Program and Department Chair Directory

Program Chairs and Department Chairs

At Cincinnati State, academic matters are overseen by faculty members who serve as the stewards of the areas they represent. 

Program Chairs are responsible for curriculum development and implementation for bachelor's degree, associate degree, and certificate programs. Their responsibilities include maintaining the academic integrity of the program, advising students in the program, and coordinating with community partners to ensure that program graduates are prepared to meet the needs of the industry and/or meet the academic expectations of institutions where Cincinnati State graduates may pursue additional education. 

Department Chairs are responsible for curriculum development and implementation in academic departments, primarily in general education areas that do not have specific degrees or certificates associated with the department. Their responsibilities include maintaining the academic integrity of the courses, and ensuring that the courses in their department meet standards established by agencies such as the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education. 

Program Chairs by Division

The chair for a degree program also is the chair for related certificates, unless otherwise noted in the list below. Related certificates appear on indented lines below the name of the degree.

Business Technologies Division

Program Chair Email
Accounting (ACC) Stani Kantcheva, EdD, CPA, CMA stani.kantcheva@cincinnatistate.edu
Accounting Certificate (ACCTC)
Accounting with Quickbooks Certificate (AQBC)
Bookkeeping Certificate (BKC)
Business Component CPA Exam Eligibility Certificate (BCC)
Administrative Assistant (AA) Viola Johnson, EdD viola.johnson@cincinnatistate.edu
Computer Applications Certificate (CAPC)
Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate (MOSC)
Automotive Service Management (ASM) Charles (Chuck) Butler, BA, ASE-MCT charles.butler@cincinnaitstate.edu
Automotive Service Technician Certificate (ASTC)
Automotive Engine Repair Technician Certificate (AERTC)
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician Certificate (AHATC)
Automotive Powertrain Technician Certificate (APTC)
Automotive Undercar Technician Certificate (AUTC)
Brewing Science (BREW) Caleb Ochs-Naderer, MEd, General Certificate in Brewing, Cicerone Certified Beer Server caleb.ochs-naderer@cincinnatistate.edu
Brewing and Beverage Laboratory Certificate (BREWLC)
Brewing Production Certificate (BREWPC)
Brewing Sales and Marketing Certificate (BREWC)
Business Management (BM) David Hensley, BS, MBA david.hensley@cincinnatistate.edu
Business Management Certificate (BMC)
Entrepreneurship Certificate (ETRPC)
Retail Management Certificate (RMC)
Business Pathways Certificate (BUSC) Stani Kantcheva, EdD, CPA, CMA stani.kantcheva@cincinnatistate.edu
Culinary and Food Science (CFS) Grace Yek, MS, CCC grace.yek@cincinnatistate.edu
Culinary Arts (CUL) Greg Skibinski, MS, CEC, AAC gregory.skibinski@cincinnatistate.edu
Culinary Arts Certificate (CAC)
Dietetic Technology (DT) TBD - Contact the Business Division btdadvisors@cincinnatistate.edu
Culinary Medical Nutrition Certificate (CMNC)
Dietary Management Certificate Pathway I (DMCP1)
Dietary Management Certificate Pathway II (DMCP2)
Dietary Management Certificate Pathway IIIb (DMCP3)
Finance (FIN) Margaret (Meg) Clark, MBA, CFP margaret.clark@cincinnatistate.edu
Banking and Financial Services Certificate (BFSC)
Financial Counselor Certificate (FCC)
Hospitality Management (HOSP) Paula Kirch-Smith, MBA, MEd, CMP paula.kirchsmith@cincinnatistate.edu
Event Planning Certificate (EPC)
Food Service Management Certificate (FSMC)
Landscape Horticulture (LH) Mark Deacon, MS mark.deacon@cincinnatistate.edu
Landscape Design Certificate (LDC)
Landscape Technician Certificate (LTC)
Law and Paralegal Studies (PAR) E. Wednesday Oster, JD elizabeth.oster@cincinnatistate.edu
Law and Paralegal Studies Certificate (LAWC)
Marketing Management (MMT) Lesli Rice, MBA lesli.rice@cincinnatistate.edu
Marketing Specialist Certificate (MSC)
Pastry Arts (PAS) Mary (Betsy) LaSorella, BA, CEPC mary.lasorella@cincinnatistate.edu
Pastry Arts Certificate (PASC)
Pre-Business Administration (PBA) Paula Kirch-Smith, MBA, MEd, CMP paula.kirchsmith@cincinnatistate.edu
Pre-Nutrition Science (PNS) TBD - Contact the Business Division btdadvisors@cincinnatistate.edu
Real Estate Certificate (REC) Colleen Meyer, MEd, CIW-CI, CIW Associate, Microsoft Office Specialist colleen.meyer@cincinnatistate.edu
Ohio Real Estate Salesperson Certificate (RESC)
Sustainable Horticulture (SH) Mark Deacon, MS mark.deacon@cincinnatistate.edu
Sustainable Agriculture Management Certificate (AGRC)
Heather Augustine, MS, LEED Green Associate heather.augustine@cincinnatistate.edu
Turfgrass Management (TURF) Mark Deacon, MS mark.deacon@cincinnatistate.edu

Engineering and Information Technologies Division

Program Chair Email
Applied Technology Specialist (ATSP) Lawrence (Larry) Feist, BS lawrence.feist@cincinnatistate.edu
Audio/Video Production (AVP) Dave Killen, MA david.killen@cincinnatistate.edu
Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Jeff Wright, AAS, BS, MS, FAA A&P, DME jeffrey.wright@cincinnatistate.edu
Aviation Mechanics Airframe Certificate (AVAC)
Aviation Mechanics Powerplant Certificate (AVPC)
Avionics Certificate (AVNC)
Chemical Technology (CMT) Ann Fallon, MS ann.fallon@cincinnatistate.edu
Chemical Technology Operator Certificate (CMTOC)
Chemical Technology Production Certificate (CMTPC)
Civil Engineering Technology George Armstrong, BS, PE, PS, LS george.armstrong@cincinnatistate.edu
Architectural Major (CETAO)
Construction Management Major (CETCO)
Construction Supervisor Certificate (CSC)
Virtual Design and Construction Certificate (VDCC)
Computer Network Administration (NETA) Tomie Gartland, PhD tomie.gartland@cincinnatistate.edu
Computer Network Administration Certificate (NETAC)
Computer Support Major (CSA)
Computer Network Engineering Technology (NETC) Paul Weingartner, BS, PE paul.weingartner@cincinnatistate.edu
Cyber-Security Major (NETCCS)
Computer Programming and Database Management Robert (Bob) Nields, MBA robert.nields@cincinnatistate.edu
Computer Information Systems Major (CINS)
Computer Software Development Major (CSD)
Computer Software Development Certificate (CSDC)
Software Engineering Technology Major (SET)
Electrical Engineering Technology Ralph Whaley Jr., PhD ralph.whaley@cincinnatistate.edu
Biomedical Equipment Major (BMT)
Electronics Systems Major (ESET)
Power Systems Major (PSET)
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Lawrence (Larry) Feist, BS lawrence.feist@cincinnatistate.edu
Building Automation Systems Certificate (BASC)
Energy Major (EMETE)
Industrial Automation (EMET)
Laser Major (EMETL)
Laser Certificate (EMETLC)
Engineering Technology Transfer Certificate (ETTC) Lawrence (Larry) Feist, BS lawrence.feist@cincinnatistate.edu
Environmental Engineering Technology (EVT) Ann Gunkel, PhD ann.gunkel@cincinnatistate.edu
Stormwater Management Major (EVTS)
Water and Wastewater Major (EVTW)
Environmental Plant Operator Wastewater/Water Certificate (EVTPOC)
Environmental Safety and Security Certificate (EVTSC)
Graphic Design (GRD) Kathleen (Kathy) Freed, BFA kathleen.freed@cincinnatistate.edu
Land Surveying Carol Morman, EDd, PE, PS carol.morman@cincinnatistate.edu
Land Surveying (LS.BAS)
Advanced Surveying Certificate (ASC)
Land Surveying Certificate (LSC)
Surveying and Mapping (SAM)
Mechanical Engineering Technology Zane Decker, BS, MEng zane.decker@cincinnatistate.edu
Design Major (METD)
Computer Aided Design Certificate (METCAD)
Manufacturing Management Major (METM)
Manufacturing CNC Certificate (METMC)
Pre-Engineering (PENG) George Armstrong, BS, PE, PS, LS george.armstrong@cincinnatistate.edu
Web and Multimedia Design (WEBM) David Hoctor, BA david.hoctor@cincinnatistate.edu
Web and Multimedia Design Certificate (WEBC)
Welding (WLD) Greg Kelly, BS gregory.kelly@cincinnatistate.edu
Basic Welding Certificate (BWC)
Welding Certificate (WLDC)

Health and Public Safety Division

Program Chair Email
Advanced Health Preparatory Certificate (AHPC) Mark Tiemeier, MS mark.tiemeier@cincinnatistate.edu
Bioscience Certificate (BSCC) Milene Donlin, MS, MPH, CHES milene.donlin@cincinnatistate.edu
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSC & DMSG) TBD - Contact Health and Public Safety Division hpsadvising@cincinnatistate.edu
EMT Paramedic - Management Major (EMTP-M) Shawn Stacy, MS shawn.stacy@cincinnatistate.edu
EMT Paramedic - Science Major (EMTP-S)
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate (EMTC)
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certificate (EMTPC)
Fire Service Technology (FST) William (Bill) Mehbod, BS, EMT-P william.mehbod@cincinnatistate.edu
Fire Service Leadership (FSTL)
Fire Officer 1 Certificate (FO1C)
Fire Officer 2 Certificate (FO2C)
Fire Officer Professional Certificate (FOPC)
Fire Safety Inspector Certificate (FSIPC)
Fire Service Certificate (FSTC)
Fire Service Instructor Certificate (FSIC)
Hazard Recognition Officer Certificate (HROC)
Professional Firefighter Certificate (PFC)
Health Information Management Technology (HIM) Cindy Kneip, RHIA cindy.kneip@cincinnatistate.edu
Health Information Technician Certificate (HITC)
Coding Specialist Certificate (COC)
Health Sciences Technology (HSCCT) Lisa Lucas, MA lisa.lucas@cincinnatistate.edu
Electrocardiography (Basic) Certificate (ECGBC)
Electrocardiography (Advanced) - Arrhythmia Recognition Certificate (ECGAC)
Health Unit Coordinator Certificate (UCMR)
Nurse Aide Training Certificate (NATC)
Barbara Ratliff, MSN, RN barbara.ratlif@cincinnatistate.edu
Patient Care Assistant Certificate (PCAC)
Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) Patricia Christos, RMA patricia.christos@cincinnatistate.edu
Healthcare Foundations Certificate (HFC)
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Kellee Fields, EDd, MLS (ASCP) kellee.fields@cincinnatistate.edu
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (PBTC)
Nursing (NUR) Janice Lockett, PhD, RN, MSN janice.lockett@cincinnatistate.edu
Nursing (LPN to RN Progression) (NURP)
RN to BSN Completion Program (NURB) Beth Hamon, DNP, RN, CNE beth.hamon@cincinnatistate.edu
Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) Barbara Ratliff, RN, MSN barbara.ratliff@cincinnatistate.edu
Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (OTA) TBD - Contact Health and Public Safety Division hpsadvising@cincinnatistate.edu
Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate (PFTC) Ali Godel, MA allison.godel@cincinnatistate.edu
Respiratory Care Technology (RC) Mike Chaney, MSEd, RRT michael.chaney2@cincinnatistate.edu
Surgical Technology (ST) LaVon Moore, BES, AAS, CST lavon.moore@cincinnatistate.edu
Surgical Technology First Assistant Certificate (STFAC)

Humanities and Sciences Division

Program Chair Email
Associate of Arts (AARTS) Jen Martin, MA jennifer.martin@cincinnatistate.edu
Ohio Transfer 36 Certificate (OTMC)
Associate of Science (ASCI) Jen Martin, MA jennifer.martin@cincinnatistate.edu
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Kelly Hubbard, MAEd kelly.hubbard@cincinnatistate.edu
Child Development Associate Certificate (CDAC)
Human and Social Services (HSS) Nick Balle, MSW, LISW nicholas.balle@cincinnatistate.edu
Human and Social Services-Addiction Studies Major (HSSAD)
Addiction Studies Certificate (ADSC)
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certificate 1 (CDCA1C)
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certificate 2 (CDCA2C)
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Certificate (IDDC) Heather Hatchett, PhD heather.hatchett@cincinnatistate.edu
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Core Skills Certificate (IDDCSC)
Interpreter Training Program (ITP) Dawn Caudill, BA, ITP Certificate, Ohio Supreme Court Registered ASL Interpreter, KY Licensed Sign Language Interpreter, RIE/NAD Nationally Certifified in Interpreting and Transliterating (Ci/CT active, NAD 5 Inactive) dawn.caudill@cincinnatistate.edu
Deaf Studies Certificate (DSC)
Law Enforcement (ATSLE) Jeaneen Mullins, MS jeaneen.mullins@cincinnatistate.edu
Leadership Certificate (LDRC) Julie McLaughlin, MA julie.mclaughlin@cincinnatistate.edu
Community Leadership Certificate (CLDC)

Workforce Development Center

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Department Chairs

Department Chair Email
Arts and Philosophy Zachary Litton, MA zachary.litton@cincinnatistate.edu
Art (ART)
Culture Studies (CULT)
Music (MUS)
Philosophy (PHI)
Religious Studies (REL)
American Sign Language (ASL) Dawn Caudill, BA, ITP Certificate, Ohio Supreme Court Registered ASL Interpreter, KY Licensed Sign Language Interpreter, RIE/NAD Nationally Certifified in Interpreting and Transliterating (Ci/CT active, NAD 5 Inactive) dawn.caudill@cincinnatistate.edu
Biology (BIO) Mark Tiemeier, MS
Milene Donlin, MS, MPH, CHES
mark.tiemeier@cincinnatistate.edu
milene.donlin@cincinnatistate.edu
Chemistry (CHE) Laura Morris, PhD laura.morris@cincinnatistate.edu
Communications (COMM) & Theatre (THE) Leesha Thrower, PhD leesha.thrower@cincinnatistate.edu
Education (EDU) Kelly Hubbard, MA kelly.hubbard@cincinnatistate.edu
English (ENG) & Literature (LIT) Alyce Thompson, MEd
Andrea Trapp, PhD
alyce.thompson@cincinnatistate.edu andrea.trapp@cincinnatistate.edu
Environmental Science (EVS) Ann Gunkel, PhD ann.gunkel@cincinnatistate.edu
Language Learning Daniel Zimmer, MEd daniel.zimmer@cincinnatistate.edu
English as a Second Language (ESL)
French (FRN)
Spanish (SPN)
First Year Experience (FYE) Julie McLaughlin, MA julie.mclaughlin@cincinnatistate.edu
Honors (HNR) Andrea Trapp, PhD andrea.trapp@cincinnatistate.edu
History (HST), Political Science (POL), & Geography (GEO) Daniel Anderson, EdM daniel.anderson@cincinnatistate.edu
Human Services (HSV) & Social Work (SWK) Nicholas Balle, MSW, LISW nicholas.balle@cincinnatistate.edu
Humanities - Co-op and Experiential Learning (HUM) Jayne Dressing, MA jayne.dressing@cincinnatistate.edu
Leadership (LDR) Julie McLaughlin, MA julie.mclaughlin@cincinnatistate.edu
Mathematics (MAT) Scott Freeman, MS
Nick Wahle, MS
scott.freeman@cincinnatistate.edu nick.wahle@cincinnatistate.edu
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (NDR) Geoffrey Woolf, MFA, MS geoffrey.woolf@cincinnatistate.edu
Physics (PHY) & Physical Science (PSC) Jeremy Huber, PhD
Ryan Schmidt, MS
jeremy.huber@cincinnatistate.edu ryan.schmidt@cincinnatistate.edu
Social and Behavioral Sciences Heather Hatchett, PhD heather.hatchett@cincinnatistate.edu
Criminal Justice (CRJ)
Economics (ECO)
Labor Relations (LBR)
Psycholoogy (PSY)
Sociology (SOC)