Mass Communications Professors

Associate Professor Byron Evers bevers@mesastate.edu (970-248-1287) MSC Director of Mass Communication, teaches mainly news/editorial, print media and photography courses. He is faculty adviser for the Horizon student magazine. He has experience as a former newspaper editor, photographer, and public relations director at Oklahoma speedways in Tulsa and Muskogee. He has 27 years of full-time teaching experience at universities and colleges. Evers completed his Master's degree in Mass Communications at Murray (Ky.) State University, and has more than 60 hours of PhD courses at the University of Oklahoma. He has been with Mesa State since 1989.
Assistant Professor Dan Flenniken dflennik@mesastate.edu (970-248-1184) Teaches public relations, advertising and television production classes. Previously taught Media Technology at the Bishop Campus. He has over 25 years in production and management for television stations and networks including Rocky Mountain PBS. He won an Emmy for educational television production in 2002. Previously, he taught at State University of New York -Plattsburgh and the University of Colorado. He has been with Mesa State in mass communication since 2005.
Instructor Eric Sandstrom esandsstr@mesastate.edu (970-248-1570) Teaches writing/reporting, mass media impact and public affairs; serves as faculty advisor for the Criterion newspaper. He has worked for newspapers in Ohio, Illinois and Nebraska as a reporter, editor, photographer, columnist and sportswriter. He taught journalism ethics at Kent State University, and public relations at Cleveland State University. He was managing editor of publications for University Hospitals Case Medical Center. He has a BA and MA in English from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Assistant Professor Regis Tucci rtucci@mesastate.edu (970-248-1665) Teaches broadcast communication courses and is faculty advisor for KMSA-FM and MSC-TV. Undergraduate and graduate degrees from Marshall University with doctoral courses from Bowling Green State University. Research interest includes broadcast history and international broadcast systems. Professional experience in radio, television, public relations, and advertising. He taught in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Mississippi before coming to MSC in the fall of 1999. .
PART - TIME INSTRUCTORS
Instructor Laurena Mayne Davis exit42@gj.net Part-time lecturer who is public relations director for Community Hospital. Currently teaching MASS 110, and previously taught writing and convergence journalism when she was a full-time instructor. She was a Colorado Press Association and Associated Press award winning features editor and reporter at The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. She has experience as a student newspaper adviser, studied new technology at the Poynter Institute in 2005, and completed her master's degree at Northern Arizona University. .
Instructor Bill Haggerty haggerty20@bresnan.net (970-248-1889) Teaches introductory and advanced classes in news writing, feature writing, and PR web page content design. He is also faculty adviser to the student newspaper, Criterion. He retired from Colorado Division of Wildlife as a Public Information Specialist, and has been with MSC since 1999.
Lecturer Steven Huntley shuntley@mesastate.edu (970-248-1686) Teaches Web Content Design, Desktop Publishing & Video Production for the internet. Before coming to MSC Steve was the Senior Technical Producer for Paramount Pictures where he produced and directed the first web cast from the red carpet of the Academy Awards for Entertainment Tonight. His 30+ year career in Hollywood found him as a Producer, Director, Camera Operator and Sound Engineer for such shows as The Super Bowl, The Emmy's, The Grammy's. 10 Bob Hope Specials and the COPS television show, to mention a few. He is also the WebMaster at MSC and he loves his jobs!
Instructor Carroll Multz, Attorney (970-242-0679) Teaches Mass Comm Law & Ethics, and business courses. Partner in Multz, Salmon & Lipton Law Firm. Taught courses at several institutions, including U.S. Air Force Academy. JD Degree from University of Montana. Been with MSC since 1990.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Linda Johnson lijohnso@mesastate.edu (970-248-1833) (FAX 970-248-1834) Carries out secretarial duties for the Mesa State Fine Arts Building at Mesa State, which includes the Mass Communication, Art and Graphic Arts programs. She is available to answer questions, unlock doors to rooms, and provide general information about the building and departments. She can assist students on registration, scheduling, major program sheets, documents, etc. Her office is located on the second floor of the building and her hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. She has been with MSC since 2004.