New faculty and staff join community

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.