In service to our students nationwide and over 100,000 alumni, our employees are critical to the mission of Columbia College. Below is a list of employees who joined the college or transitioned positions during June 2026.
If you are interested in a career at Columbia College, please visit ccis.edu/careers to view our job opportunities.
Welcome to the new employees and congratulations to those who changed roles!
New Associates
Marci Lammers started as Director of Annual Giving in Advancement on June 1, 2026.
Noah Jacob started as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach in Athletics on June 8, 2026.
Weston Richardson started as Financial Aid Specialist in Enrollment Management on June 8, 2026.
James “Andy” Williams started as Groundskeeper in Plant and Facilities on June 22, 2026.
Bailee Ulery started as Assistant Volleyball Coach & Recruitment Assistant in Athletics on June 29, 2026.
Alison Amyx started as Assistant Vice President of Marketing on June 29, 2026.
James Lyerla started as Desktop Support Specialist in Technology Services on June 29, 2026.
Oladoyin Okunoren started as Assistant Professor in Social Work on June 29, 2026.
Employee Transitions
Cecelia Miller transitioned from Records Coordinator to Academic Administrative Specialist in the School of Arts and Sciences on June 15, 2026.
Kevin Graeler transitioned from Assistant Director to Senior Director in Strategic Communications on June 29, 2026.
Ashlee Haynes transitioned from Recruitment Specialist to Recruitment Specialist II in EM&M on June 29, 2026.
Diane Hibbs transitioned from Assistant Registrar, Special Services to Associate Registrar in the Office of the Registrar on June 29, 2026.
Amethyst Marie transitioned from Admissions Operations Team Lead to Assistant Director, Admissions Operations in EM&M on June 29, 2026.
Kat Oriez transitioned from Administrative Assistant to Operations Manager and Executive Assistant in Advancement on June 29, 2026.
Natalie Preyer transitioned from Advancement Specialist to Director of Alumni & Donor Relations in Advancement on June 29, 2026.
Suzanne Rothwell transitioned from Associate VP of Alumni, Community Relations & Development to Associate VP in Advancement on June 29, 2026.
