Veteran Faculty and Staff
Mesa Community College appreciates and values the sacrifices of our military veterans and understands the unique perspective they bring to the college. We take seriously our commitment as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus and stand ready to serve and support veterans. Please familiarize yourselves with the faces below, staff and faculty who like you have served and are committed to helping you be successful on your educational journey.
Christine Beckman
Communication, Theatre & Film Arts
- United States Navy/Naval Reserves (11 years)
- Unrestricted Line Officer
Christine Bullock
College Technology Services
- United States Army Reserves (7 years)
- (E6) Medical Logistics
Curtis Casey
Applied Sciences & Technology, Welding
- United States Navy (6 years)
Robert Doherty
Veteran Services
- United States Air Force (6 years)
- C-5 Galaxy Crew Chief, Travis AFB, CA
Gary Gardner
Applied Sciences & Technology, Welding
- United States Air Force (4 years)
- Pilot training, Titan II Missile Crew, Comm Officer
James Harrison
Media Services
- United States Air Force (8 years)
- 26/426 Intel Squadron Vogelweh, Germany (5 years), 49th Comm Squadron Holloman AFB, Ground Radio Maintenance
Karen Litts
Applied Sciences & Technology
- United States Army Reserves (8 years)
Joe Martinez
Applied Sciences & Technology
- United States Marine Corps (4 years)
Kerry Muehlenbeck
Administration of Justice Studies
- United States Air Force/Air National Guard (26 years)
- Retired in 2019. Recalled to service in 2021 and appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey as Arizona's Adjutant General.
Bert Ouderkirk
Administration of Justice Studies
- United States Marine Corps (21 years)
- Military Police, Drill Instructor, Polygraph Examiner, Criminal Investigator
Jeffrey Ronay
Computer Information Systems/Applied Science and Technology
- United States Navy (8 years)
- U.S. Naval Aviator
Garrett Smith
Human Resources
- United States Air Force (20 years)
- Retired 2015 as Master Sergeant; Seven combat deployments abroad; Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year (2010 & 2013)
Maurice Smith
Property Accounting & Receiving
- United States Air Force (24 years)
- Retired 2005. Instructor, F-16 Crew (Dawg) Chief, Pneudraulic Specialist
Michael Voss
Academic Affairs
- United States Army Reserves (6 years)
- Battalion Soldier of the Year (1998)