Faculty & Staff

Department of History and Government

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Chase Porter, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Political Science
Department Chair, History and Government
Office Phone: (951) 552-8199
E-mail: cporter@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point A-111

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Political Science University of Alabama 2018
M.Div. Divinity Samford University 2013
B.A. Christian Studies/Political Science Mississippi College 2009

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Elaine Ahumada, D.P.A.

Professor of Public Administration
Program Director, Doctor of Public Administration (Online)
Office Phone: (951) 343-3929
E-mail: eahumada@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: 10370 Hemet Street Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92503

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.P.A. Public Administration University of La Verne 2005
M.P.A. Public Administration University of La Verne 1995
B.A. Theatre Arts University of La Verne 1989

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Noemi Alexander, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Public Administration
Director of Online Education for History and Government
Office Phone: 951-343-3961
E-mail: nalexander@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: 10370 Hemet St., Suite 100; Riverside, CA 92503

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Political Science Claremont Graduate University 2020
M.P.A. Public Administration & Policy California State University at Long Beach 2001
B.A. Social Work Policy California State University at Long Beach 1998

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Jim Bishop, J.D.

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Business Law
Office Phone: (951) 343-4342
E-mail: jbishop@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 224

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
J.D. Law University of the Pacific 1975
B.A. Political Science California State University at San Bernardino 1972

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Mark Blincoe, Ph.D.

Professor of History
Office Phone: (951) 343-4953
E-mail: mblincoe@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 125

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. History University of Minnesota 2008
M.A. History University of Pennsylvania 2000
B.A. History and Sociology Whitworth University 1998

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Eric C. Brook, Ph.D.

Professor of History and Humanities
Office Phone: (951) 343-4308
E-mail: ebrook@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 124

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. History of Philosophy University of Essex 2013
M.A. Humanities California State University, Dominguez Hills 2007
M.A. Theology Concordia University 2000
B.A. Philosophy (with Honors) California Baptist College 1999

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Kenya Davis-Hayes, Ph.D.

Professor of History
Office Phone: (951) 343-4370
E-mail: kdavis@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 121

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. American Studies, History Purdue University 2005
M.Ed. Social Studies Education Campbell University 2000
B.A. American History Campbell University 1998

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Beth Groves, D.P.A.

Associate Professor of Public Administration
Program Director, Master of Public Administration (Online)
Office Phone: (951) 343-3948
E-mail: bgroves@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: 10370 Hemet St., Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92503

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.P.A. Public Administration University of La Verne 2019
M.P.A. Public Administration California State University Long Beach 1994
B.A.A. Journalism Central Michigan University 1983

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Troy Hinrichs, J.D.

Professor of Criminal Justice
Fellow, Dr. Paul & Annie Kienel Leadership Institute
Office Phone: (951) 343-4692
E-mail: thinrichs@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point, Room 221

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
J.D. Law Texas Tech University School of Law 1993
B.A. Philosophy Hardin-Simmons University 1991
B.A. English Hardin-Simmons University 1991

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Mark Kling, D.P.A.

Professor of Criminal Justice
Program Coordinator, B.S. in Criminal Justice (Online)
Office Phone: (951) 343-3936
E-mail: mkling@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Tyler Plaza

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.P.A. Public Administration University of La Verne 2004
M.P.A. Public Administration University of La Verne 1999
B.A. Business Management University of Phoenix 1996

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Chris McHorney, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science
Office Phone: (951) 343-4757
E-mail: cmchorney@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 111

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Political Science University of California at Riverside 1997
M.S. International Studies Troy State University at Dothan 1990
B.A. Political Science University of California at Los Angeles 1984

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Brett Provance, Ph.D.

Professor of Humanities
Office Phone: (951) 343-5561
E-mail: bprovance@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: 10370 Hemet St., Riverside, CA 92503

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Religion (New Testament and Christian Origins) Claremont Graduate University 2006
M.A. Religion Claremont Graduate University 2001
B.S. Communication Arts California State Polytechnic University at Pomona 1987

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Robert Rose, DPA

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Office Phone: 951-343-4610
E-mail: rrose@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: The Point 216

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
DPA Public Administration University of La Verne 2014
MPA Public Administration California Baptist University 2009
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice California Baptist University 2007

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Riste Simnjanovski, DPA

Professor of Public Administration
Office Phone: (951) 343-3968
E-mail: rsimnjan@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Tyler Plaza, Suite 200

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
DPA Public Administration University of La Verne May 2010
MA Education: Higher Education Administration University of Redlands May 2004
BA Liberal Studies / Teaching Credential University of Redlands May 2002

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Linda Marie Sundstrom, D.P.A.

Professor of Public Administration
Office Phone: (951) 343-2172
E-mail: lsundstrom@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: 10370 Hemet St., Suite 200, Riverside CA 92503

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.P.A. Public Administration University of LaVerne
M.P.A. Public Administration CSU, San Bernardino
B.A. International Business & Marketing Cal Poly Pomona

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