Faculty & Staff
PRESIDENT
Nissley, Nick
President
Ed.D., George Washington University
M.A., Antioch University
B.A., Ohio State University
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Preston N. Tanis, 1951-1972
Timothy G. Quinn, 1989-1996
Ilse Burke, 1996-2001
Timothy J. Nelson, 2001-2019
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Achenbach, Gerard P
Superintendent of the Great Lakes Maritime Ac
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
Ed.D., Texas Tech University
M.B.A., Univ of Alaska Southeast
B.S., SUNY Maritime College
Cook, Victoria L
Special Assistant to the President
M.B.A., Lawrence Tech University
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Cotto, Marguerite C
VP for Lifelong & Professional Learning
M.S., M.S., Michigan State University
B.S., University of Puerto Rico
Fairbanks, Diana M
Executive Director of PR, Marketing, & Comm.
B.A., Univ Maryland College Park
Goodchild, Joy E
Executive Director of Rsrch, Planning, & Eff.
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Baylor University
B.S., Bellevue University
A.A.S., McLennan Community College
Hadley, Craig
Exec Dir & Chief Curator-Dennos Museum Cent
M.A., University of Missouri
B.A., Beloit College
Liebling, Mark D
AVP of Human Resources
M.L.I.R., B.S., Michigan State University
Neibauer, Todd C
VP for Student Services & Technologies
M.T.E., Ferris State University
B.S.E., Ohio State University
B.A., Michigan State University
Siciliano, Stephen N
VP for Educational Services
Ph.D., Col of William & Mary (The)
M.A., University of Connecticut
B.A., Adelphi University
A.A., SUNY Nassau Community College
Teahen, Rebecca
AVP of Resource Development - NMC Foundation
B.S., Michigan State University
VICE PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Lornie Kerr, 1970-1989
FACULTY
A
Anderson, Kimberly K
Health Occupations Instructor
D.C., National College of Chiropract
M.S.N., Walden University
B.S.N., Grand Valley State University
A.A.S., Kalamazoo Valley Comm College
Anderson, Michael W
Communications Instructor
M.A., University of Colorado
B.A., Western Michigan University
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
G.C.P., Indiana University
B
Bajema, David J
Automotive Instructor
Automobile Service Consultant (ASE)
Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan
Balbach, Lisa J
Business Instructor
M.A., B.S.B., University of Minnesota
Beeker, Norman J
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., Gonzaga University
M.S., Miami University
B.A., Michigan State University
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Biolchini, John M
GLMA Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Blackford, Lisa A
Social Work Instructor
M.S.W., Michigan State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Bloomquist, Cheryl M
Social Sciences Instructor
M.A., Michigan State University
B.S., Western Michigan University
C.P., Wayne State University
Boris, Betsy J
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., B.S.N., Spring Arbor University
A.A.S., North Central Michigan College
Butler, Nathan
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., University of Vermont
B.S., Ferris State University
C
Chu, Judy Y
Communications Instructor
M.A., University of Chicago
B.A., University of California UCLA
Coleman, Tamara C
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., Western Michigan University
M.S., Michigan State University
B.A., Calvin College
A.N., Northwestern Michigan College
D
Dobek, Gerald O
Science & Math Instructor
M.A.A.S., Out of USA College 1
B.S., Trinity College
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A., A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Dohm, Lisa M
Communications Instructor
Ed.D., Central Michigan University
M.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., Michigan State University
C.A., Central Michigan University
Drake, Stephen D
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., University of Wyoming
B.S.E.D., Northwest Missouri State Univ
E
Elliott, Mary Jo
Science & Math Instructor
M.Ed., SUNY University of Buffalo
B.S., Michigan Tech University
C.P., Illinois Institute of Tech
Emerson, Michael P
Communications & Humanities Instructor
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.A., B.A., B.A., University of Utah
Everest, Brandon R
Social Sciences Instructor
M.A., B.S., Central Michigan University
F
Fewins, Nicole S
Business Instructor
M.B.A., Lewis University
B.S., Michigan Tech University
B.S., Ferris State University
Franklin, Michael R
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., M.S., Michigan State University
B.S., Murray State University
G
Gillett, Michael L
Math & Science Instructor
M.S., Capella University
B.S.M.E., Kettering University (GMI)
Goethals, Scott P
Business Instructor
Certified Computer Technician
M.S., B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Gordon, Thomas A
Humanities Instructor
M.A., Fort Hays State University
B.A., California State Polytech Univ
A.A., Cuesta Community College
Gray, Nancy T
Communications Instructor
M.A., Middlebury College
B.A., University of Michigan
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
H
Hosler, David C
Business Instructor
Certified Computer Technician
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., C.C., Northwestern Michigan College
Houston, Robb E
Science & Math Instructor
M.A., Rice University
B.S., Central Michigan University
Howell, Mark D
Communications Instructor
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
M.A., B.A., Pennsylvania State University
J
Jack, Stewart L
Business Instructor
B.S., Out of USA College 1
G.C.P., Out of USA College 2
Jaquish, Laura
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., B.S., Michigan State University
Jenkins, Anthony L
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., Michigan State University
B.S., Manchester College
K
Kaser, Deborah J
Director of Dental Assistant Program
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
B.S., Grand Canyon University
A.S., Stark State College
Kelly, Keith E
Business & Technical Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Kesler, April N
Health Occupations Instructor
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
A.A.S., Owens State Community College
Key, Blake D
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
M.S., B.S., Western Michigan University
Khan, Amjad A
Social Sciences Instructor
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
M.S., New Mexico State University
Klotzbach, Gary W
Business & Humanities Instructor
Attorney, State Bar of Michigan
J.D., University of Colorado
B.A., Michigan State University
L
LaCross, Gregory
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., Boston College
B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
Lively, Janet S
Communications Instructor
M.A., SUNY College Brockport
B.S., Michigan State University
Livengood, Tamella
Health Occupations Instructor
Nurse Practitioner
M.S.N., Michigan State University
B.S.N., University of Michigan
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
M
Mahoney, Deirdre M
Communications Instructor
Ph.D., University of Arizona
M.A., Northern Arizona University
M.A., B.S., Other College
B.S., Northern Arizona University
Mathis, Richard A
Welding Instructor
M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
B.S., Ferris State University
C.P., Grand Valley State University
C.A., Ferris State University
McDonald, Kristy B
Business Instructor
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
B.A., University of Montana
Mills, Briana
Science & Math Instructor
M.A., Central Michigan University
M.S., Portland State University
B.S., Central Michigan University
Minor, Benjamin T
GLMA Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., Northwestern Michigan College
B.S., University of Oregon
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Morse, James K
Culinary Arts Instructor
Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
N
Nelson, James D
Science & Math Instructor
M.A.T., University of Idaho
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
O
O'Connor, Michael J
Technical Instructor
B.S., Michigan Tech University
Owens, Jay B
Communications Instructor
Ph.D., Washington State University
M.A., B.A., Central Washington University
P
Papcun, Joel
Culinary Arts Instructor
ACF Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC)
American Culinary Federation CCE
Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
A.A.S., Schoolcraft College
Parshall, Nancy J
Communications Instructor
M.Ed., Temple University
B.A., Albion College
Peplinski, Nathan G
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., B.S., Western Michigan University
Pharo, Debra A
Science & Math Instructor
M.A., Univ of Northern Colorado
B.S., Texas A & M University
Powell, Scott M
GLMA Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
M.S., State Univ of New York (SUNY)
B.S.B.A., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
G.C.P., Boise State University
R
Rice, Steven H
Business Instructor
M.A., Wheaton College
M.S., Boston College
B.S., University of Delaware
Richardson, Rebecca A
Science & Math Instructor
M.A.T., University of Idaho
B.S., Ferris State University
Roster, Nicholas O
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
B.A., Alma College
Ruane, Sean E
Social Sciences Instructor
M.A., Pepperdine University
B.A., New York University
A.A.S., SUNY Onondaga Comm College
S
Salathiel, Kristen M
Communications Instructor
M.A., Central Michigan University
M.A., B.A., University of Michigan
Schaefer-Hills, Caroline L
Humanities Instructor
Apple Certified Professional
Apple Certified Trainer
M.F.A., M.A., Savannah Col of Art & Design
B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
Schroeder, Karl H
GLMA Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Skarupinski, Michael T
Culinary Arts Instructor
A.A.S., Oakland Community College
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Smith, Alexandra C
Humanities Instructor
B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
B.A., Michigan State University
Smith, James D
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., M.S., University of Michigan
B.S., Western Michigan University
Smith, Marjory M
Communications Instructor
M.A., Out of USA College 1
M.A., Out of USA College 2
M.A., Michigan State University
G.C.P., Indiana University
C.P., Out of USA College 1
Smith, Shilo L
Social Sciences Instructor
M.S., B.S., Idaho State University
A.A., C.P., College of Southern Idaho
Speelman, Nicole L
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., Wright State University
B.A., Ohio State University
Sprenkle, Melissa P
Communications Instructor
Ph.D., M.A., University of Tennessee
Swan, Scott J
Geographic Information Systems Instructor
M.S., B.S., B.S., University of Michigan
T
Tate, Zachary
Humanities Instructor
M.F.A., Texas Tech University
B.F.A., Missouri State University
Traines, David P
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
B.S., Johnson State College
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Trouslot, Amy L
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., Benedictine University
B.S.N., University of Michigan
W
Wangler, Sarah J
Communications Instructor
M.A., Northern Michigan University
M.F.A., Oklahoma State University
B.A., Saginaw Valley State Univ
Wilczewski, Rachel A
Social Sciences Instructor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
B.A., Aquinas College
Wilson, Ryan M
Communications Instructor
M.A., DePaul University
M.F.A., Univ of Massachusetts-Amherst
B.S., Ohio University
Wolff, Glenn A
Humanities Instructor
B.F.A., Mineapolis Col of Art & Design
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Wooters, Rebecca L
Health Occupations Instructor
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Z
Zachman, John R
Social Sciences Instructor
Ph.D., M.A., Duke University
B.A., Michigan State University
Zlojutro, Jane M
Business Instructor
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
M.S., Grand Valley State University
B.B.A., Western Michigan University
FACULTY EMERITUS
The following faculty members have retired with twenty or more years of service.
Faculty Member | Service Years |
---|---|
Glen Anderson | 1959-1985 |
Norman E. Averill | 1966-1996 |
Stephen J. Ballance | 1975-2000 |
Pauline Baver | 1951-1975 |
Elaine L. Beardslee | 1964-1994 |
Walter Beardslee | 1951-1985 |
Jay D. Beery | 1981-2012 |
Joan A. Berg | 1977-2000 |
Jack A. Berman | 1975-2017 |
Lyle Bradford | 1968-1988 |
Robert L. Buttleman | 1970-2006 |
Larry M. Buys | 1970-2001 |
Elizabeth A. Carden | 1970-2000 |
Larry Carps | 1971-2001 |
Alison B. Collins | 1979-2018 |
Richard G. Cookman | 1970-2000 |
Helen Core | 1952-1974 |
James J. Coughlin | 1987-2015 |
Sharon L. Dean | 1965-1992 |
Joseph P. Dionne | 1971-2006 |
Douglas E. Domine | 1988-2016 |
Kathleen M. Donnelly | 1961-1985 |
David K. Donovan | 1971-2001 |
Sallie A. Donovan | 1975-2006 |
Ernest L. East | 1985-2018 |
Diane K. Emling | 1987-2015 |
William E. Faulk | 1965-2001 |
Adam J. Gahn | 1963-2001 |
Ernest Gaunt | 1952-1977 |
Richard Gertz | 1968-1988 |
Michael Gillett | 2000-2021 |
Richard R. Goerz | 1970-2000 |
Michele J. Grooters | 1977-2001 |
Robert B. Hamilton | 1987-2017 |
Alan L. Hart | 1987-2014 |
Jill L. Hinds | 1979-2004 |
Michael W. Hochscheidt | 1979-2018 |
Lucille A. House | 1991-2015 |
Sherry L. Howard | 1986-2016 |
Karen F. Howie | 1987-2010 |
Michael W. Jacobson | 1989-2021 |
Constance A. Jason | 1980-2012 |
Bronwyn R. Jones | 1988-2019 |
Dianne W. Keelan | 1974-2001 |
Francis Kullman | 1968-1996 |
John R. Leishman | 1969-1994 |
Mary A. Linsell | 1979-2014 |
Loretta Lockman | 1964-1984 |
William Long | 1965-1988 |
David B. Loveland | 1974-1994 |
Keith D. MacPhee | 1962-1996 |
Kenneth L. Marek | 1968-2001 |
Kenneth W. Masck | 1975-2002 |
Robert D. Mason | 1979-2018 |
Regis R. McCord | 1986-2015 |
Michael A. McIntosh | 1970-2004 |
Richard L. Minor | 1972-2000 |
Arthur Moenkhaus | 1958-1987 |
Hettie A. Molvang | 1974-1994 |
Henry Morgenstein | 1971-2000 |
Arlo Moss | 1962-1988 |
Mark D. Nelson | 1987-2017 |
Peter Nelson | 1964-1988 |
Gordon G. Niemi | 1986-2007 |
Raymond D. Niergarth | 1979-2010 |
Mary E. Norris | 1982-2012 |
Harry E. Oliver | 1958-1989 |
Sonja Olshove | 1991-2016 |
Keith E. Overbaugh | 1987-2017 |
Jack A. Ozegovic | 1968-1989 |
John C. Pahl | 1966-2013 |
Richard Pascoe | 1966-1988 |
Anne L. Patrick | 1984-2007 |
John R. Pflughoeft | 1988-2021 |
James Press | 1989-2016 |
Mark R. Puchala | 1986-2012 |
Joseph H. Rogers | 1955-1984 |
Jean M. Rokos | 1981-2016 |
Kenneth A. Rose | 1968-2000 |
Mark G. Ross | 1984-2019 |
Walter E. Ross | 1970-1997 |
Robert F. Rudd | 1963-1998 |
William C. Scharf | 1964-1991 |
Maureen C. Schneider | 1985-2006 |
William Shaw | 1964-1994 |
Jacqueline C. Shinners | 1989-2010 |
Allison Shumsky | 1957-1995 |
Terry L. Sievert | 1982-2012 |
William Skinner | 1961-1988 |
Frank S. Snyder | 1973-2015 |
James Spenceley | 1957-1980 |
Kenneth H. Stepnitz, Jr. | 1981-2001 |
Marvin D. Studinger | 1980-2013 |
Frederick H. Tank | 1966-2007 |
John G. Tanner | 1974-1995 |
Roberta Teahen | 1975-2001 |
Roy A. Terdal | 1964-1994 |
David J. Terrell | 1970-2007 |
Jacqueline Tompkins | 1955-1984 |
Michael D. Torre | 1997-2019 |
Martin R. Trapp | 1988-2001 |
Mary D. VanderKolk | 1985-2017 |
David M. Vermetten | 1962-1996 |
Linda A. Walter | 1990-2017 |
Paul W. Welch | 1964-1987 |
Lila Wilkinson | 1951-1974 |
Jerry J. Williams | 1970-2005 |
ADJUNCT FACULTY
A
Acosta, Melinda L
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Ferris State University
Alner, James I
Adjunct - Aviation Single Flight
Andriyakhova, Marina
Health Occupations Instructor
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
A.A.S., Atlantic Community College
Annis, Joedy M
Adjunct - Physical Education
A.D.N., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Assendelft, Barbara A
Social Science Instructor
J.D., Detroit College of Law
B.A., Michigan State University
B
Baker, Cyril C
Technical Instructor
Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan
Baker, Renee M
Adjunct - Construction - Renewable Energy
M.B.A., Eastern Michigan University
B.S., Lawrence Tech University
Bassett, Matthew C
Adjunct - Maritime AB/QMED
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Beard, Hannah M
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Berg, Jason
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., Univ of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
B.S., Univ of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Besaw, Matthew L
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
A.A.S., Ferris State University
Bessette, Suzanne F
Science & Math Instructor
D.P.T., Grand Valley State University
J.D., M.U.P., University of Michigan
B.A., Brown University
Bigelow, Dale R
Technical Instructor
A.A.S., Ferris State University
Bishop, Brian T
Adjunct - Aviation Single Flight
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University
B.S., Military Transcript
Bixby, James R
Health Occupations Instructor
A.A.S., A.G.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Boase-Miller, Samuel
Adjunct - Music/Fine Arts
Bolton, Diane M
Communications Instructor
Boyd, Jessamyn L
Health Occupations Instructor
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
M.N., Southern New Hampshire Univers
B.S., Grand Valley State University
B.S., Spring Arbor University
B.N., University of Michigan
A.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Brumbaugh, Patricia J
Humanities Instructor
M.M., University of Michigan
B.A., Olivet College
Bussell, James A
Social Science Instructor
M.L.I.B., Eastern Michigan University
B.S., Ferris State University
C
Campbell, Jennifer L
Communications Instructor
M.A., Univ of Northern Colorado
M.S.W., University of Michigan
B.A., Michigan State University
A.A.A., C.A., Lansing Community College
Cannon, Nelson J
Social Science Instructor
M.P.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., University of Detroit Mercy
Casperson, Leslie K
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., Walden University
B.S.N., Western Michigan University
Casperson, Todd A
Construction Technology Instructor
Master Electrician, State of Michigan
A.A.S., Kellogg Community College
Cavera, Andrew J
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
B.S., Western Michigan University
Chaphalkar, Sudhakar V
Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
B.S., Detroit Institute of Technology
Chesnut, Owen
Humanities Instructor
Ph.D., Andrews University
M.A., Out of USA College 1
Clark, Diane M
Humanities Instructor
D.A., University of Mississippi
M.M., Indiana University
B.Mus., Rhodes College
Clark, Gerald J
Science & Math Instructor
M.A., University of Michigan
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Clous, Brian G
Adjunct - Nursing
B.S.N., Jacksonville University
A.D.N., A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Collings, Jessica L
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Ferris State University
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Corcoran, Brady J
Humanities Instructor
B.A., Michigan State University
A.S., Full Sail University
Cornish, Ian
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
Crawford, Logan S
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
D
Danielson, Fredrick S
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Darga, Ashley M
Social Science Instructor
M.A., Kent State University
B.A., Western Michigan University
Davis, Michael J
Humanities Instructor
M.S.E.D., University of Saint Francis
B.S., Ball State University
Dean, Cory P
Construction Technology Instructor
B.B.A., Grand Valley State University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Deater, Joseph
Technical Instructor
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
A.A., Baker College
Debusca, Robin L
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Ferris State University
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Deering, Ryan P
Technical Instructor
Dehne, Carolyn E
Business Instructor
B.A., Marymount University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
DenHerder, Tara L
Business Instructor
M.A., B.S., Michigan State University
Dennis, Scott L
Adjunct - Aviation Single Flight
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeron Univ AZ
M.A., Military Transcript
B.S., Michigan Tech University
DePauw, Devan M
Maritime Instructor
B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
A.L.A., Oakland Comm College-Royal Oak
Deponio, Alisha L
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Jacksonville University
A.S.A., A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Dollar, Thomas W
Technical Instructor
Donberg, William R
Adjunct - Aviation Single Flight
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Ground Instructor (GRI)
B.S., Ohio State University
Donohue, Samantha L
Health Occupations Instructor
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
B.S.N., Saginaw Valley State Univ
Duell, Jake J
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
B.A., Michigan State University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Dybas, Dorian
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
Dykstra, Adam R
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
B.S., Western Michigan University
E
Edyvean, Christopher J
Adjunct - Maritime AB/QMED
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
A.A.S., Columbia Southern University
Ek, Madelyn
Construction Technology Instructor
B.S., Northern Michigan University
Elston, Lee A
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S., Nova University
B.S.N., Barry University
Emling, Diane K
Social Science Instructor
Ph.D., B.A., Michigan State University
Ewing, Jennifer A
Business/Communications Instructor
SHRM Senior Certified Professional, Human Resources
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
M.B.A., Michigan State University
B.S.B.A., Central Michigan University
F
Feinman, Merritt B
Adjunct - Maritime AB
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Fessler, Leanne
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Fewless, Randy
Social Science Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
G
George, Robert P
Business Instructor
M.S., B.E.D., University of Michigan
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Gerring, Andrea M
Humanities Instructor
M.A., B.A., Wayne State University
Gleason, Karen R
Adjunct - Allied Health
A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Glotzhober, Paul
Adjunct - Maritime Diesel Engine
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.B.A., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Grenkowicz, Judith A
Social Science Instructor
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University
M.B.A., University of Detroit Mercy
M.F.A., Bay Path University
B.S., Ferris State University
H
Hadfield, Jason S
Humanities Instructor
B.F.A., Kendall College
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Hardesty, Karl G
Adjunct - Maritime AB/QMED
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., Northwestern Michigan College
A.S., Alpena Community College
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Hawkins, Stephanie M
Adjunct - Physical Education
Herek, Jonathan R
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Hill, Devin L
Construction Technology Instructor
Licensed Residential Builder, State of Michigan
Holley, Mark W
Social Science Instructor
B.G.S., University of Michigan
Hopper, Chantal L
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S., Michigan State University
B.S.N., Saginaw Valley State Univ
A.A.S., Kirtland Community College
Horn, Michael J
Adjunct - Maritime Deck Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., US Merchant Marine Academy
Hunter, Michael F
Adjunct - Music/Fine Arts
B.Mus., Central Michigan University
Husser, David A
Humanities Instructor
M.M., University of Oklahoma
B.Mus., University of Illinois
I
Irish, Travis S
Construction Technology Instructor
Licensed Mechanical Contractor
Licensed Plumber
Licensed Plumbing Contractor
Licensed Residential Builder, State of Michigan
J
James, Rufus S
Humanities Instructor
M.A., B.A., California State University
Janowicz, Thomas
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., M.S., University of Toledo
B.S., B.S., John Carroll University
Johnson, Margaret L
Humanities Instructor
B.S.E., Ball State University
Jones, Geoffrey C
Business Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
K
Karr, Ava C
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
Keefe, Christine L
Adjunct - Biology
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
B.A., Rice University
Kelly, Bryan T
Construction Technology Instructor
C.C., Northwestern Michigan College
Kendall, Thomas C
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
Kerr, Cameron D
Adjunct - Aviation Single Flight
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
B.S., Out of USA College 1
King, Matthew J
Business Instructor
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Kligman, Steven G
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
B.B.A., Davenport University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Klingsick, Kyle
Adjunct - Aviation Single Flight
Klumpp, Kenneth C
Technical Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
Kreiser, Coreene L
Humanities Instructor
M.A., Savannah Col of Art & Design
B.F.A., Western Michigan University
L
LaFaive, Tammy S
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Laursen, Alan P
Adjunct - Aviation Ground Course
M.B.A., Embry-Riddle Aeron Univ AZ
B.S., Military Transcript
Leaman, Callie P
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Colorado Technical University
A.G.S., A.D.N., C.C., Northwestern Michigan College
Lieblein, Susan L
Adjunct - Maritime AB/QMED
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Linck, Bryan C
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
M.B.A., Lawrence Tech University
B.S.E., Central Michigan University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Lincoln, Patricia R
Communications Instructor
M.F.A., Colorado State University
B.A., Salem College
Lingaur, Alissia J
Communications Instructor
M.F.A., Bowling Green State University
B.A., Grand Valley State University
Linsell, Mary Ann S
Business Instructor
M.L.I.R., B.A., Michigan State University
Loomis, Zoe
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., B.S., University of Colorado
Luyk, Heather A
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S., Elmhurst College
Lyon, Mark E
Social Science Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
M
Macdonald, Arran C
Adjunct - Aviation Single Flight
Mackie, Allen J
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
Madion, Jody
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., University of Michigan Nursing
Majerczyk, Brian D
Social Science Instructor
M.A., B.S., Western Michigan University
Marino Sears, Laurie
Humanities Instructor
M.M., B.Mus., Indiana University
Markl, Jonathan B
Science & Math Instructor
Martin, Jessica R
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
B.S., Western Michigan University
Mayo, Claffee E
Health Occupations Instructor
McCall, Brian D
Humanities Instructor
M.A., B.S., Central Michigan University
McCord, Regis R
Social Science Instructor
M.S., B.A., California State University
McCuien, Phil
Construction Technology Instructor
McGowan, Jeremiah J
Adjunct - Aviation Single Flight
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
McHugh, Hollianne
Technical Instructor
M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
B.S., University of Michigan
McKay, Grant E
Health Occupations Instructor
B.A., Central Michigan University
B.S.N., Spring Arbor University
A.D.N., A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
McKeon-Jacob, Mary
Communications Instructor
M.Ed., National Louis University
B.S., Illinois State University
Metdepenningen, Sarah M
Social Science Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Mokdad, Ariel
Communications Instructor
M.A., Wayne State University
B.A., Grand Valley State University
Montgomery-Richards, Sarah E
Communications/Humanities Instructor
M.A., Claremont Lincoln University
B.A., Western Michigan University
Morse, Jeffrey W
Construction Technology Instructor
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Mortensen-Chown, David K
Humanities Instructor
Audio Tech Certificate
B.Mus., Western Michigan University
B.Mus., Michigan State University
Morton, Mindy A
Humanities Instructor
M.S., Portland State University
B.S., Michigan State University
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Myers, Cheryl L
Humanities Instructor
M.A., Michigan State University
B.B.A., Davenport University
N
Nadji, Taoufik
Science & Math Instructor
Nardon, Teresa
Health Occupations Instructor
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
B.S.N., Michigan State University
Narron, Lawrence M
Communications Instructor
M.F.A., Pacific University
M.S.E.D., University of Pennsylvania
B.A., University of California
Nemec, Nathan
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
B.S., Ferris State University
Nichols, David C
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Niemi, Sam P
Business Instructor
M.B.A., Lawrence Tech University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Niemisto, Patrick T
Humanities Instructor
B.M.E., Northern Michigan University
Nothstine, Kari J
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
A.S.A., A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Novak, Brad H
Adjunct - Music/Fine Arts
O
O'Brien, Jeffrey J
Social Science Instructor
B.S., Spring Arbor University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
O'Brien, Kristen M
Adjunct - Nursing
B.S.N., Ferris State University
A.A., Southwestern Oregon CC
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
C.A., College of Southern Maryland
Odgers, Susan L
Social Science Instructor
Ph.D., M.A., Wayne State University
B.A., Oakland University
Ollis, Edward
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
Olson, James M
Water Studies Institute Instructor
J.D., Detroit College of Law
L.L.M., University of Michigan, Law
B.A., Michigan State University
Owens, Dianne H
Communications Instructor
M.Ed., B.A., Central Washington University
P
Packard, Troy I
Social Science Instructor
Pappas, Janice A
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
Parks, April M
Health Occupations Instructor
B.N., Colorado Technical University
A.G.S., A.D.N., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Peets, Faith
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Perreault, Michael L
Aviation/Social Science Instructor
J.D., Thomas M Cooley Law School WMU
A.S.A., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Pickelman, Luke J
Humanities Instructor
J.D., Western Michigan University
M.A., University of Nebraska
B.A., Michigan State University
Pomerville, Joseph B
Social Science Instructor
M.S., B.S., G.C.P., Central Michigan University
Powell, Jonah
Humanities Instructor
B.A., Alma College
R
Ramli, Muhammad M
Adjunct - Music/Fine Arts
D.M.A., Texas Tech University
M.M., Miami University
B.Mus., Grand Valley State University
Regier, Christopher A
Construction Technology Instructor
B.S., Wayland Baptist University
A.A.S., Military Transcript
A.A.S., Wayland Baptist University
A.A.S., C.P., C.P., Military Transcript
Reinert, Justin D
Adjunct - Maritime Diesel Engine
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S.B., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Riccobono, Jeanmarie
Adjunct - Music/Fine Arts
M.M., Northwestern University
B.Mus., Eastman Sch of Music/Univ of R
Roberts, Mark W
Social Science Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
Robinson, Erin M
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., University of Michigan
A.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Roessner, Scott R
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
C.P., Northwestern Michigan College
Romanowski, Anthony J
Social Science Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Root, Jeremy K
Construction Technology Instructor
C.P., Michigan State University
Rosin, Kyler
Social Science Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
Ross, Mark G
Communications Instructor
Ph.D., M.A., Ohio State University
B.A., Michigan State University
S
Schaub, Miranda C
Communications Instructor
M.A., B.S., Central Michigan University
Schmerl, Michael
Construction Technology Instructor
Licensed Electrician
Master Electrician, State of Michigan
Registered Code Officer & Inspector
Schroeder, Leah
Humanities Instructor
M.A., Goshen College
B.F.A., Indiana University
Schwartz, Kathleen
Adjunct - Advisor for White Pine Press
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Scollon, Teresa J
Adjunct - English/Communications
M.B.A., University of Michigan
M.F.A., University of Southern Maine
B.A., Michigan State University
Shangraw, Carl F
Technical Instructor
M.S., Purdue University
Sheehan, Donald P
Adjunct - Computer Information Technology
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Sheerin, Julia J
Business/Science & Math Instructor
B.S., Indiana University
Sian, Michele L
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., Capella University
B.S.N., Oklahoma Wesleyan University
A.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Silveus, Nathan L
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Skinner, Tonya L
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
Smith, Keeley D
Health Occupations Instructor
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
B.S.N., Eastern Michigan University
Smrecak, Trisha A
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Sniff, Sara V
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., B.S.N., Davenport University
A.A.S., Baker College
Sorenson, Scott P
Humanities Instructor
Ph.D., M.A., University of Minnesota
B.A., Luther College
Sparks, Mary A
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Ferris State University
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Sprenkle, David C
Communications Instructor
M.A., University of Tennessee
B.A., University of Illinois
Steele, Susan
Humanities Instructor
M.M., B.S.E., Northern Illinois University
Steinorth, Jennifer M
Communications Instructor
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College
B.A., Michigan State University
Stewart, Jennifer L
Health Occupations Instructor
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
A.A.S., Northern Michigan University
Stewart, Magdalena A
Health Occupations/Science & Math Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Stiles, Thomas J
Business Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.A.S., C.P., Grand Rapids Community College
Stivani, Michael J
Science & Math Instructor
M.A.T., University of Idaho
B.S., Ferris State University
Stone, Robert A
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
A.A.S., Dodge City Community College
Stothard, Christopher J
Adjunct - Aviation - Ground & Mechanical
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
Stoye, Fred D
Health Occupations Instructor
B.A., Adrian College
Sullivan, Johnathan J
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., University of Arkansas
B.S., Michigan Tech University
Swanson, Sara
Social Science Instructor
J.D., Thomas M Cooley Law School WMU
B.S., Central Michigan University
Sweeney, Brian P
Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
M.Eng., Cornell University
B.S., United States Military Academy
Szczechowski, James
Science & Math Instructor
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
B.A., University of Michigan
T
Taberski, Carol J
Business Instructor
M.B.A., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Taetsch, Michael
Adjunct - Maritime Deck/Law
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Taylor, Jerry L
Technical Instructor
Taylor, Preston L
Social Science Instructor
B.A., Spring Arbor University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Teachout, Kim
Humanities Instructor
M.M., University of Colorado
B.Mus., Northern Illinois University
Teeter, Metick V
Maritime/Technical Instructor
M.Ed., Wayne State University
B.S., Ferris State University
Teichman, Jason A
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., University of New Orleans
B.S., Ferris State University
Thiebaut, Melissa R
Social Science Instructor
M.A., Concordia College-Saint Paul
B.S., Michigan State University
Thiel, Angela L
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., Michigan State University
B.S.N., Fitchburg State College
Tholen, Christopher D
Social Science Instructor
J.D., University of Michigan
Tillman, Andrea L
Social Science Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Tondreau, Kurt R
Technical Instructor
Totengco, Timothy
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Tracy, Patrick A
Adjunct - Maritime AB/QMED
M.A., Trinity Int'l University
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy
C.C., Trinity Int'l University
V
Vandenberg, Ethel L
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., Andrews University
B.S.N., University of Michigan
Vandergriff, Jessica R
Science & Math Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Vanderwal, Benjamin D
Technical Instructor
Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
VanHouten, Adam J
Humanities Instructor
M.A., Michigan State University
B.F.A., Western Michigan University
Vannatter, Julia A
Adjunct - Aviation Flight Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Commercial Pilot
Vogel, Dorothy J
Humanities Instructor
M.M., Western Michigan University
B.Mus., Oberlin College
W
Wagner, Joshua L
Humanities Instructor
M.M., Indiana University
B.M.E., Central Michigan University
Waisanen, Cheryl L
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Ferris State University
A.D.N., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Walimaa, Abby M
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Northern Michigan University
Warner, Cathleen A
Communications Instructor
Ed.D., M.A., Central Michigan University
M.A., Michigan State University
B.A., Alma College
Watson, Skyler R
Health Occupations Instructor
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
M.B.A., M.N., Spring Arbor University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Weber, Anthony J
Humanities Instructor
M.A.T.H., Other College
B.A., Cedarville College
Weiler, Robert S
Social Science Instructor
M.L.I.R., Michigan State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
M.B.A., Lawrence Tech University
B.S., Central Michigan University
Werth, Michael W
Adjunct - Physical Education
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
Weston, Bethelee A
Adjunct - Music/Fine Arts
B.Mus., Western Michigan University
Wheeler, Jacob R
Adjunct - Advisor for White Pine Press
M.F.A., Goucher College
B.A., University of Michigan
Whipple, Heather L
Health Occupations Instructor
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
A.A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
C.A., Lansing Community College
Wiejaczka, Kathleen M
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., Ferris State University
B.S.N., Oakland University
Wiley, Lindsay K
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., Ferris State University
B.S., Central Michigan University
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Williams, Daniel R
Maritime Instructor
Williams, Jeremiah L
Construction Technology Instructor
Wortman, Forest B
Technical Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
M.Eng., University of Idaho
M.M.O.A.S., Military Transcript
B.S., Michigan Tech University
Wright, Duane E
Social Science Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Y
Yankee, Jennifer L
Health Occupations Instructor
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
M.S., Walden University
B.S., Saginaw Valley State Univ
A.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Young, Jerry A
Adjunct - Music/Fine Arts
Ed.D., M.S., University of Illinois
B.S.E., University of Arkansas
STAFF
A
Anderson, Meghan R
Simulation Lab Coordinator
B.S.N., University of Michigan
A.D.N., A.G.S., C.C., Northwestern Michigan College
Arnold, Judy A
Financial Aid Specialist
B
Bachman, Anna L
Senior Programmer, Analyst, & Solution Archit
B.S., Purdue University
Bailey, Crystal
Operations Manager - Hagerty Center
B.B.A., Davenport University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Bailey, Edward P
Director of Business Dvlpt-NMC Marine Center
B.S., Michigan State University
Barnes, Jenny L
Operations Manager - Aviation
B.S.B., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Baumeler, Leanne R
Coordinator of Disability Support
B.S.W., Ferris State University
Beeker, Mary L
Librarian
M.A., B.A., Ohio State University
Bennett, Marcus A
Associate Dean of Campus & Residence Life
Ed.D., Ferris State University
M.A., Saginaw Valley State Univ
B.S., Wingate College
Bensley, James S
Director of International Svcs & Svc Learning
M.L.I.B., Eastern Michigan University
B.S., Western Michigan University
Berlin, Linda
Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Concordia University Wisconsin
Bernstein, Ryan B
Instructional Designer
M.L.I.B., M.L.S., University of Denver
B.A., Western Michigan University
Bloye, Alexander I
Director of Aviation
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Ground Instructor (GRI)
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
B.S., Michigan State University
Boike, Lisa A
Programmer/Analyst
B.A., Alma College
Borstel, Edward B
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
Aviation Mechanic
Licensed Airframe/Power Plant Mechanic (A&P)
A.A.S., Military Transcript
Brown, Cathy J
Administrative Services Coordinator
B.S., Grand Valley State University
A.A.S., Rose State College
Bruner, Emilee K
Office Manager - Auxiliary Services
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
B.P.A., Saginaw Valley State Univ
A.A., Kirtland Community College
Burns Bailey, Amy M
Experiential Learning Program Coordinator
M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
B.F.A., Aquinas College
C
Carlson, Maureen T
Publication and Promotion Specialist - EES
A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Carmickle, Laura J
Senior Programmer, Analyst, & Solution Archit
B.B.A., Eastern Michigan University
Claerhout, Cathryn M
Director of Admissions
M.S., B.S.W., Ferris State University
Clark, Amanda L
Office Manager - Student Life
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Cobb, Jeffrey S
Director of Music Programs
M.M., Oakland University
B.Mus., Western Michigan University
Cooper, Lisa S
Campaign Administrative Assistant
B.A., Goucher College
Cotner, Erika E
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
B.B.A., A.A., Northwood University
Cron-Huhta, Patricia A
Front-of-the-House Coordinator - GLCI
B.A., Michigan State University
Crull, Emily M
Human Resources Assistant
B.F.A., Southern Illinois University
Czyzyk, William
Database & Prospect Research Specialist
B.Mus., Aquinas College
D
D'Alessandro, Kevin J
TCAPS Early College & Commit Scholarship Coor
M.A., University of Nebraska
B.S., C.A., Grand Valley State University
Dake, Jason D
Deputy Director of Museum Programs and Learni
M.A., University of Michigan
B.S., Central Michigan University
Dalquist, David J
Intranet Coordinator
M.L.S., University of Michigan
B.S., A.A.S., Michigan Tech University
Deemer, Cindy A
Registrar
M.A., Central Michigan University
DeLonge, Robert M
Instructional Technology Specialist
M.A., B.A., Michigan State University
Denoyer, Susan C
Office Manager - Great Lakes Maritime Academy
DeWalt, Hollie R
Total Rewards Coordinator
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
M.S., Central Michigan University
B.S., Univ of Maryland Univ College
Dickinson, Lindsey
Director of Advising
M.Ed., Arizona State University
B.A., University of Virginia
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Dix, Stephen C
Analyst - Network Systems & Data Comm.
B.A., Baker College
A.A.S., Ferris State University
Druskovich, Judith A
Admissions Specialist - Maritime
B.S., Michigan State University
Duby, Cynthia L
Office Manager - Social Science Academic Area
C.P., Delta College
Dunn, Thomas G
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aviation Mechanic
A.A.S., Kirtland Community College
E
Eckert, Leslie
Director of Great Lakes Culinary Institute
American Culinary Federation CCE
M.B.A., South University
M.B.A., DeVry Inst of Tech-Chicago
B.S., A.S., Art Institute (The)
Eiden, Elizabeth J
Office Manager - Residence Life
B.S., Wayne State University
F
Fairbank, Scott D
Director of Maritime Admissions
B.A., University of Michigan
Fitzgerald, Robin R
Client Systems Administrator
A.A.S., Davenport University
Foster, Samuel R
Client Systems Administrator
B.A.A., Central Michigan University
Fox, Margaret L
Office Manager - Health Occupations
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Fulcher, Kerry M
GLCI Admissions Specialist
B.A., Spring Arbor University
A.A.S., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College
G
Garner, Bobbi J
Office Manager - Science & Math Academic Area
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Gates, David K
Voice Systems Administrator
Gentry, Daniel E
Director of Administrative Systems
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University
A.A.S., Indiana Voc Technical College
Godwin, Cary
Manager of GLMA Continuing Education
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.G.S., Columbia College
Goodchild, Daniel R
Coordinator & Instructor - Construction Tech.
Licensed Electrician
Master Electrician, State of Michigan
M.S., Univ of Wisconsin - Green Bay
B.S., Grand Valley State University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Gourlay, Kimberly A
Lead Accounting Assistant - Bookkeeper
B.S., Ferris State University
Gower, Amanda L
Resource Development Executive Assistant
B.S., Central Michigan University
Grant, Michelle M
Business Intelligence Analyst
B.S., Michigan Tech University
Guillard, Justin D
Instructional Technology Specialist
A.A.S., C.A., C.A., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Gulde, Larissa M
Lead Accounting Assistant
Gustafson, Teresa M
Director of Educational Media Technologies
Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Michigan State University
H
Hallett, Kristi E
Event Scheduler
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Hanbury, Brittany A
Records & Registration Assistant
B.S., Ferris State University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Hanna, Christopher T
Digital Media Systems Technician
M.A., Regent University
B.A., Moody Bible Institute
Hannert, Joelle A
Library Technical Services Coordinator
A.A.S., Oakland Community College
Hanninen, Kim H
Museum Registrar & Exhibit Preparator
B.F.A., Eastern Michigan University
Hansen, Julie A
Specialist - Records
Haselton, Dean C
Purchasing Coordinator - Great Lakes Campus
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Hazelwood, Constanza C
GLWSI Education & Outreach Coordinator
Ph.D., M.A., Michigan State University
Heator, Megan N
Dennos Museum Operations Manager
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Heeres, Roger D
Resource Development Assistant
A.B., Davenport University
Heffner, Brian D
Director of Business Div. & Academic Affairs
M.L.I.B., Eastern Michigan University
M.S., B.S.B., Ferris State University
A.A.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Herzberg, Scott A
POC - Military & Veterans Services
B.S., Northern Michigan University
Hines, Eric C
Radio Station Manager
M.A., Rutgers State University
B.A., Lafayette College
Hodek, Lori L
Talent Development Coordinator
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
B.B.A., Davenport University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Hricik, Jennifer M
Major Gifts Officer
B.A., George Fox University
Hromada, Georgenia
Financial Aid Specialist
B.S., B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., A.A.S., A.A.S., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Hughes, Martin W
Chief Engineer - T/S State of Michigan - GLMA
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., Northwestern Michigan College
B.A., Saint Lawrence University
A.A.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
J
Jabour, Frank E
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Ground Instructor (GRI)
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
A.A.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Jackson, Kristina B
Program Coordinator - Extended Educational Sv
M.A.T., Earlham College
B.S., Guilford College
Johnson, Jessica J
Financial Aid Office Assistant
B.A., Michigan State University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Jones, Amy J
Director of Nursing Programs
M.S.N., University of Missouri
B.S.N., A.S., Cox College
Jorgensen, Jaclyn E
Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.A.A., Central Michigan University
G.C.P., Western Michigan University
K
Kahler, Karen L
Associate Dean of Learning Services
Ph.D., M.A., B.S., Michigan State University
Kawula, Rorie A
Admissions Office Assistant
B.S., Ferris State University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Kellman, Stephen A
Coordinator - Web Content & Online Strategies
B.A., Colgate University
Kerlin-Spigarelli, Koleen R
Director of Health Services
M.S.N., Michigan State University
B.A., University of Michigan
B.S.N., Loyola University
Kierczynski, Troy J
Interim VP for Finance & Administration
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
B.A., Hope College
Klei, Amy L
Programmer/Analyst
B.B.A., Western Michigan University
Kolak, Paul A
Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.A., Calvin College
Kurowski, Gail A
Director of Police Academy
B.A., Michigan State University-Law
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
L
Lipke, Lindsey
Interim Controller
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
B.S.B., Ferris State University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Loeffler, Donald G
Purchasing Manager
B.S.B.A., Ferris State University
Lutchko, John R
Marine Technology Lab Coordinator
B.S., Western Michigan University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
M
Maison, Deborah L
Advisor - Academic & Career
Licensed Professional Counselor
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.A., Spring Arbor University
Malone, Kathryn M
Office Manager - Technical Discipline
B.S., Lake Superior State University
A.B., A.A.S., Kirtland Community College
Martin, Paul A
Analyst - Network Systems & Data Comm.
B.S., DeVry Institute of Technology
A.A., Hillsborough Community College
Matchett, Laura R
Director of Extended Educational Services
M.A., B.A., Michigan State University
Mavis, Sarah E
Assistant Bookstore Manager
B.A., Anderson University
McCall, Carleen A
Campaign Coordinator
M.A., Teachers College Columbia Univ
B.A., Albion College
McCauley, Zebulon W
Client Systems Administrator
McCready, Shayrrl A
Accounting Assistant
B.A., Western Michigan University
McGee, Amari
Residence Hall Manager
M.P.A., B.A., Wayne State University
Mills, Joshua R
Lead Accounting Assistant
B.S.W., Central Michigan University
Molmen, Lisa C
Programmer/Analyst
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Moody, Wayne A
Program Coordinator - Automotive
Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan
Morgan, Cynthia
Resource Development Assistant
Moritz, Lynne M
Administrative Coordinator - President's Off.
B.A., Michigan State University
Morrison, Kyle R
Coordinator - Media & Instructional Technol.
A.A., Kirtland Community College
Morse, Paris
Director of Development
B.A., Hope College
N
Nash, Taylor M
Advisor - Academic & Career
M.S.W., Eastern Washington University
B.A., Western Michigan University
Newman, Susan L
CRM/Admissions Specialist
M.B.A., Oakland University
B.A., B.A., Michigan State University
Nguyen, Denny
Human Resources Specialist
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., A.S.A., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Niemi, Chelsie
Audience Engagement and Communication Manager
B.A., University of Michigan
Noga, Cari
Writer - Public Relations Specialist
B.A., Marquette University
Norconk, Beth A
Client Systems Administrator
B.A., Ferris State University
O
O'Keefe, John M
Chief Flight Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
B.B.A., Davenport University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
P
Pandolfi, Nicholas A
Librarian
M.S., University of Michigan
B.A., Denison University
Pflughoeft, Amy T
Library Services Specialist
B.A., University of Michigan
Plough, John
Program Coordinator - Extended Educational Sv
M.A., Emerson College
B.A., Assumption College
Podolan, Patrick J
STCW Clerk & Sea Projects Specialist
B.B.A., Western Michigan University
Poertner, Michelle L
Program Manager - Tutorial Services
M.A., Michigan State University
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Post, Benjamin
Senior Instructional Technology Specialist
M.A., Michigan State University
B.A., Kalamazoo College
Prior, Jill
Annual Giving Specialist
M.P.A., B.S., Central Michigan University
R
Rizzo, Suzanne
Specialist - Records
B.A., University of Michigan
Robinson, Heather J
Aviation Recruiter & Advisor
B.A.S., Davenport University
Rocheleau, Carl L
Chief UAS
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
B.B.A., Davenport University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Root, Janice M
Office Manager - Communications Academic Area
S
Sansonetti, Paige E
Financial Aid Specialist
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Sauerbrey, Anthony G
UAS Program Manager
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Commercial Pilot
Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
B.S., Williston State College
Schenk, Jackie B
Office Assistant - Extended Educational Svcs
Schenkelberger, Chad M
Director of the Hagerty Center
B.B.A., Western Michigan University
Schneider, Charles J
Residence Hall Manager
B.A., University of Michigan
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Schoppe, Paul M
Foundation Financial Assistant
Schultz, Dennis W
Technician - Video & Instr. Support Systems
Schultz, Shannon L
Student Financial Services Coordinator
B.S.B., Ferris State University
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Sedlacek, Stephen P
Assistant Engineer - T/S State of MI - GLMA
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Shinn, Peggy A
Bookkeeper II
Shumaker, Bonnie J
Office Manager - Business Academic Area
B.A., Ohio State University
Slade, Jason S
Director of Technical Academic Area
M.S., B.S., Michigan State University
Sluss, Alice M
Office Manager - Humanities Academic Area
Smarsty, Sally R
Student Success Coordinator
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Smith, Jason M
International/Domestic Recruiter & Advisor
M.A., Marygrove College
B.A., Spring Arbor University
Sommer-Ford, Katelyn A
Office Manager - Department of Learning Svcs
M.P.A., University of Colorado
B.A., Keene State College
Sonnabend, Elizabeth A
Program Coordinator - Extended Educational Sv
M.B.A., Lawrence Tech University
B.S., Ferris State University
Steinebach, Kristina A
Bookkeeper - Accounts Payable
Strahan, Trisha J
Event Supervisor
Streeter, Neil
Database Administrator
B.A.S., Davenport University
Surgalski, Michael
Master - T/S State of Michigan
Master's License, Great Lakes
Master's License, Ocean
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., Northwestern Michigan College
B.S., Wayne State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
T
Thomas, Lisa J
Dean of Students
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
M.S.W., Western Michigan University
B.A., Calvin College
Thornton, Alison B
Coordinator - Technology Support Services
B.A., American University
C.C., Other College
Trier, Sherry D
Instructional Technology Specialist
A.B., Delta College
Turner, Bryce E
Analyst - Network Systems & Data Comm.
B.S., Ferris State University
V
VanSumeren, Hans W
Director of Great Lakes Water Studies Inst.
M.S., B.S., University of Michigan
Vaughn, Eileen
Programmer/Analyst
B.S., Baker College
W
Wasson, Daniel P
Director of Systems & LAN Management
B.S., DeVry Institute of Technology
Waterstripe, Kirk E
Laboratory Manager
M.S., Rutgers State University
B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsyl
Weaver, David H
Client Systems Administrator
B.S., Western Michigan University
West, Mark A
Lead Accounting Assistant
B.S.B., B.S.B., Ferris State University
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Williams, Scott A
Executive Chef - Hagerty Center
B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Wiseman, Alex D
Course Materials Clerk
Woodruff, Amanda
Nursing Office Assistant
B.A., Grand Valley State University
Woughter, Kerrey B
Director of Library Services
M.A., Spring Arbor University
M.L.S., Wayne State University
B.S., Central Michigan University
Y
Young, Megan P
Coordinator - Graphics & Printing Services
B.S., Central Michigan University
Z
Zassick, Daniel M
GLMA Simulation Manager
U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)
B.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Zeiler, Nicole
Museum Store Manager
B.S., Western Michigan University
Zurek Marvin, Katharine R
Director of Annual Giving
M.S.W., B.A., University of Michigan
STAFF EMERITUS
The following staff members have retired with twenty or more years of service.
Staff Member | Service Years |
---|---|
Jeffrey B. Ackerman | 1977-2003 |
Judith A. Albers | 1987-2012 |
Karen J. Anderson | 1983-2005 |
Robert Bailey | 1963-1984 |
Dawn M. Bauer | 1978-2001 |
William K. Beaudrie | 1970-1997 |
Alan G. Beer | 1997-2017 |
Kenneth Berry | 1973-1993 |
James Besaw | 1971-1991 |
Dennis L. Beyer | 1978-2010 |
Edwin C. Blough, Jr. | 1984-2017 |
Shirley F. Boyce | 1985-2007 |
Donald Brown | 1956-1986 |
Philip M. Butkovich | 1973-2003 |
Rebecca L. Chartier | 1978-1998 |
Elaine A. Chauvin | 1989-2010 |
Robert A. Chauvin | 1985-2012 |
Kathy A. Cline | 1984-2011 |
Vivian I. Christensen | 1971-2001 |
Marguerite Cotto | 1981-2021 |
Dorian L. Creighton | 1988-2015 |
Susan L. DeCamillis | 1988-2019 |
Patricia J. Domagala | 1985-2017 |
Ted Durga | 1951-1977 |
Thomas W. Edenburn | 1971-2006 |
Carol A. Evans | 1995-2015 |
Margaret D. Everett | 1984-2010 |
Debra J. Faas | 1990-2010 |
Timothy J. Fader | 1983-2014 |
Lynn A. Freeland | 1985-2010 |
Gary J. Gallup | 1984-2010 |
Janet B. Gasnik | 1972-2014 |
Susan D. Gattshall | 1976-2010 |
Kathy A. Gordon | 1984-2011 |
Holly Gorton | 1994-2021 |
Thelma R. Gray | 1967-1998 |
Ronda Greiner | 1981-2021 |
Kay Groszek | 1966-1988 |
Kathleen E. Guy | 1977-2011 |
William L. Hall | 1968-1994 |
Rochelle M. Hammontree | 1984-2019 |
Ronald J. Hensel | 1970-1992 |
Suzanne L. Hutchcraft | 1974-2013 |
Keith D. Ingersoll | 1985-2005 |
Judith M. Izard | 1979-2009 |
Chester Janik | 1981-2001 |
Catherine L. Jarvi | 1978-2011 |
Dale L. Jenkins | 1973-2003 |
Eugene A. Jenneman, Founding Executive Director Emeritus of the Dennos Museum Center | 1989-2019 |
Debra A. Kalchik | 1979-2013 |
Christine M. Keenan | 1987-2012 |
Sharon K. Kelley | 1987-2009 |
William J. King | 1971-2001 |
Rita A. Kucera | 1978-2017 |
Peter W. LaCourse | 1997-2017 |
Ruth A. LaMott | 1974-2009 |
Frederick L. Laughlin, Founding Director Emeritus of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute | 1992-2018 |
Brian R. Lewis | 1989-2018 |
Carole A. Marlatt | 1970-1992 |
John E. McDonald | 1985-2010 |
Rebecca S. Mericle | 1960-1980 |
Connie J. Minster | 1984-2010 |
William Murphy | 1963-1992 |
Wesley Neddo | 1964-1988 |
Suzanne L. Pahl | 1978-2005 |
Donna Palmer | 1998-2020 |
Debra L. Patterson | 1997-2018 |
Linda B. Racine | 1990-2018 |
Barbara A. Raehl | 1973-1998 |
Ruth M. Rague | 1976-2001 |
Gail R. Reeves | 1993-2015 |
Bernard C. Rink | 1957-1986 |
Darrell C. Rogers | 1990-2016 |
Judith A. Rokos | 1997-2018 |
Lisa K. Rollin | 1986-2019 |
Karen E. Sabin | 1986-2011 |
Mary P. Salathiel | 1979-2001 |
Bruce G. Schmidt | 1973-2000 |
Laura A. Schmidt | 1994-2019 |
Kathleen M. Sedlacek | 1987-2013 |
Kermit Sensenbaugh | 1969-1995 |
Donald J. Shikoski | 1979-2009 |
Charles J. Shreve | 1972-2006 |
Eugene N. Sinclair | 1971-2006 |
Lois Sleder | 1961-1986 |
James Smith | 1973-1994 |
Lorilee L. Sniff | 1971-2001 |
Edward M. Steiger | 1979-2014 |
Joan C. Stout | 1976-1999 |
Carol J. Taberski | 1982-2014 |
John G. Tanner | 1974-2010 |
Terry L. Tarnow | 1991-2019 |
Wayne E. Waddington | 1976-1999 |
Robert D. Warner | 1968-1996 |
Joyce Weiselberg | 1963-1988 |
Stephen A. Westphal | 1977-2013 |
Avace E. Wildie | 1997-2010 |
Richard R. Wolin | 1986-2019 |
Barbara A. Zupin | 1989-2010 |
MAINTENANCE AND CUSTODIAL STAFF
A
Angel, Sharon M
Custodian
Asher, Brandon P
Groundskeeper
B
Bugai, Robert D
Groundskeeper
C
Christopher, Dennis P
Custodian
Cook, Frederick P
Custodian
Coy, Patricia A
Custodian
D
Dalley, John
Warehouse Clerk
F
Fewins, Stephen M
Custodian
B.S., College of Saint Francis
G
Garvon, Brenda M
Custodian
H
Haines, Todd A
Maintenance Mechanic
Harrand, Sandra M
Custodian
J
Jenkins, Deborah R
Custodian
K
Kimball, Lindsey J
Custodian
Kneer, Leanne E
Custodian
M
Maloney, Robin R
Custodian
Mashburn, Laura A
Custodian
McPherson, Kerry L
Custodian
Murphy, Daniel C
Maintenance Mechanic
Licensed Residential Builder, State of Michigan
P
Pleva, Michael L
Custodian
R
Reynolds, Valerie J
Custodian
Rider, Robert M
Maintenance Mechanic I
S
Sabins, Jeffrey J
Custodian
Schettek, Gary J
Painter
Send, Jeffery M
Boiler Maintenance
Sexton, David A
Maintenance Mechanic
Shattuck, Craig W
Custodian- Dennos Museum Center
Sieffert, Douglas A
Groundskeeper
T
Trowbridge, Philip J
Groundskeeper
V
VanSipe, Brian L
Maintenance Mechanic
Licensed Residential Builder, State of Michigan
B.A., Spring Arbor University