Administration, Staff, and Faculty (Full-time)

List updated annually - last update January 2023

Administration and Staff (Full-Time)

Adkisson, Deb
Assessment Technician
AAS, Central Community College

Allen, Nate
Dean of Instruction
BS, Northwest Missouri State Univ.
MS, Colorado State Univ.
EdD, Texas Tech Univ.

Anderson, Donna
Printing/Admin Support Technician
Degree, Grand Island Business School

Anderson, Karl
Plastic Injection Molding Director
B.A., Minnesota State Univ.-Mankato

Anson, Beth
Instructional Design Consultant
BS, Northwest Missouri State Univ.
MAEd, Doane Univ.

Araya, Angie
Academic Success Center Director
BS, MA, MS, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha

Baldwin, Jim
Custodian Supervisor
AAS, Central Community College

Bales, Pam
Dean of Instruction
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center
MSN, Nebraska Methodist College
EdD, Bryan School of Health Sciences

Ballweg, Ed
Facilities Management Assistant Director

Barrera, Robin
Nursing Admission Technician
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Barto, Jesse
Application Database Administrator
AAS, Central Community College

Bauer, Jenni
Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide Trainer
ADN, College of Saint Mary

Beaty, Mary
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Becher, Gary
Custodian
BA, Taft Junior College

Beckman, Dave
HVAC Maintenance Technician
AAS, Southeast Community College

Beda, Cheri
Foundation - Alumni Director
AA, Oklahoma City Community College
BA, MS, Univ. of Oklahoma
DEd, Doane Univ.

Bennett, Jamie
Women’s Head Soccer Coach
BS, Wayne State College

Bennett, Sara
Entrepreneurship Center Director
BS, MBA, Univ. of Nebraska-Kearney

Bergin, Cathy
Academic Success Center Coordinator
BS, Univ. of Colorado-Denver
MPS, Bellevue Univ.

Bialas, Tara
Academic Transfer Specialist
BS, MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Black, Joe
Grants Development Coordinator
BA, Hastings College

Bobert, Marilyn
Custodian

Boroff, Craig
College Facilities Manager
BS, MA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Bowers-Richardson, Cheryl
Administrative Assistant

Brant, Josh
Industrial Technology Coordinator / Trainer
AAS, Central Community College

Brase, Taylor
Area Wide Early Childhood Education Program Director
BSE, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MSE, Peru State College

Braun, Amber
Administrative Assistant

Brehm, Rachel
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Bren, Valerie
Leadership Development Coordinator
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Brewer, Robert
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
AAS, Pike’s Peak Community College

Briseno, Robert
Physical Plant Director
AAS, Southeast Community College

Broxterman, Jeremy
IT Systems Administrator
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Brunson, Bethany
Custodian

Buescher, Jeff
Assistant Facilities Management Director
AAS, Central Community College

Carkoski, Taylor
Residence Life Coordinator
AA, Central Community College
BA, Hastings College

Carlson, Sue
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Spencer School of Business

Carlton, Matt
HVAC/Electrical Maintenance Technician
Certificate, North Western Tech.

Castillo, Cristina
Student Services Technician

Cavanaugh, Karol
Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide Trainer
AS, Northwest Community College
BSN, Univ. of Wyoming

Cetak, Kory
Employee Training Director
AA, Dodge City Community College
BA, Buena Vista Univ.

Chase, Jodi
Registration Technician
AAS, Southeast Community College
BS, Nebraska Wesleyan Univ.

Chessmore, Peggy
Instructional Technology Specialist
AAS, Central Community College
BIS, MA, Bellevue Univ.

Christensen, Kelly
Vice President of Community & Workforce Education
BAE, MSE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
EdD, Univ of Nebraska-Lincoln

Cline, Laura
Registration and Assessment Technician
AAS, Central Community College

Cloet, Wanda
Dental Hygiene Program Director
AA, Barton County Community College
AS, BS, Wichita State Univ.
MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
DHSc, A.T. Still Univ.

Coan, Robin
Academic Success Center Coordinator
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Coffey, Ryan
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician

Cohn, Lynda
Senior Application Database Administrator
AAS, Central Community College

Colón Rodriguez, Luz
Director of Counseling and Prevention Education
BA, College of the Holy Cross
MA, Northwestern Univ.
MA, Univ. of Connecticut

Cowan, Russell
Information Technology Systems Specialist
BS, Nebraska Wesleyan Univ.

Cox, Christopher
Facility Maintenance Technician

Cox, Karen
Executive Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Dalton, Mike
Information Technology Systems Specialist

Danehey-Nibbe, Kim
Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant

Danhauer, Marni
Grants Manager
BA, BS, Midland Univ.
MBA, Bellevue Univ.

Davidson, Angela
Human Resources Benefits Manager
BS, MBA, Univ. of Nebraska-Kearney

Davis, Francesca
Institutional Research Coordinator
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MBA, Bellevue Univ.

Davis, Jason
Associate Dean of Community & Workforce Education
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MS, Bellevue Univ.

Davis, Jody
Custodian

Deffenbaugh, Daniel
Associate Dean of Instruction
BA, Hope College-MI
MDiv, Western Theological Seminary
MA, PhD, Vanderbilt Univ.

Denman, Valeria
Admissions Recruiting Coordinator
MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Derr, Kay
Registration Technician
Certificate, Central Community College

Desel, Sherry
Director of Enterprise Systems Services
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Dey, Kerri
Pharmacy Technician Program Director
BS, Wayne State College
MS, Bellevue Univ.

Dobesh, Brad
Facilities Management Director
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Dobry, Becca
Area Director of Student Financial Aid Services
BA, Chadron State College
MS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dunn, Andrew
Industrial Technology Coordinator / Trainer
AAS, Central Community College

Dunn, Jerry
Regional Director
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MEd, Doane Univ.

Dux-Ideus, Sherrie
Library Resource Center Supervisor
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MLS, Emporia State Univ.
MA, MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Eisenmenger, Jordan
Associate Director of Financial Aid
BA, Creighton Univ.

Elfgren, Angela
Adult Education Coordinator
AS, Central Community College
BGS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Ellestad, Darby
Human Resources Specialist
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Emde, Laura
Accounting Clerk
Diploma, Central Community College
Certificate, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Engel, Gayle
Shipping and Receiving/Building Maintenance Tech

Eppenbach, Janet
Community Education Coordinator
BS, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha

Esch, Maggie
Area Wide Director of Entrepreneurship
BA, Hastings College

Evert, Michelle
Registration Technician
AAS, Northeast Community College

Fausett, Andrew
Systems Administrator
AAS, Nebraska Christian College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Fausett, Becky
Adult Education Director
BA, Hastings College
MA, Bethel Univ.

Feeney, Alison
Associate Dean of Instruction
BA, Midland Univ.
MAE, Hastings College
MAE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Fiene, Sindy
Learning Center Manager
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Fitzgerald, Lu Ann
Administrative Assistant
Diploma, Grand Island School of Business

Flores, Maria
Enrollment Specialist
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Foltz, Carley
Administrative Assistant
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Francis, Mark
Application Database Administrator
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Frauendorfer, Ryan
Electrical Maintenance Technician
AAS, Northeast Community College

Freelend, Nick
Director of Student Activities & Academic Advisor
BAE, Wayne State College
MSE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Freeman, Travis
Shipping and Receiving/Building Maintenance Tech

Fritz, Megan
Financial Aid Technician
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Fuchser, Kathy
Columbus Campus President / Division Vice President
BA, William Jewell College
MS, Wayne State College
EdD, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Funkey, Mark
Associate Dean of Instruction
AAS, Western Iowa Tech
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MAM, Doane Univ.

Gapp, Mike
Assistant EHS Specialist
BA, Hastings College

Garcia, Mariah
Recruiting Admissions Technician
AAS, Central Texas College
BA, Doane Univ.

Garretson, Kim
Physical Plant Director

Garretson, Mike
IT Network Administrator
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MS, Bellevue Univ.

Gdowski, Lisa
Director of Financial Aid
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MSE, Wayne State College

Gettinger, Dan
Associate Dean of Community & Workforce Education
BS, Indiana State Univ.
MA, Trinity International Univ.

Gibreal, Paige
College Accountant
BA, Bellevue Univ.

Gildersleeve, Emily
Early College Success Coach
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Glines, Barb
Administrative Assistant

Golka, Ron
Manager of Financial Operations
BS, Creighton Univ.

Gompert, Ken
Information Technology Systems Specialist
AAS, Central Community College

Gotschall, Matt
College President
BS, MS, PhD, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Grabo, Rick
Industrial Technology Coordinator / Trainer
BS, MS, Memphis State Univ.

Gray, Catrina
Area Wide Apprenticeship Director
AAS, Central Community College
BFA, MSEd, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Greenwalt, Kara
Director of Student & Enrollment Services
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MS, Univ. of Central Missouri

Griffin, Sean
Associate Dean of Students
BA, Univ. of Colorado-Boulder
MEd, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Grimes, Matt
Custodian Supervisor

Guerrero, Joanie
Administrative Assistant
Certificate, Central Community College

Haba, Christine
Assistant Adult Education Director
AAS, Central Community College
BS, MS, Bellevue Univ.

Hann, Doug
Events Coordinator
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Wayne State College

Hansen, Sheila
Network & Cabling Specialist
AAS, Central Community College

Hastreiter, Lora
Admissions Director
BS, MSE, Wayne State College

Hatt, Corey
Math Readiness Program Director
BSE, MAE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Hayes, Cyndi
Accounting Specialist
AAS, Central Community College

Hays, Andrea
Career and Employment Serv Director
BA, Doane Univ.
BA, Bethany College
MA, Bellevue Univ.

Heier, Tod
Associate Dean of Instruction
MSE, ES, Wayne State College

Hemberger, Kathy
Custodian

Henman, Nathan
Building Maintenance Technician

Henry, Cari
Administrative Assistant
AA, Central Community College
AAS, Northeast Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Heppner, Christian
HVAC Maintenance Technician

Higel, Lindsay
Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts Program Director
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Hill, Amy
Regional Director
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Hodtwalker, AJ
TRIO SSS Coordinator
AAS, Central Community College
BS, MA, Bellevue Univ.

Hoffman, Brian
Associate Dean of Instruction
AAS, Iowa Western Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MA, Doane Univ.

Holmes, Katie
Student Services Specialist
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MBA, Doane Univ.

Holt, Liana
Executive Assistant

Hooker, Susan
Associate Dean of Community & Workforce Education
Degree, Grand Island Business School
BS, MA, Bellevue Univ.

Horner, Barry
Veterans and Military Services Director
AA, Univ. of Maryland
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MS, Grantham Univ.

Horner, Hylee
Director of Financial Aid
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Houdek, Deborah
Administrative Assistant

Hueske, Georgina
Student Accounts Director
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Huffman, Gail
Custodian

Hull, Jerry
Facility Maintenance Technician
AAS, Central Community College

Hunt, Kevin
Building Maintenance Technician

Hunt, Tiffany
Math Readiness Coordinator
BA, MAT, Morningside College

James, Shannon
Information Technology Systems Specialist
AA, Kaplan Univ.

Janssen, Jordan
Veterans and Military Services Coordinator

Jensen, Amy
Director of Resident Life
BA, Fort Hayes State Univ.
ME, Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa

Johnson, Dee
Library Resource Center Supervisor
AA, Central Community College
BS, MA, Bellevue Univ.

Johnson-Beadle, Danita
Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide Trainer
Diploma, Central Community College
BFA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Jones, Dakota
Media Producer
BS, Full Sail Univ.

Jones, Tami
Nursing Simulation Coordinator
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Julesgard, Kevin
Post Award Grants Director
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Kemnitz, Marcie
Grand Island Campus President / Division Vice President
BS, South Dakota State Univ.
MS, EdD, Univ. of South Dakota

Kiiker, Sheila
Payroll Accounting Assistant
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Kilgore, Willy
Information Technology Systems Specialist
AAS, Central Community College

King, Joel
Vice President of Administrative Services
BS, Chadron State College
MBA, Bellevue Univ.

Kingery, Denise
Pre-Nursing Advisor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Kirkland, Ruth
Early College/Health Programming Coordinator
BA, Wayne State College
MA, Doane Univ.

Klimek, Emily
Graphic Design Specialist
AAS, Central Community College

Klitz, Beth
Dean of Student Success
BA, MEd, PhD, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Klusman, Susan
Academic Success Center Coordinator
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Koliha, Lenore
Environmental Health & Safety Director
BS, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha
MS, Columbia Southern Univ.

Kort, Sarah
Dean of Instruction
AAS, Central Community College
BA, MAM, Doane Univ.

Kothe, Leaha
Facilities Management Support Specialist
AAS, Northeast Community College

Kucera, Carol
Executive Assistant
AAS, Lincoln School of Commerce
AAS, Central Community College

Kuta, Susan
Recruiting Software Coordinator
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Lang, Theresa
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Larsen, Krynn
Trio Project Director
BA, Concordia Univ.
MA, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha

Larson, Barb
Registrar / Special Projects Director
BA, BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
ME, Doane Univ.

Leffler, Erica
ELS Regional Director
AS, Laramie County Community College
BS, Univ. of Wyoming

Lesiak, Erin
Admissions Director
BA, Hastings College
MEd, Northern Arizona Univ.

Liske, Sharon
Foundation Treasurer
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lopez, Eric
TRIO SSS Coordinator
BA, MSW, Concord Univ.

Lopez, Stephanie
Accounting Clerk

Lopez, Maria
Recruiting Coordinator
BS, Doane Univ.

Lopez, Roberto
Custodian

Lothrop, Cindy
Human Resources Hiring Manager
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MA, Doane Univ.

Lubken, Michelle
Director of Disability Services
BS, Nebraska Wesleyan Univ.
MAM, Doane Univ.

Luce, Jody
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Lufkin, Charly
Residence Life Coordinator

Lumbra, Lucas
eSports Head Coach
BA, Ohio State Univ.

Mahoney, Amy
Adult Education Coordinator
AA, Central Community College
BS, Wayne State College

Manak, Keith
Print Equipment Operator
BA, Wayne State College

Mancini, Amy
Dean of Instruction
BS, Wayne State College
MAE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
EdD, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Margheim, Kathy
Recruiting Admissions Technician
AA, Northeast Community College

Marquez, Jose
Custodian

Matthiessen, Joshua
Custodian

May, Meghan
Academic Transfer Specialist
BA, Hastings College
MAM, Doane Univ.

McCann, Matt
Heavy Equipment Program Director
AAS, Central Community College

McCarthy, Joan
Career and Employment Serv Director
BA, Oberlin College
MDiv, Harvard Univ.

McCarty, Brenda
Custodian

McDermott, Brian
Director of Research and College Effectiveness
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

McGimpsey, Charles
Custodian

McKinney, John
Associate Dean of Instruction
BA, Appalachian Bible College
MDiv, Capital Seminary & Graduate School

McKinney, Melanie
Academic Success Center Director
BA, Appalachian Bible College
BS, MS, Western Governors Univ.

Meays, Janet
Human Resources Generalist
AAS, Nebraska College of Business
BS, Purdue Global

Meharg, Kelsey
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Bellevue Univ.

Meyer, Beth
Payroll Manager
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Meyer, Sondra
Instructional Technology Specialist
AAS, Central Community College

Micek, Jeanne
Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide Trainer
ADN, Northeast Community College

Miller, Scott
Senior Director of College Communications
BS, Weber State Univ.
MPC, Westminster College

Moore, Donna
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Morgan, Pennie
Senior Human Resources Director
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Morrow, Hailey
Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Mount, Lisa
Library Resource Center Supervisor
BS, Embry Aeronautical Univ.
MS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Mowrey, Carri
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Mullen, Julie
Director of Student Success Coach Program
BA, Hastings College

Muller, Jerry
Industrial Technology Coordinator / Trainer
AAS, Southeast Community College

Newhouse, Kellie
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Newton, Ben
Environmental Sustainability Director
BA, Univ. of Northern Iowa
MES, Evergreen State College

Nickolite, Alyssa
Admissions Recruiting Coordinator
AAS, Southeast Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Niemoth, Krista
Purchasing Buyer
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Noonan, Kimberly
Administrative Assistant
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Olson, Elena
Learning Center Manager
BS, Union College

Ortega Madrid, Paulina
Apprenticeship Coordinator
AAS, Central Community College

Ott, Abie
Director of Educational Planning and the Faculty Resource Center
BA, Hastings College
MAEd, Doane Univ.

Ottman, Kim
Director of Disability Services
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Paprocki, CoLynn
Director of Disability Services
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Bellevue Univ.

Patsios, Shawn
Veterans and Military Services Coordinator
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Patterson, Kelly
Custodian

Patzel, Austin
Residence Life Coordinator
BA, South Dakota State Univ.

Pauley, Doug
Associate Dean of Community & Workforce Education
AAS, Western Iowa Tech
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Payne, Deb
Operations Support Specialist

Payne-Polson, Anna
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Metropolitan Community College
BS, MSEd, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Peace, Carrielynn
Registration Technician and Welcome Desk Support
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MAM, Doane Univ.

Perkins, Ryann
Accounts Payable Specialist
BA, Southern New Hampshire Univ.

Persampieri, Andrea
Innovation and Instruction Administrative Coordinator
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Peters, Michaela
Accounting Clerk/ELS Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Peters, Sherry
Senior Buyer
AAS, Lincoln School of Commerce

Peters, Tom
IT Services Manager
AAS, Central Community College
BS, ME, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Peterson, Misty
Health Programming Director
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Doane Univ.

Peterson-Jones, Jamey
Early College Director
BA, MA, Doane Univ.

Pfeil, Ryan
Truck Driver Trainer

Piitz, Willie
Student Accounts Director
AAS, Central Community College

Pinon, Teresa
Administrative Assistant
AA, Central Community College

Plautz, Trevor
Truck Driver Trainer

Potthast, Craig
Advanced Manufacturing Plastics Trainer/Coordinator
BS, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Preister, Brenda
Career and Employment Serv Director
AA, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MA, Univ. of Phoenix-Argosy

Prickett, Danyel
Digital Printing Technician

Pulido, Luis
Men’s Head Soccer Coach
BA, York College
MEd, Dakota Wesleyan

Ramirez-Aranda, Ricardo
Financial Aid Technician

Ramm, Crystal
Regional Director
BS, PhD, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Ransom, Joni
Chief of Staff
BA, Midland Univ.

Reeder, Brittney
Service Center Supervisor
AAS, Central Community College

Reha, Larry
Custodian

Reiners, Laci
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Doane Univ.

Remm, Austin
Marketing Manager
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Hastings College

Rempe, Courtney
Kitchen and Catering Manager
AAS, Central Community College

Rican, Julie
Instructional Technology Specialist
AAS, AAS, Central Community College

Rieger, Karin
Associate Dean of Community & Workforce Education
BS, MEd, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Ritzdorf, John
Men’s Head Basketball Coach
BS, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha
MS, Northern State Univ.

Rodriguez, Alex
Trainer-Truck Driving/Heavy Equipment Operator

Rohan, Jessica
Foundation Development Director
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MAM, Doane Univ.

Rood, Sara
Administrative Assistant
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Rose, Mary
Nursing Program Director

Russell, Debra
Registration/Reverse Transfer Specialist
BA, Univ. of Colorado-Boulder

Ryan, Jerry
Custodian

Ryan, Ronda
Assistant Registrar
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Samuelson, Sandy
ELS Regional Director
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Sanchez, Augie
Director of Residence Life
BA, MA, Doane Univ.

Sanchez, Cindy
Diversity Recruiting Coordinator
AA, Central Community College

Santos, Amy
Paramedicine Program Director
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Bellevue Univ.

Saum, Kim
Resource Center Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Schacht, David
HVAC Maintenance Technician
AAS, Central Community College

Schenk, Luke
HVAC Maintenance Technician
AAS, Central Community College

Schroer, Michele
Director of Financial Aid
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Schwinn, Dani
Technology Integration Specialist
BA, MAT, Hastings College

Scott, Jenny
Accounting Clerk
AA, Central Community College
BAEd, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Scow, Kim
Financial Aid Technician
AA, Central Community College
BS, Wayne State College

Seibert-Bough, Sherry
Adult Education Coordinator
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Seidler, Kelsey
Print Shop Manager/Designer
BA, Doane Univ.

Setlik, Michelle
Associate Dean of Instruction
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MA, Doane Univ.
MA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Severyn, Kim
Custodian
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Sheffield, Kayla
Assistant Registrar
AAS, Central Community College
BS, MS, Bellevue Univ.

Shultis, Lauri
College Security Director
BS, Univ. of South Dakota
MS, Doane Univ.

Simon, Caitlin
Women’s Head Softball Coach
AA, Central Community College
BS, MS, Wayne State College

Skalberg, Traci
Foundation Executive Director
AA, Central Community College
BA, Doane Univ.

Skalka, Rebecca
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Southeast Community College

Slaughter, Lauren
Equity and Compliance Director & Title IX/504/ADA Coordinator
BA, Hastings College
MAP, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha

Smart, Amber
Custodian

Smejkal, Brenda
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Northeast Community College

Smith, Diane
Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide Trainer
ADN, Central Community College
BSN, Doane Univ.

Sobota, Mike
Environmental Health Safety Training/Coordinator

Somer, Regina
Admissions Director
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MA, Doane Univ.

Songster, Travis
Building Maintenance Technician

Sparks, Glenn
Director of Technology Services
AAS, Central Community College
BPS, Bellevue Univ.

Speicher, Mary
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Spicknall, Mike
Custodian

Stalvey, Brandon
TRIO SSS Coordinator
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Stange, Pat
Foundation Development Coordinator
AAS, Central Community College

Sterner, Kyle
Associate Dean of Instruction
BA, MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Stewart, Dave
Assistant Facilities Management Director

Stoltz, Kasi
Women’s Head Basketball Coach/Foundations Math Instructor
MS, Midland Univ.

Straatmann, Nancy
Student Accounts Director
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Strampher, Sharon
Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide Trainer
ADN, Central Community College

Supanchick, Linda
Custodian

Swantek, Mallory
Counselor and Prevention Education Coordinator
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MSE, Wayne State College

Taylor, Carmen
Purchasing Manager
BS, Univ. of Phoenix

Taylor, Ed
Assistant Facilities Management Director
Diploma, Lebanon Family Worship Bible College
Diploma, Central Community College

Thiessen, Aaron
Groundskeeping Supervisor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Treffer, Margaret
Assistant Registrar
AAS, Lincoln School of Commerce
BA, Doane Univ.
MS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Trejo, Gabe
IT Systems Specialist
AAS, Central Community College

Tuberville, David
Custodian Supervisor

Uhlir, Carla
Administrative Assistant
BS, Wayne State College

Valencia-Segura, Ulises
Admissions Recruiting Coordinator
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Vasquez, Hector
Custodian

Vetick, Colleen
Instructional Technology Specialist
AAS, Northeast Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Vincik, Jana
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Vincik, Keith
Director of Network and Infrastructure Services
AAS, Central Community College
BPS, Bellevue Univ.

VomWeg, Corey
Resource Center Assistant
BA, Hastings College

Waddle, Chris
Hastings Campus President / Division Vice President
AA, Southeast Community College
BS, Peru State College
JD, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Walker, Carly
Transportation Lab Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

Walker, Jennifer
Instructional Technology Specialist
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Walton, Candace
Vice President of Innovation and Instruction
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MS, PhD, Kansas State Univ.

Walton, Janel
Dean of Enrollment Management
BS, MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
EdD, Arizona State Univ.

Walton, Ryan
Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician

Watson, Callie
Occupational Theraphy Assistant Program Director
BA, Hastings College
BS, OTD, Creighton Univ.

Watson, Diana
Regional Director/International Studies Coordinator
BA, McPherson College
MS, Chadron State College

Watts, Tracy
Instructional Design Consultant
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Weets, Ashley
Associate Dean of Students
BA, Wartburg College
MS, Western Illinois Univ.

Wells, Brett
Scott Pathway Director
BA, MAT Hastings College

Wemhoff, Sonya
Health Programming Director
BS, Midland Univ.
MA, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha
MS, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Wert, Kathy
Executive Assistant

West, Teresa
Human Resources Specialist/Wellness Coordinator
AAS, Central Community College

Wiedel, Wyatt
Information Technology Systems Specialist

Wiemer, Glen
Building Maintenance Technician

Wieser, Lucas
Apprenticeship Coordinator
BASc, Bellevue Univ.

Williams, Margaret
Administrative Assistant

Wilshusen, Heidi
Academic Transfer Specialist
AS, Central Community College
BS, Concordia Univ.

Wisdom, Jeff
Director of Instructional Technology
BS, BBA, Austin Peay State Univ.
MBA, Univ. of Memphis
EdS, Univ. of Arkansas

Wolfe, Erika
Academic Success Center Director
BME, Nebraska Wesleyan Univ.
MAE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Wolfe Nelson, Alyson
Counselor and Prevention Education Coordinator
BA, MSE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Wortmann, Melissa
Administrative Assistant
BS, Wayne State College

Wurdeman, Jennifer
Administrative Assistant
AAS, Central Community College

York, Joshua
Associate Dean of Students
BS, MSE, Wayne State College
EdD, Univ of Nebraska-Lincoln

Young, Mary
Athletic Director
AA, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of South Dakota
MA, Univ of Nebraska Omaha

Zimniak, Nevada
Shipping and Receiving/Building Maintenance Tech

Zubrod, Holden
Custodian

Zulkoski, Matt
Network Administrator
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Faculty (Full-Time)

Adrian, Brent
Speech Instructor
BA, Hastings College
MA, Univ. of Memphis

Allen, Renae
Business Administration Instructor
BS, Northwest Missouri State Univ.
MS, Peru State College

Alsmadi, Sam
Economics Instructor
AAS, Forest Park Community College
BA, Fontbonne Univ.
MBA, Webster Univ.

Ayimiah-Nterful, Francis
Mathematics Instructor
BA, Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Science and Tech
MS, Youngstown State Univ.
MS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Baker, Jason
Heavy Equipment Operator Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Baumeister, Wendy
Criminal Justice Instructor
BA, Univ. of South Dakota
MSE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Becker, Jerry
History Instructor
BA, MA, Univ. of Arkansas-Fayetteville
PhD, Texas Tech Univ.

Bender, Brandon
English Instructor
BA, MA, Southeastern Louisiana Univ.

Bentz, Michelle
Sociology Instructor
BA, Midland Univ.
MEd, Wayne State College

Bexten, Jeff
Diesel Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Blackwell, Britt
Accounting/Business Administration Instructor
BS, Texas Tech Univ.
MBA, Arizona State Univ.

Bossow, Terri
Nursing Instructor
AAS, Western Iowa Technical Community College
BSN, Briar Cliff Univ.
MSN, Walden Univ.

Brestel, Lisa
Early Childhood Education Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MA, Wayne State College

Broberg, Phillip
Mathematics Instructor
BA, MSE, Wayne State College

Brown, Rachel
Mathematics Instructor
BS, MS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Buckallew, Robin
Biological Sciences Instructor
AAS, Oklahoma City Junior College
BS, BA, MS, Univ. of Central Oklahoma
MFA, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha
PhD, Univ. of Northern Texas

Bulas, Laura
Business Administration Instructor
BA, Univ. of South Dakota
MAT, Hastings College

Callahan, Andrew
Speech Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
AA, BA, Monmouth College-IL
MA, Univ. of South Florida

Cassidy, Dave
Mathematics/Physics Instructor
BS, Michigan State Univ.
MA, Western Michigan Univ.

Consbruck, Mike
Welding Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Cox, Jim
Electrical Technology Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College

Cox, Jeffery
Electrical Technology Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College

Curtis, Justin
Diesel Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Daake, Adam
Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College

David, Michael
Criminal Justice Instructor
BS, Oklahoma State Univ.
MPS, Fort Hayes State Univ.

Davidchik, Dan
Mechatronics Instructor
BS, Iowa State Univ.

Davis, Brian
Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College
AAS, Central Community College

Davis, Troy
Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College

DeHaven, Janis
Business Technology Instructor
BS, Huron Univ.
MBA, Colorado Technical Univ.

Denman, Paige
Human Services Instructor
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MS, Bellevue Univ.
PhD, Capella Univ.

Desmarais, Marie
Dental Assisting Instructor
AA, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MAT, Hastings College

DeWyke, Renee
Drafting & Design Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Wayne State College

Dixon, Mary
English Instructor
BA, Hastings College
MA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MS, MFA, Univ. of Notre Dame

Donley, Marcia
Nursing Instructor
Diploma, Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital
BSN, Creighton Univ.
MSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing

Drake, Robert
Psychology Instructor
BA, West Virginia Univ.
MA, Marshall Univ.

Eller, Brenda
Nursing Instructor
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center
MSN, Clarkson College

Ewers, Kathy
English Instructor
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Finecy, Kyle
Automotive Technology Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College

Friesen, Gene
Drafting & Design Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Gillespie, Lauren
Biological Sciences Instructor
BS, Univ. of Massachusetts-Amhurst
PhD, Univ. of Southern Mississippi

Gompert, Dan
Information Technology & Systems Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, MS, Bellevue Univ.

Goodell, Holly
Nursing Instructor
BSN, MSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Goodell, Monica
English Instructor
BFA, MA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Hammond, Amy
English Instructor
BA, MA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Hansen, Brian
Electrical Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Harms, Chadric
Visual Arts Instructor
BFA, Northwest Missouri State Univ.
MFA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Hassett, Dave
Welding Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

He, Yunteng
Chemistry Instructor
BS, Shandong Univ.-Jinan
PhD, Oregon State Univ.

Heinisch, Steve
Biological Sciences Instructor
BS, Nebraska Wesleyan Univ.
MS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Herringer, Ashley
Dental Hygiene Instructor
BA, Univ. of South Dakota

Hilker, Wade
Agricultural Sciences Instructor
AS, Colby Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Hipke Muske, Carol
Medical Assisting Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Hodges, Katie
English Instructor
BS, Northern State Univ.
MA, Univ. of South Dakota
MA, Arkansas Technical Univ.

Hodtwalker, Lori
Business Administration Instructor
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MBA, Wayne State College

Hoesing, Kristin
Speech Instructor
BS, Wayne State College
MS, Missouri State College

Holt, Doug
Mathematics Instructor
AA, Central Community College
BS, Wayne State College
MS, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha

Horne, Maureen
Nursing Instructor
BSN, Midland Univ.

Hoskins, Mike
Auto Body Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Hromadka, Tim
Construction Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Hunt, Landon
Welding Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Hurt, Kim
Accounting Instructor
BA, Hastings College
MBA, Bellevue Univ.

Huxoll, Ross
Nursing Instructor
BA, MA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Jacobs, Kellie
Business Technology Instructor
BA, Emporia State Univ.
MSE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Janssen, Chase
Agricultural Sciences Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Wayne State College

Jenkins, Tanner
Biological Sciences & Chemistry Instructor
BS, Chadron State College
MS, Oklahoma State Univ.

Jones, Leighton
Biological Sciences Instructor
BS, Central Christian College
DC, Cleveland Chiropractic College

Jones, Ryan
Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College

Kavan, Beth
Media Arts Instructor
BA, Midland Univ.
ME, Univ. of Missouri-Columbia

Keele, Alexander
Construction Technology Instructor
BA, Hastings College

Kelley, Nick
Automotive Technology Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College

King, Venus
Business Administration Instructor
BS, Wayne State College
MA, Doane Univ.

Kirkegaard, Patty
Dental Hygiene Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Briar Cliff College

Kitson, Jeff
Vocal Music Instructor
BMus, MMus, Michigan State Univ.

Kleier, Allison
Nursing Instructor
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center
DPN, Creighton Univ.

Konen, Michelle
Business Administration Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Walden Univ.
MAM, Doane Univ.

Konwinski, Brent
Mechatronics Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Bellevue Univ.

Kort, Shelly
Business Technology Instructor
BA, Hastings College
MBA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Kosch, Melissa
Mathematics Instructor
BS, Mount Marty College
MS, Wayne State College
MS. Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kosmicki, Jim
English Instructor
BA, Hastings College
MA, Bowling Green State Univ.

Krings, Dylan
Culinary Arts Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Kroeker, Jeff
Welding Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Kuta, Fred
Auto Body Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Lamberson, Courtney
Biological Sciences Instructor
BS, Peru State College
MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Lang, Brad
Agricultural Sciences Instructor
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Lara, Juan
Spanish Instructor
BA, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha
MA, Ohio Univ.

Leth, Josh
Diesel Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Licari, Brenda
Information Technology & Systems Instructor
BA, Chadron State College
MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Long, Dale
Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Loudy, Sarah
Biological Sciences Instructor
AS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MA, Hastings College

Lough, Lydia
Psychology Instructor
BA, Nebraska Wesleyan Univ.
MA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lu, Haiwei
Biological Sciences Instructor
BS, Beijing Forestry Univ.
PhD, Oregon State Univ.

Mach, Emily
Psychology Instructor
BA, Eastern Illinois Univ.
MS, Southern Illinois Univ.

Manning, Randy
Diesel Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Marble, Kathy
Sociology Instructor
BS, MSE, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
EdD, Concordia Univ.

Marsh, Barbara
Health Information Management Services Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

McDowall, Susan
English Instructor
BA, Creighton Univ.
MA, PhD, Washington State Univ.

McGraw, Barbara
Nursing Instructor
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MSN, Clarkson College
CNE, National League for Nursing

McKinney, Michel
Medical Assisting Instructor
AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
Diploma, TH Pickens Tech
BPS, Bellevue Univ.

Milovac, Kimberly
Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts Instructor
BA, Doane Univ.

Ng, Chin
Mathematics Instructor
BS, Univ. of Oklahoma
BS, Minnesota State Univ.
MS, Univ. of Idaho

Oberheide, John
Automotive Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Oborny, Patricia
Nursing Instructor
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Oliver, Susan
Nutrition Instructor
Registered Dietitian
BS, Meredith College
MS, East Tennessee State Univ.
PhD, North Carolina State Univ.

Orsted, Ingrid
Mathematics Instructor
BS, Carroll College
MS, Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Ostdiek, Kim
English Instructor
BS, MEd, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Paro, Libby
Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
BS, Creighton Univ.

Paulsen, Raece
Diesel Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Pearson, Kristina
Mathematics Instructor
AA, Central Community College
BS, MAT, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Pettit, Jared
Mechatronics Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Pham, Michael
Psychology Instructor
BA, MA, PhD, Oakland Univ.

Piersol, Brandon
Welding Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Powell, Theresa
Accounting Instructor
AAS, Spencer School of Business
BA, Doane Univ.
Certified Public Accountant

Prellwitz, Staci
Psychology Instructor
AS, Southeast Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MS, Univ. of Phoenix-Argosy

Psota, Rhett
Chemistry Instructor
AA, Colby Community College
BS, Wayne State College
MA, Univ. of South Dakota

Rasmussen, Janet
Medical Laboratory Technician Instructor
AAS, Mid-Plains Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Reiter, Steve
Philosophy Instructor
BA, MDiv, St. Charles Seminary
MS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Rooker, Amanda
Nursing Instructor
ADN, Central Community College
MSN, Nebraska Methodist College

Rutter, Amanda
Nursing Instructor
ADN, Northeast Community College
BSN, MSN, Nebraska Methodist College

Scheil, Ashley
English Instructor
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MA, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha

Schlatz, Joni
Health Information Management Services Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MS, Chadron State College

Schmitt, Larry
Biological Sciences Instructor
BS, MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Schneider, Taylor
Energy Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Schulz, Jeff
Sociology Instructor
BA, MA, MA, Ball State Univ.

Schuster, Robert
Automotive Technology Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Shaw, Craig
Information Technology & Systems Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, MBA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MAT, Hastings College

Slusarski, Peg
English & Speech Instructor
AA, Northeast Community College
BA, MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Smallwood, Karen
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
AA, Central Community College

Snell, Mike
Welding Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Spanel, Lacritia
English Instructor
BA, MA Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Standley, Bryce
Welding Instructor
AAS, Southeast Community College

Steinkruger, Shelly
Dental Assisting Instructor
Certified Dental Assistant
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Stenzel, Allen
Mechatronics Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Stickels, Shari
Nursing Instructor
ADN, Central Community College
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Stock, Shayla
Accounting/Business Administration Instructor
BS, College of Saint Mary
MBA, Wayne State College

Stuart, Amy
Drafting & Design Technology Instructor
AAS, Western Iowa Technical Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.

Stump, Shawna
Health Information Management Services Instructor
BS, College of Saint Mary

Sumsion, John
Criminal Justice Instructor
BA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha

Tonniges, Tammie
Visual Arts Instructor
BA, MA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Tschetter, Stephanie
Theater Instructor
BA, Univ. of Sioux Falls
MA, Univ. of South Dakota
MLitt, MFA, Mary Baldwin Univ.

Vazquez-Connelly, Krista
Instrumental Music Instructor
BM, BME, Fort Hayes State Univ.
MM, Central Washington Univ.
DMA, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Versaw, Ben
Information Technology & Systems Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MS, Georgia Institute of Technology

Wahlmeier, Amy
Mathematics Instructor
BS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
MAT, Hastings College

White, Marie
Nursing Instructor
ADN, Central Community College
BS, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
BSN, Doane College
MSN, Nebraska Methodist College

Whitney, Nick
Biological Sciences Instructor
BS, Wayne State College
PhD, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Wilke Heil, Linda
History Instructor
BA, MA, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
JD, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Williams, Stuart
Biological Sciences Instructor
BS, John Brown Univ.
MS, Univ. of Arkansas

Willmes, John
Welding Instructor
AAS, Central Community College

Woitaszewski, Kathy
Mathematics Instructor
BS, Hastings College
MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Wragge, Shelly
Human Services Instructor
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MS, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney

Zavadil, Bryce
Nursing Instructor
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Zavadil, Katy
Nursing Instructor
BSN, Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center
MSN, Nebraska Methodist College

Zeckser, Jackie
Early Childhood Education Instructor
AAS, Central Community College
BS, Bellevue Univ.
MSE, Concordia Univ.