Jun 28, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

Personnel



Kirtland Community College Administration

Dr. Gary Roberts, President

A.A. Lake Michigan College

B.A. Western Michigan University

M.A. Western Michigan University

Ph.D. Western Michigan University

 

Heather Appold, Executive Director/Kirtland Foundation and Kirtland Gaylord

B.S. Central Michigan University

 

Chris Bowman, Vice President of Business Services

B.S. University of Michigan Flint

M.S.A.  Central Michigan University

 

Debra Shumaker, Director of Library and Tutoring Services

B.S. Central Michigan University

M.S. Drexel University

 

John Thiel, Vice President of Academic Affairs

B.A. Michigan State University

M.A. Michigan State University

 

Michelle Vyskocil, Vice President of Student Services

B.B.A. Western Michigan University

M.A. Central Michigan University

 

Barb Walden, Dean of Occupational Programs

B.S.  Bellevue University

M.A. Western Michigan University

 

Full-Time Faculty and Counselor

 

Christine Bingle, Instructor: Mathematics

B.A. Saginaw Valley State University

M.A. Central Michigan University

 

Kim Blake, Instructor: Nursing

R.N. Montcalm Community College

B.S.N. Ferris State University

M.S.N. Ferris State University

 

Cole Brayfield, Instructor:  English

B.A. Ball State University

M.A. Ball 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

M.B.A. Central Michigan University

 

Eric Fradette, Instructor:  HVAC

B.S. Ferris State University

M.S. Ferris State University

 

Heidi Fraser, Counselor/Disability Services

B.S. University of Central Oklahoma

M.A. Liberty 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

 

Heather King,  Instructor:  Nursing

A.A.S.N. Galen College of Nursing

B.S.N. Indiana Wesleyan University

M.S.N. Indiana Wesleyan University

D.N.P. Northern Kentucky University

 

Amy Kuczynski, Instructor: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology

B.S. Michigan State University

Ph.D. Texas Tech University

 

Mark McCully, Instructor:  Welding, M-TEC

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.S. Ferris State University

M.A. Spring Arbor

 

Samantha Nichols, Instructor:  Nursing

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.S.N. Western Governors University

M.S.N. Western Governors University

 

Robert Oakes, Instructor:  Automotive Technology

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.A. Spring Arbor University

M.B.A. Plymouth State University

 

Alexandra Peplinski, Instructor:  Mathematics

B.S. Alma College

M.S. Michigan Technological University

 

Michael Peters, Instructor: Psychology

A.A. Full Sail University

B.A. University of Northern Colorado

M.A. University of Northern Colorado

 

Scott Rice, Instructor: Art

B.F.A. Ferris State University

M.F.A. Central Michigan University 

 

Alejandro Sanchez, Instrucor:  Mathematics

A.A. Oakland Community College

B.S. Eastern Michigan University

M.S. Mathematics

 

George Thayer, Instructor:  Information Technology

B.S. Oakland University

M.A. Central Michigan University

Ph.D. Central Michigan University

 

Jon Thompson, Instructor:  English

B.A. Alma College

M.A. Central Michigan University

Ed.D. Central Michigan University

 

Aaron Vineyard, Instructor:  Electrical Technology

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Shannon Weaver, Instructor: Cosmetology

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.A. Davenport University

M.B.A. Davenport University

 

Full-Time Support Staff

 

Renee Artman, Director of Finance

B.A. Saginaw Valley State University

 

Nick Baker, Director: Institutional Research

B.S. Lake Superior State University

 

Joshua Beaudrie,  Maintenance Technician

               

Matthew Biermann, Director of Inforation Technology

A.A. Kirtland Community College

B.S. Eastern Michigan University

M.P.S. Pennsylvania State University

 

Irene Borak, Admissions Support Specialist

B.S. Michigan Technological University

M.S. Michigan State University

          

Anne Branch, Student Financial Services Specialist

B.S. Central Michigan University

 

David Cable, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technology

B.A. Spring Arbor University

M.A. Michigan State University

 

Jesse Churchill, Groundskeeper

 

Marilyn Cole, Administrative Assistant

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Danny Davis, Assistant Registrar

B.A. Olivete College

M.A. Chadron State College

 

Rick Daugherty, Lead IT Technician

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Brian Downing, Printing Technician

 

Kemmoree Duncombe, Director of Financial Aid

B.B.A.  Andrews University

M.S.A. Andrews University

 

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

 

Theresa Feldhauser, Coordinator of Criminal Justice Programs

A.A.S  Kirtland Community College

B.S. Bellevue University

 

Kathy Graham, Student Services Support Specialist

A.A.S.  Kirtland Community College

 

Glenn Gutierrez, Director of Public Safety

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.S. Ashworth College

           

Jake Haulotte, IT Technician

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Kari Heil, Accountant and Payroll Coordinator          

B.A. Michigan State University

 

Sadie Hesse, Accounting Specialist

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Laura Hoover, Instructional Support Specialist - Health Sciences

 

Jamie Jacobsen, Lead Academic Advisor

B.S. Central Michigan University

M.A. Central Michigan University

 

Carey Jansen, Director of Student Accounts

B.A. Albion College

M.S. Walsh College

 

Lori Jewell,  Student and Communication Support Specialist

A.S.A. Kirtland Community College

 

Renae Klee, Instructional Designer

A.A.S. Davenport University

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.B.A. Baker College

M.S. Walden University

 

Cesalee Kuffel, Admissions Coordinator

A.A. Alpena Community College

B.A. Saginaw Valley State University

            

Luann Mabarak, Director and Academic Advisor, M-TEC

B.S.W. Ferris State University

M.A. Spring Arbor University

 

Tony Madaj, Network Administrator

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Seth Magoon, System Analyst

 

Susie Marshall, University Center Business Financial Supervisor

A.A. North Central Michigan College

B.A. Spring Arbor University

 

Corin McDonald, Financial Aid Advisor

B.A. University of North Georgia

M.Div Asbury Theological Seminary

 

Martin McDermott, Athletic Director

B.S. University of North Dakota

M.S. Wayne State College

 

Dan McWilliams, Associate Facilities Supervisor

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Marcy Mikula, Auxiliary Services Associate

 

Kayla Miller, Facilities Assistant

 

Katheryn Malone, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.S. Ferris State University

 

Teresa Money, Academic Advisor

A.A.  Kirtland Community College

B.S.  Ferris State University

 

Alexandria Murphy, Student Success Coach

A.B.A. Kirtland Community College

B.S. Grand Valley State University

 

Vanessa Noffsinger, Director of Human Resources

B.A. Saginaw Valley State University

J.D. Thomas M. Cooley Law School

 

Katy Nolph, Special Populations Coordinator/Academic Advisor

B.A. Saginaw Valley State University

 

Pam Nuttall, Lab Coordinator: Science Department

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.S. Central Michigan University

M.S. University of Michigan-Flint 

 

Shawn Ott, Registrar

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.S. Saginaw Valley State University

M.B.A. Baker College

 

Adriana Parks, Biggby Shift Leader

A.A.S.  Kirtland Community College

 

Thomas Pavelek, Director of Facilities

A.A.S.  Kirtland Community College

 

Joshua Peplinski, Director of Auxiliary Services

B.S.  Ferris State University

 

Christophor Periatt, Director of Criminal Justice and Police Academy 

A.A.S. Oakland Community College

B.A. American Military University

 

Jerry Pottruff, Maintenance Technician

A.A.S. NW Business College

 

Matthew Rice, Director of Communications

B.A. Olivet College

 

Amy Roy,  Director of Nursing

B.S. Saginaw Valley State University

B.S.N. Saginaw Valley State University

M.S.N. Saginaw Valley State University

 

Zachary Russell, Academic Advisor

A.A. Montcalm Community College

B.A. Michigan State University

M.A. Central Michigan University

 

Stacey Shelp, Instructional Support Specialist - Occupational Programs

A.A.S.  Kirtland Community College

 

Daron Shimel, Associate Facilities Supervisor

A.A.S.  Kirtland Community College

 

Abigail Shrock, Data Analyst

B.S.   Purdue University

 

Kimberly Smith, Director of Student Accounts

A.A.S.  Kirtland Community College

 

Cassandra Smutney, Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services

A.A.S. Lake Superior State University

B.S. Lake Superior State University

 

Katelyn Vierling-Moore, Cashier

A.A.S. Baker College

 

Ryan Volz, Information Technology Technician

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Sherri Wallace, Executive Assistant

 

Erine Wescoat, Business and Industry Relations Coordinator

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

B.A. Spring Arbor University

M.A. Spring Arbor University

 

Shawn Witherspoon, Housing and Student Life Coordinator

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

 

Advisory Board Members

Automotive

Bob Oakes

Rodney Adams

Dylan Akin

Jeremy Akin

Dan Beltz

Smoke Bonk

Jim Decker

Eric Faulman

Jim Kloostra

Matt LaFontaine

Skip Lawrence

Bernie Milnes

Teresa Money

Deven Morris

Derek Pastell 

Ron Sheffield

Ken Snider

Brent Thompson

Barb Walden

Cardiac Sonography

Jim Eastman

Adyan Almaliki

David Cable

Dr. Li Changix

Kyah DesMarteauz

Madison Eastman

Chris Keeling

Mallory McClain

Katy Nolph

Paige Postma

Bailey Samkowiak

Stacey Shelp

Barb Walden 

Sherri Wallace

Cosmetology

Shannon Weaver

Emma Cafuk

Anne Coleclasure

Rachael Fisher

Jessica Hibbard

Bitsy Hellebyuk

Teresa Henry

Lori Holsapple

Jamie Janco

Carmen Miller

Michelle Montgomery

Maryjo Rondo

SarahKay Rondo 

Barb Walden 

Dana Yohe

Electrical

Aaron Vineyard

Mike Coy

Dylan O’Dwyer

Phil Ehinger

Vincint Jaroneski

Luann Mabarak

Laura Percival

Mike Porter

Andrew Van Huis

Barbara Walden

Erine Westcoat

HVAC

Eric Fradette

Scott Doherty

Travis Erickson

Angela Jewett

Dan Kasperlik

Zach Milholin

Steven Paquin 

Justin Trent

Barb Walden

Police Academy

Christophor Periatt

Charles Allen Jr.

Kevin Grace

Theresa Feldhauser

Glenn Gutierrez

Brian Hill

Ben Lowe

Allen Sharrow

Trent Taylor

Surgical Technology

Nicole Clausesen

Sara Andre

Tylor Bohl

Shannon Brousseau

Alexcenah Burch

Tammy Chmielewski

Teresa Cooper

Dr. Garrick Cvitkovich

Lexus Dankert

Dawn DePew

Amy Ellison

Jessica Forman

Dayna Gorman

Dr. Lindsay Harden

Jenna Hunt

Jamie Jacobsen

Tracy Mathes

Jocelyn Miller

Dr. John Moffat

Emily Quinlan

Danielle Ritchie

Shelly Shaver

Anastasia Shears

Elizabeth Villareal

Barb Walden

Memory Watson

Pat Wyers

Welding and Fabrication

Mark McCully

Paul Billeter

Ben Bush

Jason Campbell

Trevor Cottrell

Chris Forrest

Jim Frisk

Lon Gauthier

Dave Grzesikowski

Bab Jansma

Mike Jaroneski

Devomn Jaskowski

Seth Lamsa

Josh Meyer

Hilary Morse

Dave Muladore

Jason Scott

Matt Stevenson

Tomas Washburn

Wood Science Technology

Randi Dodgson

George Berghorn

Tyler Cerny

John Gehringer

Andy Hees

David Hoheisel

Jim Maltese

Tim Neff

Seth Reichard

Mark Rudnicki

Chris Schmiege

Barb Walden

Sherri Wallace

Bryan Watters

Erine Wescoat