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Our Staff

Mark Anderson: Information Technology Professional

Mark Anderson
  • Technical Support for Finance, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, & Human Resources
  • Started: June 2005
  • Education:BA in Political Science with emphasis in Computer Science from Western State College
  • Hobbies: Photography, camping, video production
  • To contact Mark: manderson@western.edu

Linda Chambliss: Customer Support Coordinator

Linda Chambliss
  • Computer & Telephone Training and Support for faculty, staff, and students; Computer Operations
  • Started: August 1983
  • Education: Texas Tech University
  • Hobbies: Skiing, camping, scuba diving, tennis, baking & kids activities
  • To contact Linda: lchambliss@western.edu

Jeramiah Friesen: Information Technology Technician

Jeramiah Friesen
  • Technical microcomputer support for faculty & staff users
  • Education: Western State College
  • Started: June 2005
  • Hobbies: Film making, my little girl
  • To contact Jeramiah: jfriesen@western.edu

Aaron MacLennan: Assistant Director for Enterprise Information Systems

Aaron MacLennan
  • Technical Support for Oracle Database Administration, System Administration for VAX Computer Systems and Campus One-Card System
  • Started: March 1994
  • Education: BA in Mathematics with emphasis in Computer Science from Western State College
  • Hobbies: Snowmobiling, hunting and horses
  • To contact Aaron: amaclennan@western.edu

Todd Murray: Information Technology Professional

Todd Murray
  • Technical Support for Admissions, Student Records, Institutional Research, & BANNER Web for Student
  • Started: June 1999
  • Education: BA Business Computer Systems, New Mexico State University
  • Hobbies: Camping, fishing, travel
  • To contact Todd: tmurray@western.edu

Kris O'Hayre: Information Technology Professional

Kris O'Hayre
  • Technical support for Financial Aid, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Residence Life & BANNER Web for Financial Aid
  • Education: BA in Telecommunications from Michigan State University, MS in Information Systems from University of Colorado at Denver
  • Started: January 1998
  • Hobbies: Outdoor activities, music, baking & kids stuff
  • To contact Kris: kohayre@western.edu

Kate Osborne: Information Technology Professional

Kate Osborne
  • System Administration; Manager of Student Computing Resources
  • Education: BA Computer Science and Spanish - Western State College
  • Started: October 2006
  • Hobbies: Travel, Skiing, Rock Climbing.
  • To contact Kate: kosborne@western.edu

Marti Peterson: Technical Support Programmer

Marti Peterson
  • Provides programming support for the institution's enterprise information systems
  • Education: BS in Math/Comp Sci, Denver University, MS in Comp Sci, University of Arizona.
  • Started: October 2007
  • Hobbies: Quilting, kayaking, rock climbing, mtn. biking, skiing
  • To contact Marti: mpeterson@western.edu

Chad Robinson: Assistant Director, Computer and Network Support

Chad Robinson
  • System Administration; Faculty and Student Technical Support; Manager of Student Computing Resources
  • Education: BS Natural Resources - University of Michigan
  • Started: October 2002
  • Hobbies: Outdoor recreation, hunting and cooking
  • To contact Chad: crobinson@western.edu

Randy Spydell: Chief Information Officer

Randy Spydell
  • Department Director
  • Started: September 2005
  • Education: Dartmouth College
  • Hobbies: Motorcycle touring, kid activities, the web
  • To contact Randy: rspydell@western.edu

Daniel Tuck : Information Technology Professional

Daniel Tuck
  • Network Administrator: Network Security, Internet Access, Wireless Access, Network Connectivity
  • Education: BA Computer Science - Western State College
  • Started: November 2006
  • Hobbies: Playing with my children, hiking, and watching classic films.
  • To contact Daniel: dtuck@western.edu



  • Customer Support Coordinator:
    Linda Chambliss
    970.943.3123
    lchambliss@western.edu
  • Department Director:
    Randy Spydell
    970.943.3123
    rspydell@western.edu
  • Address:
    Computing, Media & Telecommunications
    Taylor Hall Rm 105
    Western State College
    Gunnison, CO 81231