Luis Alicea-Batlle
Instructor

MS; BS; AS

Luis Alicea-Batlle has been an instructor in the Business Department at the National College Louisville Campus for the past four years. He also serves as an instructor through classroom-conferencing for the Harrisonburg Campus. Luis holds a Master of Science degree in Management from Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN; a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration/Organization from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI; and an Associate degree in General Education from Troy State University, Troy, AL. Luis is a U.S. Army veteran, having served 21 years of active duty and 9 years of reserve time. While in the Army, he held positions as Drill Sergeant, Drill Sergeant Academy Instructor, and Leadership Academy Instructor. Luis has had civilian work experience in resource management, advertisement sales, car sales, and human resource management/coordinating. He has been instructing college-level courses since 2007.

Felix Baez
Director of IT Programs

BA, MCSE, Net+

Felix Baez worked as a Senior Data Analyst for a Telecommunications Auditing company before coming to National College. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and has obtained his CompTIA Network+ certification. Felix is an instructor of Information Systems Engineering courses and the Bachelor of Information Technology courses, and he currently serves as Director of IT programs at the Harrisonburg Campus.

Larry Davis
Department Chair - Business Management

MBA, BS

Larry Davis is a retired U.S. Army Colonel. He was a Comptroller (Financial Manager) and was the Assistant Budget Director on the Army Staff and served as Installation Comptroller of a large manufacturing Arsenal, as well as a large multi-command installation in the Washington, D.C. area. He has also been a staff comptroller for a large support command and Financial Aid Programmer in a U.S. Embassy in the Middle East, as well as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a corporation headquartered in Dayton, OH. Larry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business-Marketing from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Syracuse University. He has been an instructor at National College in Harrisonburg, VA since March 2003 and currently serves as Department Chair for the Business Management program.

Hubert Doughty
Department Chair - Administrative Office Professional

B.S.; M.B.A.

Hubert Doughty has had a 36-year career in government and private business in supervisory and administrative capacities. He has taught at several business and community colleges, including the National College Harrisonburg Campus, where he is currently an instructor. Hubert holds a bachelor's degree as well as a Master of Business Administration degree and is an Associate Member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.

Cynthia Glass
Instructor

MS Ed, BS

Cynthia Glass graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Education and a Master of Science degree in education, both from the State University of New York at Oswego. She was a recipient of the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence, and while at SUNY Oswego she received the National Business Education Association Award of Merit and the Chancellor Award for Student Excellence. Cynthia has been an instructor at the Harrisonburg Campus since 2006.

Mary Good
Instructor

AA; CPhT

Mary Good has worked in the Pharmacy field for 16 years and is presently a Field Colleague Trainer with a major retail chain pharmacy. Mary has an Associate of Arts degree from National College, is nationaly certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, and is Virginia state licensed as a Pharmacy Technician. She teaches Pharmacy Technician Exam Success, Pharmacy Systems of Operations, Pharmacy Practice, and other Pharmacy courses at the Charlottesville Campus.

Jean Halbeisen
Instructor

BS, CPC

Jean Halbeisen has worked in the medical field for over 16 years and is presently the medical coding instructor for the National College Harrisonburg Campus. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Eastern Mennonite College, holds a diploma as a Medical Office Specialist, and is a Certified Professional Coder through the AAPC. She teaches courses in CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS Coding and Third Party Payer Reimbursement.

Robert Hale
Instructor

BA, MA, D. Phil.

Dr. Robert Hale serves as an instructor at the National College Lexington Campus. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in education, a Master of Arts degree in education, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in religion and society. Robert also serves as an instructor through classroom-conferencing for the Danville, VA, Harrisonburg, and Indianapolis Campuses. In 2011 Dr. Hale was presented the "Rising Star" educator award by McGraw Hill and the Kentucky Association of Career Colleges and Schools. Dr. Hale received the "Distinguished Teaching Award" from the Kentucky Division of National College in 2012.

Betty Hassler
Director of Health Care Education

ASA, RN, RMA

Betty Hassler has worked in the medical field for more than 25 years. She is an instructor of medical and phlebotomy courses and is presently Director of Health Care Education at the National College Harrisonburg Campus. Betty has a degree from Shenandoah University and is a Registered Nurse, as well as a Registered Medical Assistant.

David Hoagland
Instructor

B.S. Accounting / Certified Public Accountant

David Hoagland has a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). David has experience in many areas of accounting, including public practice, governmental accounting and industry and has served as staff accountant, manufacturing accountant, division director, and chief financial officer (CFO). He has owned and operated various businesses during his career and is a member of his state (KSCPA) and national (AICPA) accounting organizations. David teaches primarily accounting and business courses at the National College Lexington Campus. He also serves as an instructor through classroom-conferencing for the Harrisonburg and Indianapolis Campuses.

Patrick Pettit
Instructor

B.A.; M.Div.

Patrick Pettit holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Dallas and a Master of Divinity degree from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, where he edited the student publication LOGOS and received the Samuel Boyce Watson Prize in Music. He currently serves as pastor of the Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church in Mt. Solon. Patrick is an instructor at the National College Harrisonburg Campus.

Abbas Rawoot
Instructor

BS, MBA, CPA

Abbas Rawoot has worked in public and private accounting and finance for more than 25 years. He is presently a sole practitioner Certified Public Accountant and owns an exclusive Allstate insurance agency. Abbas has a Master of Business Administration degree from University of District of Columbia. He is an instructor of accounting, tax, and audit courses at the National College Harrisonburg Campus.

Lloyd Richardson
Department Chair - General Education

B.A.; B.A.Ed.; M.S.; Ed.D

Dr. Lloyd Richardson is a seasoned educator, having served in a number of administrative positions in higher education, including Dean and President, and has achieved the rank of Full Professor at the university level. He has also served as Executive Vice President of the Council of Independent Colleges and for The Presidents Foundation for Higher Education. Lloyd served as a Presidential Exchange Executive through a White House appointment and held senior executive assignments at several national and international human service and research organizations and associations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social and Behavioral Science, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, a Master of Science degree in Chemistry and Physics, and a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Administration. Lloyd is an instructor at the National College Harrisonburg Campus, where he also serves as Chair of the General Education Department.

Karen Sherback
Director of Surgical Technology

CST, FAST

Karen Sherback has worked in the medical field for over 30 years. She is a Certified Surgical Technologist, and her career has been spent in the operating room working tableside in many different specialties and areas of the country. Karen is an instructor and serves as director of the Surgical Technology program at the National College Harrisonburg Campus.

Charles Sherback
Instructor

A.S.; B.S.; MBA

Charlie Sherback has spent over twenty years in the Casino Industry, and has helped open seven casinos. He has worked various positions in Finance and IT, including Sr. System Support Specialist, Sr. Operations Analyst, Financial Analysis Manager, and Regional Planning & Analysis Manager. He received an associate degree from Middlesex Community College and a bachelor's degree in Management from the University of Massachusetts Boston. While working in Atlantic City, he earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Monmouth University. He is currently an instructor of Business and Accounting courses, along with Prep Math, Prep English, and other General Education courses at the National College Harrisonburg Campus.

Dwight Slough
Instructor

BBA, MBA, LUTCF, CLTC

Dwight Slough has served in a variety of positions within the financial and insurance services industry, including financial advisor and insurance representative, and he is currently the owner of DHS Financial Services. Dwight received his bachelor's degree in Management and Marketing with a minor in Economics from James Madison University and his Master of Business Administration degree from Alabama A&M University. Twice, Dwight has been recognized as top producer in individual sales in the insurance industry. He is an instructor of economics, strategic management, and project management courses at the National College Harrisonburg Campus.

Daniel Sweger
Instructor

AB; Ph.D.

Daniel Sweger holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from Duke University and a PhD in Physics from American University. He worked as a research scientist at the National Bureau of Standards and has owned his own computer software business. Daniel has participated in short-term missions work overseas annually since 1998 and has published three books. He is an instructor at the National College Harrisonburg Campus.

Brenda Zane
Instructor

BS, AA&S

Brenda Zane has worked in the administrative field for over 30 years, with the last 28 years served at James Madison University (JMU). She has served in a variety of duties within her position at JMU, including administrative assistant, office manager, staff supervisor, testing supervisor, and fiscal manager. Brenda received her Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University and her Associate of Arts & Sciences degree from Blue Ridge Community College. She is an instructor of keyboarding courses at the National College Harrisonburg Campus.