Faculty & Staff
Department of History and Government

Chase Porter, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political ScienceDepartment Chair, History and GovernmentOffice Phone: (951) 552-8199E-mail: cporter@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point A-111
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Political Science | University of Alabama | 2018 |
M.Div. | Divinity | Samford University | 2013 |
B.A. | Christian Studies/Political Science | Mississippi College | 2009 |

Elaine Ahumada, D.P.A.
Professor of Public Administration Program Director, Doctor of Public Administration (Online)Office Phone: (951) 343-3929E-mail: eahumada@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: 10370 Hemet Street Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92503
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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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 |

Noemi Alexander, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Public AdministrationDirector of Online Education for History and GovernmentOffice Phone: 951-343-3961E-mail: nalexander@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: 10370 Hemet St., Suite 100; Riverside, CA 92503
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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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 |

Jim Bishop, J.D.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Business LawOffice Phone: (951) 343-4342E-mail: jbishop@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 224
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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J.D. | Law | University of the Pacific | 1975 |
B.A. | Political Science | California State University at San Bernardino | 1972 |

Mark Blincoe, Ph.D.
Professor of HistoryOffice Phone: (951) 343-4953E-mail: mblincoe@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 125
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | History | University of Minnesota | 2008 |
M.A. | History | University of Pennsylvania | 2000 |
B.A. | History and Sociology | Whitworth University | 1998 |

Eric C. Brook, Ph.D.
Professor of History and HumanitiesOffice Phone: (951) 343-4308E-mail: ebrook@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 124
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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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 |

Kenya Davis-Hayes, Ph.D.
Professor of HistoryOffice Phone: (951) 343-4370E-mail: kdavis@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 121
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | American Studies, History | Purdue University | 2005 |
M.Ed. | Social Studies Education | Campbell University | 2000 |
B.A. | American History | Campbell University | 1998 |

Beth Groves, D.P.A.
Associate Professor of Public AdministrationProgram Director, Master of Public Administration (Online)Office Phone: (951) 343-3948E-mail: bgroves@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: 10370 Hemet St., Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92503
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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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 |

Troy Hinrichs, J.D.
Professor of Criminal JusticeFellow, Dr. Paul & Annie Kienel Leadership Institute
Office Phone: (951) 343-4692E-mail: thinrichs@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point, Room 221
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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J.D. | Law | Texas Tech University School of Law | 1993 |
B.A. | Philosophy | Hardin-Simmons University | 1991 |
B.A. | English | Hardin-Simmons University | 1991 |

Mark Kling, D.P.A.
Professor of Criminal JusticeProgram Coordinator, B.S. in Criminal Justice (Online)Office Phone: (951) 343-3936E-mail: mkling@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Tyler Plaza
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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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 |

Chris McHorney, Ph.D.
Professor of Political ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 343-4757E-mail: cmchorney@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 111
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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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 |

Brett Provance, Ph.D.
Professor of HumanitiesOffice Phone: (951) 343-5561E-mail: bprovance@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: 10370 Hemet St., Riverside, CA 92503
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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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 |

Robert Rose, DPA
Assistant Professor of Criminal JusticeOffice Phone: 951-343-4610E-mail: rrose@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 216
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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DPA | Public Administration | University of La Verne | 2014 |
MPA | Public Administration | California Baptist University | 2009 |
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice | California Baptist University | 2007 |

Riste Simnjanovski, DPA
Professor of Public AdministrationOffice Phone: (951) 343-3968E-mail: rsimnjan@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Tyler Plaza, Suite 200
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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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 |

Linda Marie Sundstrom, D.P.A.
Professor of Public Administration Office Phone: (951) 343-2172E-mail: lsundstrom@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: 10370 Hemet St., Suite 200, Riverside CA 92503
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.P.A. | Public Administration | University of LaVerne | |
M.P.A. | Public Administration | CSU, San Bernardino | |
B.A. | International Business & Marketing | Cal Poly Pomona |