia University Institute of Technology, RN
Nancy Wemm, Professor: B.F.A., Kent State University; M.A., University of Akron; M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Ohio

Board of Governors

Mr. Roger Topping, Chair
Dr. Tom Lemke
Mr. Tom Cochran
Ms. Yvonne Seay
Ms. Ramona Beverage
Mr. Richard Schneider
Mr. Christopher Vaught
Ms. Linda Sumner, Vice Chair
Dr. Anne Nagye, Faculty Representative
Ms. Erin Trump, Classified Staff Representative
Mr. Adam East, Student Representative

WV Council for Community and Technical College Education

Sarah Armstrong Tucker PhD, Chancellor

Christina Cameron, Chair
Steve Roberts, Vice Chair
Tracy Miller, Secretary

William Baker
Robert Brown
Clinton Burch
Mike Graney
Traci Nelson