Administration and Academics (2022-2023)

Audree Cermak (Veterinary Technician)

Becca Christian (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Walden State University; BSN, South Dakota State University

Tony Conrad (Media Design)
BA, University of Sioux Falls; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Bryan Cox (Mechatronics)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BST, EET, South Dakota State University

Laura Cruse (General Education: English)
MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato; MA, Truman State University; BA, Truman State University

Chris Davis (Accounting)
MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Augustana College

Dana Davis (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE, ICar, PPG Platinum, ABRA Presidents Club

JoEllen Deschamp (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
MPH, BS, RT(R) RDMS. MPH, University of South Dakota; BS, Bellevue University; Radiographer Sanford USD Medical Center
School of Radiologic Technology, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Jenna Ellerbusch (Invasive Cardiovascular)
BS, Bellevue University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Stephanie Entringer (Registered Nursing)
RN, MSN Ed., Clarkson College; BAN, Augustana College

Bridgett Gacke (Health Core/Healthcare Leadership/Phlebotomy)
MSN Ed, Walden University; BSN, South Dakota State University

Keith Gries (Law Enforcement)
AAS, Western Iowa Tech; Graduate of the Leadership in Police Organization (LPO) course

Brett Grinkmeyer (Architectural Engineering)
B.Arch University of Houston; M.Arch Southern California Institute of Architecture. Registered Architect, Texas; LEED AP

Tori Haase (Licensed Practical Nursing)
BSN, University of South Dakota

Matt Haynes (Construction Management Technology)
RN, BSN, BS, South Dakota State University; Secondary South Dakota Teaching Certificate (2018), Licensed General Contractor

Lynn Heath (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT; BS, University of Mary, Radiologic Technologist, St. Alexius School of Radiologic Technology; American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist, Sonographer, Mayo School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Registered Vascular Technologist

Rhoda Highfill (Hovland Learning Center)
MS, Black Hills State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Dennis Howard (Welding)
Diploma, Tulsa Welding School; AWS certifications

Marcus Hunter (Electrician)
AAS, Mitchell Technical College; Journeyman Electrician; Electrical License in the State of South Dakota; Electrical License in the City of Sioux Falls

Marcia Jensen (Dental Assisting)
BS, University of South Dakota; BAS, University of Minnesota; Western Iowa Tech Community College

Jarrod Johnson (HVAC/R Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College; City of Sioux Falls Master Mechanic, Sioux Falls Mechanical Contractor

Elizabeth Kassing (Civil Engineering Technology/Land Surveying Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Engineering, Land Surveyor in Training

Jennifer Keyes (Hovland Learning Center)
BS, Dakota State University

Kristin Larsen (General Education: Math)
MEd, University of Sioux Falls; BA, Augustana College

Loretta Leloux (Early Childhood)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Annie McGuire (Surgical Technology)
AS, Presentation College; Diploma, Lake Area Technical College

Stacy McManus (Business Administration)
MS, Colorado Technical University; BS, Black Hills State University

Jason Merritt (Automotive Technology/Department Chair)
BS, Indiana State University; AAS, NDSCS, ASE: Master Automotive, Advanced Engine Performance, Light Duty Diesel

Rich Miller (Law Enforcement Science)
AAS, Western Iowa Tech; Graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command

Roger Morris (Computer Programming/Software Support Specialist)
BSCS, Missouri Institute of Technology

Britney Mower (Licensed Practical Nursing/ Health Department Chair)
MSN, Western Governor’s University; RN, BSN, University of Texas, ASN, Western Iowa Tech, LPN, Southeast Technical College

Stacie Noteboom (Accounting)
MBA, Minnesota School of Business; BA, Augustana College

Debi Nowak (Office Assistant)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Black Hills State University; AA, Northern State University

Julie Olson (General Education: Natural Sciences)
MS, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota

Michelle Osborn (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Aspen University; BSN, Presentation College; AS, Presentation College; Diploma, Southeast Technical College

Josette Otto (Surgical Technology)
BS, Sienna Heights University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Jo Penning (Medical Assistant)
BS, Globe University; AAS, Globe University; Diploma, Nettleton College

Dustin Pepper (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BSN, South Dakota State University

Merrel Pepper (Computer Technician/Network Administration)
MPE, University of Nebraska; BA, Augustana; CCNA and CCAI

Dennis Peters (Business Administration)
MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BA, South Dakota State University

Jackie Pommer
MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Southwest Minnesota State University; AS, Southwest Minnesota State University; Certified Online Instructor; Certified Faculty Developer

Jennifer Pottratz (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, CNM, MSN, Frontier Nursing University

Terry Prouty (Automotive Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE Master Certified in Automotive

Chamila Ranaweera (General Education: Math and Physics)
MS, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; BS, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Benjamin Ringling (Horticulture)
BS, South Dakota State University

Brittany Rivere (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, American Sentinel University; BSN, South Dakota State University

Brooke Rykhus (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, South Dakota State University; BSN, South Dakota State University

Jean Rose (Business Administration)
MA, Augustana College; BS, Huron University

Jeanette Saugstad (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BAN, Augustana College

Kenneth Schaffer (Computer Technician/Information Technology Security)
BS, Bellevue University

Mark Schmidt (Mechanical Engineering)
BA, Trinity International University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Colette Schwartz (Registered Nursing)
MSN Ed, Indiana Wesleyan University; BSN, University of South Dakota; ADN, University of South Dakota

Kevin Shotkoski (Diesel Technology)
AOS, WyoTech

Megan Solberg (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Morningside College; BSN, Morningside College

Emily Stahl (Veterinary Technician)
DVM, Iowa State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Jason Steinmetz (Diesel Technology)
AOS, Denver Automotive and Diesel College; EPA 609 Certified

Nathan Stoltenburg (Construction Management Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College

Kristina Tebay (Licensed Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing)
RN, MSN ed. South Dakota State University; BSN South Dakota State University; AAN Dakota Wesleyan University

Jeffrey Van Overbeke (General Education: Speech)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Daniel Vos (HVAC/R Technology)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BA, Augustana University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Rick Warkenthien (Media Design Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University

Jessica Weber (Pharmacy Technician)
BA, Briar Cliff University; CPht Designation

Kim Weihe (Marketing)
MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, Minnesota State University- Mankato

Kristin Wellnitz (General Education: Psychology)
MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Buena Vista University

Mike Wendell (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University; PPG Deltron, PPG Envirobase, OSHA CareerSafe, ASE Painting and Refinishing

Lexi Willer (Vascular Sonography)
BS, Bryan College of Health Sciences

Brian Williams (Marketing)
MBA, University of Wyoming; BS, University of South Dakota

Todd Wohlwend (Computer Technician/System Administrator)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; BS-EET/MSIM, RHCSA/Network+ Certified, VMware vSphere 6.x and CWNA Trained

Dana Wolff (Business Administration)
MSAS, University of South Dakota; BS, Black Hills State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor