Personnel

Virginia Community College System

Dr. David Doré, Chancellor

Patrick & Henry Community College

Administrative Faculty

President’s Staff

Dr. J. Gregory Hodges
President
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.S., Bethany Theological Seminary
M.A., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Trident University International

John I. Hanbury
Vice President for Financial & Administrative Services
B.A., Centre College of Kentucky
J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law

Brian M. Henderson
Assistant Vice President, Student Engagement/Athletics Director
B.S., Virginia State University
M.S., Virginia State University

Rhonda R. Hodges
Vice President for Workforce, Economic & Community Development
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.S., University of Maryland University College

Tiffani S. Underwood
Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College
B.A., University of Mary Washington
M.B.A., Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Dr. Chris Wikstrom
Vice President for Academic and Student Success Services
B.S., Mathematics - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University 
M.A., EDCI - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Administrators

Dr. Patsy J. Anderson-Rusmisel
Director of Student Support Services
A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Eric L. Arrington
Director of Information Technology/CIO
A.A.&S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.B.A., Radford University
M.S., Western Governors University

Jennifer M. Bowles
Director of Human Resources/CHRO
B.A., University of Virginia
M.B.A., Averett University

Jessica M. Carter
Coordinator of Admissions & Records/Registrar 
A.A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Averett University
M.A., Liberty University
Ed.S., Liberty University

Sharon G. Claggett
Budget Director and Business Office Manager
B.S., Averett College
M.B.A., Averett University

Valandrea M. Dillard
Coordinator of Academic Services
B.S., Radford University
M.Ed., Liberty University 

Dr. Colin C. Ferguson
Dean of STEM, Health, and Applied Sciences
B.A., Emory & Henry College
M.B.A., University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Shanna Francisco-King
Director of Pre-College Programs
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.A., Radford University

Dr. Ophelia G. Griggs
Academic /Retention Coach for Student Support Services
B.A., Norfolk State University
M.S., Longwood University
Ed.D., Capella University

Whitney M. Hall
Nursing Retention Specialists
A.A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S.N., Bluefield College

Monica A. Hatchett
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
B.A., Roanoke College
M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

Jennifer T. Hollyfield
Chief Transfer Officer, Transfer Counselor, Student Advisor
A.A./S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Old Dominion University
M.A., Liberty University

Cindy S. Keller
Coordinator of Financial Aid
A.A.S. and A.A./S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Averett College
M.A., Liberty University

Marcia I. Seaton-Martin
Coordinator of Library Services
A.A./S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Old Dominion University
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University

Dr. Chloe E. Mayhew
Coordinator of Dual Enrollment
A.A./S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.A., Averett University
M.A., Liberty University
Ph.D., Regent University

Sarah Beth K. Morrison
Coordinator of Grant Development
B.A., Davidson College
M.Ed., Mary Baldwin University 

Shelira D. Morrison
Director of Community Development
A.A.S, Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.B.A., Averett University

Matthew B. Ratliff
Coordinator of Community Education
A.A.S, Patrick & Henry Community College
B.A., Ashford University
M.A., Ashford University

Terrence A. Strickland
Coordinator of Technical Programs
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Radford University

Megan K. Walker
Coordinator of Onboarding
A.A.S, Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Old Dominion University
M.A., Liberty University

Travis W. Tisdale
Coordinator of Advising
B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
M.Ed., University of Virginia

Amy E. Webster
Director of Nursing and Allied Health
B.S.N., Radford University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Donata Worrell
Director of Planning & Evaluation
B.A., Bluffton University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Roberta L. Wright
Facilities Director
A.A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Old Dominion University

Teaching Faculty

Patricia V. Amos
Instructor of Psychology/Human Services
B.S.W., James Madison University
M.A.Ed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University 

Gerald P. Bannan
Professor of Fine Arts
B.F.A., Tyler School of Art
M.F.A., Pratt Institute

Kriste Campbell
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., State University of New York, Broome
B.S.N., Excelsior College
M.S.N., Excelsior College

Ronald C. Carter, Jr.
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
M.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Amy E. Cox
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Western Governors University
M.S.N., Western Governors University

Rachel R. Cox
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Minnesota

Dr. Matthew W. Dittler
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Ferrum College
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Dr. Rebecca J. Duff
Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Professor and Program Director 
A.A.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences
B.S., Jefferson College of Health Sciences 
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Ph.D., Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Robert J. Durden
Associate Instructor of Precision Machining
Diploma, Danville Community College
B.A., Ashford University

Tracy L. Fields
Associate Professor of Information Systems Technology
A.S., Bluefield State College
B.S., Bluefield State College
M.S.I.T.M., Trident University International

Dr. Janet P. Harrison
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
A.A., Patrick & Henry Community College
A.A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Old Dominion University
M.A., Liberty University
Ed.S., Liberty University
Ed.D., Liberty University

Dr. Mark M. Huntress
Professor of Chemistry/Physics
B.S., Ohio State University
Ph.D., Bowling Green University

Dr. Jason T. Lachowicz
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.S., North Carolina State University
Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Bronté Y. Miller
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., University of North Carolina, Asheville
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Gregory Morrison
English Instructor, Coordinator of Tutoring and Writing Center
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.A., Hollins University

April L. Neblett
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.S., Radford University

Melanie L. Nelson
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Radford University

Keith W. Newcomb
Associate Instructor of Industrial Electronics Technology
A.A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College

Bethany J. O’Neil
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Roberts Wesleyan College
M.S.N., University of Rochester

Whitney N. Plaster
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., James Madison University
M.S.N., Western Governor’s University

Kelly M. Proffitt
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Averett University
M.Ed., Averett University

Dr. Derick J. Simpson
Associate Professor of Academic Clinical Coordinator of Education
A.A.S., Jefferson College
B.S., Liberty University
D.P.T., South College

Ashley D. Smallwood
Associate Professor of Nursing/EMS
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College
B.S.N., Radford University
M.S.N., Radford University

C. Randy Smith
Assistant Professor of Welding
CWE / CWI Certificate in Welding, Patrick & Henry Community College
A.A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College

Denver A. Smith
Instructor of Motorsports Technology 
A.A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College

Ikechukwu G. Ugbomah-Otunuya
Instructor of Sociology
B.Sc., Ambrose Alli University
M.Sc., University of Benin

LaDonna H. Varner
Instructor of English/ Adjunct-Dual Enrollment Faculty Liaison
A.A.&S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.A., James Madison University
M.A., Hollins University

Robert G. Wagner
Associate Instructor of Automotive Technology

Linda M. Wallace
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Science
B.S., Averett University
B.S.N., Radford University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Amanda W. Wikstrom
Assistant Professor
Hybrid IT/Industry 4.0 Faculty
B.S.E, University of Phoenix
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.I.S., University of Phoenix
M.S., Radford University

Jason L. Worley
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Ferrum College
M.C.L.S., University of Maryland, College Park
M.S., Clemson University

Ronnie L. Wray
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Patrick & Henry Community College
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Liberty University

Professors Emeritus

Donald L. Crouch
Professor Emeritus of Electricity/Electronics
B.S., Western Kentucky University

Milton A. Davis
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
B.S., State University of New York, Brockport
M.A., University of Illinois

Marie M. Garrett
Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., Longwood College
M.A., Longwood College
C.A.G.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Joe L. Keen
Professor Emeritus of Biology
B.S., North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University 
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Martha M. Lee
Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., Westhampton College of the University of Richmond
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Dr. James W. McIntosh, Jr.
Professor Emeritus of Biology
B.S., Carson Newman College
M.S.P.H., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.S., Oregon State University
Ed.D., Duke University

Maureen T. Norman (deceased)
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
B.A., Virginia State University
M.A.Ed., Virginia State University
C.A.G.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Dr. Ruby D. Mitchell (deceased)
Professor Emeritus of Spanish
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Interamerican University, Mexico
Ph.D., Interamerican University, Mexico

Clyde E. Pitts (deceased)
Professor Emeritus of History
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.A., Western Carolina University

Margaret C. Tinder (deceased)
Professor Emeritus of Office Systems Technology
B.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Dr. Joanne B. Whitley (deceased)
Professor Emeritus
B.S., James Madison University
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Adjunct Faculty

The following individuals taught classes as adjunct faculty during the 2024-2025 academic year:

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Candace J. Owens

Brandon L. Quesinberry

Troy G. Reeves
Christel J. Reges
Rebecca G. Renegar

Tiffani S. Underwood

Hannah E. Zollars
Michelle W. Zollars
Richard T. Zollars

Athletics

Men’s Basketball
Dan Milloy, Head Coach
Chuck Ellis, Assistant Coach

Women’s Basketball
Le’Bryan Patterson, Head Coach
Vacant, Assistant Coach
Vacant, Assistant Coach

Bass Fishing
Jonathan Robinson, Head Coach

Golf
Jim Arnold, Head Coach

Women’s Soccer
Vacant, Head Coach
Vacant, Assistant Coach

Women’s Volleyball
Megan Condon, Head Coach
Vacant, Assistant Coach

College Divisions and Offices

Office of the President

Dr. J. Gregory Hodges, President
Sue Ann Ehmann, Executive Assistant

Foundation
Tiffani S. Underwood, Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Letitia M. Pulliam, Executive Assistant
Cindy S. Gravely, Foundation Financial Coordinator

Office of the Vice President, Financial and Administrative Services

John I. Hanbury, Vice President
Sue Ann Ehmann, Executive Assistant

Business Office
Sharon G. Claggett, Budget Director & Business Manager
Lori M. Conner, Purchasing and Accounts Payable Clerk
Torria N. Finney, Cashier/Inventory Clerk
Mary M. Mason, Accounting Specialist
Cotina M. Pearson, General/Grant Accountant
Jennifer A. Surber, Student Financials Accountant

Grant Development
Sarah Beth K. Morrison, Grants Program Director

Facilities Services
Roberta L. Wright, Facilities Director

Housekeeping
Tammy Austin, Edward Batiste, Mark Christopher,  R. Diane Hubbard, Charity L. Hylton, Carrie Martin, Chelsea Morris, Teresa Noel, Barbie H. Stone, Donna G. Thompson

Maintenance
Brian R. Boyd, Trades Technician/HVAC

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Office of the Vice President, Academics and Student Success Services

Dr. Christopher Wikstrom, Vice President
Shannon E. Farmer, Executive Assistant
Gloria A. Johnson, Administrative Assistant for Adjunct Services

STEM, Health and Applied Programs 
Dr. Colin C. Ferguson, Dean
Teresa S. Foley, STEM and Applied Programs Administrative Assistant
Phyllis A. Walker, Tutor

Nursing and Allied Health
Amy E. Webster, Director of Nursing and Allied Health
Tracy Mosley, Nursing and Allied Health Administrative Assistant
Whitney M. Hall, Nursing Retention Coordinator
Christy Lester, G3 Healthcare Program Advisor

Dual Enrollment & Off Campus Sites 
Dr. Chloe Mayhew, Coordinator of Dual Enrollment
Ashley D. Hughes, Off Campus Sites & Student Services Program Assistant
Cherica A. Williams, Lead Career Coach - Bassett High School
Vacant, Career Coach - Magna Vista High School
Stephanie Keith, Career Coach - Patrick County High School 
Lydia Prillaman, Career Coach - Martinsville High School 

Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Donata Worrell, Director of Planning and Evaluation
Lisa L. Finley, Research Analyst

Technology
Eric L. Arrington, Director of Information Technology/CIO
Kim M. Dillard, Enterprise Support Specialist
Kevin L. Hairston, Media/Desktop Technician
Jason E. Mabry, Network/Desktop Technician
Mark W. Nelson, Educational Technologist
Mark L. Setliff, Network/Desktop Technician
John Y. Stafford, Instructional Lab Assistant
Becky Caldwell, Testing/Learning Specialist
C. Alan Lawson, Learning Lab/Testing Center
Charlie F. Martin, Lab Assistant 
Julie B. Pruitt, Distance Learning Assistant

Library Services
Marcia I. Seaton-Martin, Coordinator of Library Services
Emily C. Keith, Administrative Office Specialist

Financial Aid and Veteran Affairs
Cindy S. Keller, Coordinator of Financial Aid
Rosemary I. Bowers, Program Support Technician
Heather Luther, Financial Aid Assistant    

Student Success Center
Seberina V. Tatum, Coordinator of Student Success Center 
Lori S. Lowe-Bonds, College Success Coach
Valandrea M. Dillard, College Success Coach
Lisa K. Coffey, College Success Coach Program Specialist
Briana Koger, College Success & Great Expectations Coach
Vacant, College Success Coach

Student Support Services
Dr. Patsy J. Anderson-Rusmisel, Director
Susan M. Plunk, Administrative Assistant
Scott D. Guebert, disAbility Counselor
Jennifer T. Hollyfield, Transfer Counselor
Dr. Ophelia G. Griggs, Academic/Retention Coach for Student Support Services
Kenneth Guzman, disAbility/ Transfer Counselor

MHC After 3, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math & Science, Talent Search
Shanna K. Francisco-King, Coordinator of Pre-College Programs
Jill Harmon, Administrative Assistant

MHC After 3
Vacant, Assistant Coordinator Bassett & Magna Vista High School
Whitney D. Robinson, Assistant Coordinator Martinsville High School
Annette F. Bolio, Assistant Coordinator Laurel Park Middle School
Vacant, Assistant Coordinator Fieldale Collinsville Middle School

Talent Search
Kara Gilley, Assistant Coordinator
L. Adam Herod, Advisor  

Office of the Vice President, Workforce, Economic and Community Development

Career Center
John C. Hazelwood, Career Services Coordinator
Regina M. Warren, Career Services Support Specialist