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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.
Rebecca Richardson (2024)
University of Pittsburgh, B.S.
Slippery Rock University, M.S.
Mrs. Teresa Vernon (2024)
Cochise Community College, ADN
Western New Mexico University, BSN
Ms. Star Jermyn, RN (2023)
Thomas Jefferson University, B.S.N.
University of Phoenix, M.S.N.
Dr. Lori Keyne (2023)
Concordia College, B.A.
University of Michigan, M.A.S.
University of Arizona, D.M.A.
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.
Ms. Tanya Biami (2022)
Michigan State University, B.A.
Michigan State University, M.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. Rebecca Orozco (2021)
University of Arizona, B.A.
University of Arizona, M.A.
Mr. Jeffrey Sturges (2020)
Cochise College, A.A. (’87)
University of Arizona, B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara, M.A.
Ms. Elizabeth Lockwood (2020)
Duke University, B.A.
Lewis & Clark College, M.Ed.
Mr. Randall Dorman (2019)
Northern Arizona University, B.S., M.S.
Ms. Helen Garcia (2019)
University of Phoenix, B.S.
Mr. David M. Pettes (2018)
Duke University, B.A.
Emory University, M.A.T.
Mr. Norman Bates (2018)
United States Military Academy, B.S.
University of Massachusetts, M.A.
Dr. Donald Johnson (2016)
San Francisco State College, B.A.
Los Angeles State College, M.A.
Arizona State University, Ph.D.
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.
Ms. Martha Bordelois (2015)
Máximo Gorki Foreign Language Institute, B.A.
University of Havana, M.S.
Mr. Albert Kogel (2014)
University of Arizona, B.F.A, M.F.A
Mr. George Huncovsky (2014)
University of North Dakota, B.S., M.S.
Mr. Chuck Perry (2013)
University of Denver, B.S.
The American College, M.S.M.
Ms. Ruth Britton (2012)
Concordia Teachers College, B.A.
Kansas State University, M.S.
Mr. Roger Weller (2012)
Wayne State University, B.S.
University of Arizona, M.S.
Mr. Richard Atkinson (2011)
Kansas State College, B.S.
Kansas State University M.S.
Dr. Karen A. Nicodemus, President Emeritus (2010)
John F. Kennedy College, B.A.
University of Nebraska, M.P.E., Ph.D.
Mr. Bill Saathoff (posthumous, 2009)
Cochise College, A.A.S., A.A.
Ms. Faye Douglas (2009)
Wheaton College, B.A.
Eastern New Mexico University, M.A.
University of Arizona, M.A.
Ms. Mildred Galliher (2006)
University of Arizona, B.S., M.S.
Dr. John (Jack) Ziegler (2006)
Seton Hall University, B.A., M.A.
University of Connecticut, Ph.D.
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. Harold Robison (2005)
Troy State University, B.S.
Mr. William Akins (2004)
San Francisco State University, B.A.
Kansas State University, M.S.
Mr. E. Gene Riggs (2004)
Oklahoma State University, B.S., M.Ed., M.S.
Mr. Donald Campbell (2003)
San Jose State University, B.A.
Stanford University, M.A.
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.
Mr. Ray Levra (2001)
Montana State University, B.S.
University of Oregon, M.F.A.
Dr. Mary Lee Shelden (2000)
Phoenix College, A.A.
Northern Arizona University, B.S.
University of Arizona, Ph.D.
Mr. Lee Oppenheim (1999)
University of New Mexico, B.A.
University of Phoenix, M.A.
Ms. Catherine Lincer (posthumous, 1997)
Colorado State University, B.A.
University of Denver, M.L.S.
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.
Mr. Thomas Waddoups (1992)
University of Idaho, B.S.
Arizona State University, M.S.
Dr. Dan Rehurek
University of South Dakota, B.S.
University of North Colorado, M.A.
Nova University, Ed.D.
Dr. Joe Gilliland
University of Texas, B.A., M.A.
Arizona State University, Ph.D.
Hall of Fame
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
NISOD Excellence Award
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.
*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
Achived Excellence (ACE) Award
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.
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
Cochise Kudos
Faculty, staff, students and the public are encouraged to give recognition and kudos
to Cochise College employees. Details about the Cochise College Kudos program can be found on the Employee Recognition Terms (PDF) document.
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