Administration and Academics 2016-2017

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Sioux Falls School Board

President: Todd Thoelke
Vice President: Kate Parker
Kent Alberty
Douglas C. Morrison
Carly Reiter

Southeast Tech Council

Chair: Deborah Letcher
Vice Chair: Scott Reed
Kent Alberty
Mike Crane
Cindy Monnin
Kim Jensen  
Monty Miller
Douglas C. Morrison
Robert J. Griggs

Southeast Tech Administration

	President: Robert J. Griggs, JD, University of North Dakota School of Law; BA, University of North Dakota.
	Vice President of Academics: Jim Jacobsen, MA University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota
	Vice President of Finance & Operations: Rich Kluin, MBA, University of South Dakota; BSBA, University of South Dakota
	Vice President of Student Affairs & Institutional Research: Tracy Noldner, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; BA, South Dakota State University
	Director of Academic Support: Craig Peters, EdD, University of South Dakota; MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Director of Training Solutions and Academic Support: Lon Hird, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, DeVry University
	Director of Students: Jim Rokusek, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Director of Information Technology/CIO: Erik VanLaecken, MS, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota

Faculty

	Pat Amor, AAS, Automotive Technology, Southeast Technical Institute, ASE Master Certification in Automotive
	Misty Armstrong, R.EEG.T, R.NCS.T; BS, Ashworth College, Norcross GA; AAS, Mayo School of Allied Heath and Rochester Community College
	Vincent Berry, Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute; Plumbing licenses in the State of South Dakota, City of Sioux Falls and the State of Minnesota
	Mike Bezdichek, AAS, Mitchell Technical Institute; Master Electrician, South Dakota Electrical Contractor
	Cory Borgen, BS, South Dakota State University; Certified Turfgrass Professional; Certified commercial chemical applicator
	Janet Bortnem, BS, RT(R) RDMS, BS, Bellevue University; Radiographer, Sanford USD Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Sonographer, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
	Kaay Bowman, MA, Augustana College; MEd, College of Charleston; BS, Charleston Southern University
	Pam Boyd, BS, Bellevue University; Registered Vascular Technologist; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
	Rod Breitling, MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, University of South Dakota/Springfield; Professional Land Surveyor
	Ron Burchatz, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute, PPG Envirobase HP, ICAR MIG Welding, ASE B2/B3/B4 Collision
	Jason Carlson, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute
	Ruby Castardo, BSW, Dakota Wesleyan University; Surgical Technology, Southeast Technical Institute
	Georgina Cavin, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, National American University
	Tony Conrad, BA, University of Sioux Falls; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute
	Bryan Cox, MEd, South Dakota State University; BST, EET, South Dakota State University
	Debborah Cummings, CPhT, BA, Briar Cliff University
	Chris Davis, MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Augustana College
	Elise Derry, RN, BAN, Augustana College
	JoEllen Deschamp, BS, RT(R) RDMS. BS, Bellevue University; Radiographer Sanford USD Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
	Amanda Dvanajscak, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix, MHA, University of Phoenix, BSN, South Dakota State University
	Stephanie Entringer, RN, MSN Ed., Clarkson College, BAN, Augustana College
	Fenecia Foster, MA, Minot State University; BA, Augustana College
	Nancy Gacke, BA, University of Sioux Falls
	Sara Gillis, MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Augustana College
	Kristen Gundvaldson, BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Civil Engineer
	Cindy Hagle, BS, Minnesota State University, Moorhead, CPC; CPMA
	Mylynn Hanson, MSN, RN; RN-MSN Walden University, RN Saint Luke’s School of Nursing
	Rhoda Highfill, MS, Black Hills State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Patrick Hoier, BS RCSA RCIS FSICP. BS, Doane College; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute, Registered Cardiovascular Specialist Assistant by ICCCCSA, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist by the CCI, Fellow of the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals
	Sherri Hoss, RN, MEd, South Dakota State University, BSN, South Dakota State University
	Debra Hunking, MA, South Dakota State University; BA, South Dakota State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor
	Shaina Johnson, Welding Certificate, Southeast Technical Institute
	David Kampmann, MEd, Walden University; BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
	Elizabeth Kassing, BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Engineering, Land Surveyor In Training
	David Kavanagh, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota
	Jennifer Keyes, BS, Dakota State University
	Andrew Kibbe, CNMT, MEd, BS, South Dakota State University
	Romy Klessen, BA, University of Sioux Falls
	Jaclyn Kramer, RN, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University; BSN, University of Sioux Falls
	Sarah Lang, RN, AAS Southeast Technical Institute; LPN, Southeast Technical Institute
	Nicholas Lanphere, AAS, WyoTech
	Kristin Larsen, MEd, University of Sioux Falls; BA, Augustana
	Sara Lease, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; BSN, South Dakota State University; AA, University of South Dakota; LPN, Minnesota West-Worthington
	Loretta Leloux, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Judy Lucas, RN, MEd, South Dakota State University, BSN, South Dakota State University
	Mitch Marcotte, BS, South Dakota State University; Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified
	Pat McGee, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, South Dakota State University
	Stacy McManus, MS, Colorado Technical University; BS, Black Hills State University
	Ginger McNickle, BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, Northeast Community College
	Jason Merritt, AAS, NDSCS, ASE: Master Automotive, Advanced Engine Performance, Light Duty Diesel
	Cathy Miller, BS, Bellevue University; LPN, Minnesota West-Worthington; Registered Vascular Technologist by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
	Roger Morris, BSCS, Missouri Institute of Technology
	Britney Mower, RN, BSN, University of Texas, ASN, Western Iowa Tech, LPN, Southeast Technical Institute
	Debi Nowak, MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Black Hills State University; AA, Northern State University
	Curt Olson, MSEd, Southwest Minnesota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Kate Parkinson, BS, South Dakota State University; Certified South Dakota Nurseryman; Certified Commercial Chemical Applicator; Licensed Arborist; Certified Mauget Injection Technician
	Dustin Pepper, RN, BSN, South Dakota State University
	Merrel Pepper, MPE, University of Nebraska; BA, Augustana
	Dennis Peters, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BA, South Dakota State University
	Anne Peterson, RNC, ADN College of Southern Idaho, MSN Chamberlain College of Nursing, BSN Chamberlain College of Nursing
	Brett Peterson, CNMT; BS, Bellevue University; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute
	Jackie Pommer, MBA, University of Southe Dakota; BS, Southwest Minnesota State University; AS, Southwest Minnesota State University; Certified Online Instructor; Certified Faculty Developer
	Kristin Possehl, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; MEd, South Dakota State University; BSN, Vanderbilt University
	Lee Pothast, MS, University of Nebraska Lincoln; BS, South Dakota State University
	Cynthia Roller, BS, Dakota State University, AS Dakota State University
	Jean Rose, MA, Augustana College; BS, Huron University
	Dennis Russell, PhD, University of South Dakota; MS, St Cloud University; BS, University of Nebraska, Keanrey
	Jeanette Saugstad, RN, BAN, Augustana College
	Kenneth Schaffer, BS, Bellevue University
	Jeff Schlepp, AIA, BArch, North Dakota State University; BA, North Dakota State University; Registered Architect
	Nicholas Schneider, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute
	Terry Schneider, Diploma, Mitchell Technical Institute; AWS Certified Welding Inspector; AWS Certified Welding Educator; FAA A&P Airframe and Power Mechanic (LATI)
	Johnnie Schroeder, BS, Dakota State University; AAS, North Dakota State College of Science
	Paul Syverson, Diploma, Minnesota State Community and Technical College- Detroit Lakes Campus
	Jeffrey Talbot, Certified Law Enforcement Officer; Certified Law Enforcement Officer – South Dakota Highway Patrol (retired)
	Bobbie Talcott, MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Minot State University, Certified Trainer for Lou Tice Motivational Seminars, Certified Supervisory Management Trainer
	Paul Tunge, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute
	Jeffrey Van Overbeke, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Rick Warkenthien, BS, South Dakota State University
	Doug Warner, MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Bellevue University; CNMT, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute
	Kim Weihe, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, Minnesota State University- Mankato
	Kristin Wellnitz, MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Buena Vista University
	Mike Wendell, BS, SDSU; PPG Deltron, PPG Envirobase, OSHA Careersafe, ASE Painting and Refinishing
	Lindsey Whalen, B.B.A University of South Dakota; Diploma, Minnesota West; Licensed Electrical Contractor
	Brian Williams, MBA, University of Wyoming; BS, University of South Dakota
	Todd Wohlwend, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; Red Hat Certified Technician, Network+
	Dana Wolff, MSAS, University of South Dakota; BS, Black Hills State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor
	Afton Sue Zediker, RN, BSN South Dakota State University; DWU Dakota Wesleyan University

Lab Specialists

	Micah Giebler, AAS, North Dakota State College of Science
	Stacy Hotchkin, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute, SD Certified Nursery Professional, and SD Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator
	Clinton Mack, Diploma, Lake Area Technical Institute
	Terry Prouty, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; ASE Master Certified in Automotive
	Julie Sackett, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; AAS, St. Paul College
	Kevin Shotkoski, AOS, WyoTech
	Mike Timm, AAS, USD/Springfield; ASE certified in Diesel
	Joyce Van Zee, CST, Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute
	Bernadette Willuweit, LPN Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute; CPR Instructor Certification, Sanford
	Karen Winter, BS, University of Sioux Falls; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute

Student Success Advisors

	Jacque Danielson, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Mandy Frey, MEd, University of Sioux Falls, BS, University of Sioux Falls
	Elizabeth Harder, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Emily Olson, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota
	Chelsea Reisch, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	LaDonna Zellmer, MSEd, Northern State University; BS, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Retention Coordinators

	Tara Carrutherss, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota
	Adam Strenge, M.Ed., South Dakota State University; BA, Augustana University