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

Kyle Brown (2012)
Executive Director of Technology
B.S., DeVry University
M.S., Bellevue University

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

Karen Fuller-Markham (2013)
Vice President of Finance & Operations
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.A., M.S., Saint Bonaventure University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, 2021

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 and Workforce Development
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, 2020

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)
Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
A.S. Jamestown Community College
B.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.A., St. Bonaventure University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, 2019

Ronald Shidemantle (2025)
Vice President of Student Experience
B.S., M.A., Slippery Rock University

FACULTY

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)
Assistant Professor, Information Technology
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Regis University

Sarah Bray (2013)
Associate Professor, Business - Cattaraugus County Campus
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S., Alfred University
M.B.A., Saint Bonaventure University
Graduate Certificate, Harvard Extension School

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

Dion Daly (2022)
Associate Professor, Business, Economics, & Global Affairs
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)
Associate 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

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

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 State College
Ph.D., Northcentral University
SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2024

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)
Associate Professor; Learning Center Coordinator
A.A., Jamestown Community College
B.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.S.Ed., St. Bonaventure University

Colette Haight (2011)
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
SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2025

Kylie Harris (2025)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
M.S.N., Clarion/Edinboro Universities
M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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
M.S., Mercyhurst University

Nathan Jeffery (2025)
Assistant Professor, Art & Design
B.F.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A., Miami University of Ohio

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

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 Dean, Public and Professional Services
Associate Professor, Anthropology and Sociology
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Brandeis University

Traci Langworthy (2004)
Interim Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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)
Associate 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)
Professor; Coordinator, Learning Center - Cattaraugus County Campus
B.S., St. Bonaventure University
M.A., California State University

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

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

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

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

Melanie Murphy (2024)
Instructor, Nursing
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S., 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., 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)
Associate Professor, Engineering
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.S., SUNY Albany
Ph.D., SUNY Stony Brook

Andrew Pitoniak (2015)
Associate 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 Affairs
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., Ed.D., Capella University

Chelz Scott (2025)
Instructor, Anthropology and Sociology
A.A., SUNY Onondaga Community College
B.A., SUNY Oswego
M.A., SUNY University at Buffalo

Simone Sellstrom (2013)
Associate 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)
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)
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

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

Josh Zeiders-Weber (2025)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
A.S., Jamestown Community College
B.A. SUNY Potsdam
M.S., Walden University

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