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 Program

         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. 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, 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

Pamela Blamer, Counselor

B.S. Central Michigan University
M.S. Central Michigan University
M.A. Spring Arbor 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

Stephanie Mansfield, Instructor: Nursing

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

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

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

Full-Time Classified 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 of 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

Matthew Biermann, Director of IT

B.S. Eastern Michigan University
P.B.A.C.C. Penn State University

Melanie Blayer, Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services

B.A.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

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

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

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

Kathleen Fox, Director of Workforce Developement & Apprenticeships

B.S.  University of Michigan
M.P.A.  University of Michigan
Ph.D.  Walden University

Jennifer Gailitis, Student Financial Services Specialist,

A.A. Lansing Community College

Jo Ann Gave, Student Services Specialist

A.A.S. Kirtland 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

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, Payroll Coordinator

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

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

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

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

Thomas Pavelek, Maintenance I

Amanda Podojak, Accounting Specialist

Dawn Reynolds, Coordinator: Instructional Services

Terri Robson, Student Financial Services Specialist

Ron Sharpe, Facilities Supervisor

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, 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

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 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.

Cardiac Sonograhy

Cosmetology

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

EMS

Health Information Technology

Marketing/Business

Nursing

Special Populations

Surgical Technology