Faculty & Staff

PRESIDENT

Nissley, Nick
     President
     Ed.D., George Washington University
     M.A., Antioch University
     B.A., Ohio State University Columbus

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 Academy
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     Ed.D., Texas Tech University
     M.B.A., University of Alaska Southeast
     B.S., SUNY Maritime College

Bennett, Marcus A
     Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
     Ed.D., Ferris State University
     M.A., Saginaw Valley State University
     B.S., Wingate University

DeWalt, Hollie R
     Associate Vice President of Human Resources
     Professional in Human Resources
     M.S., Central Michigan University
     B.S., University of Maryland University College

Fairbanks, Diana M
     Associate Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing, and Communications
     B.A., University of Maryland College Park

Goodchild, Joy E
     Executive Director Office of Research, Planning and Effectiveness
     M.A., University of Pittsburgh
     B.A., Baylor University
     B.S.N., Bellevue University
     A.D.N., McLennan Community College

Hadley, Craig
     Executive Director & Chief Curator - Dennos Museum Center
     M.A., University of Missouri
     B.A., Beloit College

Hernandez, Dino M
     Chief Advancement Officer

Kierczynski, Troy J
     Vice President for Finance & Administration
     Certified Public Accountant
     B.A., Hope College

Moritz, Lynne M
     Executive Director of President's Office and Board Operations
     B.A., Michigan State University

Neibauer, Todd C
     Vice President for Student Services & Technologies
     M.T.E., Ferris State University
     B.A., Michigan State University
     B.S.E., Ohio State University Columbus

Siciliano, Stephen N
     Vice President for Educational Services
     Ph.D., College of William and Mary
     M.A., University of Connecticut
     B.A., Adelphi University
     A.A., SUNY Nassau Community College

Slade, Jason S
     Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
     M.S., B.S., Michigan State University

VICE PRESIDENT EMERITUS

Lornie Kerr, 1970-1989
Marguerite Cotto, 1981-2021

FACULTY


A

Anderson, Michael W
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., G.C.P., Indiana University Bloomington
     M.A., University of Colorado Boulder
     M.A., G.C.P., Indiana University Bloomington
     B.A., Western Michigan University
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Anderson, Kimberly K
     Health Occupations Instructor
     D.C., National University of Health Sciences
     M.S.N., Walden University
     B.S.N., Grand Valley State University
     A.A.S., Kalamazoo Valley Community College

B

Balbach, Lisa J
     Business Instructor
     M.A., B.S.B., University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Bessette, Suzanne F
     Science & Math Instructor
     D.P.T, Grand Valley State University
     J.D., M.U.P., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     M.S., Clemson University
     B.A., Brown University

Biolchini, John M
     Great Lakes Maritime Academy Instructor
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Blackford, Lisa A
     Social Sciences 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

Butler, Nathan
     Math & Science 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 Los Angeles

D

Dobek, Gerald O
     Science & Math Instructor
     M.A.A.S., University of Western Sydney
     B.S., Ferris State University
     B.S., Trinity College
     A.A., A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Dohm, Lisa M
     Communications Instructor
     Ed.D., M.A., Central Michigan University
     M.A., B.A., Michigan State University

E

Emerson, Michael P
     Communications/Humanities Instructor
     Ph.D., Purdue University West Lafayette
     M.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., Ferris State University
     B.S., Michigan Technological University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Franklin, Michael R
     Science & Math Instructor
     Ph.D., M.S., Michigan State University
     B.S., Murray State University

Frost, Julieanna
     Humanities Instructor
     Ph.D, Union Institute and University
     M.L.S. , M.L.S. , B.A. Eastern Michigan University

G

Goethals, Scott P
     Business Instructor
     Certified Computer Technician
     M.S., B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
     M.S., B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Goodell, Breana R
     Surgical Technology Program Coordinator

Gray, Nancy T
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., Middlebury College
     B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

H

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 University Park

J

Jack, Stewart L
     Business Instructor
     G.C.P., University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
     B.S., Glasgow Caledonian University

Jaquish, Laura
     Science & Math Instructor
     M.S., B.S., Michigan State University

Jenkins, Anthony L
     Math & Science Instructor
     M.S., Michigan State University
     B.S., Manchester University

K

Kelly, Keith E
     Technical Instructor
     B.S., Lake Superior State University

Khan, Amjad A
     Social Sciences Instructor
     Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
     M.S., New Mexico State University

Klumpp, Kenneth C
     Technical Instructor
     B.S., Ferris State University

Korch, Laura E
     Humanities Instructor
     M.F.A., Arizona State University
     B.F.A., Eastern Michigan University

L

Lively, Janet S
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., College at Brockport SUNY
     B.S., Michigan State University

Livengood, Tamella
     Health Occupations Instructor
     Nurse Practitioner
     M.S.N., Michigan State University
     B.S.N., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College

M

Mac, Christine L
     Math & Science Instructor
     M.A., University of Northern Colorado
     B.S., Eastern Michigan University

Mahoney, Deirdre M
     Communications Instructor
     Ph.D., University of Arizona
     M.A., B.S., Northern Arizona University

Mathis, Richard A
     Technical Instructor
     M.Ed., C.P., Grand Valley State University
     B.S., C.A., Ferris State University

McDonald, Kristy B
     Business Instructor
     M.A., Eastern Michigan University
     B.A., University of Montana

McHugh, Hollianne
     Technical Instructor
     M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
     B.S., University of Michigan Dearborn

McKay, Grant E
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.A., Central Michigan University
     B.S.N., Spring Arbor University
     A.A., A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College

McKeon-Jacob, Mary
     Communications Instructor
     M.Ed., National Louis University
     B.S., Illinois State University

Melick, Randolph L
     Humanities Instructor
     M.F.A., The New York Academy of Art
     B.A., Princeton University

Mills, Briana
     Math & Science Instructor
     M.A., B.S., Central Michigan University
     M.S., Portland State University
     M.A., B.S., Central Michigan University

Minor, Benjamin T
     Great Lakes Maritime Academy Instructor
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
     B.S., University of Oregon
     B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Morse, James K
     Culinary Arts Instructor
     Certified Executive Chef
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Morse, Jeffrey W
     Technical Instructor
     Journeyman Electrician
     A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College

N

Nelson, James D
     Math & Science Instructor
     M.A.T., University of Idaho
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

O

Owens, Jay B
     Communications Instructor
     Ph.D., Washington State University
     M.A., B.A., Central Washington University

P

Parker, Jessica L
     Math & Science Instructor
     M.S., B.S., Michigan State University

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
     Math & Science Instructor
     M.A., University of Northern Colorado
     B.S., Texas A&M University Galveston

Powell, Scott M
     Great Lakes Maritime Academy Instructor
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     M.E.T., G.C.P., Boise State University
     M.S., State University of New York (SUNY)
     M.E.T., G.C.P., Boise State University
     B.S.B.A., Ferris State University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

R

Rice, Steven H
     Business Instructor
     M.S., Boston College
     M.A., Wheaton College
     B.S., University of Delaware

Richardson, Rebecca A
     Math & Science 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
     B.A., SUNY Oswego
     A.A.S., SUNY Onondaga Community College

S

Salathiel, Kristen M
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., Central Michigan University
     M.A., B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Schaefer-Hills, Caroline L
     Humanities Instructor
     Apple Certified Professional
     Apple Certified Trainer
     M.A., M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
     B.F.A., College for Creative Studies

Schroeder, Karl H
     Great Lakes Maritime Academy Instructor
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Shivley, Joshua M
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Skarupinski, Michael T
     Culinary Arts Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
     A.A.S., Oakland Community College

Smith, Alexandra C
     Humanities Instructor
     B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
     B.A., Michigan State University

Smith, James D
     Science & Math Instructor
     Professional Engineer
     Ph.D., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     M.S., University of Michigan Dearborn
     B.S., Western Michigan University

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 Columbus

Sprenkle, Melissa P
     Communications Instructor
     Ph.D., M.A., University of Tennessee

Stewart, Magdalena A
     Health Occupations Instructor
     F.M.A., Out of USA College 1
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College

Swan, Scott J
     Geographic Information Systems Instructor
     M.S., B.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

T

Tripp, Jennifer E
     Health Occupations Instructor
     Certified Dental Assistant
     Registered Dental Assistant
     B.S.E., Central Michigan University
     A.S., Northern Virginia Community College

Trouslot, Amy L
     Health Occupations Instructor
     M.S.N., Benedictine University
     B.S.N., University of Michigan Flint

W

Wangler, Sarah J
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., Northern Michigan University
     M.F.A., Oklahoma State University
     B.A., Saginaw Valley State University

Wilczewski, Rachel A
     Social Sciences Instructor
     Ph.D., Michigan State University
     B.A., Aquinas College

Wilke, Tiffani L
     Science & Math Instructor
     M.S., University of Oklahoma
     B.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Wilson, Ryan M
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., DePaul University
     M.F.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst
     B.S., Ohio University

Wooters, Rebecca L
     Director of Dental Assistant Program
     Certified Dental Assistant
     Registered Dental Assistant
     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
     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
Mary Jo Elliot 2001-2025
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
Gary W. Klotzbach 1988-2023
Francis Kullman 1968-1996
Gregory LaCross 1991-2023
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
Joel Papcun 2000-2022
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
Marjory Smith 1993-2025
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
Jerry J. Williams 1970-2005
Lila Wilkinson 1951-1974

ADJUNCT FACULTY


A

Ambrosius, Brittany
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S., Michigan State University

Anderson, Matthew
     Culinary Arts Instructor

Armstrong, Grantland
     Social Science Instructor

Avery, Kevin C
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., Northern Michigan University
     B.A., Plymouth State University
     A.A., Colorado Mountain College

B

Baker, Cyril C
     Technical Instructor
     Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan

Barnard, Jewell
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., Western Governors University

Bell, Rebekah
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., Ohio Dominican University
     B.A., Cedarville University

Berg, Joan A
     Business Instructor
     M.A., Central Michigan University
     B.A., Michigan State University

Boase-Miller, Samuel
     Humanities Instructor

Bolton, Diane M
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., Western Michigan University
     B.S.E., Central Michigan University
     A.A., Grand Rapids Community College

Bradley, Jacalyn
     Health Occupations Instructor

Brower, Levi
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor

Brown, Carter
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor

Brumbaugh, Patricia J
     Humanities Instructor
     M.M., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     B.A., Olivet College

Buday, Christopher L
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
     J.D., Cooley Law School
     B.S., Michigan Technological University

Burdick, Larry
     Business Instructor
     Attorney, State Bar of Michigan
     J.D., Wayne State University
     B.S., Central Michigan University

Burkhart, Nikolas W
     Humanities Instructor
     B.A, Hope College

Burt, Kayla
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Bussell, Christine
     Social Science Instructor

Bussell, James A
     Social Science Instructor
     M.L.S., Eastern Michigan University
     B.S., Ferris State University

C

Carlson, Rebecca G
     Communications Instructor
     M.A., Eastern Michigan University
     B.A., Hillsdale College

Carps, Angela
     Health Occupations Instructor
     M.S.N., B.S.N., Spring Arbor University

Case, Daryl L
     Social Science Instructor

Casperson, Leslie K
     Health Occupations Instructor
     M.S.N., Walden University
     B.S.N., Western Michigan University

Chapman, Mary A
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., Ferris State University
     A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College

Childers, Chase W
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Clark, Diane M
     Humanities Instructor
     D.A., University of Mississippi
     M.M., Indiana University Bloomington
     B.M., Rhodes College

Clark, Gerald J
     Science & Math Instructor
     M.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     B.S., Grand Valley State University

Clone, Liam
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor

Clouse, Janelle A
     Business Instructor
     B.S., Ferris State University

Collings, Jessica L
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., Ferris State University
     A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College

Conners, Jack
     Humanities Instructor
     B.A., Spring Arbor University

Cook, Delaney
     Aviation Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Crawford, Megan
     Health Occupations Instructor
     A.A.S., Baker College
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Crocker, Alex
     Technical Instructor

Crompton, Seth C
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

D

D'Alessandro, Kevin J
     Humanities Instructor
     M.A., University of Nebraska Kearney
     B.S., C.A., Grand Valley State University

Dake, Elinore E
     Humanities Instructor
     M.F.A., Ohio State University Columbus
     B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Darga, Ashley M
     Social Science Instructor
     M.A., Kent State University
     B.A., Western Michigan University

Dean, Cory P
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
     B.B.A., Grand Valley State University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Deater, Joseph
     Technical Instructor
     Certified Biomedical Equipment Tech
     A.A., Baker College

Deneen, Peter E
     Humanities Instructor
     M.M., VanderCook College of Music
     B.M., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Dennis, Scott L
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     M.A., Air University
     M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
     B.S., Michigan Technological University

DePauw, Devan M
     Technical Instructor
     B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
     A.L.A., Oakland Community College

DeSoto, Alexander W
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor
     B.A., Seattle Pacific University

DeYoung, Katie
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S., B.S.N., A.A.S., Ferris State University

Dobbrastine, Sarah C
     Health Occupations Instructor

Dollar, Thomas W
     Technical Instructor

Drzewiecki, Cameron S
     Social Science Instructor

Drzewiecki, Stephen M
     Social Science Instructor
     A.A., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Dybas, Dorian
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     B.S., Eastern Michigan University

Dyer, Emma G
     Aviation Instructor

E

Ek, Madelyn
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
     B.S., Northern Michigan University

Elston, Lee A
     Health Occupations Instructor
     M.S., Nova Southeastern University
     B.S.N., Barry University

Ewing, Jennifer A
     Business Instructor
     SHRM Senior Certified Professional, HR
     Senior Professional in Human Resources
     M.B.A., Michigan State University
     B.S.B.A., Central Michigan University

F

Fewless, Randy
     Social Science Instructor
     B.S., Ferris State University

Fish, Kristi
     Humanities Instructor
     B.M.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

Flowers, Joseph
     Business Instructor
     A.A.S., A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Ford, Karen E
     Business/Maritime Instructor
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     Ph.D., Union Institute and University
     B.A., Stephens College

Ford, Laura C
     Health Occupations Instructor
     M.S.N., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Fouch, Jeffrey L
     Technical Instructor
     B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University

Furstenberg, James
     Business Instructor

G

Garcia, Jose L
     Humanities Instructor

Gerring, Andrea M
     Humanities Instructor
     M.A., B.A., Wayne State University

Gollan, Linda
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., Southern New Hampshire University
     B.S., Western Michigan University

Golnick, Shelby
     Health Occupations Instructor

Grim, Easton J
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot

Grim, Daniel
     Communications Instructor

Grossnickle, Brian M
     Humanities Instructor

Gullen, James A
     Technical Instructor
     Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan
     Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S.E., Wayne State University
     Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S.E., Wayne State University

H

Hackert, April N
     Culinary Arts Instructor

Harris, William
     Humanities Instructor

Hartley, Sara K
     Culinary Arts Instructor

Hawkins, Emily M
     Health Occupations Instructor

Hepner, Krista
     Health Occupations Instructor
     A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College

Herman, Benjamin M
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
     B.S., Northern Michigan University

Hetfield, John
     Social Science Instructor
     B.A., Hope College

Hill, Devin L
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
     Licensed Residential Builder, Michigan

Hirsch, Sarah E
     Maritime Instructor

Holley, Mark W
     Social Science Instructor
     B.G.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Hoth, Katie
     Health Occupations Instructor

Hudson, Timothy M
     Social Science Instructor
     Ph.D., Capella University
     M.A., Eastern Michigan University

Husser, David A
     Humanities Instructor
     M.M., University of Oklahoma
     B.M., University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

J

Jones, Geoffrey C
     Culinary Arts Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

K

Kasper, Keith A
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor

Kelly, Bryan T
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor

Kelly, Thomas
     Culinary Arts Instructor

King, Tyler G
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Kinnee, Rebecca L
     Humanities Instructor

Kocher, Edward
     Humanities Instructor
     B.M., Duquesne University

Kostrzewa, Molly
     Health Occupations Instructor

Kridner II, Ralph G
     Culinary Arts Instructor

Kudirka, Michael P
     Humanities Instructor
     D.M.A., B.M., University of Southern California
     M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
     D.M.A., B.M., University of Southern California

L

Leggett, Maria Elena C
     Culinary Arts Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Lewis, Nicholas D
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor

Linck, Bryan C
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor
     M.B.A., Lawrence Technological 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

Lundberg, Taylor
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor

Lyon, Mark E
     Social Science Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

M

MacLaughlin, Willow C
     Aviation Instructor

Macphee, Charles A
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
     B.S., Lawrence Technological University

Majerczyk, Brian D
     Social Science Instructor
     M.A., B.S., Western Michigan University

Malone, Kathleen G
     Communications Instructor
     M.Ed., Cardinal Stritch University
     B.A., Colorado College

Manley, Jason
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     Airline Transport Pilot

Marchione, David
     Humanities Instructor

Markl, Jonathan B
     Science & Math Instructor
     M.S., B.S., Michigan Technological University

Marquardt, Gary A
     Culinary Arts Instructor
     A.A.S., Schoolcraft College

McCuien, Phil
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor

Mead, Lindsey D
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., Davenport University
     A.N., Northwestern Michigan College

Menchaca, Marc
     Health Occupations Instructor

Metdepenningen, Sarah M
     Social Science Instructor
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Montgomery-Richards, Sarah E
     Communications/Humanities Instructor
     Ed.D., Maryville University of St. Louis
     M.A., Claremont Graduate University
     B.A., Western Michigan University

Mortensen-Chown, David K
     Humanities Instructor
     Audio Tech Certificate
     B.M., Michigan State University
     B.M., Western Michigan University

Moyes, Michael
     Social Science Instructor

Munch, Brianne
     Humanities Instructor

Murray, Jeffrey
     Culinary Arts Instructor
     A.A.S., Oakland Community College

N

Nachazel, Michael A
     Technical Instructor

Nichols, David C
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot

Nickerson, Amos
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor

Nothstine, Kari J
     Health Occupations Instructor
     Basic Life Support - CPR and AED
     Licensed Registered Nurse
     B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
     A.D.N., A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Novack, Jeffrey P
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor

Novak, Brad H
     Humanities Instructor

O

O'Rourke, Makenzi E
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
     A.A.S., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Olson, Ann
     Social Science Instructor
     J.D., Michigan State University

Olson, James M
     Water Studies Institute Instructor
     J.D., Detroit College of Law
     L.L.M., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     B.A., Michigan State University

Ottenbacher, Kathryn C
     Health Occupations Instructor

P

Papcun, Halie
     Humanities Instructor

Parker, Philip T
     Humanities Instructor

Pater, Zachary A
     Culinary Arts Instructor

Perreault, Michael L
     Aviation Instructor
     J.D., Western Michigan University
     A.A.S., A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Peters, Erin
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College

Peterson, Michael
     Culinary Arts Instructor

Pickelman, Luke J
     Humanities Instructor
     J.D., Western Michigan University
     M.A., University of Nebraska Kearney
     B.A., Michigan State University

Pomerville, Joseph B
     Social Science Instructor
     M.S., G.C.P., B.S., Central Michigan University
     M.S., G.C.P., B.S., Central Michigan University

Pupel, Nicholas
     Technical Instructor

R

Ramsey, Sarah E
     Business/Humanities Instructor

Rhoads, Faith
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Riccobono, Jeanmarie
     Humanities Instructor
     M.M., Northwestern University
     B.M., University of Rochester

Rigan, Patricia M
     Health Occupations Instructor
     M.S.N., University of Phoenix
     B.S.N., Ferris State University
     A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College

Ritter, Nathan
     Social Science Instructor

Robinson, Erin M
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     A.N., Northwestern Michigan College

Roche, Klohie
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Commercial Pilot

Rodriguez, Robert A
     Culinary Arts Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Roehler, Wyatt
     Business Instructor
     B.S., Michigan State University

Romanowski, Anthony J
     Social Science Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Rose, John M
     Culinary Arts Instructor

Rose, Holly
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., University of Michigan Flint

Rosin, Kyler
     Social Science Instructor
     B.S., Ferris State University

Ross, Mark G
     Communications Instructor
     Ph.D., M.A., Ohio State University Columbus
     B.A., Michigan State University

S

Salveta, Kevin
     Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
     A.A.S., Lansing Community College

Sanderson, Corey
     Humanities Instructor

Schmitt, Steven K
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor

Schwab, Tara C
     Humanities Instructor
     D.M.A., University of Oregon
     M.A., California Institute of the Arts
     B.M., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Schweizer, Jack W
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor

Shangraw, Carl F
     Technical Instructor
     M.S., Purdue University West Lafayette

Shea, Reed M
     Social Science Instructor

Sheerin, Julia J
     Business Instructor
     B.S., Indiana University Bloomington

Sheldon, Tyler
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor

Shipman, Edward C
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor

Sommerfield, Cathlyn K
     Social Science Instructor
     Ph.D., M.A., Central Michigan University
     B.A., University of California Santa Cruz
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Sonner, Paul G
     Humanities Instructor
     B.M., Northwestern University

Sorenson, Scott P
     Humanities Instructor
     Ph.D., M.A., University of Minnesota Twin Cities
     B.A., Luther College

Spaulding, Kevin P
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     Airline Transport Pilot

Sprenkle, Abigail
     Communications Instructor
     Ph.D., Cornell University
     B.A., Smith College

Stavropoulos, Elena
     Humanities Instructor

Stivani, Michael J
     Science & Math Instructor
     M.A.T., University of Idaho
     B.S., Ferris State University

Stojanovic, Natalija
     Humanities Instructor

Stoye, Fred D
     Health Occupations Instructor
     Dentist License
     D.D.S., University of Detroit Mercy
     B.A., Adrian College

Sullivan, Johnathan J
     Science & Math Instructor
     M.S., University of Arkansas
     B.S., Michigan Technological University

Swanson, Sara
     Social Science Instructor
     J.D., Western Michigan University
     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 Ann Arbor

T

Taberski, Carol J
     Business Instructor
     M.B.A., Lake Superior State University
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Teachout, Kim
     Humanities Instructor
     M.M., University of Colorado Boulder
     B.M., Northern Illinois University

Teichman, Jason A
     Science & Math Instructor
     M.S., University of New Orleans
     B.S., Ferris State University

Teichman, Michael
     Social Science Instructor

Thelander, Liam
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Commercial Pilot

Thiebaut, Melissa R
     Social Science Instructor
     M.A., Concordia University St. Paul
     B.S., Michigan State University

Tomczak, Miranda
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., Purdue University West Lafayette
     A.N., Baker College

Tondreau, Kurt R
     Maritime/Technical Instructor

Trumbull, Scott
     Aviation Instructor

U

Ulrich, Maria F
     Humanities Instructor
     B.A., Columbia College, Chicago

V

Vadeboncoeur, Taylor R
     Health Occupations Instructor
     B.S.N., Davenport University
     A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College

Vandergriff, Jessica R
     Science & Math Instructor
     B.S., Lake Superior State University

Vedder, Alexis M
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Commercial Pilot

Vogel, Dorothy J
     Humanities Instructor
     D.M.A., Boston University
     M.M., Western Michigan University
     B.M., Oberlin College

Vriezema, Stephan
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot

W

Wagner, Joshua L
     Humanities Instructor
     M.M., Indiana University Bloomington
     B.M.E., Central Michigan University

Wallace, Jeffrey R
     Social Science Instructor

Wallington, Daniel J
     Technical Instructor
     M.S., B.S., Michigan State University

Walsh, Christina J
     Social Science Instructor
     M.S.W., Ferris State University

Walters, Brenton B
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Warfield, Rick A
     Technical Instructor

Warner, Cathleen A
     Business/Communications Instructor
     Ed.D., M.A., Central Michigan University
     M.A., Michigan State University
     B.A., Alma College

Warren, Samantha G
     Aviation Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     B.B.A., Davenport University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

West, Katheryn F
     Health Occupations Instructor
     Basic Life Support - CPR and AED
     Licensed Registered Nurse
     B.S.N., University of Michigan Flint
     A.D.N., Ferris State University

Wheeler, Jacob R
     Communications Instructor
     M.F.A., Goucher College
     B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Wiejaczka, Kathleen M
     Health Occupations Instructor
     M.S.N., Ferris State University
     B.S.N., Oakland University

Williams, Leslie
     Humanities Instructor

Wortman, Forest B
     Technical/Water Studies Institute Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     Multiengine Instructor
     M.M.O.A.S., Air University
     M.S., B.S., Michigan Technological University
     M.Eng., University of Idaho
     M.S., B.S., Michigan Technological University

Wright, Christopher
     Social Science Instructor
     Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
     M.A., Central Michigan University
     B.A., American University

Y

Younce, Ryan R
     Humanities Instructor

Young, Timothy
     Business Instructor
     M.S., Purdue University West Lafayette

Yount, Alexander
     Aviation Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Yovich, Presleigh
     Health Occupations Instructor
     M.S.N., Michigan State University

Z

Ziegler, Ryan S
     Social Science Instructor
     Attorney, State Bar of Michigan
     J.D., Indiana University Bloomington
     B.S., Eastern Michigan University

Zingg, Theresa
     Health Occupations Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

STAFF


A

Abdul-Karim, Christa M
     Extended Educational Services Program Coordinator
     Ph.D., Ph.D., M.A., M.A., Washington State University
     B.A., Grand Valley State University

Adamick, Angela L
     Custodial Manager

Anderson, Lily
     Hagerty Center Events Coordinator

Andrews, Carolyn P
     Coordinator & Instructor - Construction Technology
     B.A.A., Central Michigan University

Arnold, Judy A
     Financial Aid Specialist

B

Bachman, Anna L
     Senior Programmer, Analyst & Solution Architect
     B.S., Purdue University West Lafayette

Bailey, Crystal
     Food Services Operations Manager
     B.B.A., Davenport University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Baisden, Angella
     Data Analyst- Nursing
     M.A., B.A., Michigan State University

Barnes, Jenny L
     Aviation Operations Manager
     B.S.B., Ferris State University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Baumeler, Leanne R
     Coordinator - Disability Support/Student Conduct Specialist
     B.S.W., Ferris State University

Bensley, James S
     Director of International Services & Service Learning
     M.L.S., Eastern Michigan University
     B.S., Western Michigan University

Bernstein, Ryan B
     Curriculum & Instructional Designer
     M.L.S., M.L.S., University of Denver
     B.A., Western Michigan University

Berry, Skylar M
     Financial Aid Specialist
     A.A., Mid Michigan Community College

Bloye, Alexander I
     Director of Aviation
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     Ground Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor
     B.S., Michigan State University

Boike, Lisa A
     Programmer Analyst
     B.A., Alma College

Boris, Betsy J
     Director of Nursing and Allied Health
     Certified Nurse Educator
     M.S.N., B.S.N., Spring Arbor University
     A.A.S., North Central Michigan College

Borstel, Edward B
     Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
     Aviation Mechanic
     Licensed Airframe/Power Plant Mechanic
     A.A.S., Air University

Bradeen, Lindsey M
     Hagerty Event Supervisor
     B.S., Northern Michigan University

Bridson, Chelsea
     Programmer
     B.S., Michigan State University

Brown, Cathy J
     Administrative Services Coordinator
     B.S., Grand Valley State University
     A.A.S., Rose State College

Bruner, Emilee K
     Apartments Manager
     M.Ed., Valdosta State University
     B.P.A., Saginaw Valley State University
     A.A., Kirtland Community College

Burns Bailey, Amy M
     Workforce Programs Director
     M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
     B.F.A., Aquinas College

Burry, Colleen E
     Records and Registration Specialist
     B.B.A., Davenport University
     A.A.S., A.G.S., A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Bylsma, Megan
     Director of Corporate and Foundation Relation
     B.A., Ferris State University

C

Carlson, Eric C
     Instructional Technology Specialist
     B.S., Western Michigan University

Casey, Justin R
     Lead Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot

Caswell, Thomas
     Facilities Maintenance Manager

Celeste, Elizabeth M
     Curator of Education & Exhibitions
     M.A., Ohio State University Columbus
     B.A., Wake Forest University

Claerhout, Cathryn M
     CRM Admissions Specialist
     M.S., B.S.W., Ferris State University

Cobb, Jeffrey S
     Director of Music Programs
     M.M., Oakland University
     B.M., Western Michigan University

Collier, Rosali W
     Student Success and Retention Office Manager
     B.A., C.A., Grand Valley State University
     B.A., Michigan State University

Cooper, Lisa S
     Strategic Initiatives Office Manager
     B.A., Goucher College

Cotner, Erika E
     Talent Acquisition Coordinator
     B.B.A., A.A., Northwood University

Croll, Shannon
     Academic & Career Advisor
     M.B.A., Johnson & Wales University
     B.S., Michigan State University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Cron-Huhta, Patricia A
     Front-of-the-House Coordinator - Great Lakes Culinary Institute
     B.A., Michigan State University

Croon, Garrett
     Campus Safety Coordinator

Crull, Emily M
     Marketing Office Manager
     B.F.A., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Czyzyk, William
     Database and Prospect Research Specialist
     B.M., Aquinas College

D

Dages, Marianne F
     Library Services Specialist
     B.F.A., University of the Arts

DeBoer, Kaitlyn
     Residence Life Office Manager
     B.S., Central Michigan University

Deering, Ryan P
     Surveying & Geospatial Technology Industry Recruiter

DeLonge, Robert M
     Assistant Director - Instructional Technology
     M.A., B.A., Michigan State University

Denniston, Sarah E
     Bookstore Manager
     B.A., Anderson University

Dickinson, Lindsey
     Director of Retention & Student Success
     M.Ed., Arizona State University
     B.A., University of Virginia
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Dobek, Kimberlee A
     Financial Aid Office Assistant
     A.G.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Duby, Cynthia L
     Social Sciences Academic Area Office Manager

Dunn, Thomas G
     Aviation Maintenance Technician
     Aviation Mechanic
     Licensed Airframe/Power Plant Mechanic
     A.A.S., Kirtland Community College

Durecki, Nancy I
     Facilities Office Manager
     A.A.S., Baker College

Durling, Claire E
     Food Services Office Manager

E

Eberhardt, Dakota
     Aviation Maintenance Technician

Eckert, Leslie
     Director of Great Lakes Culinary Institute
     American Culinary Federation CCE
     M.B.A., DeVry University
     M.B.A., South University
     B.S., Art Institute of Pittsburgh
     A.S., The Art Institute

Eiden, Elizabeth J
     Director of Student Financial Services
     B.S., Wayne State University

Emdin, Betsy
     Museum Floor Manager

Ensign, Michele I
     Resource Development Assistant
     B.A., Holy Apostles College and Seminary
     A.G.S., A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

F

Fairbank, Scott D
     Director of Maritime Admissions
     B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ferrill, Kyle W
     Admissions Recruiter
     D.M.A., M.M., Florida State University
     B.M., Butler University

Folgmann, Stacy R
     Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper
     A.A.S., Henry Ford Community College

Ford, Stuart O
     Materials Specialist
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Forton, Laurel L
     Lead Accounting Assistant
     B.S., Grand Valley State University

Fox, Margaret L
     Health Occupations Academic Area Office Manager
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Francis, Haley A
     Student Health Services Office Manager
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

G

Galla, Alexandra
     Foundation Operations and Advancement Manager

Garma Mendez, Ivan R
     Programmer Analyst

Garner, Bobbi J
     Science & Math Academic Area Office Manager
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Godwin, Cary
     Manager of Great Lakes Continuing Education
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     B.G.S., Columbia College

Golnick, Brooklynn M
     Residence Hall Manager
     B.A., Grand Valley State University

Goodchild, Daniel R
     Director of Technical Discipline
     Licensed Electrician
     Master Electrician, State of Michigan
     M.S., University of Wisconsin Green Bay
     B.S., Grand Valley State University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Gourlay, Kimberly A
     Business Academic Area Office Manager
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.A.S., A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Grant, Michelle M
     Business Intelligence Analyst
     B.S., Michigan Technological University

Griffith, Melanie M
     Nursing Office Assistant
     B.S., Grand Valley State University
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Guillard, Justin D
     Client Systems Administrator
     A.A.S., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Gustafson, Teresa M
     Director of Academic Affairs
     Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Michigan State University
     Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Michigan State University

H

Hallett, Kristi E
     Event Scheduler
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Hanbury, Brittany A
     Human Resources Generalist
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Hanna, Christopher T
     Digital Media Systems Administrator
     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

Haselton, Dean C
     Purchasing Coordinator - Great Lakes Campus
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Heidbreder, Traci J
     Admissions Office Manager

Hines, Eric C
     Radio Station Manager
     M.A., Rutgers University
     B.A., Lafayette College

Hirsch, Matthew D
     Great Lakes Water Studies Institute Coordinator
     M.S., B.S., University of North Carolina Wilmington

Hodek, Lori L
     Talent Development Coordinator
     Professional in Human Resources
     B.B.A., Davenport University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Holtrey, Megan N
     Dennos Museum Operations Manager
     B.S., Grand Valley State University

Hosler, David C
     Director of Systems and LAN Management
     Certified Computer Technician
     M.S., Western Governors University
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.A.S., C.C., Northwestern Michigan College

Hromada, Georgenia
     Technical Division Office Manager
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.A.S., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Huntzinger, Tess O
     GLMA Engineering Officer
     B.S., Northwestern Michigan College

I

Irani, Alyssa
     Registrar
     M.M., B.S., Davenport University

J

Jabour, Frank E
     Chief Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     Ground Instructor
     Multiengine Instructor
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Jackson, Kristina B
     Extended Educational Services Program Coordinator
     M.A.T., Earlham College
     B.S., Guilford College

Jorgensen, Jaclyn E
     Counselor
     Licensed Professional Counselor
     M.A., G.C.P., Western Michigan University
     B.A.A., Central Michigan University

K

Kawula, Rorie A
     Admissions Recruiter
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Kawula, Patrick J
     Information Security Analyst
     A.A., University of Phoenix

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.S.N., Loyola University Chicago
     B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

King, Matthew J
     Hawk Owl Cafe Head Chef
     B.S., Eastern Michigan University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Klei, Amy L
     Senior Programmer, Analyst & Solution Architect
     B.B.A., Western Michigan University

Knight, Catherine P
     Student Life Office Manager
     B.S., Ferris State University

Kolak, Paul A
     Counselor
     Licensed Professional Counselor
     M.A., Western Michigan University
     B.A., Calvin College

Kummer, Augusta
     Admissions Recruiter
     B.A., Olivet College

Kurowski, Gail A
     Director of Police Academy
     B.A., Michigan State University
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

L

Lessner, Marysue
     Facilities Administrative Assistant

Light, Meghan R
     Simulation Lab Coordinator
     B.S.N., University of Michigan Flint
     A.D.N., A.G.S., C.C., Northwestern Michigan College

Lipke, Lindsey
     Controller
     Certified Public Accountant
     M.A., Harvard University
     B.S.B., B.S., Ferris State University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Little, Christopher
     Client Systems Administrator
     B.A., Western Michigan University

Loeffler, Donald G
     Purchasing Manager
     B.S.B.A., Ferris State University

Lucas, Amy M
     Student Success Coach

Lutchko, John R
     Director of Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
     USCG Merchant Mariners Credential
     M.S., Michigan Technological University
     B.S., Western Michigan University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

M

Mackesty, Nicholas
     Chief Engineer - T/S State of Michigan
     B.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Marchany, Lauren T
     Hawk Owl Cafe Supervisor

Martin, Paul A
     Network Systems & Data Communications Analyst
     B.S., DeVry University
     A.A., Hillsborough Community College

Marvin, Katharine Z
     Director of Development & Alumni Relations
     M.S.W., B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Matchett, Laura R
     Director of Extended Educational Services
     M.A., B.A., Michigan State University

McKinnie, Alana
     Resource Development Assistant
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Meier, Trisha H
     GLMA Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
     B.A., Heidelberg University

Miller, Charles R
     Great Lakes Maritime Academy Deck Officer
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     B.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Mills, Joshua R
     Lead Accounting Assistant
     B.S.W., Central Michigan University

Moody, Wayne A
     Automotive Program Coordinator
     Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan

Morrison, Kyle R
     Coordinator - Media & Instructional Technology
     B.S., Eastern Michigan University
     A.A., Kirtland Community College

Munroe, Bridget J
     Academic & Career Advisor
     M.M., Western Michigan University
     B.M., Ohio University

N

Nash, Taylor M
     Academic & Career Advisor
     M.S.W., Eastern Washington University
     B.A., Western Michigan University

Nguyen, Denny
     Human Resources Generalist
     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 Ann Arbor

Noga, Cari
     Communications Director
     B.A., Marquette University

Norconk, Beth A
     Client Systems Administrator
     B.S., Ferris State University

Norville, Molly E
     Office Manager - President's Office
     B.A., Michigan State University

P

Pandolfi, Nicholas A
     Librarian
     M.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     B.A., Denison University

Patterson, James S
     Enrollment Services Specialist
     M.B.A., University of Michigan Dearborn
     G.C.P., Davenport University
     B.A., Oakland University

Podolan, Patrick J
     STCW Clerk and Sea Project Specialist
     B.B.A., Western Michigan University

Post, Benjamin
     Senior Instructional Technology Specialist
     M.A., Michigan State University
     B.A., Kalamazoo College

Prohaszka, Katrina
     Web Developer
     M.L.I.S., Wayne State University

Q

Quinlan, Patrick
     Director of Facilities
     M.B.A., University of North Texas
     B.S., Ferris State University

Quinlan, Danielle
     EES Office Manager & Registration Specialist
     B.A., Colby College

R

Rider, Robert M
     Voice Systems Administrator
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Rizzo, Suzanne
     Records and Registration Specialist
     B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Roberts, Angela
     Lead Accounting Assistant
     B.S., Ferris State University
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Robinson, Heather J
     Aviation Recruiter/Advisor
     B.A.S., Davenport University

Rocheleau, Carl L
     Chief Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     B.B.A., Davenport University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Rodriguez, Hannah
     Student Success Coordinator
     M.S.W., Michigan State University
     B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Root, Janice M
     Communications Academic Area Office Manager

S

Sansonetti, Paige E
     Financial Aid Specialist
     A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Sauerbrey, Anthony G
     Uncrewed Aerial Systems Program Coordinator
     Certified Flight Instructor
     Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
     Commercial Pilot
     Multiengine Instructor
     B.S., Williston State College

Schaub, Dylan M
     Instructional Systems Technician
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Schenkelberger, Chad M
     Director of Food Services
     B.B.A., Western Michigan University

Schoppe, Paul M
     Foundation Financial Manager

Schultz, Shannon L
     Assistant Controller
     B.S.B., Ferris State University
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

Sheikh, Mohammed Bilal
     Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
     Ground Instructor
     Remote Pilot
     B.S., University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Shinn, Peggy A
     Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper

Shumaker, Bonnie J
     Curriculum and Scheduling Coordinator
     B.A., Ohio State University Columbus

Sluss, Alice M
     Humanities Academic Area Office Manager

Sodini, Joan A
     Creative Director
     B.A.A., Central Michigan University

Sommer-Ford, Katelyn A
     Academic & Career Advisor
     M.P.A., University of Colorado Colorado Springs
     B.A., Keene State College

Sonnabend, Elizabeth A
     Extended Educational Services Program Coordinator
     M.B.A., Lawrence Technological University
     B.S., Ferris State University

Steinebach, Kristina A
     Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

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
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
     B.S., Wayne State University
     B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

T

Tank, Alexander F
     Director of International Affairs Forum
     B.A., Northern Michigan University

Thomas, Lisa J
     Dean of Students
     Licensed Master Social Worker
     M.S.W., Western Michigan University
     B.A., Calvin College

Thompson, Corbin G
     Residence Hall Manager
     M.A., Central Michigan University

Thornton, Alison B
     Coordinator of Technology Support Services
     B.A., American University

Trier, Sherry D
     Instructional Technology Specialist
     A.B., Delta College

Turner, Bryce E
     Network Systems & Data Communications Analyst
     B.S., Ferris State University

Turner, Seth
     Records and Registration Assistant

U

Ursell, Steven E
     International Aviation Instructional Coordinator
     M.B.A., Davenport University
     B.S., Out of USA College 1
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

V

Vaughn, Eileen
     Programmer Analyst
     B.S., Baker College

Vergote, Shannah R
     Marketing and Promotion Coordinator
     B.A., Alma College

vonReichbauer, Lisa
     Director of Admissions
     M.A., Central Michigan University

W

Walton, Marissa L
     Bookstore Assistant

Waterstripe, Kirk E
     Laboratory Manager
     M.S., Rutgers University
     B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Weaver, Beth
     Admissions Recruiter
     B.S., Grand Valley State University

Weaver, David H
     Client Systems Administrator
     B.S., Western Michigan University

Welch, Tracy M
     Experiential Learning Institute Office Manager
     M.Ed., Ferris State University
     B.S.E., Central Michigan University

Wenstrup, Nicole A
     Testing Center Specialist
     M.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
     B.A., Butler University

West, Mark A
     Lead Accounting Assistant
     B.S.B., Ferris State University
     A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

West, Mary
     Tutoring Services Coordinator
     M.S.W., G.C.P., University of Denver
     B.S.W., Baylor University

Williams, Scott A
     Executive Chef
     B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
     A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Woughter, Kerrey B
     Director of Library Services
     M.A., Spring Arbor University
     M.L.S., Wayne State University
     B.S., Central Michigan University

Y

Yauk, Kelly A
     Marketing Director
     B.A., Michigan State University

Z

Zassick, Daniel M
     GLMA Simulation Manager
     USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
     B.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Zeiler, Nicole
     Museum Store Manager
     B.S., Western Michigan University

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
Mary L. Beeker 2003-2024
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
Maureen Carlson 1992-2021
Laura Carmickle 1988-2021
Rebecca L. Chartier 1978-1998
Elaine A. Chauvin 1989-2010
Robert A. Chauvin 1985-2012
Dennis P. Christopher 1988-2022
Kathy A. Cline 1984-2011
Vivian I. Christensen 1971-2001
Dorian L. Creighton 1988-2015
John Dalley 2000-2024
David J. Dalquist 1994-2022
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
Julie A. Hansen 1999-2023
Ronald J. Hensel 1970-1992
Martin W. Hughes 2000-2024
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
Deborah L. Maison 1991-2022
Carole A. Marlatt 1970-1992
Shayrrl McCready 1997-2022
John E. McDonald 1985-2010
Rebecca S. Mericle 1960-1980
Connie J. Minster 1984-2010
Daniel Murphy 1982-2022
William Murphy 1963-1992
Wesley Neddo 1964-1988
Suzanne L. Pahl 1978-2005
Donna Palmer 1998-2020
Debra L. Patterson 1997-2018
Michael L. Pleva 1999-2022
Michelle Poertner 1987-2024
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
Jackie B. Schenk 1994-2023
Bruce G. Schmidt 1973-2000
Laura A. Schmidt 1994-2019
Dennis W. Schultz 1997-2022
Kathleen M. Sedlacek 1987-2013
Jeffrey Send 1986-2022
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
Daniel Wasson 1992-2025

Facilities STAFF


A

Albosta, Lawrence
     Custodian

Angel, Sharon M
     Custodian

B

Bugai, Robert D
     Groundskeeper

Burris, John
     Groundskeeper

C

Cook, Frederick P
     Maintenance Mechanic

Coy, Patricia A
     Custodian

F

Fewins, Stephen M
     Custodian
     B.S., University of St. Francis

G

Garvon, Brenda M
     Custodian

Gates, Nicholas
     Custodian

H

Haines, Todd A
     Maintenance Mechanic

Harrand, Sandra M
     Custodian

Hock, Nathaniel
     Custodian

I

Inscore, Anthony
     Maintenance Mechanic

K

Keough, Dennis M
     Maintenance Mechanic

Kimball, Lindsey J
     Warehouse Clerk

M

Maloney, Robin R
     Custodian

Mashburn, Laura A
     Custodian

McColl, Maximos W
     Groundskeeper

McCullough, Lindsey
     Custodian

R

Russell, Charles F
     Custodian

S

Scarlett, Terri L
     Groundskeeper

Schettek, Gary J
     Painter

Shattuck, Craig W
     Custodian

Sieffert, Douglas A
     Maintenance Mechanic

Sonnabend, Kenneth L
     Custodian

Sonnabend, Nathan J
     Custodian

V

VanSipe, Brian L
     Boiler Maintenance Mechanic
     Licensed Residential Builder, Michigan
     B.A., Spring Arbor University