Jun 03, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

Personnel


Administrative Officers

Personnel

Administrative officers at MGCCC are charged with ensuring excellence for students, employees, and college stakeholders.  Service on various processual and advisory committees provides the opportunity to balance high quality instruction, student success, engagement and information sharing, and the assurance of effective and efficient business processes across the board.

District Office

Executive Officers  
President Dr. Mary S. Graham
Vice President of Administration and Finance Dr. Tammy Franks
Vice President of Student Services, Enrollment Strategies, and Advancement Dr. Suzi Brown
Vice President of Teaching & Learning and Community Campus Dr. Jonathan Woodward
Vice President of Technology and Research Dr. Adam Swanson
Associate Vice President of Finance/Comptroller Laura Kloc
Associate Vice President of Human Resources Dr. Blythe King
Associate Vice President of Reporting & Data Analytics Dr. Jordan Sanderson
Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Strategies Dr. Zach Moulds
Accountant Ave West
Assistant Comptroller Melissa Brown
Billing and Collection Specialist Charla Bagwell
Business Intelligence Developer Yagneek Dayala
Chief Creative Officer Ashlyn Levins
College Recruiter
 
Dylan Tyner
Hannah Way
College Registrar Anjelica Holliman
Compliance Officer Robbie Robertson
Coordinator of Employee Relations Randi-Beth Ladnier
Coordinator of External Funding Crystal Ladner
Creative Officer Jennifer Tinnin
Director of Administrative Services Kortney Woodard
Director of Advancement Services Veronica Stubbs
Director of Communications and Marketing Sherri Carr Smith
Director of District Printing Aldridge Free
Director of eLearning Buffy Matthews
Director of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Denise Williams
Director of Military Benefits Alisha Dillard
Director of Predictive Analytics & Strategic Insights Aaron Pearce
Director of Recruitment, Data and Communications Gina Lansford
Director of Technical Support and Desktop Services Vacant
District Architect Aaron (Lee) Palermo
eLearning Coordinator Michelle Pickering
eLearning Operations Coordinator Van Morse
Executive Administrator to the President Jade Wheeler
Human Resources Information Systems Analyst Deanna Parker
Infrastructure Technician Kyle Hailey
Internal Auditor Joseph (Jay) Newton
Network Administrator Stephen Feagins
Payroll Accountant Jill Pressley
Public Information Coordinator Kathy McAdams
Scholarships and Programs Specialist Paige Cannon
School of Health Professions Chairperson Dr. Angie Nelson
Senior Accountant Vacant
Webmaster Michael Graham
President Emeritus Dr. Willis H. Lott

Community Campus

Associate Vice President of Career-Technical Education & Community Campus Millie Bordelon
Associate Vice President of Teaching & Learning Dr. Barbara Lee
Associate Vice President of Workforce Solutions Rachael Kunz
Dean of Business Services Dr. Wayne Kuntz
Advanced Manufacturing Developer Mary Mederos
AI Strategist Wayne Francis
Community College Program Manager Mohala Johnson
Director of Adult Education Erica Johnson
Director of Advanced Manufacturing Upskill Center Jefferson Reid
Director of Grants and Special Projects Adrienne McPhaul
MAIN Director Dr. Kollin Napier
Retention Coordinator Vacant
WIOA Youth Project Director Stacy Malone
Workforce Project Director Dr. Tiffany Kersten
Kimberly Saucier

Bryant Center at Tradition

Associate Vice President of Nursing & Health Professions Teresa McDonald
Clinical Affiliation Agreement and Event Coordinator Windy Taylor
Healthcare Simulation and Workforce Director Jose Valdez
MAP LPN Instructor & Curriculum Developer Lauren Jandorf
School of Nursing Chairperson - Year I Dr. Debra Buie
School of Nursing Chairperson - Year II Stephanie Nguyen
School of Nursing Chairperson - Level I  Natalie Allen
School of Nursing Chairperson - Level II  Dr. Joanna Fairley

West Harrison County Center

Dean of West Harrison County Center & Special Projects Kelly Parker

Harrison County Campus

Keesler Center
Naval Construction Battalion Center (Navy Base)

Campus Vice President Dr. Erin Riggins
Dean of Business Services Dr. Ashley Rollin
Dean of Student Services & Enrollment Management Justin Mills
Dean of Teaching and Learning Dr. Monica Donohue
Assistant Dean of the Learning Resources Center Dr. Hali Black
Assistant Dean of Teaching & Learning Dawn Buckley
Articulation and Credentials Specialist Josh VanZile
Assistant Technical Director, iMPAC Lauren Mullins
Concurrent Enrollment Specialist Max Barnes
Director of Admissions & Records Candice Jenkins
Director of Enrollment Services Roxanne Warfield
Director of Financial Aid Angela Bradley
Director of HRM & iMPAC Business Development Aaliyah Dock-Caldwell
Enrollment Specialist Shekira Fortenberry
Mary Gregory
Enrollment Specialist & Student Support Coordinator Aimee McGehee
Maya Wabel
Honors/PTK Director Adelia Luke
Dr. Lisa Wall
Instructional Designer Vacant
Librarian Shake DeLozier
Nicole Aranda-Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor Eve Self
Physical Plant, Superintendent Vacant
Technical Director, iMPAC Bailey Aultman
School of Health Professions Liaison Jamie Mignott

Keesler Center

Keesler Center Representative Marcus Goldsby

Naval Construction Battalion Center (Navy Base)

Naval Construction Battalion Center Representative Marcus Goldsby

Jackson County Campus

Campus Vice President/SACSCOC Liaison Dr. Cedric Bradley
Dean of Business Services Renee Box
Dean of Student Services & Enrollment Management Dr. Ryan Upshaw
Dean of Teaching and Learning Dr. Emma Miller
Assistant Dean of the Learning Resources Center Terri Cothern
Assistant Dean of Teaching and Learning Dr. Bobby Ghosal
Articulation & Credentials Specialist Jessica Evans
Concurrent Enrollment Specialist Brandi Fayard
Coordinator of Estuarine Education Center Katie Fetzer
Director of Admissions and Records Miranda Hedman
Director of Enrollment Services Beth Lovorn
Director of Financial Aid Kendra Robinson
Enrollment Specialist Sonya Edwards
Cheryl Steele
Enrollment Specialist & LPC Cecilia Ballard
Enrollment Specialist & Student Support Coordinator LeAnn Ibarra
Health Professions Apprenticeship Curriculum Developer April Pouliot
Honors/PTK Director Sydney Fletcher
Karen Scott
Instructional Designer Mary Warden
Librarian Dr. Gwen Carter
Georgene Danjanic
Physical Plant, Superintendent Tim Benefield
School of Health Professions Liaison Dr. Rana Walley

Perkinston Campus

Campus Vice President Dr. Brad Bailey
Dean of Athletics Steven Campbell
Dean of Business Services Trey Robertson
Dean of Student Services & Enrollment Management Dr. Chris Bagwell
Dean of Teaching and Learning Heather Holliman
Assistant Dean of the Learning Resources Center Shugana Williams
Coordinator of Wellness & Recreation Moriah Smith
Director of Admissions and Records Mollie Barger
Director of Enrollment Services Paula Rainey
Director of Financial Aid Heather Dearman
Director of Residence and Student Life Ben St. Cyr
Enrollment Specialist LaTrice McDonald
Enrollment Specialist & Financial Aid Rep Christopher Upton
Enrollment Specialist & Student Support Coordinator Shellye Smith
Honors/PTK Director Zachary Dozier
Heather Holliman
Instructional Designer Shanna Murray-Luke
Librarian Mandy Hornsby
Laura Savage
Licensed Professional Counselor Sharie Gilner
Physical Plant, Superintendent Vacant
School of Health Professions Liaison Vacant
Sports Information Director Don Hammack

George County Center

Administrative Dean Will Overstreet
Assistant Dean of Teaching & Learning Vacant
Enrollment Specialist Dawn Richardson
Honors/PTK Director Will Overstreet
Mandy Withrow

Committees and School Chairs

College Executive Council

Dr. Mary S. Graham, President; Dr. Tammy Franks, Dr. Jonathan Woodward, Dr. Suzi Brown, Dr. Brad Bailey, Dr. Cedric Bradley, Dr. Erin Riggins, Dr. Adam Swanson, and Adam Pickering

Harrison County Campus

Committees

Administrative Committee: E. Riggins - Chair, A. Dock-Caldwell, M. Donohue, J. Mills, A. Rollin

Admissions: C. Jenkins - Chair, M. Donohue, J. Mills, R. Warfield

Conduct: C. Jenkins - Chair, A. Dock-Caldwell, J. Hawk, J. Mattina, D. Rankin, Two Student Representatives

Financial Aid Appeals:  J. Mills - Chair, A. Griffin, J. Hawk, S. Fortenberry, J. VanZile 

Graduation: J. Mills - Chair, M. Donohue, C. Jenkins, J. VanZile, M. Wabel

Guidance: R. Warfield - Chair, M. Donohue, E. Self, B. Williams

Hospitality Team: E. Moore-Dunwoody - Chair, G. Bosarge, S. Dronet, D. Easterling, M. Esposito, D. Flowers, R. Holder, H. Walker, B. Williams

Instructional Affairs: M. Donohue - Chair, and School Chairpersons

Learning Resources: H. Black - Chair, N. Bush, S. DeLozier, C. Sinclair, T. Sutherlin, A. Tibbs, E. Wall, A. Williams

Registration: J. Mills - Chair, M. Donohue, C. Jenkins, R. Warfield, Administrative Committee members

Salvage: - A. Rollin - Chair, B. Breland, R. Koenenn  

Scholarships: A. Bradley - Chair, D. Buckley, R. Dambrino, C. Jenkins, E. Self

School Chairpersons

Business, Law, Hospitality, and Culinary Dr. Deborah Brandon
Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, & IT Robin Hayes
Health Professions Dr. Angie Nelson
Human Sciences and Education Jo Anne Daniels
Language Arts Angela Williams
Manufacturing, Maritime, and Transportation Brent Bond
Science and Kinesiology Dr. Angela Bruni
Visual and Performing Arts Dr. Jane Mattina
Honors College Dr. Hali Black
Adelia Luke
Dr. Elisabeth Wall

Vice President’s Committee

Shad Jeanfreau Appointed 2027-30
Christopher Dixon Appointed 2027-30
Irvette Dove Appointed 2027-30
Lisa Wall Appointed 2027-30
Jodie Tran Appointed 2027-30
Reagan Holder Appointed 2027-30
Jason Gruich Appointed 2027-30
Alvin Adams Jr. Appointed 2027-30
Bailey Aultman Appointed 2027-30
Eve Self Appointed 2027-30

Jackson County Campus

Committees

Administrative Committee: C. Bradley - Chair, R. Box, E. Miller, and R. Upshaw

Awards: R. Upshaw - Chair, K. Duncanson, B. Ghosal, B. Lovorn, S. Nero, K. Scott

Conduct: P. Theodore - Chair, R, Box, K. Robinson, and two student leaders

Employee Development Committee: T. Cothern - Chair and faculty and staff members as appointed by the school chair or supervisor

Hospitality Team: J. Webb - Chair, M. Baron, D. Beal-Johnson, G. Byrd, E. Funk, K. Johnson, A. Novascone, C. O’Brien, S. Posey, L. Tennant, K. Tran 

Instructional Affairs: E. Miller - Chair, and school chairpersons

Learning Resources: T. Cothern - Chair, LRC personnel, one representative from each school to be designated by the school chair

Salvage: - F. Tapia - Chair, M. Hedman, K. Jellum 

Student Activities: Presidents of the Student Government Association, SkillsUSA, and PTK, Treasurer of Student Government Association, K. Duncanson, R. Upshaw

Student Publications: B. Fayard - Editor of Student Yearbook.

School Chairpersons

Business, Law, Hospitality, and Culinary Sydney Fletcher
Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, & IT Angela Sims
Health Professions Dr. Angie Nelson
Human Sciences and Education Lisa Hudgins
Language Arts Dr. Bre Smith
Manufacturing, Maritime, and Transportation William Dickson
Science and Kinesiology Van Stringfellow
Visual and Performing Arts Dr. Bill Lipscomb
Honors College Sydney Fletcher
Karen Scott

Vice President’s Committee

Philip Theodore Elected 2025-28
Carin Platt Elected 2024-27
Kelsey Stewart Elected 2024-27
Erica Moody Appointed 2024-27
LeAnn Ibarra Appointed 2024-27
Lisa Hudgins Appointed 2024-27
Michelle Dickerson Appointed 2024-27
Vacant Appointed 2024-27
Shana Nero Appointed 2024-27
Sonya Edwards Appointed 2024-27

Perkinston Campus

Committees

Academic and Honors Scholarship: H. Holliman - Chair, E. Dingman, Z. Dozier, School Chairpersons

Administrative Committee: B. Bailey - Chair, Chris Bagwell, S. Campbell, H. Holliman, W. Overstreet, T. Robertson

Admissions: Chris Bagwell - Chair, M. Barger, H. Holliman, P. Rainey, B. St. Cyr

Awards: Chris Bagwell - Chair, W. Overstreet (GCC), C. Anderson, M. Barger, S. Campbell, H. Holliman, R. Lyons, L. McIlrath, J. Shows, M. Smith

Campus Appeals: Chris Bagwell - Chair, D. Anderson, B. Bailey, S. Campbell, H. Holliman. W. Overstreet, T. Robertson

Campus Cleanliness:  T. Robertson - Chair, T. Gipson - Alt. Chair, C. Acker, S. Campbell, E. Elliott, G. Martinez, J. Rhodes, B. St. Cyr, K. Taylor

Campus Safety:  T. Robertson- Chair, W. Overstreet (GCC), H. Braswell (GCC), D. Anderson, Chris Bagwell, L. Bond, D. Calcote, S. Campbell, C. Handy, H. Holliman, J. Rhodes, J. Shows, B. St. Cyr

Conduct:  Chris Bagwell - Chair, B. St. Cyr - Alt. Chair, H. Dearman - Alt. Chair, C. Upton - Alt. Chair, D. Acres, J. Ball, M. Barger, L. McCarroll, L. McDonald, L. McIlrath, B. Patten, J. Pittman, J. Shows, J. Strickland, S. Williams

Festival of Lights: T. Robertson - Chair, Chris Bagwell - Co-Chair, S. Campbell - Co-Chair, H. Holliman - Co-Chair, C. Anderson, D. Anderson, M. Barger, L. Bond, H. Dearman, E. Elliott, T. Gipson, R. Hilburn, B. Holley, G. Martinez, M. McKinney, C. Merritt, A. Miller, B. Patten, P. Rainey, J. Rhodes, M. Smith, T. Smith, B. St Cyr, K. Taylor, Q. Wrighten, Vacant (Perk VP Admin Asst)

Financial Aid Appeals: Chris Bagwell - Chair, H. Dearman - Alt. Chair, M. Barger, S. McInnis, P. Rainey

Graduation Task Force: Chris Bagwell - Chair, M. Barger, S. Campbell, H. Holliman, R. Lyons, L. McDonald, P. Rainey, T. Robertson, R. Schilling, M. Smith, S. Smith, R. Story, C. Upton

Hospitality: D. Anderson - Chair, L. Bond, A. Cooley, L. McDonald, A. Morrissette, K. Redfearn, J. Strickland, K. Taylor, Vacant (Perk VP Admin Asst)

Housing Appeals: Chris Bagwell - Chair, M. Barger, H. Holliman, J. Reid, T. Robertson, B. St. Cyr, R. Wilson

Instructional Affairs: H. Holliman- Chair, and School Chairpersons

Learning Resources: S. Williams - Chair, C. Anderson, Chris Bagwell, E. Elliott, D. Bush, V. Hill, H. Holliman, L. McDonald, W. Overstreet (GCC), G. Posadas, P. Rainey, T. Robertson, M. Smith, R. Story, Student

Recruitment/Retention: Chris Bagwell - Chair, C. Anderson, M. Barger, H. Dearman, H. Holliman, T. Robertson

Salvage: B. St. Cyr- Chair, Vacant (LRC), R. Weathers

Scholarship: Chris Bagwell - Chair, S. Campbell, H. Dearman, H. Holliman

School Chairpersons

Business, Law, Hospitality, and Culinary Dr. Joan Reid
Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, & IT Patrick Wilcher
Health Professions Angie Nelson
Human Sciences and Education Dylan Acres
Language Arts Robin Lyons
Manufacturing, Maritime, and Transportation Joshua Pierce
Science and Kinesiology Dr. Tracy Moore
Visual and Performing Arts Daniel Calcote
Honors College Zachary Dozier

Vice President’s Committee

Ryan Joiner Appointed 2025-28
John Rhodes Appointed 2025-28
Dottie Nix Appointed 2025-28
Loren Bond Appointed 2025-28
Ben St. Cyr Appointed 2025-28
Tyler Gipson Appointed 2025-28
Jolene Strickland Elected 2024-27
Joshua Pierce (GCC) Appointed 2025-28
Ryan Schilling Elected 2027-30
Lucy Moulds Elected 2027-30
Dawn Richardson (GCC) Appointed 2027-30

Bryant Center at Tradition

School of Nursing and Health Professions Chairpersons

School of Nursing Level I Natalie Allen
School of Nursing Year I Dr. Debra Buie
School of Nursing Level II Dr. Joanna Fairley
School of Nursing Year II Stephanie Nguyen
School of Health Professions Dr. Angela Nelson

District Committee Assignments for the School of Nursing and Health Professions are appointed annually by the Associate Vice President for the School of Nursing and Health Professions or by the appropriate campus deans.