
In service to our students nationwide and more than 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 July 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
Kimberly Keating started as CRM Coordinator in Enrollment Systems on July 6, 2026.
Marriah Macias started as Student Engagement Manager in CARSS on July 6, 2026.
Ryan Novatny started as Head Athletic Trainer in Athletics on July 20, 2026.
Geoffrey Wyatt started as AI Specialist in Academic Affairs on July 27, 2026.
Mason Castonzo started as Residential Life Coordinator in Student Affairs on July 27, 2026.
Zacharey Green started as Student Success Coach in CARSS on July 27, 2026.
Lauren Helmert started as Human Resources Coordinator in Human Resources on July 27, 2026.
Employee Transitions
Mohamed Aturban transitioned from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business on July 27, 2026.
Bo Bedilion transitioned from Associate Professor to Professor in Visual Arts and Music on July 27, 2026.
Cooper Bryant transitioned from Assistant Lacrosse Coach and Recruitment Assistant to Recruitment Specialist in Admissions on July 27, 2026.
Brittany Hagenhoff transitioned from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in Natural Sciences on July 27, 2026.
Greg Hulen transitioned from Vice President for Advancement to Vice President for Advancement and Athletics on July 27, 2026.
Bethanie Irons transitioned from Instructor to Assistant Professor in the School of Arts & Sciences on July 27, 2026.
Cindy Potter transitioned from Athletic Director to Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics on July 27, 2026.
Bryan Sappington transitioned from Instructor to Assistant Professor in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business on July 27, 2026.
Nicholas Stegman transitioned from Adjunct Instructor to Instructor in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business on July 27, 2026.




