CMC Steamboat Springs
COMMENCEMENT 2026
May 2, 2026 / 10:30 AM
The Steamboat Grand
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
- Processional
- Welcome and Introductions
- Dr. JC Norling
- Acknowledgment of Students
- Dr. JC Norling
- Special Recognitions
- Bachelor Graduate Speaker
- Cj Klataske- Bachelor of Arts: Human Services
- Bachelor Graduate Speaker
- Katherine Moon- Bachelor of Arts: Human Services
- Commencement Address
- Dr. Susan Schulten- Professor, Department of History, University of Denver
- Presentation of Graduating Class
- Dr. JC Norling
- Presentation of Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas
- Kevin Williams
- Sean Griffin
- Conferring of Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas
- Dr. JC Norling
- Recessional
GUEST SPEAKER DR. SUSAN SCHULTEN
Susan Schulten is the Distinguished University Professor of History at the University of Denver, where she has taught since 1996. She also currently serves as the Colorado State Historian, in a year marking 150 years of Colorado statehood and 250 years of American independence.
Schulten is the author of several books that use old maps to tell new stories about American history, including A History of America in 100 Maps (2018), Mapping the Nation: History and Cartography in Nineteenth-Century America (2012), and The Geographical Imagination in America, 1880–1950 (2012), all published by the University of Chicago Press. Her most recent book is Emma Willard: Maps of History (2022). She has also co-authored a two-volume history of America with Elliott Gorn entitled Constructing the American Past: A Sourcebook of a People’s History (9th edition, 2024), published by Oxford University Press. Her work has been funded by the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Mellon Foundation.
Susan is currently writing a book about Richard Edes Harrison, one of the most influential mapmakers of the twentieth century. For several years, she served as history editor of the long form podcast Lost Highways, and for four years contributed to The New York Times’ “Disunion” series commemorating the American Civil War. This year, Professor Schulten’s courses include the Civil War and Reconstruction, Nineteenth-Century America, American Thought and Culture, and War and the Presidency.
Leadership
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Kerry Buhler, Summit County
- Markey Butler, Pitkin County
- Nico Brown- Eagle County
- Beth Helmke, At-Large
- Magda King, At-Large
- Bob Kuusinen, Board Treasurer, Steamboat Springs
- Ann Mullins (Trustee Elect)- Aspen
- Gloria Perez, Board Secretary, Lake County
- Peg Portscheller, West Garfield County
- Chris Romer, Board President, Eagle County
- Elizabeth Sass- Garfield County
- Marianne Virgili, East Garfield County
- Nico Brown- Eagle County
- Ann Mullins (Trustee Elect)- Aspen
PRESIDENT
- Dr. Matt Gianneschi
COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM
- Mary Boyd, Vice President of Finance & Administration and CFO
- Kristin Heath Colon, Vice President of Advancement and CEO of the CMC Foundation
- Shane Larson, Vice President of Student Affairs and Chief Student Affairs Officer
- Lucia Padilla, General Counsel
- Dr. Kathryn Regjo, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Affairs Officer
- Yesenia Silva Estrada, Vice President of Planning and Chief of Staff
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
- Dr. JC Norling, Vice President & Campus Dean
- Kevin Williams, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
- Sean Griffin, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
- Kristen Schramm, Executive Assistant
- Andy Barnhart, Campus Budget Manager
- Geoff Smith, Facilities Manager
- Melissa Dowd, Assistant Dean of Instruction
- Dr. Debra Froehlich, Assistant Dean of Instruction
- Matthew Jost, Assistant Dean of Instruction
- Olivia Goldsworthy, CMC Foundation, Regional Development Officer
STAGE DIGNITARIES
- Dr. JC Norling - Campus Vice President & Dean
- Dr. Susan Schulten- Professor, Department of History, University of Denver
- Dr. Kathryn Regjo - Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Dr. Chris Harnden - Associate Dean, Human Services
- Dr. Lisa Runck- Assistant Vice President of Student Services, Dean of Students
- Dr. John Lawrence - Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Dr. Jess Guarnero - Dean, Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media
- Kevin Williams - Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
- Sean Griffin - Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Academic Regalia KEY
Caps & Gowns
- Bachelor’s Degree: Black Cap & Gown
- Associate’s Degree: Blue Cap & Gown
- Adult High School Diploma: White Cap & Gown
Cords
- Honors (3.5 GPA or Higher): Gold Cord & Tassel
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: Blue & Gold Cords, Gold Stole & Tassel
- Residence Hall Student Leaders: Grey, White & Yellow Cords
- Student Government: Blue & White Cords
- TRIO: Red Cords and Red, White & Black Tassels
Stoles
- African Diaspora: Kente Stole
- Asian American Pacific Islander: Light Blue with White Flowers Stole
- Concurrent Enrollment: White Stole and CE Medallion
- First Generation: Blue Stole
- Hispanic & Latino/a/x: Serape Stole
- Indigenous Peoples: Red, Yellow, Blue, Gold & Feathered Stole
- LGBTQ+: PRIDE Stole
- Parent: Green Stole
- U.S.A. Veteran: Blue with Flag Stole
DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services
- Libby Apps
- Natalie Bohlmann «
- Madison Kathleen Cosgrove *
- Dawson Alan Edmonds *
- Xandria Lee Gregory «
- Chloe “Cj” Klataske «
- Katherine Marie Moon *
- Erin Elizabeth Noonan *
- Arron Joseph Ouly *
- Taylor Elizabeth Payne «
- Jade Racoma *
- Elisabeth Sullivan
- Catcher Weynand *
Bachelor of Arts: Integrated Sustainability
- Anna Elizabeth Bowen *
- Riley Cronin *
- Kenzie Rae Dotson
- Laura L. Egger *
- Olympia Jett
- Hadley Lobatos
- Cassadie Mefferd «
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
- Cecilia Better *
- Chase Davis Bomgardner *
- Giovonni Fraley
- Kirstin Gourlay *
- Filip Krota *
- Julian Monmonier
- Shevonise Thomas *
- Ethan VanHousen
Bachelor of Science: Ecosystem Science and Stewardship
- Ali Clarke *
- Rachel King *
- Michael Verdicchio
- Andrew Daniel Williams
- Keegan Zimmerman
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
- Kimberly Ann Co «
- Lauren Elizabeth Dreher «
- Shelly Finch *
- Megan Lyn Garmatz
- Michelle A. Gutierrez *
- Nichole Marie Lavon Lambert *
- Sara Elizabeth Lohrenz *
- Katie Marie Martinez *
- Vivianna Martinez
- Ciara Shirin Scott Mirza
- Phoebe Shaw *
- Tetyana Tanyuk *
- Morgan Terrell *
- Leslia Sisely Serrano Valencia *
- Reece Katherine White *
Bachelor of Applied Science: Leadership and Management
- Siearra Kaleigh Archuleta*
- John Egloff III*
- Dylan Russell German*
- Matthew Bryce Greiten
- Joe Karam*
- Zachary Lilly
- Matthew Gregory Nixon
- Samuel Pidcock
- Corbin Cael Reinhardt*
Associate of Arts
- Akhayla Chocolate Clarke
- Nicole Hernandez Cruz
- Jackson Karsted
- Jonah Lyon *
- Hailey Moreno *
- Joshua Leonard Nelson*
- Adriana Portillo
- Alana Jean Ratzell «
- Alexander Harley Sebring ~
- Erika Sexton «
- Claire Shea «
- Aether Vaitkus « ~
Associate of Arts: Art History
- Ruby Haden
Associate of Arts: Business
- Darcy Bray *
- Finaly Carr
- Cole Henry Contois
- Giovonni Fraley
- Chase Patrick Kelly «
- Teddy Kim *
- Donovan Meador
- Amberlyn Vanessa Avitia Perez «
- Will Utendorfer
- Ethan VanHousen
- Madelyn Welling *
- Andi Worthen
Associate of Arts: Communication
- Shyla Madison Martinez
- Arron Joseph Ouly *
Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Education
- Emma Werner «
Associate of Arts: Elementary Teacher Education
- Hadley Jo Rebik *
Associate of Arts: English
- Ani Grigsby ~
Associate of Arts: Outdoor Education
- Faelyn Bossung
- Anna Elizabeth Bowen *
- James D. Chibib
- Kenzie Rae Dotson
- Chloe Howard
- Nicklaus Kolozsvary
- Riley Lanquar-Galvan
- Evelyn Villalobos
- Emma Williams
Associate of Arts: Psychology
- Adila Bobic
- Joshua Glenn *
- Kennedy Diane Love *
- Greta Kate Schamberger
- Jordan Margaret Ward
Associate of Arts: Studio Art
- Ismael Arceo Lopez *
Associate of Science
- Campbell Butzlaff *
- Whitney Lee Diamond «
- Janie Ann Gonzales «
- Quincy Shelp
- Georgeanne Sibson «
- Anastacia Stocker «
- Aether Vaitkus « ~
- Boden Whitehead «
Associate of Applied Science: Action Sports Industry
- Bedell Christopher Blair *
- James Douglas Clemensen
- Reid Easton
- Benjamin Jones
- Carmela Mazza *
Associate of Applied Science: Early Childhood Education
- Miranda Skof
Associate of Applied Science: Multi-Occupational Trades
- Rylie Jones
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing
- Adam Williamson *
Associate of Applied Science: Resort Management
- Siearra Kaleigh Archuleta *
- Anya Kjeldbjerg Barndt *
- Morgan Emma Bleich «
- Kevin Riley Eichelberger «
- Kaitlyn Farley
- Jillian Salisbury
Associate of Applied Science: Restaurant and Culinary Management
- Colten Casavecchia
- Christopher Allen Rogers Cochran *
- Kevin Riley Eichelberger «
- Kathryn Koch *
- Perla Martinez
- Alexander Olling
- Rylan Simonton
Associate of Applied Science: Ski and Snowboard Business
- Teddy Kim *
- Nathan Joseph Maher *
- Matthew Christopher Mara *
- Brayden McCoy
- Samuel P. McDermott *
- Sawyer Reuille-Dupont
- Jake Wilmes
CERTIFICATES
A+ Computer Technician
- Reece Sachetta
- Helen Medranda Vargas
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Kevin Fischer *
- Nicholas Madden «
- Paul Rose *
Bakery Arts
- Christopher Allen Rogers Cochran *
- Kevin Riley Eichelberger «
- Perla Martinez
- Alexander Olling
- Sophie L. Schuster ~
- Rylan Simonton
Certified Addiction Technician
- Melissa Ann Dowd *
Culinary Management
- Christopher Allen Rogers Cochran *
- Perla Martinez
- Alexander Olling
- Sophie L. Schuster ~
- Rylan Simonton
Early Childhood Education - Teacher
- Sonia Butler *
Early Childhood Education - Director
- Miranda Skof
Emergency Medical Technician
- Aslan Armstrong
- Zachary Churchill
- Dylan Gormley
- Wyatt Graves
- Matthew Bryce Greiten
- Britni Johnson *
- Nicklaus Kolozsvary
- Jade Mayer
- Cruz Santana
- Jeremy Stib
- Daniel Suehrstedt «
- Lukas Znamenacek
Geographic Information Systems
- Olympia Jett
Hospitality Operations
- Siearra Kaleigh Archuleta *
- Morgan Emma Bleich «
Medical Assistant: Billing & Coding
- Claire Hankla «
Network+
- Marginia Hurley
- Helen Medranda Vargas
Nurse Aide
- Isabella Cerasoli *
Alyvia Cox «
Ava Elshere «
Yixy Banda Flores *
Viviane G. Frois *
Brissa E. Silva Gomez *
Lucia Del Haya *
Leiely Keyssieh
Kyra Kiser ~
Frankie Little «
Genesis Flores Marquez
Stacey Martinez «
Emily McIntosh *
Brynn Rose *
Sydney L. Ryan
Real Estate
- Rafael Perez Pena «
- Stephanie Welch «
- Vanessa Fatima Zegarra-Gouvea «
Restaurant Management
- Christopher Allen Rogers Cochran *
- Perla Martinez
- Alexander Olling
- Sophie L. Schuster ~
- Rylan Simonton
Ski and Snowboard Business
- Teddy Kim *
- Nathan Joseph Maher *
- Samuel P. McDermott *
SKB Retail & Repair Shop Tech
- Nathan Joseph Maher *
- Matthew Christopher Mara *
- Carmela Mazza *
- Samuel P. McDermott *
- Sawyer Reuille-Dupont
SBK Shop Manager
- Carmela Mazza *
Ski Industries of America
- Brandon Combest
- Teddy Kim *
- Nathan Joseph Maher *
- Matthew Christopher Mara *
- Samuel P. McDermott *
- Sawyer Reuille-Dupont
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Adult High School Diploma
- Fatima Hernandez Aguilar
- Luis Aguilar
- Alitzy Balbuena
- Danna Marie Barber
- Gabriel Borrego
- Samuel Canciamilla
- Kensie Capraro
- Kirtdon Clarke
- Cire Dia
- David Timothy Diaz
- Naida Elizabeth Esteban Barzola
- Miriam Estrella Garcia
- Jair Mercado Garduno
- Angelique Gradoz
- Keith Green
- Delaveena Hinton
- James Jacobs
- Dejonae Rihanna Jonique Johnson
- Tanya C. Smith Johnson
- Brandi Smith
- Steven Knitter
- Charles Lamar
- Dillon Joseph Legler
- Shavonne Lopez
- Zachary Manely
- Darrin Morgan
- Kevin Richard Ortega
- Lonny James Pollack
- Donna Quintana
- Daniel Wayne Rodarte
- Cecilia Rodgers
- David Antonio Sanchez Morales
- Peter D. Sampson
- Jamie St
- Katherine Stuchel
- Alejandra Talamantes
- Tommi Toler
- William Vowell
- Justin Todd White
- Brittany Woolley
- Jose Zamora
« President's Honors List * Dean's List
~ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Members
FULL TIME FACULTY
- Jamie Carbone – Associate Professor, Nursing
- Kate Diamond – Assistant Professor, Nursing
- Rebecca Edmiston – Professor, Biology
- Dr. Tina Evans – Professor, Sustainability Studies
- Leslie Gumbrecht – Professor, Developmental English
- Dr. Robert Gumbrecht – Professor, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Jeremy Hockley – Associate Professor, EMS
- Terry Hunter – Professor, Resort Management
- Cheryl Kassay – Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
- Jennifer LeRoux-Stewart – Professor, English as a Second Language
- Michael Martin – Director of Action Sport Industry and Ski & Snowboard Business Program
- Paul McCudden – Professor, Physical Sciences
- Dr. Rafael Perez Pena – Associate Professor, Business
- Rebecca Potter – Professor, English/Communication
- Christopher Richardson – Associate Professor, Restaurant & Culinary Management
- Kipp Rillos – Associate Professor, Business
- Dr. Lindsey Royce – Professor, English
- Dr. John Saunders – Professor, Outdoor Education
- Emily Schenk – Associate Professor, Human Services
- Dr. Rebecca Schmidt – Associate Professor, Biology
- Brittney Seale – Associate Professor, Mathematics
- Courtney Smazinski – Associate Professor, Nursing
- Dr. Patrick Staib – Professor, Social Sciences
- Dr. Nathan Stewart – Professor, Ecosystem Science, Stewardship
- Mikaelyn Sullivan – Assistant Professor, Nursing
- Peter Surgent – Professor, Mathematics
- Joyce Treulieb – Associate Professor, Mathematics
- Tim Widmer – Professor, Ski & Snowboard Business
- Cynthia Zyzda – Professor, Visual Arts and Humanities
COLLEGE-WIDE CAMPUS-BASED STAFF
- Dr. Jess Guarnero – Dean, Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media
- Dr. Christopher Harnden – Associate Dean, Human Services
- Dr. Johnathan Lawrence – Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Valerie Lawton – Program Coordinator & Nursing Aide Instructor
- Valerie Lemaster – Partnerships & Experiential Learning Strategist
- Samantha Mosher – Admissions Representative for Health Science Programs
- Melissa Perez-Valrey – Interim Assistant Registrar
FULL TIME STAFF
- Debra Arnold – College Counselor
- Si Axtell – Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
- Andy Barnhart – Campus Budget Manager
- Michelle Barnett – Director of Student Life & Housing
- Quinn Balser – Residence Life Assistant Coordinator
- Jonathan Beam – Instructional Reference Librarian
- Arianna Birdseye – Outdoor Program Logistics Technician
- Kimi Cheuvront – Campus Receivable Manager
- Elisha Colson – Access Coordinator
- Melissa Dowd – Assistant Dean of Instruction
- Rachel Fritz-Ortega – Campus Coordinator of Enrollment Services
- Dr. Debra Froehlich – Assistant Dean of Instruction
- Sam Geis – Custodian
- Mark Green – Custodian
- Lexi Gretzky – Student Activities Coordinator
- Sean Griffin – Associate Dean for Student Affairs
- Liz Hammer – Academic Coordinator
- Sarah Hancock – Interim Senior Enrollment Services Specialist
- Wendy Hayes – Nursing Laboratory Coordinator/Admin Assistant
- Tracey Hughes – Library Director
- Ayric Ingram – Technology Support Specialist
- Matthew Jost – Assistant Dean of Instruction
- Aimee Kimmey – Administrative Technician
- Scott Kimmey – Technology Support Specialist
- Anne Koshio – Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Coordinator
- Fabiola Lopez-Esparza – Residence Life Coordinator
- Beau McGoran – Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Carla Mumm – Enrollment Services Specialist
- Michael Myers – Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Dr. JC Norling – Vice President & Campus Dean
- Amy Phillips – Student Support Services Coordinator
- Lianne Pyle – Student Affairs Coordinator
- Courtney Savage – Library Technician
- Kristen Schramm – Executive Administrative Assistant
- Jennifer Simbre – College Counselor
- Geoff Smith – Facilities Manager
- Scott Tanner – Head Ski Team Coach
- Megan Troiani – Campus Community Use Coordinator
- Chris Wadopian – Facilities Fiscal Manager
- Mike Ward – Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Kevin Williams – Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
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ABOUT COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
Colorado Mountain College offers a blend of bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and specialized certificates in programs closely aligned with the tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation economies of the rural resort communities in which the college operates.
Approximately 14,000 students attend CMC annually. In 2021, the college was designated in state law as a Dual Mission institution, joining an estimated 400 institutions – most of them in rural parts of the country – which offer an intentional blend of liberal arts programs and hands-on career skills training as well as a mix of undergraduate programs and specialized certificates.
CMC is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the college’s 29% Latino and Hispanic student enrollment.
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