Dove, Robin
Department: WGC Student Services Counselor
Contact: 970-625-6926, rdove@coloradomtn.edu
Education:  AA degree; CMC, BS in Psychology; Western Baptist College, MA in Professional Counseling and School Counseling; Adams State
Professional Experience: includes child welfare, school counseling, case management and through private practice working in a variety of counseling modalities with diverse populations.
Personal Interests: Boating, camping, gardening.
With CMC since: 2008

Doose, Tanya
Department: Administrative Technician; Integrated Energy Department & Dr. Barbara Johnson, Instructional Chair
Contact: 970-625-6984, tdoose@coloradomtn.edu
Education: Colorado Mountain College, Colorado Mesa University; studying Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Interests: Spending time with family, my children, my rambunctious dogs, gardening, music and singing, cooking, reading, antiques, coaching cheerleading and long walks with my husband.
Favorite Quote: “Peace, Love and Understanding.” –My dad, Paul Perea
With CMC since: 2012

Driskel, Loretta
Department: Instructional Designer, Integrated Energy & Online Learning
Contact: 970-625-6929, ldriskel@coloradomtn.edu
Education: MS, education, State University College at Buffalo; Quality Matters Peer Reviewer, MERLOT Peer Reviewer
Favorite Quote: "Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life." Confucius
Personal Interests: reading, cats, hiking, travel
With CMC since: 2012

Ellis, Chris
Department:, Integrated Energy Department
Contact: 970-625-6935 cellis@coloradomtn.edu
Education:  BA-Political Science, emphasis in German: Colorado State University-1996; AAS-Renewable Energy-Solar, San Juan College (pending review of work experience for completion)-2004. NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional and Photovoltaic Installation Professional, licensed electrician.
Favorite Quote: -"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice"-Martin Luther King Jr.
Personal Interests: Skiing, climbing, mountain bike riding, judging World Cup Freestyle Skiing-Moguls, Aerials, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Sailing, Reading. Working with Houses for Higher Education, Access Roaring Fork-Promoting STEM education for our youth along the valley.
With CMC since: 2009

Genova, Nancy
Department: Vice President/CEO, Rifle Campus, Executive Vice President/College Initiatives and Innovations 
Contact: 970-625-6944, ngenova@coloradomtn.edu 
Education: College Student Personnel Administration Ed.s., University of Northern Colorado, Behavioral Science/Psychology B.S., Colorado State University With CMC since: 1987 

Georgine, Kristin
Department: Developmental Education faculty member involved in teaching pre-college level courses in Reading and English as well as helping students in the Learning Lab.
Contact: 970-625-6925, kgeorgine@coloradomtn.edu
Education:  BS in Spanish and Education, MS in TESOL
Brief Synopsis/Personal Interests:  Taught in South America, Spain and Italy.  Excited about being at the West Garfield campus and 
looking forward to being part of the great things that are happening here. 
With CMC since: 2006

Gugelman, Joe 
Department: Maintenance Manager 
Contact: 970-625-6931, jgugelman@coloradomtn.edu  Education: CMC graduate 2009, 2 yrs automotive school Personal Interests: The Great Outdoors, fishing, hunting, geology, auto racing and traveling  Favorite Quote:"Love many things for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much, performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well." Vincent Van Gogh  With CMC since: 2002

Haney, Robin
Department: WGC Energy Training Coordinator
Contact: 970-625-6950, rhaney@coloradomtn.edu
Education: BA in English with emphasis in psychology and public speaking from the University of Houston. Fourteen years of experience as a small business owner in Glenwood Springs and 20 years of experience in banking. She actively represents CMC in local
Oil and Gas Industry organizations and activities.
Favorite Quote: "There's nothing wrong with expecting too much if you are thankful enough."
Personal Interests: My family above all else; cooking; reading; Sudoku; walking and playing with my Labs.
With CMC since: 2006

Hays, Nancy
Department: Admissions/Student Services/Instructional 
Contact:625-6908 
Education: 2 years vocational  Personal Interests: Reading, walking dogs, fishing  With CMC since: Last re-employment 2004

Johnson, Barbara K.V. 

Department:  Instructional Chair for Associate Arts, Sciences, General Transfer, Concurrent Enrollment, Dev. Ed., ECE & ELC.
Contact: 970-625-6945, bkvjohnson@coloradomtn.eduEducation: Ph.D., Global Education, The Union Institute and University; graduate work in Multi-cultural Education and ESL, Southwestern College; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 
Favorite Quote: "In 1958, Daisy Lee Gatson Bates--mentor to the students in Little Rock, Arkansas, who were working to end the practice of segregated schools in this country--highlighted the power of students to create better futures for all people. She said:  "Oft-times it seems that the wheels of justice turn slowly--but turn they must as long as we have young people such as these whom you are honoring tonight, exemplifying courage, vision and dedication not only for the cause of democracy in Arkansas, but that mankind around the world may enjoy dignity and freedom."
Personal Interests: Community service involving youth and children, world literature and music, hiking, swimming and travel.
With CMC since: 2008

Kochevar, Linda
Department: Front desk team, Workforce
Contact: 970-625-6906, lkochevar@coloradomtn.edu
Education: HS Diploma, CMC classes
Favorite Quote: "Forgive and Forget"
Personal Interests: Animals (old and especially young like puppies, kitties, ponies and baby birds), outdoors, gardening, family.
With CMC since: 1989

Long, Amanda
Department: Early Learners' Center Director
Contact: 970-625-6916, slong@coloradomtn.edu
Education: Certificate in Early Childhood Education- Directorship
Favorite Quote: "Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake" by Henry David Thoreau
Personal Interests- Reading, reading, reading…….
With CMC since- January 2005

Polson, Paige
Department: Administrative Tech for Instruction
Contact: 970-625-6908, ppolson@coloradomtn.edu
Education: BA in Art History, Texas Christian University
Favorite Quote: "Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune—without the words, and never stops at all." Dickinson
Personal Interests: Gardening, hiking, fishing, reading, passionate about wildlife.
With CMC since: 2006

Reyelts, Michael
Department: Professor of ESL and Spanish
Contact: 970-625-6946, mreyelts@coloradomtn.edu
Education: Received a B.A. in Spanish and ESL from Brigham Young University; also holds a Masters in Education with an ESL emphasis from Adams State College.
Personal Interests- family, basketball
With CMC since- 1998

Rippy-Sheehy, Adrian
Department: Professor of Real Estate
Contact: 970-625-6953, asheehy@coloradomtn.edu
Education: Colorado State University, BA, English/Spanish
Favorite Quote: "Hope, better to light a candle than to curse the darkness"
Personal Interests: Photography, hiking, camping and yoga.  Other: 20+ years experience in the Real Estate business, former CMC faculty of the year, teaches at WGC and Aspen campuses.
With CMC since: 1999

Rust, Katie
Department: Student Services Administrative Assistant
Contact: 970-625-6927, krust@coloradomtn.edu
Education: BA in History, Mesa State
Favorite Quote: "Give every man thy ear, few thy tongue" Hamlet
Personal Interest: Gardening, fly fishing, camping, reading
With CMC since: 2006

Schmidt, Sue
Department: Instructional Chair, Instruction.  Started with CMC as the Technology Training Coordinator and transitioned to the Blackboard Administrator and Technology Trainer prior to being selected as Instructional Chair.  Before coming to CMC, I worked with faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center assisting them in using technology in the classroom. I have a Masters in Education with a focus in Educational Technology Leadership. Involved in web design, training and development since 1993.
Contact: 970-625-6943, sschmidt@coloradomtn.edu
Education: MA.Ed., George Washington University
Favorite Quote:  "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." Roger Caras
Personal Interests:  I love animals and have provided dog training for people and their animals on the Western Slopes since 2003. I went to Louisiana to help rescue Katrina animals and have dedicated my heart to the well being of animals. I also enjoy playing golf and participating in other outdoor activities.
With CMC since: December 2002

Scibelli, Art
Department: Career Coach, Integrated Energy
Contact: 970-625-6961, ascibelli@coloradomtn.edu
Education: Master of Public Administration, Master of Education; Emphasis: Career Development, Bachelor of Science; Mass Communications
Favorite Quote:“Strengths are those parts of our character that are innate; we are born with them."
Personal Interests: Weekend getaways with my wife Lisa; skiing with my daughter and two nephews.
With CMC since: 2012

Shoup, Linda
Department:  Accounts Manager
Contact: 970-625-6907, lshoup@coloradomtn.edu
Education:  Associate of Arts
Favorite Quote: "Live a good and honorable life. Then when you are older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time."
Personal Interests: Walking my dog, camping, enjoying friends, family and time alone.
With CMC since: 1987

Slaven, Pam
Department: WGC Lead Administrative Assistant, Front Desk Team
Contact: 970-625-6901
Education: BA
Favorite Quote: "Patience is a virtue – Life is a Journey, enjoy the ride."
Personal Interests: Hiking, gardening, spending time at the family cabin, skiing, motorcycle riding.
With CMC since: 2004

Thompson, Nephi
Department: Asst. Professor of Biology and Chemistry
Contact: 970-625-6909, nthompson@coloradomtn.edu
Education: Received a B.S. in Physics and Zoology from Brigham Young University; also holds a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Utah and significant coursework towards a doctorate in Science Education from the University of California, San Diego.
Personal Interests- A native of western Colorado he enjoys camping, hiking, rock climbing, serving in his church and spending time with family.
With CMC since: 2009

White, Tracy
Department: Associate Professor of Mathematics
Contact: 970-625-6948, twhite@coloradomtn.edu
Education: Received a B.A. in Mathematics from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan; also holds a Masters in Applied Math from CU at Boulder.
Personal Interests- Caving, hiking and camping
With CMC since- 2009

Winn, Robert
Department: TAA Grant Coordinator, Integrated Energy Department
Contact: 970-625-6928, rwinn@coloradomtn.edu
Education: MA, School Supervision/Administration, University of Phoenix; B.S. Agriculture Education, Colorado State University
Personal Interests: Hunting, 4x4s, Camping, Fishing
With CMC since: 2012

Zhang, Dr. Tianxi (Dennis)
Department: Instructor, Integrated Energy
Contact: 970-625-6947 tzhang@coloradomtn.edu
Education: Physical Chemistry from Jiangxi University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Science; Post-doctoral chemistry research at  Washington State University, Clarkson University and North Carolina State University
Favorite Quote: “You cannot step twice into the same river, for other waters are continually flowing on.” (Heraclitus)
Personal Interests:  Biking & Swimming
With CMC since: 2012