Faculty & Staff
PRESIDENT
Nissley, Nick
President
Ed.D., George Washington University
M.A., Antioch 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 Academy
USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
Ed.D., Texas Tech University
M.B.A., University of Alaska Southeast
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 Strategic Communications & Change Initiatives
B.A., University of Maryland College Park
Goodchild, Joy E
Executive Director for the Office of Research, Planning and Effectiveness
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Baylor University
Hadley, Craig
Executive Director & Chief Curator of the Dennos Museum Center
Ed.D., Central Michigan University
M.A., University of Missouri
Kierczynski, Troy J
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Certified Public Accountant
B.A., Hope College
Marvin, Katharine Z
Vice President of College Advancement
M.S.W., B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
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
Siciliano, Stephen N
Vice President for Educational Services
Ph.D., College of William and Mary
M.A., University of Connecticut
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
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
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
Master's License, Great Lakes
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
Coughlin, James
Science & Math Instructor
D
Deering, Ryan P
Technical Instructor
Dobek, Gerald O
Science & Math Instructor
M.A.A.S., University of Western Sydney
B.S., Ferris State University
Dohm, Lisa M
Communications Instructor
Ed.D., M.A., Central Michigan University
M.A., B.A., Michigan State University
E
Emerson, Michael P
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
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., B.A., Eastern Michigan University
G
Goethals, Scott P
Business Instructor
Certified Computer Technician
M.S., B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Goodell, Breana R
Surgical Technology Program Coordinator
Greathouse, Darryl
Engineering Technology Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
H
Hoegy, Susan E
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., B.S., University of Maryland College Park
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., Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg
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
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
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
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
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
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
Moore, Kathleen
Business Instructor
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University University Park
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
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)
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
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
Ruane, Sean E
Social Sciences Instructor
M.A., Pepperdine University
B.A., New York University
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
B.S.B.A., Colorado Technical University
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 License
Ph.D., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
M.S., University of Michigan Dearborn
Smith, Shilo L
Social Sciences Instructor
M.S., B.S., Idaho State University
A.A., 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
B.S., Ferris State University
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., 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
White, KeVeon
Business Instructor
M.S., DePaul University
B.A., DePauw 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
Wittrock, Tanja C
Science & Math Instructor
D.V.M., Michigan State 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 |
| Keith E. Kelly | 1998-2025 |
| 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
Aldrich, Jennifer
Health Occupations Instructor
Licensed Registered Nurse
B.N., Finlandia University
Allard, Mason
Health Occupations Instructor
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
B
Bailey, Edward P
Water Studies Institute Instructor
M.S., University of Wisconsin Platteville
B.S., Michigan State University
Baker, Haley
Health Occupations Instructor
Baker, Cyril C
Technical Instructor
Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan
Bauerle, Sarah
Humanities Instructor
M.M., Eastern Michigan University
B.A., Concordia University
Berg, Joan A
Business Instructor
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., Michigan State University
Bishop, Kevin
Humanities Instructor
Bistoff, Connor A
Aviation Instructor
Bolton, Diane M
Communications Instructor
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.S.E., Central Michigan University
Bradley, Jacalyn
Health Occupations Instructor
Brower, Levi
Aviation 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
Burch, Charles
Technical Instructor
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
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Bussell, James A
Social Science Instructor
M.L.S., Eastern Michigan University
B.S., Ferris State University
Bussell, Christine
Social Science Instructor
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
Clark, Gerald J
Science & Math Instructor
M.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Clementson, Thomas D
Aviation Instructor
M.A., University of Texas El Paso
B.S., Excelsior College
Clone, Liam
Aviation Instructor
Clouse, Janelle A
Business Instructor
Certified Public Accountant
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
B.S., C.P., Ferris State University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Crompton, Seth C
Aviation 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
Dahlman, Melanie
Social Science Instructor
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
DeBortoli, Cameron
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Commercial Pilot
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan 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
DePauw, Devan M
Technical Instructor
B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
A.L.A., Oakland Community College
DeSoto, Alexander W
Aviation Instructor
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
DeYoung, Katie
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S., B.S.N., A.A.S., Ferris State University
Dobek, Kimberlee A
Social Science Instructor
B.A., Arizona State University
A.G.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Dollar, Thomas W
Technical Instructor
Drzewiecki, Stephen M
Social Science Instructor
A.A., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Drzewiecki, Cameron S
Social Science Instructor
Dyer, Emma G
Aviation Instructor
E
Eichenberger, Jenny
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S., Mercy College of Health Sciences
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
Ertle, Benjamin
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Evans, Michael T
Culinary Arts Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
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
Fegan, Eric
Humanities Instructor
B.A., B.F.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Fewless, Randy
Social Science Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
Fish, Kristi
Humanities Instructor
B.M.E., Florida Gulf Coast University
Fish, Nathan
Humanities Instructor
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., B.S.N., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Fouch, Jeffrey L
Technical Instructor
B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State University
Frier, Ferdinanda
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
B.S., Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz
Fruge, Melissa
Culinary Arts Instructor
M.A., Michigan State University
B.S., Central Michigan University
G
Gage, Aaron D
Health Occupations Instructor
Garcia, Jose L
Humanities Instructor
Gollan, Linda
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Southern New Hampshire University
B.S., Western Michigan University
Greenhoe, Kellie C
Health Occupations Instructor
Grim, Daniel
Communications Instructor
Guffey, Garrett
Technical Instructor
Gullen, James A
Technical Instructor
Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan
Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S.E., Wayne State University
H
Hackert, April N
Culinary Arts Instructor
Hadfield, Jason S
Humanities Instructor
B.F.A., Kendall College
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Harris, William
Humanities Instructor
Hartley, Sara K
Culinary Arts Instructor
Hayes, Nancy
Communications Instructor
Hepner, Krista
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., B.S.N., Capella University
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Hess, Merrill A
Culinary Arts Instructor
A.A.S., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College
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
Hudson, Kyle
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Commercial Pilot
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
Joslin, Samantha M
Culinary Arts Instructor
Certified Working Pastry Chef
K
Kachadurian, Thomas H
Humanities Instructor
Kasper, Keith A
Aviation Instructor
Keilen, Matthew
Aviation Instructor
M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S., United States Air Force Academy
Kelly, Bryan T
Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
Kelly, Thomas
Culinary Arts Instructor
Kelly, Chester T
Science & Math/Social Science Instructor
M.A., B.S., Eastern Michigan University
Kiessel, James
Social Science Instructor
B.A., Spring Arbor University
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
King, Tyler G
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Commercial Pilot
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Kocher, Edward
Humanities Instructor
B.M., Duquesne University
Korroch, Katherine
Humanities Instructor
Kostrzewa, Molly
Health Occupations Instructor
Basic Life Support - CPR and AED
Licensed Registered Nurse
Kridner II, Ralph G
Culinary Arts Instructor
Kucera, Dawn M
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., Davenport University
A.D.N., Northwestern Michigan College
Kudirka, Michael P
Humanities Instructor
D.M.A., B.M., University of Southern California
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
L
Laursen, Alan P
Aviation Instructor
M.B.A., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
B.S., United States Air Force Academy
Leggett, Maria Elena C
Culinary Arts Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Lewis, Nicholas D
Aviation Instructor
Linck, Bryan C
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Commercial Pilot
Multiengine Instructor
M.B.A., Lawrence Technological University
B.S.E., Central Michigan University
Lincoln, Patricia R
Communications Instructor
M.F.A., Colorado State University
B.A., Salem College
Lukomski, Brendan J
Science & Math Instructor
M.S., University of Florida
B.S., B.S.,A.S. , Lake Superior State University
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
Marchione, David
Humanities Instructor
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
Miles, Steven
Science & Math Instructor
Montgomery-Richards, Sarah E
Communications/Humanities Instructor
Ed.D., Maryville University of St. Louis
M.A., Claremont Graduate University
Morris, Ronald
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Commercial Pilot
Mortensen-Chown, David K
Humanities Instructor
Audio Tech Certificate
B.M., Michigan State University
B.M., Western Michigan University
Moyes, Michael
Social Science Instructor
Myaard, Cody
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Commercial Pilot
Myers, Courtney A
Health Occupations Instructor
N
Nachazel, Michael A
Technical Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
Nichols, David C
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Commercial Pilot
Nickerson, Amos
Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
Novack, Jeffrey P
Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
A.A.S., C.A., Alpena Community College
O
O'Rourke, Makenzi E
Construction Technology/Technical Instructor
Journeyman Electrician
A.A.S., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Olenchek, Nancy M
Science & Math Instructor
Olson, Ann
Social Science Instructor
J.D., Michigan State University
Ottenbacher, Kathryn C
Health Occupations Instructor
P
Papcun, Halie
Humanities Instructor
Parker, Philip T
Humanities Instructor
B.M., University of Colorado Boulder
Parsons, Michael D
Science & Math Instructor
Pavelek, Robert J
Humanities Instructor
Peak-Taylor, Erin K
Health Occupations Instructor
Perreault, Michael L
Aviation Instructor
J.D., Western Michigan University
A.A.S., A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Petersen, Uriah N
Technical Instructor
M.B.A., B.S.B.A., Columbia Southern University
Peterson, Michael
Culinary Arts Instructor
Pickelman, Luke J
Humanities Instructor
J.D., Western Michigan University
M.A., University of Nebraska Kearney
Pomerville, Joseph B
Social Science Instructor
M.S., G.C.P., B.S., Central Michigan University
Pruckler, Richard
Humanities Instructor
M.F.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
B.F.A., University of Northern Iowa
Pung, Danielle
Health Occupations Instructor
Pupel, Nicholas
Technical Instructor
Q
Qian, Luis
Aviation Instructor
Quigley, Sara
Humanities Instructor
R
Ramsey, Sarah E
Business/Humanities Instructor
Randles, Stephanie
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., University of Michigan Flint
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
Raupp, Adam H
Culinary Arts Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Rhoads, Faith
Aviation Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Riccobono, Jeanmarie
Humanities Instructor
M.M., Northwestern University
B.M., University of Rochester
Riesenberg, Joshua
Business Instructor
Rigan, Patricia M
Health Occupations Instructor
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
B.S.N., Ferris State University
Ritter, Nathan
Social Science Instructor
Robinson, Erin M
Health Occupations Instructor
B.S.N., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
A.N., Northwestern Michigan College
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
Rosin, Kyler
Social Science Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
S
Sanderson, Corey
Humanities Instructor
Schmitt, Steven K
Aviation Instructor
Schunck, Justin
Aviation Instructor
Schwab, Tara C
Humanities Instructor
D.M.A., University of Oregon
M.A., California Institute of the Arts
Schweizer, Jack W
Aviation 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
Shipman, Edward C
Aviation Instructor
Smith, Christian D
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Commercial Pilot
Smith, Marjory M
Communications Instructor
M.A., Michigan State University
M.A., University of Edinburgh
Smrecak, Trisha A
Science & Math Instructor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
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
Spaulding, Kevin P
Aviation 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
T
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
Thiebaut, Melissa R
Social Science Instructor
M.A., Concordia University St. Paul
B.S., Michigan State University
Thomas, Noah M
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor
Commercial Pilot
Tondreau, Kurt R
Maritime/Technical Instructor
Trumbull, Scott
Aviation Instructor
Tupper, Stephen
Aviation Instructor
M.B.A., Western Michigan University
U
Ulrich, Maria F
Humanities Instructor
B.A., Columbia College, Chicago
V
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
W
Wagner, Joshua L
Humanities Instructor
M.M., Indiana University Bloomington
B.M.E., Central Michigan University
Wallace, Jeffrey R
Social Science Instructor
Walsh, Christina J
Social Science Instructor
M.S.W., Ferris State University
Walters, Margaret
Communications Instructor
M.A., G.C.P., Indiana University Northwest
B.A., St. Joseph's 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
Wilson, David H
Communications Instructor
Wingeier, Kyle A
Aviation Instructor
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor
Wolf, Richard
Culinary Arts Instructor
A.B., Lansing Community College
Wolpe, Michael
Humanities Instructor
B.A., Hampshire College
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
Wright, Christopher
Social Science Instructor
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
M.A., Central Michigan University
Y
Younce, Ryan R
Humanities Instructor
Yount, Alexander
Aviation Instructor
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
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 Education & Training Program Coordinator
Ph.D., M.A., Washington State University
B.A., Grand Valley State University
Adamick, Angela L
Custodial Manager
Adams, Merrick R
Great Lakes Water Studies Institute Recruiter
B.A., Valparaiso University
Anderson, Lily
Hagerty Center Events Coordinator
B.A., Denison University
Andrews, Carolyn P
Construction Technology Program Coordinator & Instructor
B.A.A., Central Michigan University
Arnold, Judy A
Financial Aid Specialist
B
Bachman, Anna L
Director of Administrative Systems
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
Nursing Program Data Analyst
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
Bennett, Marcus A
Associate Dean of Campus and Residence Life
Ed.D., Ferris State University
M.A., Saginaw Valley 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
Blyth, Melissa
Accounts Payable/ Bookkeeper
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Boase-Miller, Samuel
Audio Technology Coordinator
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
Bristow, Susan
Simulation Lab Coordinator
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
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
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 Development & Alumni Relations
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
Childress, Derrick D
Aviation Recruiter
B.A., University of Arizona
A.A.S., Air 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
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
Cron-Huhta, Patricia A
Front-of-the-House Coordinator - Great Lakes Culinary Institute
B.A., Michigan State University
Croon, Garrett
Campus Safety Coordinator
B.A., University of Chicago
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
DeBoer, Kaitlyn
Residence Life Office Manager
B.S., Central Michigan University
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
DeLonge, Robert M
Assistant Director for Instructional Technology
M.A., B.A., Michigan State University
Denniston, Sarah E
Bookstore Manager
B.A., Anderson University
Dickinson, Lindsey
Director of Student Success & Retention
M.Ed., Arizona State University
B.A., University of Virginia
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
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
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
Great Lakes Maritime Academy Office Manager
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
Student Accounts Specialist
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Fox, Margaret L
Health Occupations Academic Area Office Manager
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
G
Galla, Alexandra
Individual Gifts Officer
B.M., Western Michigan University
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
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
Student Health Services Office Manager
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
H
Hallett, Kristi E
Event Scheduler
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Hanbury, Brittany A
Human Resources Generalist
SHRM Certified Professional
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
Hartney, Heather
Nursing Coach
Haselton, Dean C
Purchasing Coordinator for 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
Hromada, Georgenia
Technical Division Office Manager
B.S., Ferris State University
A.A.S., C.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Huntzinger, Tess O
Great Lakes Maritime Academy 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 Education & Training 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
Web Content & Online Strategies Coordinator
B.A., Colgate University
Kerlin-Spigarelli, Koleen R
Director of Health Services
M.S.N., Michigan State University
B.S.N., Loyola University Chicago
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
Lipke, Lindsey
Controller
Certified Public Accountant
M.A., Harvard University
B.S.B., B.S., Ferris State University
Little, Christopher
Client Systems Administrator
B.A., Western Michigan University
Loeffler, Donald G
Purchasing Manager
B.S.B.A., Ferris State University
Lutchko, John R
Director of Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential
M.S., Michigan Technological University
B.S., Western Michigan University
M
Mackesty, Nicholas
Chief Engineer - T/S State of Michigan
B.S., Northwestern Michigan College
Mapes, Sarah
Facilities Administrative Assistant
Marchany, Lauren T
Hawk Owl Cafe Supervisor
B.A., Hope College
Martin, Shirl K
Extended Education & Training Non-Credit Transition Navigator
Martin, Paul A
Senior IT Network Engineer
B.S., DeVry University
A.A., Hillsborough Community College
McCall, Andrew M
Programmer Analyst
McCarty, Krista
Extended Education & Training Marketing Coordinator
McKinnie, Alana
Resource Development Assistant
A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Meier, Trisha H
Great Lakes Maritime Academy 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
Records and Registration Specialist
B.S.W., Central Michigan University
Miron, Margaret
Academic & Career Advisor
M.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
B.A., Kalamazoo College
Moody, Wayne A
Automotive Program Coordinator
Master Auto Mechanic, State of Michigan
Morrison, Kyle R
Media & Instructional Technology Coordinator
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
A.A., Kirtland Community College
Morrison, Lydia R
Student Success and Retention Office Manager
A.B., Glen Oaks Community College
Munroe, Bridget J
Individual Gifts Officer
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 for the President's Office
B.A., Michigan State University
O
O'Brien, Shea M
Financial Aid Office Assistant
Olson, Jacqueline R
Extended Education & Training Office Manager & Registration Specialist
Certified Program Planner
A.G.S., Northwestern Michigan College
P
Pandolfi, Nicholas A
Librarian
M.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
B.A., Denison University
Patterson, James S
Director of Financial Aid
M.B.A., University of Michigan Dearborn
G.C.P., Davenport University
Peters, Denver
Director of Strategic Portfolio and Development & Marine Center
M.B.A., M.S., University of Maryland
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
Foundation Operations and Advancement Manager
B.A., Colby College
R
Rabaut, Lisa
Innovation & Strategic Growth Project Manager
J.D., University of Wisconsin Madison
M.P.A., B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Reed, Lindsay D
Financial Aid Specialist
B.A., Michigan State University
Richey, Nathan
Student Accounts Specialist
M.M., University of Texas Austin
B.M., DePaul University
Rider, Robert M
Voice Systems Administrator
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
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
Sastry, Vijayasree K
Senior Programmer, Analyst & Solution Architect
M.L.S., B.B.A., C.A., Eastern Michigan University
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
Scott, Kaitlyn O
Financial Aid Specialist
Shamroe, Amy M
Extended Education & Training Industry Navigator
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
Silkowski, Deanna
Graphic Coordinator
B.S., East Tennessee State University
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 Education & Training 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
Stevens, Laura R
Director of Extended Education & Training
M.A., B.A., Michigan State University
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
T
Tank, Alexander F
Director of International Affairs Forum
B.A., Northern Michigan University
Taylor, Jenifer P
Facilities Project Manager
M.S., Wayne State University
B.S., Michigan Technological University
Thelander, Claire E
Food Services Office Manager
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, Seth
Records and Registration Assistant
Turner, Bryce E
Senior IT Systems Engineer
B.S., Ferris State University
U
Urkowitz, Rachel
Director of Annual Giving & Special Events
B.A., Drexel University
Ursell, Steven E
International Aviation Instructional Coordinator
M.B.A., Davenport University
B.S., Out of USA College
V
VanderMeulen, Michelle D
Surveying & Geospatial Technology Industry Recruiter
B.A., Calvin College
VanStratt, Heather A
Extended Education & Training Grant Manager and Community Coordinator
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., University of Montana
A.A., Northwestern Michigan College
Vaughn, Eileen
Programmer Analyst
B.S., Baker College
Vergote, Shannah R
Marketing and Promotion Coordinator
B.A., Alma College
Verschaeve, Anne
Nursing Office Assistant
A.A.S., A.S.A., Northwestern Michigan 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
CompTIA+ Certified Professional IT Technician
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
Whitaker, Zachary R
Manager of Alumni Relations
B.S., Bellevue University
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College
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
Y
Yauk, Kelly A
Marketing Director
B.A., Michigan State University
Z
Zassick, Daniel M
Great Lakes Maritime Academy 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
Maintenance Mechanic
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
Hoseit, Daniel
Groundskeeper
I
Inscore, Anthony
Maintenance Mechanic
K
Kimball, Lindsey J
Warehouse Clerk
L
Liss, Stephanie l
Custodian
M
Maloney, Robin R
Custodian
Maloney, Jeremy E
Groundskeeper
McColl, Maximos W
Groundskeeper
McCullough, Lindsey
Custodian
Mosier, Philip C
Custodian
P
Palmer, Cameron M
Custodian
R
Russell, Charles F
Custodian
Russell-Yanski, Ronda
Custodian
S
Scarlett, Terri L
Custodian
Schettek, Gary J
Painter
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
Z
Zirotte, Angela M
Custodian