Full-Time Faculty and Administration
Bates Technical College faculty are required to hold a Washington state professional technical certificate as outlined in the Washington Administrative Code and rules of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Heather Moss (Chair)
Christina Blocker
Florence Chang
Tom George
Thaddeus Jackson
PRESIDENT
Lin Zhou
Ph.D., Oregon State University
M.B.A., City University of Seattle
VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT SERVICES / CHIEF STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER
Steve Ashpole
M.S., Capella University
B.A., University of Washington
VICE PRESIDENT, INSTRUCTION / CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
Johnny Hu
Ed.D., University of Washington, Tacoma
M.S., Western Washington University
B.A., Whitman College
FULL-TIME FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
Naser Al Tameemi
Instructor, Denturist
A.A.S., Bates Technical College
Trent Aldan
Lieutenant, Campus Safety
Certificate of Completion Police Academy, Northern Marianas College
Teresa Amundsen
Instructor, Dental Assisting
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Certified Dental Assistant
Christopher Anderson
KBTC, Associate Producer
B.S., San Jose State University
Jim Androy
Instructor, Electrical Construction
A.T., Bates Technical College
Chuck Athey
Instructor, Automotive Mechanic – THS
Automotive Mechanics Certification, Clover Park Technical College
Catherine Atwell
Instructor, Nursing Assistant Certified
L.P.N., South Puget Sound Community College
Tim Bacon
Instructor, Machinist
B.A., South Seattle College
Nichole Baker
Manager, Early Childhood Program
A.T., Bates Technical College
Certificate, Clover Park Technical College
Eileen Beck
Instructor, Practical Nurse
M.S.N. and M.B.A., University of Phoenix
B.S.N., Pacific Lutheran University
A.D.N., Yakima Valley College
James Belsvig
Chief Engineer, KBTC-TV
Roseann Berg
Chief Strategic Initiatives & Community Relations Officer
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic
B.S., University of Washington
A.S., Edmonds Community College
Project Management Professional Certificate
Daniel Brewer
Instructor, Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
Certifications: ASE, I-CAR, S/PS, GM
Anthony Brooks
Instructor, Culinary Arts
A.A.S., Bates Technical College
David Brown
Instructor, Auto Body
Journeyman Level Body Technician
Certifications: ASE, I-CAR, Chief Frame Certification
Alexander Buckingham
Instructor, Practical Nursing and Simulations Lab Coordinator
M.N., University of Washington Tacoma
B.S., University of Vermont
Denard Burks
Instructor, HVAC
HVAC Vocational Certificate, NW Louisiana Technical College
Michael Cabrera
Manager, College Foundation
Adam Cabeza
Instructor, Fire Service
A.S., Broward College
Jason Carroll
Career Advisor
M.A., University of Massachusetts Global
B.A., Southern Illinois University
Patricia Chase
Technical High School Counselor / Career Advisor
M.Ed., Trident University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Michael Clark
Instructor, Automotive Mechanic
A.S., University Technical Institute
ASE Certifications
Abigail Cozzi
Instructor, Practical Nursing
Master of Nursing, University of Washington
Amanda Crespo
Accounting Manager – Interim
A.A.S., Pierce College
Connor Crookshank
Assistant Chief Engineer
A.A.S., Bates Technical College
Hongying Douglas
Instructor, I-BEST and General Education
M.B.A., University of Colorado
M.A., Christopher Newport University
B.A., Beijing Normal University
Angela Driver
Instructor, I-BEST
B.A., Ashford University
Thomas Eastman
Instructor, Sheet Metal Technology
Certificate of Completion in Sheet Metal, Washington State Apprenticeship Council
Alma Leticia Elias Trujillo
Bilingual Program Leader, KBTC
B.S., Industrial Engineer, Autonomous University of Tamulipas, Mexico
Terrill Forrey
Instructor, HVAC-R
A.A., Bates Technical College
Juana Gallegos
Director of Nursing
M.S., University of Washington
B.S., Northwest University
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force
Kevin Gibson
Instructor, Digital Media
B.S., Central Washington University
A.A.S., Bates Technical College
A.A., Highline Community College
Lexine Gomez
Counselor, Technical High School
B.A., Eastern Washington University
Lisa Greenfield
Instructor, I-BEST
M.A. TESOL, University of Washington
B.A. Linguistics, University of Washington
Robert Gunter
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
Class A-B-C CDL Passenger P-1-P-2 Training
PTDI Certified CDL Trainer
Hazmat Certified Instructor
Safety & Awareness Program
Train the Trainer
Port of Seattle Fire Dept. Equipment Training
Class A-B CDL Special Programs
Deanne Hamilton
Executive Director and General Manager, KBTC
B.A., University of Washington
Michael Hardy
Instructor, Electrical Construction
Project Management, Evergreen State College
Teri Harris
Dean of Instruction
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
M.Ed., Concordia University
B.A., Oregon State University
Marcus Harvey
Executive Director of Human Resources
M.B.A., Columbia Southern University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Shayna Hartley
Instructor, Child Studies
M.S., Portland State University
B.A., University of Washington
Robert Hayes
Instructor, Dental Lab Technology
B.A., Brigham Young University
Darrell Haynes
Dean of Instruction and Library Director
M.Ed., Anaheim University
Rebekah Heath
Instructor, Practical Nursing
A.S., Barclay College
A.D.N., Pratt Community College
B.S.N., Western Governors University
Yumiko Heath
Instructor, Child Studies
B.A.S., Pierce College
A.A.S.T., Pierce College
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Brandon Held
Career Advisor
M.S., University of Wisconsin
B.A., University of Wisconsin
Hannah Herber
Executive Assistant to the President
A.A., General Education, Pierce College
Rudy Hernandez
Instructor, Diesel/Heavy Equipment
B.A., Chapman University
A.S., Pierce College
Lee Jefferson
Instructor, Diesel/Heavy Equipment
Technical Diploma, South Puget Sound Community College
Landon Johnson
Instructor, Automation and Mechatronics
B.S., Marquette University
George Jones
Executive Director of IT / CIO
B.S., City University
Phillip Kane
Director, Programming and Creative Services, KBTC
B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver
Joseph Kauer
Instructor, Cybersecurity Technology
M.A., University of Washington
B.S., Green River College
AccessData Certified Examiner
CISCI CyberOps Associate
Colin Kelly
Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations
Brianne Knudson
Associate Director of Development
B.A., Portland State University
Madeleine Kiuttu
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction
M.A., Wheelock College
B.A., San Francisco State University
David Koehler
Instructor, Emergency Medical Services
A.A., Golden State Baptist College
Jan Kurz
Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Administrator / HRBP
M.S., Chapman University
B.A., University of Washington
Cameron Lafreniere
Instructor, Facilities Maintenance Engineer
A.A.S., Bates Technical College
Cielito Lane
Dean of Enrollment / Registrar
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University
Tom Layson
KBTC, Manager Editor, Producer, Host of Northwest
B.S., University of Missouri
Socheata Lee
Payroll Administrator
B.A., University of Washington Tacoma
David Leenhouts
Instructor, Electrical Construction
A.A.S.-T., Bates Technical College
A.T., Bates Technical College
Master Electrician
Chelsea Lindquist
Director of Communications, Marketing & Advancement
M.A., Chapman University
B.B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
Neary Ling
Human Resources Generalist
B.A., University of Washington – Tacoma
Adrienne Loska
Associate Director of Marketing and Digital Media, KBTC
A.A., Tacoma Community College
Lemont Lucas
Manager of Campus Life and Activities
A.A., Clark College
Brett McCarthy
Associate Dean of Instruction
Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Alisha McDonald
Instructor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, OTA
B.S. Health Sciences, Arizona State University
Amy Mackey
Instructor, Child Studies
M.A., Lesley University
B.A., University of Washington Tacoma
Dana McNutt
Instructor, Basic Education for Adults
M.Ed., University of Washington
B.A., The Evergreen State College
ESA Certification, Saint Martin’s University
Lisa Meier
Instructor, Child Studies
M.S., University of North Dakota
B.A., Central Washington University
Maria "Chuchie" Mendez-Olsen
Instructor, Practical Nursing
B.A., University of Washington
Curt Meyer
Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology
M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Andrew Min
Instructor, OTA
M.S., Western Governors University
B.S., University of Wisconsin
A.T., Bates Technical College
Sogol Momeni
Instructor, Biology & Nutrition
Ph.D., University of Alabama
M.S., Isfahan University of Technology
B.S., Isfahan University of Technology
Sharon Netter
Instructor, Administrative Office Assistant
M.S., University of St. Francis
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Certifications: Master MOS Instructor, Certified Administrative Professional
Wendy Newby
Director, ECEAP / Child Care
M.S.E.C.S., Walden University
B.S., Montana State University-Billings
Steve Newsom
Director of Engineering and Technology, KBTC
Liberty Olson
Instructor, Welding
A.A., Portland Community College
Teodoro Oreiro
Instructor, Welding
Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management, Clover Park
Tanya Overton
Instructor, Child Studies
B.S., Central Washington University
Val Palumbo
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Kent State University
Brian Parker
Instructor, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications
B.A., University of Puget Sound
Madeleine Porter
Marketing & Communications Generalist
B.A., University of Washington Tacoma
Emilie Pulido
Instructor, General Education
M.A., Western Governors University
B.S., Philippine Normal University
Amanda Quintana
Instructor, I-BEST
M.Ed., University of Washington
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
Marjorie Rasmussen
Instructor, General Education
M.A., Western Washington University
B.S., Pacific Lutheran University
Isabela Reed
Community Engagement Manager, KBTC
A.A., Art Institute
Amy Reed-Ferguson
Education Outreach Coordinator, KBTC Public Television
B.A.S., Teaching, Pierce College
Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate
Robert Renfro
Instructor, HVAC
Certificate, Clover Park Technical College
Patty Reno
Instructor, Dental Assisting
Certified Dental Assistant
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Sheron Rogers
Instructor, Barbering
Licensed Master Barber, Bates Technical College
Licensed Barber Instructor, Bates Technical College
Eddie Sanchez
Instructor, Welding
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Inspector
AWS Certified Welding Instructor
Journeyman Ironworker (Local 86)
Kurt Schaefer
Instructor, History / Social Studies
Ph.D., University of Washington
M.A., Michigan State University
B.A., Albion College
Isabella Sebastiani
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
M.S., University of La Verne
B.S., University of Phoenix
Diane Shepard
Counselor
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
M.A., Chapman University
Graduate Certificate, Eastern Washington University
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Substance Use Disorder Professional
Washington State Problem Gambling Counselor
David Skeen
Instructor, Advanced Technologies
A.T., Bates Technical College
Certified Electronics Technician
Amazon AWS Certified Solution Architect
Ingrid Smith
Instructor, Computer Sciences
Certifications: CompTIA A+; Network+
Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon AWS Certified Solution Architect
Rachel Smith
Instructor & Coordinator, ESL
Ph.D., Wichita State University
B.A., Wichita State University
A.A., Cowley County Community College
Travis Smith
Instructor, BAS Public Safety Administration
M.S., Oklahoma State University
B.S., Central Washington University
Peter Speelmon
Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator
Ph.D., Washington State University
M.A., Central Washington University
M.S.Ed., DeVry University
B.A., University of Washington
A.A., Clatsop Community College
Matthew Spitzer
Instructor, Motorcycle and Marine Technology & Equipment Technology
A.A.S., Shoreline Community College
ASE Certifications
Sherri Stanton
Director, Development and Marketing, KBTC
B.A., University of Puget Sound
Anthony St. Clair
Instructor, Electrical Construction
A.A.S., JATC
A.A.S., Bates Technical College
Soreya Steen
Technical High School Program Manager
Diana Stone
Instructor, Child Studies
M.Ed., Lesley College
B.S., City University
A.A., Pierce College
Jose Suchite
Instructor, Electrical Engineering
Ph.D., Oregon State University
M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
A.A.S., Electronics, Technical Institute of Alamance
A.A.S., Avionics, Community College of the Air Force
Niraj Swami
Dean of Instruction
B.A., South Pacific University
Leah Thompson
Instructor, OTA
B.S., Business Healthcare Management
Dan Timmons
Director of Facilities and Operations
B.A., The Evergreen State College
Aurora Tollestrup
M.S., Western Governors University
B.S., Grand Canyon University
Rafael Torres
Instructor, Carpentry
Robert Traufler
Career Advisor
B.A., Washington State University
Shelly Tucker
Director of Financial Aid
M.S., Arkansas State University
B.A., Southeast Missouri State University
Teri Tveten
Instructor, I-BEST
M.A., University of Washington
B.A., Central Bible College
A.S., Pierce College
Brian Umpstead
Instructor, Architectural Woodworking / Cabinet Making Technology
Abdalkhuddus Uraiet
Instructor, Electronic Equipment Service Technician / Biomedical Equipment Service Technician
Vicki Valdez
Director of Financial Services, KBTC
B.A., University of Washington
Kathleen Valenzuela
Director, Business Operations
Corey Vasquez
Instructor, Diesel/Heavy Equipment
A.S., Universal Technical Institute
Olena Volkova
ctcLink Business Analyst & Security Coordinator
Lisa Webb
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
M.A. Education, Goddard College
B.A., Evergreen State College
A.A., Tacoma Community College
A.T., Bates Technical College
Mark Wegley
Instructor, English
M.A., Boise State University
B.A., University of Washington
Lee Williams
Career Advisor / Opportunity Grant Advisor
M.S., University of Arkansas
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certified Project Manager, George Washington University
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova University
Christine Winskill
Executive Director of Finance
B.A., Western Washington University
Ken Witkoe
Instructor, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications
B.A.S., South Seattle University
A.A., Marshalltown Community College
SBE CTO Certified
sUAS Part 107 Certified
Brian Wiwel
Instructor, Fire Service
Certified Journeyman Firefighter JATC
Certified Incident Safety Officer
Certified Health and Safety Officer
Certified Blue Card Incident Commander
Michael Wood
Librarian
M.S., University of Washington
B.A., The Evergreen State College
Hongyu Zhan
Director of Institutional Research & Title III
Wen Zhao-Pliske
Instructional Designer
Ph.D., Colorado State University
M.S., Colorado State University
B.S., South China University of Technology