Aug 19, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog

Directory of Faculty & Professional Staff


Stephan Ackermann, Assistant Bursar
B.S., Southern Illinois University
stephanackermann@jalc.edu - Ext. 8245

Molly Alter, Associate Professor, Art
B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University
mollyalter@jalc.edu - Ext. 8234

Nathan D. Arnett, Assistant Provost of Academic Affairs
A.A., John A. Logan College
M.E., Murray State University
M.M., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., Oakland City University
nathanarnett@jalc.edu - Ext. 8651

Wayne Aydt, Coordinator of Tutoring Services
A.S., Rend Lake College
A.S., Southern Illinois University
B.S., University of Missouri
M.S., Southern Illinois University
wayneaydt@jalc.edu - Ext. 8306

Amy C. F. Bafford, Manager of Campus Support Services
B.F.A., Southern Illinois University
amybafford@jalc.edu - Ext. 8280

Katie Bangs, Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.A., Mount Holyoke College
Ph.D, University of Georgia
katiebangs@jalc.edu - Ext.

Adrienne Barkley Giffin, Associate Director of Student Development
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.P.A., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., Oakland City University
adriennebarkley@jalc.edu - Ext. 8522 

Katie Bastien, Coordinator of Disability Support Services
B.S., Southern Illinois University
katiebastien@jalc.edu - Ext. 8270

Eric Beckman, Instructor of Hospitality Management
B.S., University of North Carolina Asheville
B.S., Appalachain State University
M.A., Western Carolina University
M.B.A, Western Carolina University
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee Knoxville
ericbeckman@jalc.edu - Ext. 8632

Kara Bevis, Assistant Vice President of Business Services & College Controller
B.B.A., McKendree University
Certified Public Accountant
karabevis@jalc.edu - Ext. 8675

Amy Biley, Manager of Transition Services for Adult & Alternative Learning Programs
B.S., Southern Illinois University
amybiley@jalc.edu - Ext. 8264

Nikki Borrenpohl, Professor, English
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Clemson University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
nikkiborrenpohl@jalc.edu - Ext. 8024

Crystal Bouhl, Associate Director of Workforce & Community Education
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
crystalbouhl@jalc.edu - Ext. 8534

Esmarie Boyles, Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., University of the Free State
M.S., University of Pretoria
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
esmarieboyles@jalc.edu - Ext. 8547

Allison Brayton, Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness & Research
B.A., Southern Illinois University
allisonbrayton@jalc.edu - Ext. 8952

Aaron Brenningmeyer, Instructor, Nursing
A.A., Shawnee Community College
A.S., Shawnee Community College
A.A.S., Shawnee Community College
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.S., Purdue University Global
aaronbrenningmeyer@jalc.edu - Ext. 8235

Benjamin Brewer, Instructor of EMS/EMT
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.B.A, University of Phoenix
Ph.D, Western Illinois University
benjaminbrewer@jalc.edu - Ext. 8984

Phillip Brewer, Coordinator of Recruitment
B.A., University of West Georgia
M.A., Southern Illinois University
phillipbrewer@jalc.edu - Ext. 8274

Nikki Brooks, Director of Student Success
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., University of Illinois at Springfield
nikkibrooks@jalc.edu - Ext. 8516

Missy Brown, Director of Child Care Resource & Referral
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.A., Ashford University
missybrown@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1241

Rick Burkett, Coordinator of Online Education
A.A., Southeastern Community College
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.A., Western Illinois University
rickburkett@jalc.edu - Ext. 8135

Katherine Burnett, Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University
katieburnett@jalc.edu - Ext. 8447

Bill Burnside, Head Volleyball Coach
B.A., University of Delaware
M.S., Southern Illinois University
billburnside@jalc.edu - Ext. 8301

Miran Byun, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Cheong-Ju National University of Education
M.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
miranbyun@jalc.edu - Ext. 8392

Madison Calvin, Logan Fitness Weekend Supervisor
A.A., John A. Logan College
madisoncalvin@jalc.edu - Ext. 8994

Josh Cannon, Coordinator of Academic Student Testing
A.S., John A. Logan College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
joshuacannon@jalc.edu - Ext. 8588

Andrew Carr, Department Chair of Business, Computer Science & Mathematics and Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin
M.S., Southern Illinois University
andrewcarr@jalc.edu - Ext. 8394

Aaron Carter, Assistant Professor, Heating and Air Conditioning
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
aaroncarter@jalc.edu - Ext. 8254

Colby Chamness, Associate Controller
B.S. Southern Illinois University
colbychamness@jalc.edu - Ext. 8031

Thomas Chandler, Professor, Sociology
B.S.W., Columbia College
M.A., University of Mississippi
tomchandler@jalc.edu - Ext. 8485

Stephanie Chaney Hartford, Provost
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
stephaniehartford@jalc.edu - Ext. 8687

Sheri Cook, Professor, American Sign Language
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
shericook@jalc.edu - (618) 565-0054

Rebecca Corbit, Department Chair of Life and Physical Science and Assistant Professor, Biology
A.S., Shawnee Community College
B.S., Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
M.S., Southern Illinois University
rebeccacorbit@jalc.edu - Ext. 8491

Ashleigh Couty, Associate Manager of ECE Workforce Development
B.S., Southern Illinois University
ashleighcouty@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1223

Alisha Craddock, Coordinator of Testing Services
A.A., Rend Lake College
A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
alishacraddock@jalc.edu - Ext. 8617

Robert Craig, Associate Professor, Electronics
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Murray State University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
robertcraig@jalc.edu - Ext. 8587

Jil Deaton, Lead Case Manager
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
jildeaton@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1224

Zaden Dennis, Technology Support Technician
A.A., Southeastern Illinois College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
zadendennis@jalc.edu - Ext. 8239

Joseph Dethrow, Dean of Arts and Science
A.A., Southwestern Illinois College
A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
B.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
M.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
josephdethrow@jalc.edu - Ext. 8397

Jo Dick, Coordinator of Community Education
A.S., Rend Lake College
A.A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Mid Continent University
jodick@jalc.edu - Ext. 8202

Olivia Dill, Assistant Volleyball Coach
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
Ext. 8301

Michael Dinkins, Coordinator of Custodial Services
High School Diploma
michaeldinkins@jalc.edu - Ext. 8499

Jenny Ditch, Coordinator of Dual Credit
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
jennyditch@jalc.edu - Ext. 8712

Wade Dover, Assistant Professor of Construction Management
A.S., Shawnee Community College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
wadedover@jalc.edu - Ext. 8623

Tyler Dowd, CCAP Case Manager
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.A., National Louis University
tylerdowd@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5975 - Ext. 1250

Kimberly Dyer, Coordinator of Financial Aid
B.A., University of North Carolina Charlotte
M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University
kimberlydyer@jalc.edu - Ext. 8453

Allexis Edwards, CCAP Case Manager
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
allexisedwards@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1227

James Elliott, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Glasgow Caledonian University
Ph.D., University of Hull, Great Britain
jameselliott@jalc.edu - Ext. 8398

Jill Elliott, Coordinator of Talent Acquisition
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
jillelliott@jalc.edu - Ext. 8912

Scott Elliott, Assistant Vice President of Integrated Technology
A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
scottelliott@jalc.edu - Ext. 8616

Jennifer Flath, Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., University of Illinois Springfield
jenniferfuller@jalc.edu - Ext. 8428

Jessica Force, Benefits Manager
A.A., John A. Logan College
jessicaforce@jalc.edu - Ext. 8634

Jo Forer, Professor, Biology
B.A., University of Kansas
M.S., University of Michigan
Advanced graduate study, Eastern Michigan University and University of Michigan
joforer@jalc.edu - Ext. 8519

Matthew Garrison, Department Chair of Communication, Humanities and Social Science and Professor, English
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
mattgarrison@jalc.edu - Ext. 8387

Carey Gerber, Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
M S., University of Southern Indiana
D.N.P., McKendree University
careygerber@jalc.edu - Ext. 8412

Travis Geske, Senior Director of Network Infrastructure
B.S., Southern Illinois University
travisgeske@jalc.edu - Ext. 8670

Ariella Gomez, Coordinator of Testing Services
B.S., Southern Illinois University
ariellagomez@jalc.edu - Ext. 8247

Bradley Griffith, Director of Logan Fitness
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.S., University of Illinois,Champaign
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
bradleygriffith@jalc.edu - Ext. 8504

Jacob Wayne Griffith, Assistant Professor, Agriculture
B.S., West Virginia University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
waynegriffith@jalc.edu - Ext. 8055

Tracie Griffith, CCAP Case Manager
B.S., Southern Illinois University
traciegriffith@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1222

Kori Grodzicki, Enterprise Systems Junior Engineer
A.A.S. - John A. Logan College
korigrodzicki@jalc.edu - Ext. 8681

Joshua Gross, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Kansas State University
M.S., Kansas State University
joshuagross@jalc.edu - Ext. 8983

Jessica Gruneich, Workforce Healthcare Coordinator
B.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
J.D., Cooley Law School
jessicagruneich@jalc.edu - Ext. 8444

Jon Gunzel, Technology Support Technician
A.A.S., Purdue University Global
A.S., Southeastern Illinois College
jonathangunzel@jalc.edu - Ext. 8981

Michelle Guy, Manager of Logan Academy
B.S.W., Southern Illinois University
michelleguy@jalc.edu - Ext. 8566

Elijah Haar, Academic Advisor
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
elijahhaar@jalc.edu - Ext. 8362

Michelle Hamlin, Manager of Advising and Student Transitions
B.A., Southeast Missouri State University
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University
michellehamlin@jalc.edu - Ext. 8142

Heather Hampson, Professor, Clinical Nursing Assistant
Certificate, John A. Logan College
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., McKendree University
M.S., Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
D.N.P., McKendree University
heatherhampson@jalc.edu - Ext. 8411

Stephanie Harner, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
B.S., University of North Texas
M.P.A., Southeast Missouri State University
stephanieharner@jalc.edu - Ext. 8473

Angela Harper, CCAP Case Manager
B.S., Southern Illinois University
angelaharper@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1237

Alexander Hayes, Instructor of Computer Information Systems
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
alexhayes@jalc.edu - Ext. 8462

Lewis Hedrick, Retail Facilitator
A.A., John A. Logan College
lewishedrick@jalc.edu - Ext. 8127

Hannah Henson, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
hannahhenson@jalc.edu - Ext. 8323

Gretchen Hilliard-Cudworth, Manager of Grants
B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
M.A., University of Alabama
gretchencudworth@jalc.edu - Ext. 8730

Jodie Hines, Coordinator of Advising and Student Success
A.A., John A. LoganCollege
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
jodiehines@jalc.edu - Ext. 8563

Cathrine Hoekstra, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
cathrinehoekstra@jalc.edu - Ext. 8075

Hilary Holdinghausen, Coordinator of Digital Marketing
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Murray State University
hilaryholdinghausen@jalc.edu - Ext. 8917

Torrey Holland, Assistant Professor of Physics/Engineering
A.S. Kaskaskia College
B.S. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
M.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
torreyholland@jalc.edu - Ext. 8533

Crystal Hosselton, Director of Adult & Alternative Learning Programs 
B.A., Southern Illinois University
crystalhosselton@jalc.edu - Ext. 8349

Valarie Howard, Assistant Professor, Communication & American Sign Language
B.A., Mac Murray College
M.A., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
valariehoward@jalc.edu - Ext. 8456

Dawn Hurst, Coordinator of Purchasing & Auxiliary Services
A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
dawnhurst@jalc.edu - Ext. 8487

David Ing, Assistant Professor, Biology
A.A., Rend Lake College
A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
daviding@jalc.edu - Ext. 8359

Naomi Itokazu, Professional Tutor/Advisor
M.A., Southern Illinois University
naomiitokazu@jalc.edu - Ext. 8934

Patricia Jaramillo-Hyson, Student Success Navigator
A.S., Illinois Valley Community College
B.S., Western Illinois University
patriciahyson@jalc.edu - Ext. 8923

Stephanie Jarvis, Instructor of Physical Science
B.A., The College of Wooster
M.S., Southern Illinois University
stephaniejarvis@jalc.edu - Ext. 8521

Jennifer Jeter, Professor, Mathematics
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
jenniferjeter@jalc.edu - Ext. 8177

Roger Jeter, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
rogerjeter@jalc.edu - Ext. 8179

Brandon Johnson, Instructor of Digital Media Technology
B.F.A., The Art Institute of Tennessee - Nashville
brandonjohnson@jalc.edu - Ext. 8856

Hilary Johnson, Advisor/Counselor
B.S., Missouri Baptist University
M.A., McKendree University
hilaryjohnson@jalc.edu - Ext. 8459

Charlie Jones, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
A.S., John A. Logan College
charlesjones@jalc.edu - Ext. 8595

Lottie Jones, Counselor Facilitator for Mary Logan High School
B.A., Sonoma State University
M.A., Sonoma State University
lottiejones@jalc.edu - Ext. 8415

Jennifer Jordan, Director of Surgical Technology Program
Certificate, John A. Logan College
A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
jenniferjordan@jalc.edu - Ext. 8630

Karen Kasban, Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
A.A.S., Kaskaskia College
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.Ed., Southern Illinois University
karenkasban@jalc.edu - Ext. 8622

Dennis Kellerman, Advisor/Counselor/Recruiter for Applied Technology
A.A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
denniskellerman@jalc.edu - Ext. 8478

Kimberly Kellerman, Instructor of Dental Assisting
Occupational Certificate in Dental Assisting
kimswinford@jalc.edu - Ext. 8690

Angela Kerley, Scholarship Coordinator
A.A. & A.S., Shawnee Community College
B.S., MidContinent University
angelakerley@jalc.edu - Ext.

Renee Lacy, Instructor of Medical Assistant
B.S., Western Governors University
reneelacy@jalc.edu - Ext. 8368

Michelle Lampley, Director of Medical Laboratory Technology
A.A., Rend Lake College
A.A.S., Rend Lake College
B.B.A., Mid-Continent University
M.H.A., Ohio University
michellelampley@jalc.edu - Ext. 8629

John Lane, Manager of IT Security, Policy, & Communication
B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
M.B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
johnlane@jalc.edu - Ext. 8316

Phillip Lane, Manager of Digital Communications
B.S., Murray State University
M.S., Murray State University
philliplane@jalc.edu - Ext. 8337

Susan LaPanne, Vice President of Business Services and CFO
Certified Public Accountant
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.S., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., Capella University
susanlapanne@jalc.edu - Ext. 8204

Matt Lees, Instructor of Sociology/Political Science
A.A., Richland Community College
B.A., University of Illinois Springfield
M.A., University of Illinois Springfield
mattlees@jalc.edu - Ext. 8555

Cordeous Love, Assistant Director of Professional Development & Organizational Culture
B.S., Southern Illinois University
MS Ed., Southern Illinois University
cordylove@jalc.edu - Ext. 8586

Robert Lucas, Instructional Designer
B.A., Simpson College
M.A., Indiana University
robertlucas@jalc.edu - Ext. 8525

Genea Lowe, IDHS CCAP Case Manager
A.A.S., Harrison College
B.S., Harrison College
genealowe@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1236

Erica Marks, Logan Academy Student Navigator
B. Ed., Univeristy of Missouri
M. Ed., University of Missouri
ericamarks@jalc.edu - Ext. 8936

April Martinez, Director of Enrollment Management
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
aprilmartinez@jalc.edu - Ext. 8240

Jacqueline Massie, CCR&R Coordinator of Systems, Information, Recruitment, & Retention
B.B.A., Hofstra University
jackiemassie@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1240

Faith Matzker, Assistant Manager of TRIO Services
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
faithmatzker@jalc.edu - Ext. 8259

Catie Mays, Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., University of Illinois Chicago
catiemays@jalc.edu - Ext. 8340

Grover Mays, Assistant Professor, Welding
A.W.S. Certified Welding Inspector
A.W.S. Certified Welding Educator
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.S., Southern Illinois University
grovermays@jalc.edu - Ext. 8345

Jordan Mays, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Research
A.S., Vincennes University
B.S., Indiana State University
M.S.S.M., Oakland City University
jordanmays@jalc.edu - Ext. 8950

Christy McBride, Director of Testing Services
A.S., Rend Lake College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
christymcbride@jalc.edu - Ext. 8496

Sumar McDonald, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
B.S., Western Governors University
M.S., Western Governors University
sumarmcdonald@jalc.edu - Ext. 8545

Jason McFarland, Associate Professor, Auto Collision/Auto Services
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
A.S.E. Certified, Master Collision Repair Technician
jasonmcfarland@jalc.edu - Ext. 8375

Erin McGuire, Assistant Dean of Health Sciences
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., McKendree University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
D.N.P., McKendree University
erinmcguire@jalc.edu - Ext. 8210

Robert McKenzie, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
A.A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
robertmckenzie@jalc.edu - Ext. 8454

Colleen McLaughlin, Infant Toddler Specialist
B.A., Columbia College Chicago
MS Ed., Southern Illinois University
colleenmclaughlin@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5975 - Ext. 1242

Mike McNally, Instructor of History
B.A., Southern Illinois University
MS Ed., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
mikemcnally@jalc.edu - Ext. 8827

Marie Meacham, IDHS CCAP Case Manager
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
mariemeacham@jalc.edu - (618) 985-5976 - Ext. 1226

Martil Merrill, Coordinator of HCCTP
B.A.Ed., University of Nebraska
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University
martinmerrill@jalc.edu - Ext. 8643

Drew Middleton, Technology Support Technician
A.A., Shawnee Community College
A.S., Shawnee Community College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
drewmiddleton@jalc.edu - Ext. 8236

Devin Miller, Instructor, Media Arts & Digital Media Tech
M.S., Southern Illinois University
devinmiller@jalc.edu - Ext. 8847

Todd Moe, Assistant Professor, Economics
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
toddmoe@jalc.edu - Ext. 8458

Emily Monti, Director of Academic Programs & Accreditation
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A.Ed., McKendree University
emilymonti@jalc.edu -Ext. 8514

Kendra Moon, Assistant Manager of Financial Aid
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
kendramoon@jalc.edu - Ext. 8693

Mike Mooneyham, Head Men’s Golf Coach
A.S., John A. Logan College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
mikemooneyham@jalc.edu - Ext. 8438

J.Patrick Morey, Assistant Baseball Coach
B.A., Hastings College
patrickmorey@jalc.edu - Ext. 8334

Francie Morhet, Perkins Advisor/Counselor
B.S., Southern Illinois University
franciemorhet@jalc.edu - Ext. 8041

Jeremy Mueller, Director of Buildings and Grounds
A.A.S., Rend Lake College
jeremymueller@jalc.edu - Ext. 8208

Chad Mulholland, Coordinator of Grounds
B.S., Southern Illinois University
chadmulholland@jalc.edu - Ext. 8332

Dustin Myers, Assistant Manager of Technology Support
High School Diploma
dustinmyers@jalc.edu - Ext. 8577

Christopher Naegele, Director of Events and Conferences
A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
chrisnaegele@jalc.edu - Ext. 8624

Dustin Neace, Coordinator of Occupational Health & Safety Training
dustinneace@jalc.edu - Ext. 8034

Shannon Newman, Director of Purchasing and Auxiliary Services
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University
shannonnewman@jalc.edu - Ext. 8260

Justin Nuckles, Instructor of Early Childhood Education
B.S., Utah Tech University
M.S., Erikson Institute
justinnuckles@jalc.edu - Ext. 8901

Keith Oates, Coordinator of Perkins Support
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
Ed.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
keithoates@jalc.edu - Ext. 8982

Steve O’Keefe, Assistant Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
B.P.A., University of Mississippi
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., Oakland City University
steveokeefe@jalc.edu - Ext. 8569

Denise Orrill, Professor, Associate Degree/Practical Nursing
B.S.N., McKendree College
M.S.N., Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing
D.N.P., Brandman University
deniseorrill@jalc.edu - Ext. 8570

Reba Ourun, Transfer Specialist/Advisor
B.A., University of Guam
rebaourun@jalc.edu - Ext. 8410

Kirk Overstreet, President
B.A., North Central College
M.A., Ball State University
Ph.D., Benedictine University
kirkoverstreet@jalc.edu - Ext. 8402

Prachi Parashar, Assistant Professor, Physics/Engineering
B.S., University of Rajasthan
M.S., University of Rajasthan
M.S., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
prachiparashar@jalc.edu - Ext. 8292

Carson Pearson, Coordinator of Logan Fitness
B.S., Southern Illinois University
carsonpearson@jalc.edu - Ext. 8111

Scott Pellegrino, Retail Store Manager
B.A., Southern Illinois University
scottpellegrino@jalc.edu - Ext. 8127

Susan Phillips, Coordinator of Nursing Admission
A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
susanphillips@jalc.edu - Ext. 8497

Kemberly Pinto, Professor, Spanish
A.S., John A. Logan College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
kempinto@jalc.edu - Ext. 8315

Jacob Pollex, Instructor of Electronics
A.S., John A. Logan College
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
jacobpollex@jalc.edu - Ext. 8868

Abigail Porter, Manager of Dual Credit and Partnerships
A.A., John A. Logan College
B. S., Southern Illinois University
M. B. A., Southern Illinois University
abbyporter@jalc.edu - Ext. 8276

Bart Pulliam, Assistant Professor, Construction Management
A.A.S., Southern Illinois University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
bartpulliam@jalc.edu - Ext. 8637

Manar Qasem, Assistant Manager of Financial Aid Systems
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Midway University
manarqasem@jalc.edu - Ext. 8215

Keisha Rafe, Coordinator of Athletic Services
B.S., University of Phoenix
keisharafe@jalc.edu - Ext. 8439

Krystal Reagan, Associate Dean of Education Technology
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.Ed., Lesley University
krystalreagan@jalc.edu - Ext. 8596

Joseph Roach, Professor, Auto Services/Auto Collision
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
A.S.E. Certified, Master Automotive Technician
josephroach@jalc.edu - Ext. 8445

Mikaylan Roach, Coordinator of Development and Community Engagement
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
mikaylanroach@jalc.edu - Ext. 8042

Connie Robinson, Assistant Professor of Cosmetology
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Missouri Baptist University
connierobinson@jalc.edu - Ext. 8242

Taylor Rogers, Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Arkansas State University
taylorrogers@jalc.edu - Ext. 8436

Jenifer Rongey, Coordinator of Curriculum 
A.A., John A. Logan College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
jeniferrongey@jalc.edu - Ext. 8217

Beth Rosendahl, Manager of Career Services
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
bethstephens@jalc.edu - Ext. 8237

J.Adam Rubin, Director of Library Services
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.L.S., Indiana University
adamrubin@jalc.edu - Ext. 8279

Cheri Rushing, Director of Financial Aid
B.S., University of Central Missouri
cherirushing@jalc.edu - Ext. 8029 

Markella Rutherford, Instructor of Accounting/Business
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.Acc., Southern Illinois University
markellarutherford@jalc.edu - Ext.

Justin Saddoris, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
justinsaddoris@jalc.edu - Ext. 8320

Erin Sagaskie, Instructor of Education & Mathematics
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
erinsagaskie@jalc.edu - Ext. 8860

Samantha Sambursky, Head Women’s Golf Coach
B.S., Southern Illinois University
MS Ed., Southern Illinois University
samanthasambursky@jalc.edu - Ext. 8963

Jeremy Sargent, Assistant Vice President of Construction Planning and Facilities Management
B.A., Auburn University
jeremysargent@jalc.edu - Ext. 8915

Olivia Saunders, Instructor of Certified Nursing Assistant
A.A.S., Eastern Kentucky University
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University
oliviasaunders@jalc.edu - Ext. 8452

Jessica Seals, Coordinator of Veteran Services & Financial Aid
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Eastern Illinois University
jessicaseals@jalc.edu - Ext. 8046

Staci Shafer, Assistant Vice President of Advancement & Executive Director of Foundation
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Columbia University
stacishafer@jalc.edu - Ext. 8472

Amanda Shelby, Athletic Advisor
B.S., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
M.S., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
amandashelby@jalc.edu - Ext. 8591

Brian Sickinger, Enterprise Systems Engineer
A.A., John A. Logan College
briansickinger@jalc.edu - Ext. 8579

Taylor Siefert, Advisor/Head Softball Coach
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., University of Northern Colorado
taylorsiefert@jalc.edu - Ext. 8436

Jamie Sims, Payroll Manager
B.A., Southern Illinois University
jamiesims@jalc.edu - Ext. 8005

Carrie Smith, Assistant Director of Human Resources
A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University
carriesmith@jalc.edu - Ext. 8475

Kaylee Smith, Registrar
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
kayleesmith@jalc.edu - Ext. 8509

Tyler Smithpeters, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Southern Illinois University
tylersmithpeters@jalc.edu - Ext. 8283

Jason Snider, Bursar
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Missouri Baptist University
jasonsnider@jalc.edu - Ext. 8615

Tyler Staats, Manager of Manufacturing Training
B.S., Southern Illinois University
tylerstaats@jalc.edu - Ext. 8536

Zachary Stacy, Accounting Manager
B.S., Southern Illinois University
zacharystacy@jalc.edu - Ext. 8484

Brian Stanfield, Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A., University of Sioux Falls
M.A., Northwest Missouri State University
brianstanfield@jalc.edu - Ext. 8580

Greg Starrick, Athletic Director
B.S., Southern Illinois University
gregstarrick@jalc.edu - Ext. 8373

Robyn Stevens, Professor, English
B.A., Purdue University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Teaching Certificate in English, Speech, Spanish; Southern Illinois University
robynstevens@jalc.edu - Ext. 8395

Ethan Stephenson, Instructor of English
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
ethanstephenson@jalc.edu - Ext. 8989

Brennan Stover, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
A.A., Kaskaskia College
A.A.S., Kaskaskia College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Lindenwood University
brennanstover@jalc.edu - Ext. 8027

Jason Stutes, Department Chair of Applied Technologies and Professor, Heating and Air Conditioning
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
jasonstutes@jalc.edu - Ext. 8251

Sarah Stutes, Instructor of Nursing
B.S., McKendree University
sarahstutes@jalc.edu - Ext. 8451

Kyle Surprenant, Advisor/Head Baseball Coach
A.A., Kankakee Community College
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
kylesurprenant@jalc.edu - Ext. 8058

Rachel Sveda-Webb, Assistant Provost for Student Affairs
A.A., Rend Lake College
A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., Oakland City University
rachelsvedawebb@jalc.edu - Ext. 8275

Shanda Sylwester, Logan Academy Literacy Counselor
B.S., Southern Illinois University
MSW, Southern Illinois University
shandasylwester@jalc.edu - Ext. 8414

Jason Tanner, Professor, Business
B. S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
jasontanner@jalc.edu - Ext. 8170

Jessica Taylor, Associate Director of Payroll
B.S., Southern Illinois University
jessicataylor@jalc.edu - Ext. 8614

Kassandra Teal, Coordinator of Logan Fitness Aquatics
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
kassandrateal@jalc.edu - Ext. 8557

Chris Thornton, Instructor of Music
B.M., Murray State University
M.M.E., Murray State University
johnthornton@jalc.edu - Ext. 8033

Allison Threet, Coordinator of Social Services
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
M.S.W., University of Southern Indiana
allisonthreet@jalc.edu - Ext. 8492

Tammy Valette, Assistant Professor, CNA/Nursing
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
M.S., Western Governor’s University
tammyvalette@jalc.edu - Ext. 8620 

Larissa Van, Coordinator of Financial Aid
A.S., Southeastern Illinois College
A.A., Southeastern Illinois College
A.A.S., Southeastern Illinois College
larissavan@jalc.edu - Ext.

Chris Vaughn, Instructor of Auto Services Technology
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
chrisvaughn@jalc.edu - Ext. 8103

Sonya Vukadinovich, Nursing & Allied Health Student Success Liaison
A.A.S., Northwest State Community College
B.S.N., Ohio University
sonyavukadinovich@jalc.edu - Ext. 8470

Marcus Walker, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Southern Illinois University
marcuswalker@jalc.edu - Ext. 8320

Rose Walker, Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., John A Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
B.S., Western Governor’s University
rosewalker@jalc.edu - Ext. 8010

Nick Wallhusen, Technology Support Technician
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
nickwallhusen@jalc.edu - Ext. 8988

Scott Ward, Director of Enterprise Systems
B.A., Blackburn College
scottward@jalc.edu - Ext. 8114

Ron Webb, Director of Campus Safety & Cheif of Campus Police
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.S., Southeast Missouri State University
ronwebb@jalc.edu - Ext. 8162

Scott Wernsman, Dean of Career & Technical Education & Workforce Training
A.A., Kaskaskia College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.B.A., Lindenwood University
scottwernsman@jalc.edu - Ext. 8403

Donald Winget, Manager of Counseling Services
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
donaldwinget@jalc.edu - Ext. 8030

Bryce Wiley, Academic Advisor
B.S., McKendree University
M.B.A., McKendree University
Ed.D., Walden University
brycewiley@jalc.edu - Ext. 8506

Jacee Woodward, Instructor of Biology
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
jaceewoodward@jalc.edu - Ext. 8925

Kristin Yosanovich, Dean of Health Science & Director of Nursing
A.A.S., Kaskaskia College
B.S., McKendree College
M.S., University of Southern Indiana
D.N.P., McKendree University
kristinyosanovich@jalc.edu - Ext. 8455

Crystal Young, Assistant Professor, Certified Nursing Assistant
A.A.S., John A. Logan College
B.S., Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
crystalyoung@jalc.edu - Ext. 8105

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