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2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Personnel



Kirtland Community College Administration

Thomas Quinn, President

            B.A.    University of Minnesota

            M.A.    University of Northern Iowa

            Ed.S.   Winona State University

            Ed.D.  University of South Dakota

 

Jason Broge, Vice President of Business Services

            B.S.     Central Michigan University

            M.A.    Siena Heights University

 

Steven Fosgard, Dean of Occupational Programs

            B.A.A. Siena Heights University

            M.A.    American Intercontinental University

 

Julie Lavender, Vice President of Instructional Services

            B.S.N. University of Texas

            M.S.N. University of Oklahoma

            Ed.D.  Northcentral University

 

Debra Shumaker, Director of Library and Tutoring Services

            B.S.     Central Michigan University

            M.S.    Drexel University

 

Michelle Vyskocil, Vice President of Student Services/Registrar

            B.B.A. Western Michigan University

            M.A.    Central Michigan University

Full-Time Faculty and Counselor

Kevin Baughn, Instructor:  Mathematics

            A.A.S. Sinclair Community College

            B.S.     Wright State University

            M.A.    Wright State University

 

Deborah Bebow, Instructor:  Health Information Technology

            A.A.S. Delta College

            B.S.     Central Michigan University

 

Christine Bingle, Instructor: Mathematics

            B.A.    Saginaw Valley State University

            M.A.    Central Michigan University

 

Pamela Blamer, Counselor

            B.S.     Central Michigan University

            M.S.    Central Michigan University

            M.A.    Spring Arbor University

 

Andrew Brookes, Instructor: Nursing

            A.D.N. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.N. Spring Arbor University

            M.S.N.Saginaw Valley State University

 

Nicole Claussen, Instructor: Surgical Technology

            A.A.S. Baker College

            B.S.     Baker College

            M.S.    University of Central Missouri

 

Randi Dodgson, Instructor:  Wood Science Technology

           B.F.A. College for Creative Studies

 

James Eastman, Instructor:  Sonography

            A.A.S. Edison Community College

            A.A.S. Lake Superior State University

            B.S.     Lake Superior State University

 

Carol Finke, Instructor:  English

            B.A.    University of Michigan

            M.A.    Iowa State University

 

Frederic Giacobazzi, Instructor:  English

            B.A.    Wayne State University

            M.A.    Wayne State University

 

David Green, Instructor:  Science

            B.S.     University of Glasgow

            M.S.    University of Aberdeen

            Ph.D.   University of Edinburgh

            M.D.    University of Glasgow

 

Emily Kabbe-Abayomi, Instructor: Mathematics

            B.S.     Chatham College

            M.S.    North Carolina A&T State University

            M.A.    Central Michigan University

 

Amy Kuczynski, Instructor: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology

            B.S.     Michigan State University

            Ph.D.   Texas Tech University

 

Stephanie Mansfield, Instructor:  Nursing

            A.D.N. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.N.  Ferris State University

            M.B.A. Spring Arbor University

 

Mark McCully, Instructor:  Welding, M-TEC

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.     Ferris State University

            M.A.    Spring Arbor

 

Greg Mink, Instructor: Mathematics

            B.S.     Michigan Technological University

            M.S.    Oakland University

 

Robert Oakes, Instructor:  Automotive Technology

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.A.    Spring Arbor University

            M.B.A.Plymouth State University

 

Michael Peters, Instructor: Psychology

            B.A.    University of Northern Colorado

            M.A.    University of Northern Colorado

 

Amy Polzin, Instructor:  Nursing

            B.S.     Saginaw Valley State University

            B.S.N. Saginaw Valley State University

            M.S.N. Saginaw Valley State University

 

Scott Rice, Instructor: Art

            B.F.A. Ferris State University

            M.F.A. Central Michigan University 

 

Philip Ryskamp, Instructor: Mechatronics

            B.S.     Michigan State University

            M.B.A. University of Phoenix

 

Susan Slajus, Instructor: Health Information Technology

            A.S.     Ferris State University

            B.S.     Aquinas College

            M.B.A. Davenport University

 

John Thiel, Instructor:  History

            B.A.    Michigan State University

            M.A.    Michigan State University

 

Jon Thompson, Instructor:  English

            B.A.    Alma College

            M.A.    Central Michigan University

            Ph.D.   Central Michigan University

 

Shannon Weaver, Instructor: Cosmetology

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.A.    Davenport University

            M.B.A.Davenport University

 

April Whitaker, Instructor: Nursing

            B.S.     Mount Carmel College of Nursing

   M.S.N  Capella University

Full-Time Support Staff

Erine Adams, Director Business & Information Systems Programs

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.     Spring Arbor University

            M.A.    Spring Arbor University

 

Mark Allen, Director of Auxiliary Services/Purchasing

            A.A.S. Northwood University

            B.S.     Northwood University

 

Susanne Allen, Academic Advisor

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.A.    Spring Arbor University

 

Nick Baker, Director: Institutional Research

            B.S.     Lake Superior State University

 

Kristin Barnhart, Director of Finance

            B.B.A. Western Michigan University

 

Christin Bates, Director of Financial Aid

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.B.A. Baker College

            M.A.    Central Michigan University

 

Joshua Beaudrie, Groundskeeper

               

Matthew Biermann, Director of IT

            A.A.    Kirtland Community College

            B.S.     Eastern Michigan University

            M.P.S. Pennsylvania State University

 

Melanie Blayer, Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services

            B.A.A. Central Michigan University

            M.S.A. Central Michigan University

 

Irene Borak, Admissions Support Specialist

            B.S.     Michigan Technological University

            M.S.    Michigan State University

               

Sharon Brady, Coordinator Careers in Public Safety

            B.S.     Central Michigan University

 

Anne Branch, Student Financial Services Specialist

            B.S.     Central Michigan University

 

Dave Cable, Director of Center for Teaching and Learning

            B.A.    Spring Arbor University

            M.A.    Michigan State University

                               

Jeff Cherryhomes, Maintenance I

            A.B.A. Baker College

 

Marilyn Cole, Administrative Assistant

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Rick Daugherty, Lead IT Technician

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Shannon Dekun, Director of Public Safety Programs

            A.G.S Macomb Community College

 

Brian Downing, Printing Technician

 

Cristina Eames, Coordinator Simulation & Skills Lab

            A.D.N. Kirtland Community College

            M.S.N. Walden University

 

Marj Esch, Director of Web Services

            B.A.     Goshen College

 

Roberta Eveleth, Facilities Assistant

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Anne Essmaker, Academic Advisor

            A.A.    Macomb County Community College

            B.A.    Spring Arbor College

 

Terry Fasbender, Printshop Director

            A.A.S. Ferris State University

 

Kathleen Fox, Director of Workforce Development and Apprenticeships

            B.S.     University of Michigan

   M.P.A   University of Michigan

 

Jennifer Gailitis, Accounting Specialist

            A.A.    Lansing Community College

 

Kathy Graham, Registration Support Specialist

            C.C.     Kirtland Community College

            A.A.S.  Kirtland Community College

 

Glenn Gutierrez, Director of Public Safety

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.     Ashworth College

               

Kaitlyn Hager

            A.S.     Mid Michigan Community College

 

Jo Halbert, Health Science Support Specialist

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Jake Haulotte, IT Technician

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Kari Heil, Payroll Coordinator          

            B.A.     Michigan State University

 

Bethany Hubbard, Director of Nursing

            A.D.N. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.N. University of Michigan

            M.S.N. Michigan State University

 

Jennie Hubbard, Health Science Support Specialist

   A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Renae Klee, Associate Registrar

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            A.A.S. Davenport University

            B.A.    Baker College

            M.S.    Walden University

 

Amy Kuch, Administrative Assistant to the President

            B.S.     Saginaw Valley State University

 

Cesalee Kuffel, Admissions Coordinator

            A.A.    Alpena Community College

            B.A.    Saginaw Valley State University

               

Audrey Larkin, Financial Aid Advisor

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.B.A. Baker College

 

David Lepper

            B.A.    Central Michigan University

 

Luann Mabarak, Director and Academic Advisor, M-TEC

            B.S.W. Ferris State University

            M.A.    Spring Arbor University

            M.A.    Spring Arbor University

 

Tony Madaj, Network Administrator

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Ryan Madis, Admissions Recruitment Specialist

            B.A.    University of Michigan

 

Dan McWilliams, Maintenance I

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Pam Nuttall, Paraprofessional: Science Dept.

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.     Central Michigan University

 

Shawn Ott, Academic Advisor

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.     Saginaw Valley State University

            M.B.A.Baker College

 

Thomas Pavelek, Maintenance I           

 

Dawn Reynolds, Coordinator - Instructional Services

 

Terri Robson, Student Financial Services Specialist

 

Ron Sharpe, Director of Facilities

 

Winifred Sharpe, Systems Analyst

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Kimberly Smith, Student Financial Services Supervisor

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Joni St. Clair, Assistant Registrar

            B.S.B.A.Columbia College

 

Nathan Sutton, Assistant Director of Human Resources

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

            B.S.     Central Michigan University

            M.B.A.Spring Arbor University

 

Jamie Vineyard, Lead Auxiliary Services Assistant

 

Ryan Volz, Information Technology Technician

            A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

Kirtland Community College Foundation

The Kirtland Community College Foundation was established in 1972 for the purpose of soliciting funds from the private sector to augment and extend the financial base of the college.  As a separate non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation can solicit funds and receive tax deductible gifts for the benefit of the college and its community.  Any gift may be made through the Foundation.  The Foundation officers and members work closely with the college board of trustees and administration.  A member of the college board of trustees serves as a liaison to the Foundation.

Members as of May, 2019
 

Executive Director:  David Lepper

William Curnalia, President Sandy Woods, Vice President Mike Wahl, Treasurer Nicholas Holton, Secretary
Matthew Buschbacher Paulie Cournyer Sheryl Coyne Ed Harris
Eric Hart Dr. Timothy Jenks    

Kirtland Community College Advisory Committees

Advisory committees for individual occupational programs at Kirtland provide information concerning competencies needed by employees, physical facilities and types of equipment used in the business or industry, technical curriculum content, and recruitment opportunities. Members also assist with promotion of the programs, evaluation of programs, job placement, and work experience. At times advisory members are instrumental in acquiring donations of equipment and supplies for occupational programs.

Automotive
Rodney Adams Matt Jernigan Derek Pastell
Dan Beltz Chris Kalthoff Ron Sheffield
Smoke Bonk Skip Lawrence Ken Snider
Zachery Dankert Scott McAuley Brent Thompson
Jeremiah Farmer Bernie Milnes Jim Witt
Steven Fosgard Bob Oakes Jasmine Wooten
Ray Fuhr Don Oestrike Jay Young
Deven Hengy Shawn Ott  

Cardiac Sonograhy

Susie Allen Anne Essmaker Teri Hall
Dr. Li Changxin Steven Fosgard Thomas Harris
Marla Clark Elizabeth Glasser Jennie Hubbard
James Eastman Jo Halbert  

Cosmetology

Courtney Backus Linda Jagieleo Wendy Sheldon
Dan Beltz Carmen Miller Shannon Weaver
Steve Fosgard Mary-Jo Rondo Robin Winton
Teresa Henry Sara Kay Rondo Rotate 4 local salons in the industry
     

Electrical, Construction, Fabricating, Machining, HVACR, Mechatronics & Welding

Mike Alma Michael Fessler Dave Muladore
Mark Anthony Joseph Filipiak Tony Nash
Nick Astle Jason Folse Morgan Neilson
Mike Battisti Alayne Hansen Mike O’Neil
Garrett Beishlag Amalia Harvey Nate Page
Dan Beltz Rick Heitmeyer Lisa Patishnock
Brad Bertels Scott Henderson Kris Pushman
Mary Bickley Christopher Hodges Steven Pyke
Todd Bidwell Brian Homan Doane Quick
Lindsey Bielby Allan Hopkins Will Ross
Trevor Blamer Casey House Courtney Ryan
Abe Blatt Matt Ingalls John Sanchez
Jason Blubaugh Ryan Jacob Todd Schumaker
Robert Brazier Mike Jaronowski Chip Schwein
Jason Brigham Kevin Jaskowski Jason Scott
Steve Bullman Jason Jobston Steve Seelye
Curt Chrencik Jessica Karr Fred Segraves
Rocky Clark Joel Kato Gary Sheldon
Rob Coen Jeff Kleven Matt Stevenson
Brian Croff Jeff Komondy Candie Stowell
Alan Crow Jason Kowatch Charlie Thiel
Russell Davis Jason Kromm Rich Valasic
Denny Derrier Bill Lake Ben Vandam
Anthony DiGasparro Kevin Laporte Steve Vandam
John Dittmar James Lilak Jeff Veryser
Libby Doering Jim Lintol James Weaver
Jim Donajakowski Brian Malesko Keith Welcher
Kenny Donajakowski Bill McCarney Bruce Westermann
Morgan Dort Rusty McKellar Joel Yoder
Clark Dowker Kenny McKenzie Mark Zumbaugh
Don Duggar John Metts  
Megan Erickson Justin Miller  
Chris Ewing Jeff Milner  

EMS

Susie Allen Anne Essmaker
Joe Rubino
Frank Anthony Tammy Forbush
David Russo
Anthony Blair Amy Groff
Laura Sincock
Megan Bonani Dallas Hyde
Trista Smith
Donna Brown Scott Kiernicki
Ed Stern
Mike Czykoski Heidi O’Malley
Brian Welch
Jon Deming Ed Pearen Chris Wilson
Rick Dupon Justin Rogers  

Health Information Technology

Susie Allen Karen Gregg Nancy Kussrow
Deb Bebow Jodi Herman Nichole Loshaw
Krista Dorr Jennie Hubbard Cynthia Miller
Anne Essmaker TJ Hunt John Sellinger
Steven Fosgard Bonnie Jameson Susan Slajus
Elizabeth Grabow Debra Jurek Loretta WIngard

Marketing/Business

Erine Adams Rae Gosling Renae Klee
Craig Ardis Heather Grace John Metts
Grange Bell Kathy Graham Eleonor Moore
Brenda Bachelder Alayne Hansen Shawn Ott
Jason Broge Lucy Host-McCraven Diane Suvada
MaryAnn Ferrigan Heather Johnson  

Nursing

Robin Begick Mike Hodnett Diane Nielsen
Nancy Burke Beth Hubbard Amy Polzin
Tammy Elif Stephanie Mansfield Jennifer Standfest
Ben Elliot Julie McClure April Whitaker
Betty Jo Halbert Liz Monk  
 

Police Academy Adivisory Board

 
Ralph Boudreau Glenn Gutierrez Ben Lowe
Kevin Grace Brian Hill  

Special Populations

Pam Blamer Luann Mabarak MRS Rep
Shawn Ott Student Rep Julie Lavender
Dale Shantz    

Surgical Technology

Susie Allen Dayna Gorman Ashley Rach
Taylor Bohl Kyleigh Holborton Ryan Teeple
Nicole Claussen Jenna Hunt Donald Thorner
Haley Denstedt Lori Majeske Elizabeth Villareal
Amy Ellison Dr. Timothy Marsh Ann Weisenberger
Anne Essmaker KariJo Stefanski Denise Wekwert
Steven Fosgard Pat Talik