COLLEGE DIRECTORY

Jamestown Community College is supported by a regional partnership among Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, and the City of Jamestown.

Mr. Andrew Burr.
Chairperson, Cattaraugus County Legislature

Paul M. Wendel, Jr.
Chautauqua County Executive

Kimberly Ecklund
Mayor of Jamestown

ADMINISTRATION

Daniel DeMarte (2018)
President
A.S., SUNY College at Alfred
B.A., University at Buffalo
M.S., SUNY College at Buffalo
Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Kathleen Dennison (2024)
Interim Vice President of Finance & Operations
B.A., Claremont McKenna College
M.S., Cornell University

Holger Ekanger (2019)
Vice President, Workforce Development
B.A., University of Minnesota
M.S., Central Michigan University

Marsha Hern (2004)
Executive Assistant to the President & Assistant to the Board of Trustees
A.S., Jamestown Business College
A.A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S., Houghton College

Jessica Kubiak (2010)
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Certificate, University Pittsburgh
B.A., University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
M.S., Buffalo State College
Graduate Certificate, Indiana University
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2010

Nicolette M. Riczker (2015)
Executive Director of Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer
B.S., SUNY at Buffalo
M.P.S, Stony Brook University

Crystal G. Rose-Williams (2006)
Interim Vice President of Student Experience
A.S. Jamestown Community College
B.S. SUNY Fredonia
M.A. St. Bonaventure University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, 2019

Paula J. Snyder (1992)
Executive Director of the Cattaraugus County Campus
B.S.N., SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, 2013

FACULTY

Alicia Avelar (2024)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Illinois State University
Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

Debra Bablak (2017)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Edinboro University
M.S.N., Robert Morris University

Brian Barone (2004)
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.S., Mercyhurst College

Amanda Bartels (2011)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., M.S., University of Albany

Shannon E. Bessette (2000)
Professor, Anthropology
B.A., Cornell University
M.A., University of Oklahoma
M.P.H., University of New England
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2015

Jonathan Blair (2022)
Instructor, Information Technology
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Regis University

Sabrina Bland (2023)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., DeSales University

Sarah Bray (2013)
Associate Professor, Business - Cattaraugus County Campus
B.S., Alfred University
M.B.A., Saint Bonaventure University

Heather Burrell (2011)
Interim Associate Dean, Health Sciences
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S.N., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., South University
D.N.P., Walden University

Frank Corapi (2006)
Professor, Psychology
B.S., M.S., Gannon University

Dion Daly (2022)
Assistant Professor, Business, Economics, & Global Studies
B.S. SUNY University at Buffalo
M.S., Buffalo State College
M.B.A., D’Youville College
Ph.D., SUNY University at Buffalo

Kari Dundore-Shrout (2023)
Assistant Professor, Biology and Chemistry
B.S., Juniata College
M.Ed., Edinboro University

Rose Dunn (2019)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Jamestown Community College
M.A., Wilkes University

Neil Flory (2013)
Associate Professor, Music
A.A., Edison Community College
B.M.E., University of Central Florida
M.M., University of Florida
D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin

Jennifer Forney (2021)
Associate Professor, Business, Tourism, & Hospitality
A.A.S., Monroe Community College
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Canisius College
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Morgan Franchina (2021)
Assistant Professor; Director, Success Centers
B.S., SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
M.S.Ed., University of Missouri

Renee Funke (2009)
Professor, Education
B.S., M.S., SUNY Fredonia
C.A.S., SUNY Buffalo
Ph.D., Northcentral University

Marilyn C. Gerace (2005)
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice - Cattaraugus County Campus
A.A., Jamestown Community College
B.A., SUNY Fredonia
M.S., Buffalo State College

Janelle Grey (2017)
Assistant Professor; Learning Center Coordinator
A.A., Jamestown Community College
B.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.S., St. Bonaventure University

Tim Griffin (2019)
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Technology & Mechatronics - Cattaraugus County Campus
B.S., Tennessee Tech University
M.S., Virginia Tech

Colette Haight (2011)
Associate Professor; Counselor; Coordinator, Advisement
B.A., M.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Brent Harkness (2007)
Associate Professor, Welding Technology
A.S., Alfred State University
B.S., Ferris State University
M.S., Buffalo State College

Gilbert Higgins (2006)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Jacob Hordych (2018)
Assistant Professor, Sport Management & Physical Education Studies
B.S., Pennsylvania State University - Behrend Campus
B.S., M.S., Lock-Haven University

Allison Johnson (2021)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S., Allegheny College
B.S.N., SUNY University at Buffalo
M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University

David Kadanoff (2016)
Dean, Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences; Associate Professor, Sociology & Psychology
B.A., Emory University
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

Amber R. Kautzman (2000)
Dean, Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics; Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science
B.A., Mercyhurst College
M.A., Miami University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2021

Tracy Kelly (2017)
Assistant Professor; Registrar
B.A., SUNY Buffalo
M.S., SUNY College at Buffalo

Francis LaChappelle (2012)
Assistant Professor, Human Services, Addictions Counseling, Psychology
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.S.Ed., Saint Bonaventure University

Arnaud Lambert (2023)
Associate Professor, Anthropology and Sociology
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Brandeis University

Traci Langworthy (2004)
Professor, History
B.A., Oberlin College
M.A., University of Delaware
A.B.D., Penn State Harrisburg
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2023

Madison LaVallee (2021)
Assistant Professor, Art
B.F.A., B.S., SUNY New Paltz
M.F.A., SUNY Albany

Ellen Lehning (2003)
Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2016

Beth Lisi (2011)
Associate Professor; Coordinator, Learning Center - Cattaraugus County Campus
B.S., St. Bonaventure University
M.A., California State University

Sara Luther (2022)
Instructor, Nursing
M.S.N., Chamberlain University
B.S.N., Eastern Kentucky University
A.S.N., Jamestown Community College

Justin March (2011)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Skidmore College
M.A., City College of New York

Cynthia McKane (2008)
Assistant Professor; Reference Librarian
A.A., Jamestown Community College
B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh
M.L.S., SUNY Buffalo
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship, 2013

Heather Metzger (2022)
Instructor, Education
B.S., SUNY College at Buffalo
M.S., SUNY College at Buffalo
C.A.S., SUNY College at Buffalo

Deborah Miller (2024)
Instructor, Business/Accounting
B.S., Houghton College
M.B.A., Baker College

Melanie Murphy (2024)
Instructor, Nursing
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S., Capella University
M.S., Capella University

Sean Nowling (2012)
Associate Professor, Physics
B.S., Purdue University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Jonathan D. O’Brian (1998)
Professor, History
A.A., Jamestown Community College
B.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.A., University at Buffalo
Ph.D., University at Buffalo
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2015

Kirk Parmenter (2014)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., St. Bonaventure University
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University

Timothy Piazza (2022)
Assistant Professor, Engineering
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S., SUNY Albany
Ph.D., SUNY Stony Brook

Andrew Pitoniak (2015)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., St. Lawrence University
Ph.D., SUNY College at Buffalo

Jennifer Reeher (2024)
Assistant Professor, English Composition
B.A., Slippery Rock University
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Christopher P. Reisch (2000)
Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science
B.A., B.A., Ed.M., Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2019

Michelle Richau (2023)
Instructor, World Languages & Global Studies
B.A., Daemen University
M.A.Ed., Canisius University
M.A., Southern Oregon University

Krysta Rives (2024)
Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology
A.A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S., Northeastern University
M.B.A., Capella University
Ed.D., Capella University

Simone Sellstrom (2013)
Assistant Professor, Communication
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas

Dianna Shaw (2022)
Assistant Professor, Counselor
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.S.Ed., St. Bonaventure University

Tammy Smith (2006)
Associate Professor; Counselor
B.A., SUNY Fredonia
M.S., Old Dominion University

Joseph Spess (2024)
Instructor, Mechanical Technology
A.A.S., Johnson College
B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Johnny Stein (2016)
Associate Professor, English
M.A., Texas Woman’s University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington

Jessica Swanson (2021)
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
A.A.S., Jamestown Community College
M.S., B.S., Gannon University
O.T.D., Chatham University

Sarah Tranum (2000)
Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
A.A.S., Erie Community College
B.S., SUNY Buffalo
M.S., SUNY College at Buffalo
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, 2023

Lillian Truong (2024)
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biology
B.S., SUNY Albany
Ph.D., Albany Medical College

Jennifer Visbisky (2004)
Associate Professor, Nursing - Cattaraugus County Campus
A.S., B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2022

Kassandra Wegner (2019)
Assistant Professor; Reference Librarian
B.A., M.S.L.S., University at Buffalo

Karen J. Weyant (2001)
Associate Professor, English
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Clarion University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship & Creative Activities, 2011

Laura Williams (2008)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Alfred State University
B.S.N., SUNY Brockport
M.S., Daemen College

Dale Yerpe (1976)
Professor, English
B.A., M.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.A., Middlebury College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1998

Erin Zeiders-Weber (2010)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.A., M.A., SUNY Potsdam

Stephanie M. Zwyghuizen (2000)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Grand Valley State University
M.S., Northern Arizona University
M.S., Buffalo State College