Each staff and faculty member contributes to the college’s mission, vision and values- to make a positive impact in the lives of our students, colleagues, and community. The employees who exemplify this the most are nominated by their peers and supervisors in various ways; through the college and with national organizations.
Awards & Recognition
Faculty Emeriti
Cochise College recognizes the profession of teaching as a lifetime commitment for many members of its faculty. Although retired from full-time participation, these individuals continued to make many more contributions to the education process.
In recognition of their continued contributions as well as rewarding their
exemplary past service, Cochise College awards emeriti status to the following retired faculty members.
Emeriti Members
Mr. William Akins (2004)
San Francisco State University, B.A.
Kansas State University, M.S.
Mr. Richard Atkinson (2011)
Kansas State College, B.S.
Kansas State University M.S.
Mr. Norman Bates (2018)
United States Military Academy, B.S.
University of Massachusetts, M.A.
Ms. Tanya Biami (2022)
Michigan State University, B.A.
Michigan State University, M.A.
Ms. Martha Bordelois (2015)
Máximo Gorki Foreign Language Institute, B.A.
University of Havana, M.S.
Ms. Ruth Britton (2012)
Concordia Teachers College, B.A.
Kansas State University, M.S.
Mr. Donald Campbell (2003)
San Jose State University, B.A.
Stanford University, M.A.
Dr. John Doty (1996)
University of Southern California, A.B., M.S.
California State University at L.A., M.A.
University of Michigan, D.A.
Ms. Faye Douglas (2009)
Wheaton College, B.A.
Eastern New Mexico University, M.A.
University of Arizona, M.A.
Mr. Randall Dorman (2019)
Northern Arizona University, B.S., M.S.
Ms. Mildred Galliher (2006)
University of Arizona, B.S., M.S.
Ms. Helen Garcia (2019)
University of Phoenix, B.S.
Dr. Joe Gilliland
University of Texas, B.A., M.A.
Arizona State University, Ph.D.
Mr. Daniel Guilmette (2022)
United States Military Academy, B.S.
Naval Post Graduate School, M.S.
Dr. James “Bo” Hall (2022)
Cochise College, A.A.
Grand Canyon College, B.A.
University of Arizona, M.Ed.
University of Arizona, Ed.D.
Mr. George Huncovsky
University of North Dakota, B.S., M.S.
Ms. Star Jermyn, RN (2023)
Thomas Jefferson University, B.S.N.
University of Phoenix, M.S.N.
Dr. Donald Johnson
San Francisco State College, B.A.
Los Angeles State College, M.A.
Arizona State University, Ph.D.
Dr. Lori Keyne (2023)
Concordia College, B.A.
University of Michigan, M.A.S.
University of Arizona, D.M.A.
Mr. Albert Kogel (2014)
University of Arizona, B.F.A, M.F.A.
Dr. Charles LaClair (2005)
University of Florida, B.S., B.A.
University of South Florida,
M.B.A. University of Arizona, Ph.D.
Dr. Claudia LaClair (2005)
University of Arizona, B.S, M.Ed., Ed.D.
Mr. Ray Levra (2001)
Montana State University, B.S.
University of Oregon, M.F.A.
Ms. Cecelia Lewis (2021)
Cochise College, A.A. (’92)
University of Arizona, B.A.
Middlebury College, M.A.
University of Arizona, Ph.D.
Ms. Catherine Lincer (posthumous, 1997)
Colorado State University, B.A.
University of Denver, M.L.S.
Ms. Elizabeth Lockwood (2020)
Duke University, B.A.
Lewis & Clark College, M.Ed.
Ms. Alicia Malik (2002)
Wayne State University, B.A.
University of Michigan, M.A., M.B.A.
Mr. M. David Meeker (2002)
University of Arizona, B.A., M.Ed.
Dr. Karen A. Nicodemus, President Emeritus (2010)
John F. Kennedy College, B.A.
University of Nebraska, M.P.E., Ph.D.
Mr. Lee Oppenheim (1999)
University of New Mexico, B.A.
University of Phoenix, M.A.
Ms. Rebecca Orozco (2021)
University of Arizona, B.A.
University of Arizona, M.A.
Mr. Chuck Perry (2013)
University of Denver, B.S.
The American College, M.S.M.
Mr. David M. Pettes (2018)
Duke University, B.A.
Emory University, M.A.T.
Dr. Dan Rehurek
University of South Dakota, B.S.
University of North Colorado, M.A.
Nova University, Ed.D.
Mr. E. Gene Riggs (2004)
Oklahoma State University, B.S., M.Ed., M.S.
Mr. Harold Robison (2005)
Troy State University, B.S.
Mr. Bill Saathoff (posthumous, 2009)
Cochise College, A.A.S., A.A.
Dr. Mary Lee Shelden
Phoenix College, A.A.
Northern Arizona University, B.S.
University of Arizona, Ph.D.
Mr. Jeffrey Sturges (2020)
Cochise College, A.A. (’87)
University of Arizona, B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara, M.A.
Mr. Monte Surratt (2015)
University of Arizona, B.F.A., M.F.A
Dr. Mark von Destinon (2013)
University of Arizona, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Mr. Thomas Waddoups (1992)
University of Idaho, B.S.
Arizona State University, M.S.
Mr. Roger Weller (2012)
Wayne State University, B.S.
University of Arizona, M.S.
Dr. John (Jack) Ziegler (2006)
Seton Hall University, B.A., M.A.
University of Connecticut, Ph.D.
Staff Recognitions
The Cochise College Hall of Fame honors former students (individuals, teams or groups), faculty/staff and community leaders who have made a major contribution to the mission and goals of Cochise College, or who have contributed in a significant way to the lives of others after being a part of the Cochise College community. Honorees have demonstrated a deep connection to Cochise College, or have made a substantial contribution to the college through personal time, effort and interest.
Visit the Hall of Fame page for more information.
Inducted Hall of Fame Members
Alumni
Javier “Shorty” Fimbres (’77) (2019)
Jan Guy (’76) (2015)
Dr. James “Bo” Hall (’71) (2015)
Don Kimble (’70) (2017)
David LaClair (’99) (2019)
Dr. Joanna Michelich (’68) (2015)
Dr. David Mosow (’66) (2020)
Daniel M. Ortega (’82) (2020)
John F. Pintek (’72) (2020)
John Peter Van Bogaert (’92) (2021)
Community
Charles Bloomquist (2015)
Mark Battaglia (2016)
Matthew Borowiec (2018)
George Bugen (2023)
Cordelia Cordy Cowan (2017)
Andrea Cracchiolo (2015)
Dr. Charles DiPeso (2018)
A.R. Spikes (2015)
Dr. George Spikes (2015)
Founders
Doris Dees (2015)
Dr. John Eaton (2015)
Dr. Joe Gilliland (2015)
Dr. William Harwood (2019)
George Huncovsky (2015)
Dr. T.C. Johnston (2015)
Hector Leon Sr. (2015)
Raymond Eugene Levra (2016)
Dr. Dan Rehurek (2015)
Dr. Mary Lee Shelden (2016)
Albert Velasco (2015)
Employees
Frank Adams (2017)
Dick Atkinson (2017)
Ruth Britton (2018)
Faye Douglas (2020)
Patricia Hotchkiss (2020)
Charles Hoyack (2018)
Ken Jones (2015)
Dr. Karen Nicodemus (2015)
Lee Oppenheim (2018)
Sammie Howard Paschal, (’80) (2018)
Dave Pettes (2015)
Maj. Harold “Robbie” Robison (2017)
Roger Weller (2015)
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Award is connected with the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin, which holds an annual conference for those selected by their institutions to attend. Employees are nominated by their peers for their service to students, their departments, the college and the community.
Recipients
*Christi Charters (2014)
*Marguerite Conners (2015)
*Edmund Priddis (2015)
*John Walsh (2015)
*Barbara Richardson (2016)
Melesa Ashline (2017)
Steve Roark (2017)
Karen Emmer (2018)
Angela Garcia (2018)
Dan Guilmette (2019)
Gabriel Galindo (2019)
Douglas Schlarbaum (2020)
Jennifer Wantz (2020)
Karen Dale (2021)
Margarita Fate (2021)
Ella Melito (2021)
Louie “Chris” Davilla (2022)
Arleene Djordjevic (2022)
Bryan Homrighausen (2023)
Jessamyn Snider (2023)
*served on committee
Employees are nominated and selected by their peers for their work as team members, interactions with students, leadership and initiative, committee participation, mentorship and work on special college projects. All set a positive example for other employees.
Awardees
2019 Awardees
Catalina Ortiz
Darla Parker
BJ William Jackson Jr
Armando H Arevalo
2018 Awardees
Mark Berumen
Mario Ibarra
Dawn Nuetzel
Sylvia Prado
2017 Awardees
Shannon Gahn
Angela Jackson
Terry Ortiz
Jack Petty
2016 Awardees
Janet Cramer
Edna Elias
Laura Lengel
Martha Skinner
2014 Awardees
Diana Acosta
Pam Caster
Stella Martin
Carmen Morales
Faculty, staff, students and the public are encouraged to give recognition and kudos to Cochise College employees. Nominate a college employee using the Cochise Kudos Recognition Card (PDF)!
Details about the Cochise College Kudos program can be found on the Employee Recognition (PDF) document.