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Rio Grande Personnel



Full-Time Faculty

Lorna Atkins, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2019)
M.S.N., Walden University, 2018
B.S.N., Ohio University, 2011
A.A.S., University of Rio Grande, 1989

Gail Ball, Professor of Business (2007)
Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University, 1991
M.B.A. University of Toledo, 1986
B.S.B.A. The Ohio State University, 1982

Chris Barker, Professor of Radiologic Technology (2004)
M.S., Marshall University, 2004
B.S., Shawnee State University, 2000

Scott Beekman, Professor of History (2007)
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2003
M.A., Ohio University, 1997
B.A., Shawnee State University, 1992

Hilliary Blakeman, Instructor of Medical Coding (2018)
M.H.A., Ohio University, 2011
B.S., The Ohio State University, 2007

Tracey Boggs, Professor of Radiologic Technology (2003)
D.H.Ed., A.T. Still University, 2017
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2007
B.S., Shawnee State University, 1998
A.A.S., Shawnee State University, 1992

Elizabeth Bonawitz, Professor of Mathematics (2007)
Ph.D. Virginia Tech, 1994
M.S. Virginia Tech, 1988
B.A. Millersville, 1986

Gordon Briggs, Instructor of English (2021)
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2016
M.A., Ohio University, 2007
B.A., University of North Texas, 2004

Leanne Buschmeier, Assistant Professor MSN Program (2023)
D.N.P., Duke University, 2023
M.S.N., Xavier University, 2017
B.S., American Military University, 2013
A.A.S., Good Samaritan College of Nursing, 2015

Damian Caudill, Assistant Professor of English (2021)
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2021
M.F.A., University of Miami, 2016
B.A., Ohio University, 2012

George A. Clonch, Assistant Professor of Industrial/Manufacturing Technologies (1988)
B.S., I.A., West Virginia Institute of Technology, 1985
A.S., M.E., West Virginia Institute of Technology, 1975

Alan Cook, Associate Professor of Business (2009)
Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2017
M.A., Marygrove College, 2001
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1991

Kay-Anne Darlington, Associate Professor of Communication Studies (2016)
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2015
M.A., Ohio University, 2010
B.A., University of the West Indies, 2005

Fauna Donahue, Instructor of Mathematics (2018)
M.Ed., University of Dayton, 1989
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1983

Paul L. Dovyak, Professor of Social Work (1978)
M.S.W., West Virginia University, 1976
B.A., St. Vincent College, 1972

Matthew Elwer, Instructor of Mathematics (2022)
M.S., Indiana State University, 2019
B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
A.S., Ohio State University

Dana Evans, Professor of Biology (2005)
Ph.D., Ohio College Podiatric Medicine, 1993
M.S., University of Central Florida
B.S., Waynesburg College, 1989

Valerie Evans, Assistant Professor MSN Program (2023)
D.N.P., University of Cincinnati, 2022
M.SN., Xavier University, 2018
S.S.J., Ohio University, 2012

Hilary Fulk, Assistant Professor MSN Program (2023)
D.N.P, Chamberlain University, 2019
M.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 2012
B.S.N., Ohio University
A.S., Ohio University

Nanetta Fults, Assistant Professor of Education (2007)
Ed.D., West Virginia University, 1989
M.A., Ohio University, 1975
B.A., University of Rio Grande, 1971

Kevin Funk, Instructor of Biology (2021)
M.S., University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 2005
B.S., Ohio University, 2003

Kilian Garvey, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2020)
Ph.D., University of Toledo
M.A., University of Toledo
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

Sangeeta Gulati, Professor of Education (2005)
Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2005
M.A., Northern State University, 1997
B.S. & BED, University of Lucknow, 1993

Gretchen Hammons, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2022)
M.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 2014
B.S.N., Marshall University, 2004

Robert Heggestad, Assistant Professor of Education (2022)
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2018
M.Ed., Cleveland State University, 2011
B.A., Wittenberg University, 2006

Adam Herreid, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2022)
D.B.H., Arizona State University, 2018
M.A., 2012
B.S., Eastern Oregon University, 2009

Samuel Hutchings, Instructor of English (2020)
M.F.A., Rutgers University, 2018
B.A., Assumption College, 2016

Aaron Kamer, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2022)
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University, 2021
B.S.N., University of Rio Grande, 2014
A.A.S., University of Rio Grande, 2003

S. Kevin Lyles, Professor of Art (1990)
M.F.A., Bradley University, 1982
B.F.A., Abilene Christian University, 1979

Donna Martin, Associate Professor of Biology (2003)
Ph.D., American University of the Caribbean School, 1991
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1984

John Means, Professor of Chemistry (2007)
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2007
M.S., The Ohio State University, 2001
B.A., Capital University, 1996

Christina Miller, Director of Respiratory Therapy Program (2022)
M.A., Ashford University, 2008
A.A.S., University of Rio Grande, 2008

Laura Miller, Instructor I of English (2020)
M.A., Miami University, 2011
B.S., Miami University, 1992
B.A., Miami University, 1991

Katie Moleski, Associate Professor of Sports and Exercise Studies (2012)
Ph. D., Ohio University, 2021
M.S., Ohio University, 2008
B.S., Ohio University, 2005

Lilia Moyer, Assistant Professor of English, English as a Second Language Director
M.A., Wright State University, 2008
B.A., Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 1992

Christopher Parish, Assistant Professor of Physics (2022)
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Dallas, 2019
M.S., The University of Texas at Dallas, 2014
B.S., Midwestern State University, 2011

Rachel Payne, Instructor of Radiologic Technology/Clinical Coordinator (2022)
A.A.S, University of Rio Grande, 2017
A.A.S., University of Rio Grande, 2016

Wayne Rossiter, Assistant Professor of Biology & Wildlife Conservation (2020)
Ph.D., Rutgers University, 2012
M.S., Ohio State University, 2005
B.S., Otterbein University, 2002

Melissa Roush, Assistant Professor of Education (2020)
M.A., Muskingum University, 2018
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2014
B.S., Fairmont State University, 1991

Courtney E. Ruggles, Assistant Professor of Social Work (2019)
Ph.D., Capella University, 2018
M.S.W., University of Kentucky, 2013
D.S.W., Capella University, 2018
B.A., Shawnee State University, 2010

Laura Rupe, Assistant Professor of DMS (2005)
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2007
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College, 1985

Stephanie Scott, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education (2017)
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2010
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2002

Kristie Seagraves, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2010)
M.S. Walden University, 2009
B.S. Marshall University, 2001

Rashid Shaibu, Assistant Professor MSN Program (2023)
M.S.N., The Ohio State University, 2019
B.S.N., Otterbein University, 2016
A.S., Columbus State Community College, 2012

Linda A. Sigismondi, Professor of Biology (1991)
Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1986
M.S., Oregon State University, 1982
B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1979

Chad Sinnott, Assistant Professor of Career Technical Education (2019)
Ed. D., William Howard Taft University, 2021
M.Ed., Ohio University, 2004
B.S.S., Ohio University, 2002

Tamara Small, Assistant Professor MSN Program (2023)
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 2020
M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2013
B.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2010
A.A.S., Cincinnati State College, 2003

Amanda Stevens, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2020)
M.S.N., Western Governors University, 2019
B.S.N., Ohio University, 2012
A.D.N., University of Rio Grande, 2003

Levi Stumbo, Instructor of Welding (2015)
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2014

Tom Suter, Instructor of Art (2020)
M.F.A., Academy of Art University, 2009
M.A., Miami University, 1990
B.F.A., University of Cincinnati, 1985

Alice Taylor, Instructor II of Mathematics (2018)
Ph.D., Capella University, 2021
M.S., Shawnee State University, 2015
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University, 2014
B.S., Shawnee State University, 2001

Lisa Theiss, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2015)
M.S.N., Walden University, 2015
B.S.N., Ohio University, 2011
R.N., University of Rio Grande, 1998

Wesley Thoene, Professor of Marketing (2005)
Ph.D., North Central University, 2011
M.B.A., Ohio University, 2004

Jessica Varian, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2021)
M.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 2020
B.S.N., University of Rio Grande, 2010
A.A.S., Rio Grande Community College, 2008

Roger Watson, Assistant Professor of Business Management (2006)
M.A. Ohio University, 1978
B.A. Kentucky Christian College, 1976

James Wellington, Instructor of Biology (2019)
D.C., Logan College of Chiropractic, 2008
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2005

Charles Winters, Assistant Professor of Business (2007)
M.B.A., University of Rio Grande, 2008
B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1993

Jason Winters, Associate Professor of Business (2012)
D.B.A., Northcentral University, 2017
M.B.A. University of Rio Grande, 2008
B.S. The Ohio State University, 1991
A.S. Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, 1992

Faculty Emeriti

Nasseef Abukamail
M.S., Ohio University, 1988
B.S., Ohio University, 1986

Pushpa Agashe
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1972
M.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1972
M.A., Pune, India, 1964
B.A., Pune, India, 1962

James E. Allen
M.A., M.F.A., Bowling Green State University, 1979
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1973

Donald P. Althoff
Ph. D., Pennsylvania State University, 1983
M.S., University of Nebraska, 1978
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1976

Marcella M. Barton
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1981
M.A., University of Akron, 1973
B.A., University of California, 1970

Linda Bauer
M. Ed., Ohio University, 1963
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1960

Mike Beaver
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1993
M.S., West Virginia College of Graduate Studies, 1988
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1983
A.T., Fort Steilacoom Community College, 1975

Barbara Boley
Ph. D., Capella University, 2001
M.S.W., West Virginia University, 1987
M.S., Marshall University, 1976
B.A., Marshall University, 1973

Ellen Brasel
M.A., Ohio University, 1997
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1993

Elizabeth A. Brown
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1988
M.A., University of Chicago, 1975
B.A., Smith College, 1973

Lila R. Buckley
M.S.N., Wright State University, 1987
B.S.N., Ohio University, 1977

F.W. Burdell
M.A., The Ohio State University, 1941
B.S., Ohio University, 1935
Diploma El. Ed., Rio Grande College, 1930

Kimball Clark
Ph.D., The University of Iowa, 1990
M.S., The University of Iowa, 1984
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1981

Vicki L. Crabtree
M.Ed., University of Cincinnati, 1979
B.S., Morehead State University, 1975

Ronald E. Craig
M.S., Ball State University, 1970
B.S., Ball State University, 1964

Juanita Evans Dailey
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1994
M.A.J., Marshall University, 1986
M.A., Ohio University, 1975
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1974

Benjy Davies
M.F.A., Ohio University, 2000
B.F.A., The Ohio State University, 1995

Alan Dean
Ed. D., University Southern Mississippi, 1980
M.S., University of South Alabama, 1975
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1970

Lucille S. Deutsch
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1978
M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1972
B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1970

Leslie Dotson
M.A., Ohio State University, 1988
B.A., Ohio State University, 1983

James F. Doubleday
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1967
M.S., University of Illinois, 1956
B.A., Northwestern University, 1958

Heather Duda
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2006
M.A., University of Maryland, 2001
B.A., Lycoming College, 1998

Karen Hale Elliott
Diploma of Teaching Methodology, Universidad Autono’ma de Guadalajara, 1980
M.A., Ohio University, 1978
A.B., Ohio University, 1976

Patsy M. Fields
M.S., West Virginia University, 1984
B.A., Glenville State, 1965

Joanne E. Ford
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1996
M.A., Ohio University, 1969
B.A., Ohio University, 1968

Ben Forshey
M.S., Bowling Green, 1962
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1959

Nancy Lease Gooldin
M.S.N., West Virginia University, 1985
B.S.N., Ohio University,1980

Tim E. Hall
M.S., Marshall University, 1987
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1982

Jack W. Hart
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1970
M.A., Ohio University, 1966
B.A., Ohio University, 1964

Carl Hoffman
D.Ed., Springfield College, 1978
M.S., University of Massachusetts, 1967
B.S., St. Lawrence University, 1966

Paul Holeski
Ph. D., Bowling Green State University, 1976
M.S., Akron University, 1969
A.B., Wilmington University, 1966

Robert Hopkins
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2009
M.S., Morehead State University, 2005
B.S., Morehead State University, 2003

Christopher Kenney
D.M.A., The Ohio State University, 1992
M.M., The Ohio State University, 1989
B.Mus., DePauw University, 1988

Margaret Leedy
M.S.N., Wright State University, 1984
B.S.N., Ohio University, 1980
A.D.N., Hocking Technical College, 1976

C. Robert Leith
M.A., Union College, 1966
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1965

Charmaine Lepley
D.Ed., West Virginia University, 1993
M.A., West Virginia University, 1970
B.A., Glenville State College, 1961

H. Paul Lloyd
M.A., Marshall University, 1967
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1958

Raymond C. Matura
Ph.D., University of Florida, 1982
M.A., Ohio University, 1973
B.A., Rio Grande College, 1971

Ann W. McCarrell
Ph.D., Duke University, 1936
M.A., Columbia University, 1924
B.A., Barnard College, 1923
B.A., Anderson College, 1922

Gregory Miller
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1982
M.Ed., Xavier University, 1973
B.F.A., Ohio University, 1969

Joan B. Morrison
Ed.D., George Washington University, 1977
M.A., The Ohio State University, 1969
B.S., Miami University, 1948

Mervin Murdock
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1991
M.S., Ithaca College, 1963
B.S., Hartwick College, 1959

Thomas Osborne
M.S., Fort Hayes State, 1968
B.S., Cedarville College, 1951

Arlie Peck
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1985
M.A., University of Oklahoma, 1971
B.A., Bethany Nazarene College, 1968

Robert Pfeifer
M.A., Ohio University, 1970
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1965

Christopher L. Pines
Ph.D., SUNY at Buffalo, 1989
B.A., University of Rochester, 1980

Carolyn Quittner
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1979
B.S., University of Arkansas, 1973

T. Michael Rhodes
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1983
M.S., University of Notre Dame, 1971
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1967

Edith Ross
B.F.A., Ohio University, 1954

Janis Schmoll
Ed.D., Indiana University, 1979
M.Ed., Ohio University, 1973
B.S., Ohio University, 1971

Paul Sebastian
Ph.D., Kent State, 1994
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1969
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1960

Paul Shoemaker
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1973
M.S., The Ohio State University, 1961
B.S., Ohio University, 1950

Nicolyn Smith
M.S., Ohio University, 1983
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1974

Edward R. Sofranko
Ed.D., Ball State University, 1978
M.A., Ball State University, 1971
B.A., University of Detroit, 1967

Gerald W. Sparkman
Ph.D. Texas Tech University, 1991
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1983

Larry G. Spees
Ed.D., West Virginia University, 1976
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1969
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, 1960

Patricia A. Stanley
M.S. Ohio State University 1991
B.S.N. Ohio University 1987

Barbara K. Stevens
D.N.P Case Western Reserve University 2013
M.S.N. The University of Akron 1993
B.S.N Ohio University 1989

Gary Stewart
M.A., Marshall University, 1990
B.A., Marshall University, 1987

William R. Stitt
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1969
B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1963

Jian R. Sun
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1991
M.A., Ohio University, 1984
B.A. Xi’an Foreign Language Institute, 1979

Ruth Thomas
M.A., The Ohio State University, 1936
A.B., Ohio University, 1928

Barry Thompson
Ph. D., University of Arizona, 1973
M.A., University of Arizona, 1969
B.A., University of New Mexico, 1967

W. Luther Tracy
Th.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1943
A.B., Denison University, 1938
Diploma, Rio Grande College, 1936

Ivan M. Tribe
Ph.D., University of Toledo, 1976
M.A., Ohio University, 1967
B.S. Ed., Ohio University, 1962

George Ulrich, C.P.A.
M.B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1972
B.S., Florida Atlantic University, 1968

Valerie D. Valentine
Ph.D. Ohio University 2008
M.Ed. University at Albany 1986
M.Div. Boston University 1977
B.S. Baldwin-Wallace College 1973

Harsh Vardhan
M.B.A., The Ohio State University, 1978
M.A., Northern Michigan University, 1972
B.S., Northern Michigan University, 1971

Kent Williams
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2000
M.A., Marshall University, 1971
B.A., Marshall University, 1970

Jacob White
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2005
B.S., Shawnee State University, 2001

Charles Withee
M.A., Marshall University, 1962
B.A., Rio Grande College, 19

Administration

Stephanie Alexander, Director of Academic Support Services & Student Accessibility
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2013
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2003
B.S., Ohio University, 1987

Caleb Bevan, Network and Systems Administrator
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2014
A.A.B., Washington State Community College, 2011

Olivia Bevan, Registrar
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2019
B.S.J., Ohio University, 2015

Brandon Bias, Deputy Director of Athletic Recruiting & External Relations
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2014
B.A., West Virginia University, 2011

Heather Black, Bookstore Manager
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2012

David Brodeur, Director of Facilities
A.A.S., University of Rio Grande, 2008
A.A.S., University of Rio Grande, 2006
Certifications-International Association of Certified Commercial/Home Inspectors 2014-present

Lynley Carey, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
M.S., Salem International University, 2009
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2006
B.S., Ohio University, 1990

Marlene Childers, R.N., Director, Health Services
B.S.N., Ohio University, 2011
A.S.N., Otterbein, 1987

Alycia Combs, Interim Director, Holzer School of Nursing, 2023
M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2022
B.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2012
A.A.S., Hocking College, 1999

Chad Curley, Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Urbana University, 2009

Renée DeLawder, Director of Marketing
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1999

Jessica Deweese, Assistant Director of Admissions
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2019
B.T.S., University of Rio Grande, 2016
A.A.B., University of Rio Grande, 2009

Haley Diltz, Student Success Coach
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2021

Kelsey Doughman, Institutional Research Analyst
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2017
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2009

Amanda Ehman, Director of Student Success and Community College Programming
M.B.A., University of Rio Grande, 2014
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2012
A.A.B., Rio Grande Community College, 2011

Jeanie Erlewine, Staff Accountant
M.S., Kaplan University, 2013
B.S., Urbana University, 2011

Meghann Fraley, Chief Financial Officer
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2008

Daniel Fraser, ERP Applications Manager
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2015

Kristie French, Director of Admissions
B.T.S., University of Rio Grande, 2015
A.T.S., Rio Grande Community College, 2013
A.S., Southeastern Business College, 1996

Alexander Gagucas, Senior Network and Systems Administrator
B.A., Miami University 2016

Tara Gerlach, Athletic Trainer
M.S., Marshall University, 1998
B.S., Marietta College, 1996

Carrie Girton, Interim Director of Davis Library
M.S., University of Kentucky, 2009
B.S., Kentucky Christian University, 1997

Susan P. Haft, Director of the Archives, URG Board of Trustees Professional
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1983

Minda Hager, Instructional Designer/LMS Administrator
M. Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2001
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1993

Chris Hammond, Softball Head Coach/Transportation Manager
B.S., University of Akron, 1993

Adam Hollingshead, Learning Support Specialist for English/Writing Assistance
M.A., Marshall University, 2018
B.A., University of Rio Grande, 2016
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2016

Allen Hudson, Chief Information Officer
B.T.S., University of Rio Grande, 2016
A.A.S., University of Rio Grande, 2006

Max Huston, Student Success Coach
M. Ed., Ohio University, 2022
B.S., Ohio University, 2020
A.A., University of Rio Grande, 2016

Marcus Illingworth, Student Success Coach
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2021

Lucia Jones, Student Success Coach
B.A., University of Rio Grande, 2013

Michelle Kennedy, Director, Meigs Center
M.B.A., University of Rio Grande 2014
B.S.B., University of Rio Grande 2004

Jeff Lanham, Athletic Director
M.S., Union College, 1987
B.A., Union College, 1983

Stephen Large, MSN Student Advisor
M.Ed., Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2012
B.A., Otterbein College, 2006

David Lawrence, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
D.M.A., Louisiana State University, 2002
M.Mus., University of Washington, 1994
B.M.Ed., Abilene Christian University, 1987

Seth Lawrence, Dean of Students
M.S.Ed., Walden University, 2017
B.A., Ohio Northern University, 2014

Lauren Lee, Head Coach-Golf & Athletic International Services Liason
B.S., University of Northwestern Ohio, 2017

Rebecca Long, Vice President of Student and Administrative Affairs/Chief Operating Officer, Rio Grande Community College
M.A., Marshall University, 2006
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1999

Cole Massie, Director of Economic Development & Center for Entrepreneurship
B.A., Syracuse University, 2019

Kristen Mershon, Director, Jackson Center
A.A.S., Rio Grande Community College, 1996

Scott C. Morrissey, Assistant Athletic Director/Mens Soccer Head Coach
B.B.A., Tiffin University, 1989

Misty Napier, Director of McArthur Center
B.A., Ohio University

Chris Nourse, Director, Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator
M.A., Marshall University, 2000
B.A., Marshall University, 1998

Kaleb Patten, Help Desk Manager
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2015

Randall Payton, Sports Information Director

Folorunso Popoola-Ladipo, Interim Director of MSN Program
D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2017
M.S.N., Capital University, 2010
B.S.N., Capital University, 2003

Condy Richardson, Director of Career Services
A.I.S, Ohio University, 1994

Harry Robinson, Assistant Coach- Men’s Soccer & Dir. Of International Recruiting
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2021
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2019

Cherokee Ruby, Rio Grande Community College Treasurer
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2017
A.A.B., Rio Grande Community College, 2015
A.A.B., Hocking College, 2012

Ciara Small, College Credit Plus Coordinator
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2018

Ryan Smith, President
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1995

Tom Sutton, Associate Vice President of Administration
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2006
B.S., Salem International University, 2002

Michael Thompson, Director, Instructional Design and Media Services
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 2007

Jean Ann Vance, Director, Publications
B.S., Rio Grande College, 1986

Donna Walker, Nursing Clinical Coordinator
M.S.N., Wheeling Jesuit University, 2019
B.S.N., Wheeling Jesuit University, 2011
A.D.N., University of Charleston, 1995

Teresa Walters, Student Success Coach
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1985

Annette Ward, Chief of Staff
M.Ed., University of Rio Grande, 2007
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1998

Brad Warnimont, Director, Lyne Center/ Baseball Head Coach
M.A., Ohio State University, 1989
B.S., Ohio Western University, 1986

Stephanie Wells-Mullins, Dean, College of Professional and Technical Studies
Ed. D. Walden University, 2020
M.H.A. Walden University, 2011
B.S. University of Rio Grande, 2003
A.S. Central Ohio Technical College, 1998

Nian-Hong Yang, Director, Accounting
M.B.A., University of Rio Grande, 2009
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1996
A.S., TV University of China, 1986

Michelle Young, R.N., Simulation Center Specialist
M.S., Walden University, 2007
B.S.N., Malone College, 1996

Jess Youse, Student Engagement Coordinator
B.T.S., University of Rio Grande, 2022
A.A.S., University of Rio Grande, 2020

Administrative Emeriti

Phyllis Mason
M.B.A., Wright State University, 1999
B.S., University of Rio Grande, 1996
A.A., Rio Grande Community College

Mark Abell
M.Ed., Ohio University, 1978
B.S., Ohio State University, 1970

Paul Harrison
B.A., University of Louisville, 1974