One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
The YCCD Information Technology Department is comprised of six teams serving in distinct roles to meet the technology needs of the district. Collectively, these units work to support: security, enterprise application, enterprise infrastructure and operations, desktop support, audio/visual (media) support, and the service desk.
Brandon Ellenburg is a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience spanning leadership, cybersecurity, network engineering, and IT operations. He currently serves as Senior Director of IT at YCCD, having led security initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and cross-functional teams across K–12 and higher education institutions.
Brian Menge is a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience in network engineering, cybersecurity, and strategic leadership. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for YCCD, he designs and supports the District’s security infrastructure, compliance, and policies. He holds a Master’s in Cybersecurity from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a graduate of the CITE Certified CTO Mentor Program.
Joseph Macklin serves as Director of IT Enterprise Applications, where he leads teams responsible for modernizing and supporting core business systems. He focuses on enabling efficient, secure, and scalable technology capabilities that improve business performance. Joseph’s leadership emphasizes cross‑functional alignment, system reliability, and continuous improvement across the enterprise technology landscape.
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Margarita Guzman is an accomplished technology executive with over 30 years of experience
spanning a broad range of information technology roles. She currently serves as the
Director of Technology Services and IT Service Desk, where she provides strategic
leadership, drives operational excellence, and advances technology initiatives that
strengthen institutional effectiveness and support student learning.
Margarita holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management, a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science from California State University Stanislaus, and an Associate’s
degree in Computer Science from Modesto Junior College, reflecting a strong technical
foundation and a longstanding commitment to professional growth. She also maintains
CISOA, ITIL, and Project Management certifications, underscoring her expertise in
leading technology environments within the academic sector.
Recognized for her student centered leadership style, Margarita is dedicated to implementing
innovative, reliable, and accessible technology solutions that enhance the learning
experience, improve operational workflows, and empower faculty, staff, and students.
Her work is guided by the belief that effective technology is essential to supporting
student success and advancing the mission of education.
