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Sioux Falls School Board
President: Kate Parker
Vice President: Kent Alberty
Member: Cynthia Mickelson
Member: Carly Reiter
Member: Todd Thoelke
Southeast Tech Council
Kent Alberty
Employment Edge
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Mark Mickelson
Mickelson & Company
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Daemon Coughlin
Oakridge Nursery
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Monty Miller
Sayre Associates
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Mike Crane
Southeast Tech Council Vice-Chairperson
Bender Midwest Development
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Doug Morrison
Citigroup
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Rob DeWit
Baete – Forseth HVAC
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Scott Oyen
Southeast Tech Council Vice-Chairperson (2nd)
Rosenbauer South Dakota
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Clara Hart
Refugee Congress, Board Chair
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Scott Reed
Southeast Tech Council Chairperson
Smithfield Foods
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Kim Jensen
Avera Health
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Rick Thaler
South Central Child Development Inc.
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Deborah Letcher
Past President
Sanford Health
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Jackie Pommer
Southeast Tech Faculty
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Cindy Monnin
Friessen Construction Co., Inc.
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Kristie Vortherms
Southeast Tech Staff
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Southeast Tech Administration
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President: Robert J. Griggs, JD, University of North Dakota School of Law; BA, University of North Dakota. |
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Vice President of Academics: Jim Jacobsen, MA University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Vice President of Finance & Operations: Rich Kluin, MBA, University of South Dakota; BSBA, University of South Dakota |
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Vice President of Student Affairs & Institutional Research: Tracy Noldner, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; BA, South Dakota State University |
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Director of Academic Support: Craig Peters, EdD, University of South Dakota; MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Director of Training Solutions and Academic Support: Lon Hird, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, DeVry University |
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Director of Information Technology/CIO: Erik VanLaecken, MS, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
Faculty
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Pat Amor, AAS, Automotive Technology, Southeast Technical Institute, ASE Master Certification in Automotive |
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Misty Armstrong, R.EEG.T, R.NCS.T; BS, Ashworth College, Norcross GA; AAS, Mayo School of Allied Heath and Rochester Community College |
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Vincent Berry, Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute; Plumbing licenses in the State of South Dakota, City of Sioux Falls and the State of Minnesota |
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Mike Bezdichek, AAS, Mitchell Technical Institute; Master Electrician, South Dakota Electrical Contractor |
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Cory Borgen, BS, South Dakota State University; Certified Turfgrass Professional; Certified commercial chemical applicator |
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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 |
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Kaay Bowman, MA, Augustana College; MEd, College of Charleston; BS, Charleston Southern University |
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Pam Boyd, BS, Bellevue University; Registered Vascular Technologist; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer |
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Rod Breitling, MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, University of South Dakota/Springfield; Professional Land Surveyor |
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Ron Burchatz, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute, PPG Envirobase HP, ICAR MIG Welding, ASE B2/B3/B4 Collision |
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Jason Carlson, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Ruby Castardo, BSW, Dakota Wesleyan University; Surgical Technology, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Georgina Cavin, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, National American University |
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Tony Conrad, BA, University of Sioux Falls; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Bryan Cox, MEd, South Dakota State University; BST, EET, South Dakota State University |
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Debborah Cummings, CPhT, BA, Briar Cliff University |
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Chris Davis, MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Augustana College |
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Elise Derry, RN, BAN, Augustana College |
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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 |
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Amanda Dvanajscak, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix, MHA, University of Phoenix, BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Stephanie Entringer, RN, MSN Ed., Clarkson College, BAN, Augustana College |
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Fenecia Foster, MA, Minot State University; BA, Augustana College |
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Sara Gillis, MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Augustana College |
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Kristen Gundvaldson, BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Civil Engineer |
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Cindy Hagle, BS, Minnesota State University, Moorhead, CPC; CPMA |
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Mylynn Hanson, MSN, RN; RN-MSN Walden University, RN Saint Luke’s School of Nursing |
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Rhoda Highfill, MS, Black Hills State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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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 |
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Debra Hunking, MA, South Dakota State University; BA, South Dakota State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor |
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Shaina Johnson, Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute |
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David Kampmann, MEd, Walden University; BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
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Elizabeth Kassing, BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Engineering, Land Surveyor In Training |
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David Kavanagh, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Jennifer Keyes, BS, Dakota State University |
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Andrew Kibbe, CNMT, MEd, BS, South Dakota State University |
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Jaclyn Kramer, RN, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University; BSN, University of Sioux Falls |
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Sarah Lang, RN, AAS Southeast Technical Institute; LPN, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Nicholas Lanphere, AAS, WyoTech |
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Kristin Larsen, MEd, University of Sioux Falls; BA, Augustana |
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Sara Lease, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; BSN, South Dakota State University; AA, University of South Dakota; LPN, Minnesota West-Worthington |
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Loretta Leloux, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Mitch Marcotte, BS, South Dakota State University; Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified |
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Pat McGee, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Stacy McManus, MS, Colorado Technical University; BS, Black Hills State University |
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Ginger McNickle, BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, Northeast Community College |
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Jason Merritt, AAS, NDSCS, ASE: Master Automotive, Advanced Engine Performance, Light Duty Diesel |
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Cathy Miller, BS, Bellevue University; LPN, Minnesota West-Worthington; Registered Vascular Technologist by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
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Roger Morris, BSCS, Missouri Institute of Technology |
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Britney Mower, RN, BSN, University of Texas, ASN, Western Iowa Tech, LPN, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Debi Nowak, MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Black Hills State University; AA, Northern State University |
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Curt Olson, MSEd, Southwest Minnesota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Kate Parkinson, BS, South Dakota State University; Certified South Dakota Nurseryman; Certified Commercial Chemical Applicator; Licensed Arborist; Certified Mauget Injection Technician |
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Dustin Pepper, RN, BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Merrel Pepper, MPE, University of Nebraska; BA, Augustana; CCNA and CCAI |
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Dennis Peters, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BA, South Dakota State University |
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Anne Peterson, RNC, ADN College of Southern Idaho, MSN Chamberlain College of Nursing, BSN Chamberlain College of Nursing |
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Sherri Post, RN, MEd, South Dakota State University, BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Jackie Pommer, MBA, University of Southe Dakota; BS, Southwest Minnesota State University; AS, Southwest Minnesota State University; Certified Online Instructor; Certified Faculty Developer |
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Kristin Possehl, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; MEd, South Dakota State University; BSN, Vanderbilt University |
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Lee Pothast, MS, University of Nebraska Lincoln; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Cynthia Roller, BS, Dakota State University, AS Dakota State University |
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Jean Rose, MA, Augustana College; BS, Huron University |
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Dennis Russell, PhD, University of South Dakota; MS, St Cloud University; BS, University of Nebraska, Keanrey |
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Jeanette Saugstad, RN, BAN, Augustana College |
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Kenneth Schaffer, BS, Bellevue University |
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Jeff Schlepp, AIA, BArch, North Dakota State University; BA, North Dakota State University; Registered Architect |
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Nicholas Schneider, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Terry Schneider, Diploma, Mitchell Technical Institute; AWS Certified Welding Inspector; AWS Certified Welding Educator; FAA A&P Airframe and Power Mechanic (LATI) |
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Johnnie Schroeder, BS, Dakota State University; AAS, North Dakota State College of Science |
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Kevin Shotkoski, AOS, WyoTech |
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Jeffrey Talbot, Certified Law Enforcement Officer; Certified Law Enforcement Officer – South Dakota Highway Patrol (retired) |
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Paul Tunge, BS, Bellevue University; AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; HVAC Contractor |
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Jeffrey Van Overbeke, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Rick Warkenthien, BS, South Dakota State University |
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Doug Warner, MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Bellevue University; CNMT, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute |
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Kim Weihe, MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, Minnesota State University- Mankato |
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Kristin Wellnitz, MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Buena Vista University |
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Mike Wendell, BS, SDSU; PPG Deltron, PPG Envirobase, OSHA Careersafe, ASE Painting and Refinishing |
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Lindsey Whalen, BBA, University of South Dakota; Diploma, Minnesota West; Master Electrician, South Dakota Electrical Contractor, City of Sioux Falls Electrical Contractor |
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Brian Williams, MBA, University of Wyoming; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Todd Wohlwend, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; Red Hat Certified Technician, Network+ |
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Dana Wolff, MSAS, University of South Dakota; BS, Black Hills State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor |
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Afton Zediker, RN, BSN, South Dakota State University |
Lab Specialists
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Micah Gibler, AAS, North Dakota State College of Science |
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Clinton Mack, Diploma, Lake Area Technical Institute |
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Terry Prouty, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; ASE Master Certified in Automotive |
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Julie Sackett, AAS, Southeast Technical Institute; AAS, St. Paul College |
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Joyce Van Zee, CST, Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute, Clinical Coordinator |
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Bernadette Willuweit, LPN Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute; CPR Instructor Certification, Sanford |
Student Success Advisors
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Mandy Frey, MEd, University of Sioux Falls, BS, University of Sioux Falls |
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Elizabeth Harder, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Emily Olson, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Chelsea Reisch, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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LaDonna Zellmer, MSEd, Northern State University; BS, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) |
Retention Coordinators
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Tara Carruthers, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Adam Strenge, M.Ed., South Dakota State University; BA, Augustana University |
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