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Faculty & StaffFACULTY & STAFFPRESIDENTPRESIDENT EMERITUSPreston N. Tanis, 1951-1972Timothy G. Quinn, 1989-1996Ilse Burke, 1996-2001Timothy J. Nelson, 2001-2019EXECUTIVE STAFFAchenbach, Gerard PSuperintendent of the Great Lakes Maritime AcU.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)Ed.D., Texas Tech UniversityM.B.A., Univ of Alaska SoutheastB.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeCook, Victoria LSpecial Assistant to the PresidentM.B.A., Lawrence Tech UniversityB.S., Ferris State UniversityA.A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeCotto, Marguerite CVP for Lifelong & Professional LearningM.S., M.S., Michigan State UniversityB.S., University of Puerto RicoFairbanks, Diana MExecutive Director of PR, Marketing, & Comm.B.A., Univ Maryland College ParkGoodchild, Joy EExecutive Director of Rsrch, Planning, & Eff.M.A., University of PittsburghB.A., Baylor UniversityB.S., Bellevue UniversityA.A.S., McLennan Community CollegeHadley, CraigExec Dir & Chief Curator-Dennos Museum CentM.A., University of MissouriB.A., Beloit CollegeLiebling, Mark DAVP of Human ResourcesM.L.I.R., B.S., Michigan State UniversityNeibauer, Todd CVP for Student Services & TechnologiesM.T.E., Ferris State UniversityB.S.E., Ohio State UniversityB.A., Michigan State UniversitySiciliano, Stephen NVP for Educational ServicesPh.D., Col of William & Mary (The)M.A., University of ConnecticutB.A., Adelphi UniversityA.A., SUNY Nassau Community CollegeTeahen, RebeccaAVP of Resource Development - NMC FoundationB.S., Michigan State UniversityVICE PRESIDENT EMERITUSLornie Kerr, 1970-1989FACULTYAAnderson, Kimberly KHealth Occupations InstructorD.C., National College of ChiropractM.S.N., Walden UniversityB.S.N., Grand Valley State UniversityA.A.S., Kalamazoo Valley Comm CollegeAnderson, Michael WCommunications InstructorM.A., University of ColoradoB.A., Western Michigan UniversityA.A., Northwestern Michigan CollegeG.C.P., Indiana UniversityBBajema, David JAutomotive InstructorAutomobile Service Consultant (ASE)Master Auto Mechanic, State of MichiganBalbach, Lisa JBusiness InstructorM.A., B.S.B., University of MinnesotaBeeker, Norman JHealth Occupations InstructorM.S.N., Gonzaga UniversityM.S., Miami UniversityB.A., Michigan State UniversityA.D.N., Northwestern Michigan CollegeBiolchini, John MGLMA InstructorU.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeBlackford, Lisa ASocial Work InstructorM.S.W., Michigan State UniversityB.S., Lake Superior State UniversityBloomquist, Cheryl MSocial Sciences InstructorM.A., Michigan State UniversityB.S., Western Michigan UniversityC.P., Wayne State UniversityBoris, Betsy JHealth Occupations InstructorM.S.N., B.S.N., Spring Arbor UniversityA.A.S., North Central Michigan College1

2Faculty & StaffButler, NathanScience & Math InstructorM.S., University of VermontB.S., Ferris State UniversityCChu, Judy YCommunications InstructorM.A., University of ChicagoB.A., University of California UCLAColeman, Tamara CScience & Math InstructorPh.D., Western Michigan UniversityM.S., Michigan State UniversityB.A., Calvin CollegeA.N., Northwestern Michigan CollegeDDobek, Gerald OScience & Math InstructorM.A.A.S., Out of USA College 1B.S., Trinity CollegeB.S., Ferris State UniversityA.A., A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeDohm, Lisa MCommunications InstructorEd.D., Central Michigan UniversityM.A., Michigan State UniversityM.A., Central Michigan UniversityB.A., Michigan State UniversityC.A., Central Michigan UniversityDrake, Stephen DScience & Math InstructorM.S., University of WyomingB.S.E.D., Northwest Missouri State UnivEElliott, Mary JoScience & Math InstructorM.Ed., SUNY University of BuffaloB.S., Michigan Tech UniversityC.P., Illinois Institute of TechEmerson, Michael PCommunications & Humanities InstructorPh.D., Purdue UniversityM.A., B.A., B.A., University of UtahEverest, Brandon RSocial Sciences InstructorM.A., B.S., Central Michigan UniversityFFewins, Nicole SBusiness InstructorM.B.A., Lewis UniversityB.S., Michigan Tech UniversityB.S., Ferris State UniversityFranklin, Michael RScience & Math InstructorPh.D., M.S., Michigan State UniversityB.S., Murray State UniversityGGillett, Michael LMath & Science InstructorM.S., Capella UniversityB.S.M.E., Kettering University (GMI)Goethals, Scott PBusiness InstructorCertified Computer TechnicianM.S., B.S., A.A.S., Ferris State UniversityA.A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeGordon, Thomas AHumanities InstructorM.A., Fort Hays State UniversityB.A., California State Polytech UnivA.A., Cuesta Community CollegeGray, Nancy TCommunications InstructorM.A., Middlebury CollegeB.A., University of MichiganA.A., Northwestern Michigan CollegeHHosler, David CBusiness InstructorCertified Computer TechnicianB.S., Ferris State UniversityA.A.S., C.C., Northwestern Michigan CollegeHouston, Robb EScience & Math InstructorM.A., Rice UniversityB.S., Central Michigan UniversityHowell, Mark DCommunications InstructorPh.D., Bowling Green State UniversityM.A., B.A., Pennsylvania State UniversityJJack, Stewart LBusiness InstructorB.S., Out of USA College 1G.C.P., Out of USA College 2

Faculty & StaffJaquish, LauraScience & Math InstructorM.S., B.S., Michigan State UniversityJenkins, Anthony LScience & Math InstructorM.S., Michigan State UniversityB.S., Manchester CollegeKKaser, Deborah JDirector of Dental Assistant ProgramCertified Dental Assistant (CDA)Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)B.S., Grand Canyon UniversityA.S., Stark State CollegeKelly, Keith EBusiness & Technical InstructorB.S., Lake Superior State UniversityKesler, April NHealth Occupations InstructorCertified Surgical Technologist (CST)A.A.S., Owens State Community CollegeKey, Blake DScience & Math InstructorPh.D., Michigan State UniversityM.S., B.S., Western Michigan UniversityKhan, Amjad ASocial Sciences InstructorPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityM.S., New Mexico State UniversityKlotzbach, Gary WBusiness & Humanities InstructorAttorney, State Bar of MichiganJ.D., University of ColoradoB.A., Michigan State UniversityLLaCross, GregoryScience & Math InstructorM.S., Boston CollegeB.S., A.A.S., Ferris State UniversityLively, Janet SCommunications InstructorM.A., SUNY College BrockportB.S., Michigan State UniversityLivengood, TamellaHealth Occupations InstructorNurse PractitionerM.S.N., Michigan State UniversityB.S.N., University of MichiganA.D.N., Northwestern Michigan CollegeMMahoney, Deirdre MCommunications InstructorPh.D., University of ArizonaM.A., Northern Arizona UniversityM.A., B.S., Other CollegeB.S., Northern Arizona UniversityMathis, Richard AWelding InstructorM.Ed., Grand Valley State UniversityB.S., Ferris State UniversityC.P., Grand Valley State UniversityC.A., Ferris State UniversityMcDonald, Kristy BBusiness InstructorM.A., Eastern Michigan UniversityB.A., University of MontanaMills, BrianaScience & Math InstructorM.A., Central Michigan UniversityM.S., Portland State UniversityB.S., Central Michigan UniversityMinor, Benjamin TGLMA InstructorU.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)B.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeB.S., University of OregonA.A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeMorse, James KCulinary Arts InstructorCertified Executive Chef (CEC)A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeNNelson, James DScience & Math InstructorM.A.T., University of IdahoB.S., Ferris State UniversityA.A., Northwestern Michigan CollegeOO'Connor, Michael JTechnical InstructorB.S., Michigan Tech UniversityOwens, Jay BCommunications InstructorPh.D., Washington State UniversityM.A., B.A., Central Washington University3

4Faculty & StaffPPapcun, JoelCulinary Arts InstructorACF Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC)American Culinary Federation CCECertified Executive Chef (CEC)A.A.S., Schoolcraft CollegeParshall, Nancy JCommunications InstructorM.Ed., Temple UniversityB.A., Albion CollegePeplinski, Nathan GScience & Math InstructorPh.D., B.S., Western Michigan UniversityPharo, Debra AScience & Math InstructorM.A., Univ of Northern ColoradoB.S., Texas A & M UniversityPowell, Scott MGLMA InstructorU.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)M.S., State Univ of New York (SUNY)B.S.B.A., Ferris State UniversityA.A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeG.C.P., Boise State UniversityRRice, Steven HBusiness InstructorM.A., Wheaton CollegeM.S., Boston CollegeB.S., University of DelawareRichardson, Rebecca AScience & Math InstructorM.A.T., University of IdahoB.S., Ferris State UniversityRoster, Nicholas OScience & Math InstructorPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityM.S., Central Michigan UniversityB.A., Alma CollegeRuane, Sean ESocial Sciences InstructorM.A., Pepperdine UniversityB.A., New York UniversityA.A.S., SUNY Onondaga Comm CollegeSSalathiel, Kristen MCommunications InstructorM.A., Central Michigan UniversityM.A., B.A., University of MichiganSchaefer-Hills, Caroline LHumanities InstructorApple Certified ProfessionalApple Certified TrainerM.F.A., M.A., Savannah Col of Art & DesignB.F.A., College for Creative StudiesSchroeder, Karl HGLMA InstructorU.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (USCG MMC)B.S., A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeSkarupinski, Michael TCulinary Arts InstructorA.A.S., Oakland Community CollegeA.A.S., Northwestern Michigan CollegeSmith, Alexandra CHumanities InstructorB.F.A., College for Creative StudiesB.A., Michigan State UniversitySmith, James DScience & Math InstructorPh.D., M.S., University of MichiganB.S., Western Michigan UniversitySmith, Marjory MCommunications InstructorM.A., Out of USA College 1M.A., Out of USA College 2M.A., Michigan State UniversityG.C.P., Indiana UniversityC.P., Out of USA College 1Smith, Shilo LSocial Sciences InstructorM.S., B.S., Idaho State UniversityA.A., C.P., College of Southern IdahoSpeelman, Nicole LScience & Math InstructorM.S., Wright State UniversityB.A., Ohio State UniversitySprenkle, Melissa PCommunications InstructorPh.D., M.A., University of TennesseeSwan, Scott JGeographic Information Systems InstructorM.S., B.S., B.S., University of MichiganTTate, ZacharyHumanities InstructorM.F.A., Texas Tech UniversityB.F.A., Missouri State University