Directories

Reference guide

Inquiries concerning specific aspects of the College should be addressed to the appropriate office listed below:

Sandburg’s Main Campus is located in Galesburg, Illinois, with a Branch Campus located in Carthage. The Main Campus phone number in Galesburg is (309) 344-2518. The Carthage Campus phone number is (217) 357-3129.

Administrators

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Bean, Emily
Chief Information Officer
MBA, Western Governors University

Burns, Ellen
Dean of Career and Technical Education
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Damitz, Don
Executive Director of Administrative Computing/Programmer
AAS, Black Hawk College

Dr. Descalzo, Stephen
Director of TRIO Student Support Services and Gale Scholars Advisor
DMin, Asbury Theological Seminary

Ferguson, Doug
Executive Director of Information Services
AAS, Carl Sandburg College
Cisco Network Associate Certification, Carl Sandburg College 
Network Security Associate Certification, Carl Sandburg College
Computer Support Associate Certification, Carl Sandburg College
Computer Technician Certification, Carl Sandburg College

Finch-McVay, Taylor
Director of Accreditation
M.A., University of Massachusetts Boston
B.A., University of Iowa

Gaither, Bill
Assistant Manager of Marketing & PR
B.S., Illinois State University

Gilmour, Timothy
Director of Human Resources
M.A., University of Northern Iowa

Hanson, Lisa
Dean of Enrollment Management
M.S., University of Akron
B.S., Bradley University
A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Hawkinson, Carrie
Vice President of Academic Services
M.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Hurtado, Gabriella
Director of Recruitment
M.A., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Irle, Daniella
Dean of Student Engagement/Athletic Director
M.P.A., University of New Orleans

Johnson, Eric
Chief Advancement Officer
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Johnson, Michelle
Vice President of Institutional Resources
M.S., Chadron State University
B.S., University of Iowa

Klinedinst, Kassidy
Assistant Manager of Advancement
BSBA, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Kunkle, Beth
Director of Accounting Services/Comptroller
AAS, Black Hawk College

Lee, Ashley
Director TRIO Upward Bound
M.A., Northern Illinois University

Morse, Amanda
Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Monmouth College

Nagel, Laura
Executive Director of Marketing & Public Relations
B.A., Central College

Dr. Patilla, Michael
Dean of Transfer
DMA, University of Rochester

Dr. Pospeschil, Jodi
Executive Director of the Carthage Campus
Ed.D, Western Illinois University
MLAS, Western Illinois University

Dr. Reilly, Seamus
President
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.A., University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
B.A. (HONS), University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Rucker, Stacey
Assistant Manager of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Communications
B.A., Knox College

Sampson, Douglas
Chief Safety Officer
High School Diploma, Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standard Board

Dr. Schaeffer, Emily
Dean of Nursing Professions
DNP, Capella University
M.S.N., Walden University

Scott, Autumn
Vice President of Student Development
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.A., Monmouth College

Skein, Krista
Director of Carthage Campus
M.S., Western Illinois University

Snow, Angela
Director of Advising/Registrar
AAS, Carl Sandburg College

Stevens, Genevieve
Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
B.S., Illinois State University

Thompson, Conner
Assistant Manager of Data Assurance
B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Thor, Veronica
Director of International Student Services
M.A., Sam Houston State University

Torrance, Randi
Director TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science
M.Ed., Western Governor’s University

Dr. Viggiano, Tiffany
Dean of Health Professions
Ph.D., University of Jyväskylä
M.Ed., University of California at Riverside
B.S., University of California at Riverside
A.A., Savannah Technical College

Yarita, Rebecca
Director of Advising & Transfer Coordination
B.A., American University, Washington DC

Yates, Kenzi
Associate Director of Workforce Development and Community Education
M.S., Hult International Business School

Zimmerman, Dustin
Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Full-time faculty

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Dr. Barber, Christopher
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Career and Technical Education
Ph.D., Capella University
M.S., Purdue University Global
B.S., Purdue University Global

Dr. Billingsley-Tobias, Terri
Instructor, Biology
Math and Natural Sciences
Ph.D., Western Illinois University

Bohrer, Jeremy
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Iowa State University
B.S., Fitchburg State University
B.A., Macalester College

Braun-Smith, Tina
Assistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing

Burns, Dennis (David)
Professor, Biology
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.A., Knox College
A.A., A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Douglas, GW
Professor, Sociology
Social and Business Sciences
M.A., Western Illinois University
M.A., Western Illinois University
B.A., Western Illinois University

Eickman, Renee
Assistant Professor, Sociology
Social and Business Sciences
M.S., Capella University
M.A., Western Illinois University

Ferrell, Stewart
Assistant Professor, Physics
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Illinois University

Gebru, Cathy
Assistant Professor, Medical Assisting
Health Professions
A.D.N., Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing

Gehricke, Jenna
Instructor, Nursing
Nursing
B.S.N., Truman State University

Godsil, Pam
Instructor, Nursing
Nursing
A.A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Hagedorn, Michael
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
Career and Technical Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa

Dr. Herath, Suvineetha
Associate Professor, Information and Communication Technology
Career and Technical Education
Ph.D., Gifu University
M.S., St. Cloud State University
LLB, University of Colombo

Hill-Johnson, Brielle
Instructor, English
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.A., Western Illinois University

Hutchings, James
Professor, Music
Humanities and Fine Arts Department Chairperson
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.M., University of Missouri - Columbia
B.S., Manchester College

Kaufmann, Amy
Instructor, Radiologic Technology
Health Professions
B.A., Monmouth College
AAS, Carl Sandburg College

Kay, Peter
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Coordinator Of Mathematics
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.A., Humboldt State University

Kendall, Matthew
Professor, Mortuary Science
Health Professions
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.S., South Dakota State University
A.A.S., Mt. Hood Community College

Knowles, Leah
Instructor, Practical Nursing
Nursing
B.S.N., Western Illinois University

Koepp, Cindy
Assistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., Walden University

Kosier, Stacy
Professor
Coordinator of Dental Hygiene
Health Professions
M.Ed., National Louis University
B.S., Bradley University
A.A.S., Illinois Central College

Krause, Timothy
Professor
Coordinator of Mortuary Science
Health Professions
M.S., Southern Illinois University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
A.A.S., Southern Illinois University

Kurz, Mollisa
Assistant Professor, Accounting
Social and Business Sciences
MPAcc, Colorado State University
B.B.A., University of Iowa

Lepper, Nicole
Assistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N.Ed., Western Governor’s University

Dr. Logsdon, Brad
Instructor, Chemistry
Math and Natural Sciences
Ph.D., Iowa State University

McGruder, Anneke
Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., Chamberlin University

Merry, Reghan
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Health Professions
MHA, National Louis University

Milligan, Ian
Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Technology
Career and Technical Education
Certificate, Carl Sandburg College

Dr. Miracle, Gary
Professor, Chemistry
Math and Natural Sciences
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S., Michigan State University

Nolan, Sonrisa
Assistant Professor, Speech
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.S., Northeastern University
B.S., Illinois State University

Paris, Tony
Professor
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Illinois State University
B.S., Illinois State University

Presnell, Carla
Professor, Biology
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.S., Western Illinois University

Price, Kylie
Professor, Developmental English
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.A., Western Illinois University
B.A., Western Illinois University

Reaves, Ashley
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Health Professions
B.A., Western Illinois University

Roemer, Lara
Professor, History/Political Science
Social and Business Sciences Department Chairperson
Social and Business Sciences
M.A., University of Illinois - Springfield
B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Dr. Sanders, James
Professor, Psychology
Social and Business Sciences
Ph.D., University of Texas El Paso
B.A., University of Colorado

Seifert, Joshua
Assistant Professor, Economics/Business
Social and Business Sciences
M.B.A, Culver-Stockton College
B.S.B.A, Culver-Stockton College

Stone, Christina
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Nursing
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
A.A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Storey, Ian
Associate Professor, English
Humanities and Fine Arts
A.B.D., Colorado State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.S., Central Michigan University

Trotter-Martin, Sharon
Assistant Professor, English
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.A., Western Illinois University
B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia

Turgeon, Marla
Coordinator of Library Instructional Services/Librarian
MSLS, Clarion University
B.A., Western Illinois University

Walker, Lisa
Professor
Coordinator of Art
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.F.A., Bradley University
B.F.A., Rockford College
A.A., Elgin Community College

Winters, Krista
Assistant Professor, Biology
Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department Chairperson
Math and Natural Sciences
M.S. Western Illinois University

Wright, Jennifer
Associate Professor, English
Humanities and Fine Arts
M.A., Northern Illinois University
B.A., Northern Illinois University

Non-academic staff

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Angle, Meghan
Humanities/Social Sciences Support Specialist

Arthur, Cindy
Coordinator of Instructional Technology

Austin, Nora
Financial Reporting Specialist

Bowen, Tami
Accounts Receivable Technician

Bradford, Donna
Academic Advisor

Breslin, Jane
Library Information Services Assistant

Buck, Elizabeth
Math and Natural Sciences Support Specialist

Carder, Erin
TRIO SSS Academic Advisor/Retention Coordinator

Christensen, Michael
Public Safety Assistant

Coleman, Barb
Printing Services Technician

Collins, Emily
Recruitment Coordinator for Career and Technical Education & Health Professions

Colwell, Carl
Facility Services Assistant

Day, Tony
Manager of Construction Projects and Facilities

Deford, Jay
Infrastructure Services Specialist

Dennison, Todd
Public Safety Officer 2nd Shift

Diaz, Christina
Graphic Design Specialist

Eason, Jordan
TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor

Ali Eli, Aimina
Data and Information Specialist

Eklund, Sydney
Student Success Advocate

Engstrom, Tracy
Coordinator of Career Development

Ettinger, Jacob
Public Safety Officer

Eurales, Lauren
CTE Transitions Navigator

Fernetti, Kellen
Recruitment Experience Specialist

Fitch, Cameron
Grounds Assistant

Fox, Brandon
Coordinator of Health and Fitness/Athletic Trainer

Frey, Aaron
Public Relations Specialist

Frye, Abby
Coordinator of Library Services

Gavel, Devon
Public Safety Officer

Gillen, Stefani
Academic Support Services/American Disabilities Act & 504 Coordinator

Gray, Victor
Assistant Coordinator of Maintenance Services

Greer, Vaughn
Building Maintenance

Hall, Michael
Building Maintenance

Hand, Kelli
Admissions and Records Support Specialist

Hannam, Gail
Head Women’s Golf Coach

Harms, Kristle
Custodian

Hillier, Nicole
Student Services Support Specialist

Hinderliter, Valerie
Health Professions Support Specialist

Hutton, Brian
Coordinator of Instructional Technology

Johnson, Jenn
Academic Advisor

Jones, Denzel
Public Safety Officer - Weekend

Jones, Megan
Coordinator of Transfer and Dual Credit

Kidd, Margaret
Student Success Advocate

Knox, Paula
Mailroom

Kratz, Michael
Coordinator of Technology Support Services

Law, Anthony III
Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion

LeGate, Michael
TRIO Upward Bound Advisor

McKillip, Francis
2nd Shift Custodian

Morgan, Jessa
Trades Program Advocate

Morgan, Susan
Administrative Computing Information Manager

Morris, Sherry
Coordinator of Marketing Operations

Morrison, Sarah
Student Success Advocate

Mosley, Le’Andra
Physical Plan Support Specialist

Myler, Ashley
Onboarding Specialist

Neville, John
Public Safety Officer

Nunez, Meagan
Assistant Controller

Oelberg, Kate
CTE Program Support Specialist

Olson, Caitlyn
Dental Hygiene Program Office Manager

Owens, Josalyn
Upward Bound Math-Science Project Advisor

Pendleton, Terrance
Public Safety Officer - Weekend

Perkins, Christy
Coordinator of Administrative Computing

Phillips, Nicholas
Custodian

Ponder, Carri
Upward Bound Advisor

Poole, Melissa
Business Office Technician

Porter, Brandon
Head Baseball Coach

Poulson, Jeanette
Custodian/Maintenance - Carthage Campus

Quereto, Melaney
Academic Advisor

Ray, Andy
1st Shift Custodian

Reed, Sara
Institutional Data Manager

Robinson, Nicholas
Assistant Coordinator of Building Maintenance

Rohrig, Angel
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Services

Rojas, Kenia
Workforce and Community Education Support Specialist

Rutledge, Jennifer
Career Advising and Student Success Coach

Ruvalcaba, Gerardo
Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Schwab, Lynn
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Services

Shepler, Zachary
1st Shift Custodian

Sherwood, Gabriel
Coordinator of Financial Aid, Veterans and Military Services

Smith-Donaldson, Darlene
Manager of Presidential and Board of Trustee Services

Staley, William
1st Shift Custodian

Stinson, Christopher
3rd Shift Public Safety Officer

Stotler, Jace
2nd Shift Public Safety Officer

Thatcher, Eric
Web Programmer

Thomas, Linda
Coordinator of the Branch Campus Student Services

Turner, Panda
Evening Office Assistant/Library, Carthage

Twaddle, Ryan
Health and Fitness Supervisor/Athletic Coach

Ulrich, Russ
Esports Head Coach

Watson, Kirk
Coordinator of the Testing Center

Wells, Eric
1st Shift Custodian

Whitcomb, Glenda
Custodian

Wilson, Debra
Branch Campus Support Specialist

Wilson, April
Payroll Specialist

Winkler, Todd
Head Softball and Volleyball Coach/Assistant Athletic Director

Zamora, Rodrigo
Public Safety Officer