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

Julie Lavender, Vice President of Instructional Services

B.S.N. University of Texas
M.S. University of Oklahoma
Ed.D. Northcentral University

Laura Percival, Dean of Occupational Programs

B.S. Western Michigan University
M.A. Michigan State University

Dale Shantz, Director of Human Resources and Talent Development

B.A. University of Michigan
M.A. Michigan State 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, Health Information Technology

A.A.S. Delta College
B.S. Central Michigan University

Christine Bingle, Instructor: Speech & Communications

B.A. Sagnaw Valley State University
M.A. Central Michigan University

Nichole Claussen, Program Director of Surgical Technology

A.A.S. Baker College
B.S. Baker College
M.S. University of Central Missouri

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

Courtnay Hornof, Instructor: Developmental Education

B.A. Governors State University
M.A. Ashford University

Emily Kabbe-Abayomi, Instructor: Mathematics

B.S. Chatham College
M.S. North Carolina A&T State University
M.A. Central Michigan University

Amy Kuczynski, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology

B.S. Michigan State University
Ph. D. Texas Tech University

Jane Lange, Instructor: Business

B.S. Ferris State University
M.B.A. Baker College

Alan Mabarak, Instructor: Construction Technology, M-TEC

A.A.S. Macomb Community College
B.S. Central Michigan University
M.A. Spring Arbor University

Stephanie Mansfield, Instructor: Nursing

A.D.N. Kirtland Community College
B.S.N. Ferris State University

Julie McClure, Instructor: Nursing

A.D.N. Kirtland Community College
B.S.N. Spring Arbor University
M.S.N. Michigan State University

Mark McCully, Instructor: Welding, M-TEC

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College
B.S. Ferris State University
M.A. Spring Arbor University

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

Susan Slajus, 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
 

Full-Time Classified Staff

Erine Adams, Director: Business & Community Development & Cultural Enrichment

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College
B.S. Spring Arbor University
M.A. Spring Arbor University

Mark Allen, Director: Auxiliary Services/Purchasing

A.A.S. Northwood University
B.S. Northwood University

Susanne Allen, Academic Advisor

A.A. 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: Financial Aid

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College
B.B.A. Baker College
M.A. Central Michigan University

Matthew Biermann, Director of IT

B.S. Eastern 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

David 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

Rick Daugherty, Lead Information Technology Technician

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

Brian Downing, Printing Technician

Cristina Eames, Coordinator Simulation & Skills Lab

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College
M.S.N. Walden University

Marjorie Esch, Director of Web Services

B.A. Goshen College

Anne Essmaker, Academic Advisor

A.A.S. Macomb Community College
B.A. Spring Arbor College

Terry Fasbender, Printshop Director

A.A.S. Ferris State University

Jennifer Gailitis, Student Financial Services Specialist,

A.A. Lansing Community College

Jo Ann Gave, Student Services Specialist

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

Thomas Grace, Director of Police Academy and CJ Training

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

Jo Halbert, Health Science Program Support Specialist

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

Jake Haulotte, Information Technology Technician

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

Kari Heil, Accounting Specialist

B.A. Michigan State University

Sarah Holecheck, Director of Public Information

B.S. Ferris 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

Renae Klee, Associate Registrar

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College
A.A.S. Davenport University
B.A. Baker College
M.S. Walden 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

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

Ryan Madis, Admissions Recruitment Specialist

B.A. University of Michigan

Dan McWilliams, Maintenance I

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

Sarah Nelson, Accountant and Payroll Coordinator

A.A. Baker College

Pam Nuttall, Paraprofessional, Science Department

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

Jennifer Page, Director of Resource Development

B.S. Central Michigan Unviersity

Thomas Pavelek, Maintenance I

Dawn Reynolds, Coordinator: Instructional Services

Terri Robson, Student Financial Services Specialist

Marcia Schick, Teaching and Learning Liaison

A.A. Kirtland Community College
B.S. Central Michigan University

Ron Sharpe, Facilities Supervisor

Winifred Sharpe, Systems Analyst

Shannon Sirpilla, Financial Aid Advisor

B.S. Eastern Michigan University

Kimberly Smith, Student Financial Services Supervisor

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College

Joni St. Clair, Instructional Support Assistant

B.S. Columbia College

Nathan Sutton, Assistant Director of Human Resources

A.A.S. Kirtland Community College
B.S. Central Michigan University

Kathy Warrner, Health Sciences Support Specialist

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 purposes of soliciting funds to augment and extend the financial base of the college. The Foundation is a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation. Funds are used for capital construction, scholarships, library acquisitions, fellowships, faculty improvement grants, and the equipping and staffing of existing programs with modern tools of technology.

The Foundation officers and members work closely with the college board of trustees and the administration. A member of the college board of trustees serves as a liaison of the Foundation and the President of the college serves as secretary of the Foundation.

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.

Cosmetology

Marketing/Business

Mechatronics, CNC Machining & Construction

Nursing

Special Populations

Welding & Fabricating (M-TEC)