Mar 31, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

Personnel



Faculty

Rasha Almughrabi. Instructor of Mathematics; Ph.D., Central Michigan University; M.S., Central Michigan University; M.S., University of Jordan; B.S., Hashemite University
Staci Banton, Instructor of Practical Nursing: BSN Mountain State University
Megan Bailes, Instructor of Biology; B.S., Mountain State; B.S., University of Charleston, M,S, University of Charleston                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Karen Berneburg, Professor of Psychology: B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Marshall University; M.S., Capella University
David Bligh, Associate Professor of Physical Science: B.S., Georgia State University; M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Kimberly Borne-Moon, Instructional Specialist Cosmetology A.A.S.Suny College of Technology
Charles Bowles, Instructor of Computer Science: B.A., Western Governors University; Eastern Kentucky University, Ph.D.,University of the Cumberlands
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
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
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 and Program Director of Practical Nursing Program; Interim Program Director of ADN Program BSN., West Virginia Wesleyan; Ph.D., University of Pheonix
John Kasparek, Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., California University of Pennsylvania; M.S., University of Northern Colorado; M.A.T., Rivier College 
Allison King, Instructional Specialist; Cosmetology; Beckley Beauty Academy
Betul Kudurogianis, Instructor of Mathematics: B.A., Glenville State College                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Carissa Lewis, Instructor of Nursing, ADN: A.S. Mountwest Community and Technical College; B.S. Marshall University 

Jimmy Lilly, Instructional Specialist; Heavy Equipment Operator; A.S. Mountain State University
Joseph Massey, Instructor of Biology: B.S., M.S., West Virginia University     

Chauncey McClanahan, Instructor of Surgical Tehnology; C.S.T. Buckeye Hills Career Center 
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
Jennifer O’Dell, Instructor of Practical Nursing; A.S. , University of Charleston
Christopher Price, Associare Professor of History: B.A., West Virginia University; M.A. Marshall University; M.A., and ThM, 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
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, Automotive Technology: 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
Brian Testerman, Professor of Business and Computer Science: B.S., Concord College; M.B.A., M.A., West Virginia University
Julie Turner, Instructor PTA- Clinical Education 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, M.A. Western Kentucky University, M.L.S Texas A&M School of Law 
David Ayersman, Vice President and CIO: B.A., Marshall University; M.A., Ed.D., West Virginia University
Coy Borders, Senior Account Manager: B.S. Business Administration; Cheyney University of PA                   

Chelsea Bricker, Director of Communications; B.S., Business Administration; M.S.West Virginia University   

Amanda Combs, Interim Dean Allied Health and Natural Sciences; B.A., Western Governers University; M.S., Western Govenors University; Graduate Certificate, Indiana Wesleyan University     
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, Ph.D Liberty University
Steven Lacek, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs: B.A., Concord University; M.A., Marshall University 

Brad Mankins, Director of Facilities and Safety: A.S. Police Science, Marshall University 
Lori Midkiff, Executive Assistant to the President: B.S., Concord University; M.A., George Washington University
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.S. Strategic Leadership., Mountain State University   

Kayla Saunders, Director of Business Development and Fundraising; B.S. Concord 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

N. Allen Akers, Information Systems Technician
Anthony Andrews, Maintenance Worker I
Martha Baisden, Student Success Coach
Annette Barnette, Student Success Coach
Misty Berry, Accounting Manger
Isiah Belcher, Student Success Coach       

Brooke Bennett, Student Navigator 
Amanda Blankenship, Student Navigator
Tina Bryant, Administrative Associate, Allied Health           

Violet Burdette, Director of Sponsored Programs 

Kris Coburn, Administrative Associate-ATC     

Zachery Coleman, Element 451 Platform Manager                                   
Joseph Connard, Student Success Coach   

Aaron Conner, Maintenance Worker I
Sonya Cool, Administrative Associate, NC Campus 

Ella Cox, Director of Purchasing  
Gary Davis, Director of Information Technology
Sandra Dixon, Administrative Associate-GVC Campus
Madison Elkins, Administrative Associate-RC Campus
Joshua Gill, Information Systems Technician      
Raylene Green, Student Success Coach       

Robert Green, Maintenance Worker I   
John Hamon, Trade Specialist Lead I
Sarah Hawkins, Financial Aid Advisor
Marsha Hicks, Advancement & Recruitment Specialist
Anthony Johnson, Trade Specialist Lead I

Gloria Kincaid, Program Specialist
Elizabeth Lafferty, Administrative Assoc, Sr-NRCTC Foundation
Tina Laney, Administrative Associate-Allied Health 

Dennis Legg, Custodian  
Brandon Lemon, Trades Specialist Lead I           

Melissa Lipscomb, Student Success Coach      
Donna Lewis, Student Success Coach
Pervis Major, Information Systems Technician
Tamara Mills, Gear Up Campus Event Coordinator & Community Outreach
Brigette Neil, Supervisor of Student Accounts
Tamara Rahal, Administrative Assistant, Sr
Brenda Scott, Administrative Associate, MC Campus
Deena Stewart, Student Program Advisor
Randolph Thompson, Advancement & Recruitment Specialist
Erin Trump, Administrative Associate, ADN Program     

Lindsey Vaughn, Graphic Design Specialist
Shamil Walton, Records Officer
Tonya Webb, Records Officer
Ralph Winfrey, Trades Specialist Lead I
Camea Wooding, Financial Aid Advisor                             

Karli Workman, Advancement & Recruitment Specialist

Hayden Yates, Custodian    

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