Hesston College announces the following new faculty and staff appointments for the 2018-19 year:
Mike Baker, director of Aviation, is a 1993 Hesston College graduate and holds a master’s in business administration from Tabor College – Wichita (Kan.) and a bachelor’s of science – professional pilot from Utah Valley State College (Orem).
Travis Bunk, nursing professor, holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Wichita (Kan.) State University, and is expected to complete a master of science in nursing education degree from Wichita State in 2020.
Casey Cole, Student Success faculty and assistant volleyball coach, holds a master’s degree in management from Southern Nazarene University (Bethany, Okla.) and a bachelor’s in business and sports management from Southeastern University (Lakeland, Fla.).
Tim Cole, baseball coach, holds a master of arts in sports management and administration and a bachelor of arts in kinesiology from Southern Nazarene University and an associate of arts in physical education teaching and coaching from Labette Community College (Parsons, Kan.).
Will Friesen, chemistry professor, holds a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Tabor College (Hillsboro, Kan.).
Marilyn Galliardt, food service.
Chase Glaum, visiting communications professor and assistant baseball coach, holds a master’s degree in exercise science and health promotion from California University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor of arts in speech communication from Southern Nazarene University.
Erin Hershberger, nursing professor, is a 2010 Hesston College graduate and holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Tabor College. She is pursuing a master’s degree in nursing education from Wichita State University.
Sandra Hiebert, registrar and dean of assessment and accreditation, holds a master of arts in public affairs from the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) and a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University (Manhattan).
Chandra Johnson, Intensive English Program director, holds a master’s degree in TESOL from Fresno (Calif.) Pacific University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Tabor College.
Nick Ladd, Bible professor, is a 2014 Hesston College graduate and holds a master’s degree in elementary education from Grand Valley State University (Allendale, Mich.).
Carla Lahey, theatre professor and Campus Activities Board director, holds a master’s degree in theatre education from Florida State University (Tallahassee) and is a completing a Ph.D. through Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge).
Megan Leary, mathematics professor, holds a master of science degree in mathematics from the University of Oklahoma (Norman) and a bachelor’s degree from Bethel College (North Newton).
Collin Loutensock, athletic administrative assistant, intramural director and athletics events manager (volleyball and basketball), is a 2016 Hesston College graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in sports communication from Newman University (Wichita, Kan.).
Serena Lytle, assistant athletic trainer, holds a master’s degree from Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis).
Kristi Martin, nursing professor, holds a master of science in nursing education from Fort Hays (Kan.) State University and a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Regis University (Denver, Colo.).
Morgan Martin, admissions counselor, is a 2014 Hesston College graduate.
Michelle Miller Sharp, athletics compliance and eligibility specialist, is a 1974 Hesston College graduate and earned a physician assistant degree from Alderson Broaddus University (Phillippi, W.V.) and a bachelor’s degree from Goshen (Ind.) College.
Colby Moritz, database and systems administrator.
Chris Nachtigall, athletic director, is a 2001 Hesston College graduate and holds a master’s in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University (Irvine, Calif.) and a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Iowa Wesleyan College (Mount Pleasant).
Lorren Oesch, women’s resident director, is a 2015 Hesston College graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in peacebuilding from Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Va.).
Lois O’Malley, adjunct Spanish professor, holds a Ph.D. in foreign language acquisition from Kansas State University and master’s degrees in Spanish education and young adult pastoral ministry, and a graduate certificate in spiritual direction.
Carla Proctor, preschool teacher, holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Dordt College (Sioux Center, Iowa).
Kelsay Rychener, adjunct communications professor, holds a master’s degree in communications from Wichita State University.
Jessica Schmidt, social work professor, holds a master’s degree from Newman University.
Eric Schwab, cross country coach, holds a master’s degree from Azusa (Calif.) Pacific University.
Dan Sigley, head athletic trainer, holds a doctor of athletic training degree from the University of Idaho (Moscow) and a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Tabor College.
Stephanie Taylor, food service.
Jon Tumblin, men’s resident director, holds a bachelor of arts in recreation management and youth ministry from Bluffton (Ohio) University.