Jan 21, 2025  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Personnel Directory



Executive Administration

  • Johnson, Thomas A., Ed.D., President
  • Elmore, Wendy, Ed.D., Provost/Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs; Chief Academic Officer
  • Wickland, Mary, B.S./C.P.A., Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations*

Administration

  • Bourgeois, Luke, M.Ed., Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships
  • Burdette, Robyn, M.S., Dean of Transfer and Public Service Programs
  • Campos, Nathan, A.S., Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
  • Chambless, Chris, Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications*
  • Collins, Lauren, Director of Financial Aid
  • Collins, Patty, M.S., C.A.E., Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Educational Support
  • Cook, Susan, M.A., Director of Risk, Compliance, and Project Management*
  • Cox, Thomas, “Kash”, M.B.A., Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services*
  • Crawford, Alana, M.A., Director of Enterprise Applications*
  • Davis, R.E., Ph.D., Dean of Industry and Manufacturing Programs
  • De La Fuente, Kendra, A. A., Director of Advising, Recruiting, and Testing
  • Ghorayeb, Samir, B.S., Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services (CIO/IRM)*
  • Hagler, Kim, M.A, Human Resources Manager
  • Hammerly, Michelle, M.S. Director of Workforce Programs
  • Hargrave, Joseph, Cert, Director of Safety & Security Coordinator; Title IX Coordinator*
  • Hull, Brian, M.S., Dean of Student Services
  • Knape, Beth, B.S., SPHR, Executive Director of Human Resource*
  • Lloyd, Alicia, M.Ed., Associate Dean of Off-Campus Instructional Services
  • McIntire, Darren, M.B.A., Chief Information Security Officer; Director of Networking*
  • McLemore, Daniel, M.B.A., Director of Marketing and Communications
  • McMullen, Marlin, Director of Physical Plant
  • Melo, Amberr, B.S., Executive Director for Procurement Services*
  • Moore, Amy, B.A., Director of Student Life
  • Mosley, David, Director of SACSCOC Reporting 
  • Odom, Leanna, M.S.A., M.B.A.,Vice President of Business Services*
  • Oltz, Jamie, M.B.A., Assistant Vice President for Finance and Operations, Controller
  • Rash, William “Gary”, M.S., Executive Director of Campus Safety*
  • Rather, Summer, M.B.A, Director of Admissions and Records/Registrar
  • Ross, Suzette, B.S., Director of Dual Credit Career and Technology
  • Saenz, Carissa, M.A., Executive Director of Financial Services 
  • Smith, Samantha, M.L.S., Director of Academic Support and Instructional Success
  • Snider, SheryllDirector of Procurement Services*
  • Tucker, Mandee, M.S.N., Dean of Nursing and Health Profession Programs
  • Vacant, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
  • Vacant, Director of Rual East TX Career Academy
  • Walker, Kristin, M.Ed., Executive Director TSUS Polk County (Livingston) Center*
  • Wyles, Cindy, A.A.S., Director of Print & Design Services*

Professional Staff

  • Berwick, April, B.S.,Payroll Manager
  • Bourgeois, Jacob, B.A.A.S., Manager, Network and Telecommunications
  • Byley, Cheryl, A.A.S., Human Resource Specialist
  • Cardenas, Monica, B.S., Accountant II - Investment & Travel*
  • Carver, Katy, M.B.A., Accountant III - Business Operations
  • Compton, Crystal, A.S., Student Services Specialist
  • Dennis, Jurnee, B.F.A., Graphic Designer
  • Dumes, Erica, B.A.A.S., Accountant III - Student Operations
  • Hernandez, Cynthia, Manager, Gator Café and Brown Estate
  • Jaeger, Jessica, B.B.A., Procurement Specialist
  • Kapranos, Aubrey, M.S., Librarian
  • Lanphar, Tara, A.A.S., Senior ERP System Support Specialist*
  • Loft, Krystal, Event Center Coordinator
  • Manuel, Kristina, B.S., Testing Administrator
  • Minter, Lindsey, A.S., Procurement Specialist
  • Richard, Michael, A.A.S., Certification Coordinator
  • Rodriguez, Gerado, DevOps Engineer*
  • Thompson, Denetta, A.A.S., Accounts Receivable Manager
  • Vacant, Applications Support Analyst
  • Vacant, Web Administrator
  • Walker, Julie, B.S., Lumberton Site Coordinator

Support Staff

  • Adams, Geneva, A.A.S., Print Service Tech II
  • Adair, JoshuaFacilities Worker II
  • Bellard, Brenda, Cook, Gator Café
  • Bland, Jillian, Workforce Education Corporate and Agency Program and Grants Specialist
  • Boles, Tracielynn, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist*
  • Bowell, Rebecca, Lumberton Enrollment Support Specialist
  • Brister, Amy, B.S., Transfer Advisor
  • Brock, Conswella “Connie”, A.A.S., Administrative Assistant II, Technical Studies  
  • Chatlosh, Melissa, A.A.S., Career Services Success Coach
  • Chisum, Courtney, Cert, Accounting Clerk IV
  • Cole, Tamara, Cafe’ Assistant
  • Cormier, Carl, CDL Program Coordinator
  • Dantzler, Brooke, B.S., Library/ Learning Center Clerk
  • Dempsey, Keleigh, B.S., Assessment & Accreditation Specialist
  • Dempsey, Michael, Security Guard
  • Dominguez, Robert, A.A.S., Print Service Tech I/Videographer
  • Dowden, Jr., TimothyFacilities Worker I 
  • Dugas, Heather, Accounting Clerk I
  • Duhon, Stephanie, Workforce Education Support Specialist 
  • Ellerbee, Kylie, B.B.A., Financial Aid Coordinator
  • Furlough, Cristina, A.A.S., Library Associate Evenings 
  • Gaspard, Carol, B.G.S., Lab Tech III
  • Gomez, Tracey, B.S., Physical Plant Office Manager
  • Guidry, Matthew, B.B.A., System Administrator II
  • Guilbeaux, Debbie, A.S., Clerk II, Admissions and Records
  • Guillory, Ashley, B.S., Assistant Coordinator for Campus Activities
  • Hanson, Timothy, A.A.S., Technical Support Specialist II
  • Harrington, CassandraFinancial Aid Advisor
  • Haymon, Samantha, Assistant Manager Brown Estate
  • Heiland, Liam, B.A., Student Success Advisor
  • Johnson, BrittanyAdministrative Assistant III, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
  • Jones, Stephanie, Executive Assistant, President
  • Jungen, Roseanne, A.A.S., Learning Technology Development and Training Specialist 
  • Laughlin, BridgetTranscript Evaluator
  • McCann-Steele, Michele, Academic Success Coach, Gator Success Center 
  • Merren, Jennifer, A.S., Testing Examiner
  • Milligan, Morgan, B.S., Accessibility Coordinator
  • Mobbs, Brandy, A.A.S., Administrative Assistant II, Dean of Nursing & Health Professions 
  • Porter, Florence, M.A., Advisor/Recruiter
  • Porter, Jacob, B.A., Academic Success Coach, Gator Success Center 
  • Richard, Wendi, Data Management Officer*
  • Richard, Whitney, Academic Success & Early Alert Coordinator 
  • Richardson, Linda, Administrative Assistant, TSUS Polk County Center 
  • Rodriguez, Lorrie, Cert, Accounts Payable Associate
  • Rogers, Grace, Head Cook, Gator Café​
  • Slaughter, Brad, Security Guard
  • Simar, David, A.A.S., Technical Support Specialist II
  • Stewart, Katira, B.S., Dual Credit Advisor/ Recruiter
  • Tindall, Connor, A.A.S., IT Security Analyst I
  • Vacant, Administrative Assistant II, Academic Studies
  • Vacant, Administrative Assistant I, Advising, Retention, and Counseling
  • Vacant, CTE Advisor/ Recruiter, Advising Retention, Counseling
  • Vacant, Digital Communication and Web Administrator
  • Vacant, Dual Credit Advisor/ Recruiter
  • Vacant, Facility Worker II 
  • VacantIndustry Career Pathways Marketing Specialist 
  • Vance, Doree, Clerk II, Admissions and Records
  • Vance, Joseph “Joey”,Utility Mechanic II 
  • Weaver, Leah, Security Guard
  • West, Alexis, A.S., IT Business Specialist
  • Wheatley, Brenna, B.S., Institutional Research and Effectiveness Specialist

*Shared Service Position

Full-Time Faculty

The following list reflects the status of the Lamar State College Orange faculty as of Summer 2024. The date following each name is the academic year of first service to the college and does not necessarily imply continuous service since that time.

  • Bailey, Howard (2022) Instructor of Electromechanical Technology; B.G.S, Lamar University 
  • Baker, Colleen (2018) Program Director and Instructor of Dental Assisting; A.A.S., Lamar State College Orange
  • Baker, Suzanne (2003) Instructor of Vocational Nursing; M.S.N., B.S.N., University of Texas at Tyler, Certificate, A.A.S., Certificate Lamar State College-Port Arthur
  • Barker, Charlotte (2018) Associate Professor of Biology; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi at Hattiesburg; M.S., Memphis State University; B.S., East Texas Baptist University
  • Bourgeois, Renee (2022) Instructor of Math; M.S., B.S. Lamar University
  • Bramblett, Tony (2022) Instructor of Process Technology
  • Brown, Cheylyn (2023) Instructor of English; M.A., B.A. Lamar University
  • Bryant, Christy (2005) Instructor of Information Technology; M.S., Emporia State University; B.B.A, Lamar University
  • Cole, Angela (2008) Clinical Instructor; B.S.N., University of Texas Medical Branch
  • Culp, Thomas (2020) Instructor of Instrumentation; A.A.S., Lamar Institute of Technology
  • Davis, Charlie (2022) Instructor of History; M.A., B.A., Lamar University
  • Davis, Tammy (2014) Instructor of Basic Nursing; B.S., Lamar University
  • Demontmollin, Stacy (2021) Instructor of Dental Assisting; A.A.S., Lamar State College Orange; Cert, UT Health San Antonio
  • Dimas, Jerome (2020) Instructor of Process Technology; M.A., Catholic University of America; B.A., Merrimack College
  • Doss, L. Kevin (1996) Instructor of Speech; M.A., Southwest Texas State University-San Marcos; B.A., Southwest Baptist University
  • Dotson, Diane (2003) Program Director and Instructor of Information Technology; M.Ed., B.B.A., Lamar University; A.S., Northeast Louisiana University
  • Fabriguze, Jennifer (2022) Program Director and Instructor of Pharmacy Technology; A.A.S., Lamar State College Orange
  • Fant, Jessica (2024) Instructor of Spanish; M.I.S, B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
  • Foreman, Sherri (2006) Division Director of Nursing Programs, Clinical Instructor; M.S.N., University of Texas at Tyler, B.S.N., Lamar University
  • Gates, Hallie (2023) Behavioral Science and Business Department Chair; Program Director and Instructor of Criminal Justice; M.S., B.S., Lamar University
  • Gautreaux, Todd (2022) Instructor of Process Technology
  • Gobert, John (2024) Program Director and Instructor of Electromechanical Technology
  • Harris, Susan (2017) Instructor of Registered Nursing; M.S.N., B.S.N., University of Texas at Tyler, A.A.S., Lamar State College Orange
  • Jones, Keith (2022) Logistics and Maritime Department Chair, Instructor of Business; Ed.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., Lamar University; B.S., Texas A&M University
  • Jureidini, Elias (1992) Assistant Professor of Mathematics; M.S., Clemson University; M.S., Louisiana State University; B.S., Nicholls State University
  • LaGrone, Toni (2018) Clinical Instructor; A.A.S., Lamar Institute of Technology; A.A.S., Certificate, Lamar State College-Port Arthur
  • Land, Richard (1985) Instructor of Emergency Medical Services
  • Lindsey, Richard (2018) Instructor of Political Science; M.S. Sam Houston State University; B.A., Lamar University
  • Lumpkin, Byron (2018) Instructor of English; M.A., Southern New Hampshire University; B.A., Texas A & M University
  • Lynch, Brian (2024) Instructor of Economics; M.A., B.A., University College Dublin
  • McClure, Matthew (1994) Science Department Chair, Professor of Biology; Ph.D., M.S., Texas A & M University B.S., Lamar University
  • Montgomery, Jessica (2021) Medical Assistant Program Director, Instructor of Vocational Nursing; Certificate, Lamar State College Orange
  • Moore, Andrew (2019) Instructor of Developmental Mathematics; B.S., Lamar University
  • Moreau, Dallas (2012) Instructor of Psychology; M.A., B.A. Stephen F. Austin State University
  • Moyers, Kimberly (2022) Program Director and Instructor of Cosmetology; M.S., Texas A&M University Commerce; B.M., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
  • Owens, Eric (2006) Communication and Liberal Arts Department Chair, Assistant Professor of History; M.A., B.A., Wichita State University
  • Peters, Erin (2022) Program Director and Instructor of Massage Therapy; B.S., Brigham Young University
  • Potter, Kaitlyn (2023) Instructor of Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Certificate, Lamar State College Orange
  • Ramsey, Henry “Hank” (2020) Industrial Systems Department Chair, Instructor of Process Technology; M.S., Western Carolina University, B.S., North Carolina State University
  • Ruland, Michael (2024) Construction and Repair Department Chair, Program Director and Instructor of HVAC; B.A.A.S, West Texas A&M University; A.S., A.A.S., Amarillo College
  • Sanford, Jerry (2004) Professor of Biology; D.C., Texas Chiropractic College, B.S., Lamar University
  • Scarborough, George (2013) Mathematics, English and Technology Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; M.S., B.S. McNeese State University
  • Singleton, Jacqueline (2021) Instructor of Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Certificate, Lamar State College Orange
  • Slaughter, Skylar (2023) Public Service Department Chair; Program Director and Instructor of Education; M.Ed., M.B.A, Texas Women’s University; B.A.S., Lamar University; A.A.T. Lamar State College Orange
  • Smith, Amanda (2011) Assistant Professor of English; M.F.A., California State University-Fresno; B.S., University of Utah
  • Smith, Cristy (2022), Program Director and Instructor of Court Reporting; A.A.S., Alvin Community College
  • Song, Ni (2010) Professor of Anatomy; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; B.S., Wuhan University
  • Teal, Jason (2024) Program Director and Instructor of Welding Fabrication Technology
  • Trotter, Jennifer (2011) Instructor of Registered Nursing; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; B.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center
  • Tyson, Azarria (2024) Instructor of Government; M.Ed., M.A., M.P.A., Wayland Baptist University
  • Williams, Jessica (2023) Instructor of English; M.A., McNeese University; B.A., East Texas Baptist University