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ALLEN, STEPHANIE
Surgical Technology
AAS Delta College
BA Saginaw Valley State University
MBA Herzing University

CHURCH, IRENE
Business Communication
BS, MA Central Michigan University
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

AMMOND, CHARLES
Electronics
BSEE University of Michigan
MBA Grand Valley State University

COLCLEASURE, SEAN
English
BA California State University
MA California State University

ANDERSON, LISA
Library
BA Lake Superior State University
MLIS Wayne State University
MA Western Michigan University

COLLINS, SHAE
Nursing, RN
ADN Muskegon Community College
BSN Ferris State University

MSN Ferris State University

BATES, KATHLEEN
Nursing, RN, CNE
BSN Grand Valley State University
MSN Michigan State University
DNP Indiana Wesleyan University

DATTA, ARUN K
Chemistry

BS University of Utah
MS Auburn University
PhD University of Utah

BEALS, GAYL
Automotive
DNP Indiana Weslyan
BS, MA Ferris State University

DO, HIEU
Mathematics
BS Eastern Oregon University

MS, PhD Oregon State University

BENDER, NATHAN
Machine Technology
BS Ferris State University
MA Western Michigan University

ENRÍQUEZ, ISMAEL
Spanish
BA Grand Valley State University
MA University of Toledo

BENSON, HOLLIE
College Success Center - Reading
BA University of Michigan
MEd Grand Valley State University
ACUE Certified in Effective Online College
Instruction

EVANS, REBECCA L
English
BA, MA Western Michigan University

BUDIMIR, NICHOLAS
Sociology
BA University of Michigan

MA Wayne State University

GREENE, DARRYL
Business
BA Dakota Wesleyan University
MBA Heidelberg University

BURRELL, KARIN
Mathematics
BS, MA Western Michigan University

ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

GRUBE, DEBRA
Respiratory Therapy
BSRT University of South Alabama
MSM Cornerstone University
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

BURRIS, YOLANDA
Nursing
ADN West Shore Community College
BSN University of Phoenix
MSN University of Phoenix
DNP Chamberlain University

HAYES, SHAUNA
English
BA Grand Valley State University
MA College of Charleston

CHELESVIG, TREFNY
Counseling
BA University of Northern Iowa
MA Western Michigan University

HAYES, SYLVIA M
Counseling, LPC, NCC
BA Western Michigan University
MA Michigan State University

HERRINGTON, AMY
Nursing
ADN, BSN, MSN Ferris State University
ACUE Certified in Effective Online College
Instruction

KORATICH, JOANNE
Mathematics
BS Kettering University
MA, MS Georgia Institute of Technology

HOFFMAN, ERIN E
Art
BFA University of Northern Iowa
MFA University of Georgia

KNUE, KEEGAN
Respiratory Therapy
BA Grand Valley State University
MBA Southern New Hampshire University

JEWELL, RONNIE D JR
English

BA High Point University
MA Western Michigan University

KROLL, ELIZABETH
Nursing, CMSRN
BSN Wayne State University
MSN Michigan State University

JOHNSON, MICHAEL C
English
BA Michigan State University
MA Western Michigan University
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

KUMPF, AMBER
Geology
BS Michigan Technological University
MS University of Rhode Island

JOHNSON, HEATHER
Medical Assistant
BS Ferris State University
MSN Capella University
ACUE Certified in Effective Online College
Instruction

KYSER, KEVIN
Graphic Design
BFA Grand Valley State University

JOHNSTON, JEFFERY
Computer Aided Design
BS, MS Michigan State University

LARSON, JONATHAN
Electronics
BS Electrical Engineering Kettering University
BS Mechanical Engineering Kettering University
MS Engineering Kettering University

JONES, JENNIFER
Education
BBL Baker College
MEd Grand Valley State University
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

LIEFER, KATHLEEN
Advanced Technology
BS Michigan State University
MS Western Michigan University

KENDALL, SCOTT
Biology
BS Central Michigan University
MS University of Georgia

LOCKARD, MEGAN
Center for Teaching and Learning
BA, MA Grand Valley State University
Ph.D. New Mexico State University

KILBURN, MICHAEL
Math and Science
BS Northern Michigan University
PhD Michigan State University
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

MACAULEY, SHAWN P
Biology
BS, MS, PhD University of Florida
College of Medicine
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

KLINGENBERG, JENNIFER L
English
BA Lake Superior State University
MA Northern Michigan University
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

MANIATES, GEORGE
History
BA University of Wisconsin - Madison
MA DePaul University

MEEUWENBERG, JON B
College Success Center Math
AS Muskegon Community College
BS, MEd Grand Valley State University
Ed.D. Ferris State University

MASON, KIM
Nursing
BS University of Phoenix
MS Michigan State University

MEYERS, DANIEL M
Music/Humanities
BA University of Michigan
MA Central Michigan University

MATTONE, DARREN C
Biology
BS, MEd Aquinas College
MS Columbia University

MOLESKI, TOBIAS B
Physics
BS Grand Valley State University
MS Oregon State University

RODKEY, EVIN
Social Sciences
BA Indiana University
PhD University of Illinois at Chicago
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

NONNEMACHER, GARY S
Mathematics
BA Cedarville University
MS Miami University
MEd Ohio State University

RORICK, LES (JAMES)
Theater
BA Biola University
MFA University of Virginia
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

PALMER, NICHOLAS
Arts & Humanities
BA University of Chicago
MA University of Chicago
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

RYPMA, DAN E
Physical Education/Recreation
BS, MS Grand Valley State University

PARIS, ALLYSON
Theater
BA Bradley University
MFA University of Hawaii

SHARP, GEORGE
Counseling, LLC
BA Northern Arizona University
MEd Grand Valley State University

PLATT, DAWN
Medical Assistant
ADN Baker College
BSN Ferris State University
MSN Capella University

SHAUGHNESSY, JASON
HPER
BA Western Michigan University
MA Azusa Pacific University
ACUE Certified in Effective Online College
Instruction

POLLOCK, KATHY R
Biology
BS Oakland University
MS, MA Michigan State University
ACUE Certified in Effective Online College
Instruction

SOMERVILLE, JOSHUA

Nursing, RN
BSN, Lake Superior State University
MSN Grand Canyon University

RIBBE, LISA
Counselor, LPC
BS Grand Valley State University
MA Western Michigan University

SPANIOLO-DEPOUW, ANGELA
Psychology
BS, MA Central Michigan University
EdD Eastern Michigan University

RIGGS, JENNIFER
Respiratory Therapy
BA Ferris State University
MEd Ferris State University
ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction

STUCKY, JESSICA
Psychology
BA Franciscan University of Steubenville
MA University of West Georgia

RODDY, CONOR
Philosophy
BA Trinity College
MA University of Hawaii at Manoa
PhD University of Texas at Austin

SUMERIX, THOMAS
Welding
AAS Muskegon Community College
BS Western Michigan University
M.Ed. Concordia University

VANOOSTERHOUT, CHRISTOPHER T
Business/Computer Information Systems
BSBA, MBA Cornerstone University

SYTSEMA, REBECCA

Nursing
BSN Calvin College
MSN Grand Valley State University

VERHOEVEN, MARK
Business
BCS, MBA Baker College

ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction

TRUAX, JONATHAN C
Astronomy/Mathematics
BS Grand Valley State University
MS Michigan State University

VOUGHT, LANCE
Business
BS Eastern Michigan University
MA Eastern Michigan University
JD University of Toledo
MS University of Oregon

VANDERZANDEN, HEATHER
Nursing, RN
ADN Westshore Community College
BSN University of Phoenix

MSN Michigan State University
ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction

WIBLE, ANDREW D
Philosophy
BA Hanover College
MA Ohio University
PhD Wayne State University

YORK, SETH
Counselor LLPC
BA Aquinas College
MA Western Michigan University

WOLFE, JORDAN
Counselor, LLC
BA University of Michigan
MA Central Michigan University

YOUNG, CLIFFTON
English/Communications
BA, MA Grand Valley State University


Administration - President’s Cabinet

PRESIDENT
Selmon, John
BS University of Nebraska at Lincoln
MA, EdD Eastern Michigan University

CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Tank, Kristin
BA Michigan State University
MA Western Michigan University

PROVOST & CHIEF STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Wilson, Steve
BS, MS Ferris State University
PhD Capella University

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Dick, Beth, CPA
BA Western Michigan University

CHIEF COMPLIANCE AND TITLE IX OFFICER

Janes, Ken

BA Kentucky State University

MA Grand Valley State University

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Anderson, Kristine
BS Western Michigan University

CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
Samaniego, Sue
BS, MA Eastern Michigan University


Administration - Extended Leadership

ASSOCIATE DEAN OF WORKFORCE TRAINING & INTERNSHIP SERVICES
Briggs, Stephanie
BS Grand Valley State University
MM University of Phoenix
Ed.D Ferris State University

DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Rinsema-Sybenga, Dan
BA Calvin College
MEd Grand Valley State University

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Sharp, George
BA Northern Arizona University
MEd Grand Valley State University

DEAN OF COLLEGE SERVICES AND ATHLETICS DIRECTOR

DEAN OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
Breitenbach, Edward
BA Cornerstone University
MEd Grand Valley State University
PhD Western Michigan University

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Duff, Bruce
BA Michigan State University
CPA

DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES
D'Avignon, Patti
BA Northwood University
MS, EdD Ferris State University

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID
Zerlut, Jody
BS Ferris State University

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC OPERATIONS
Flannery, Cheryl
BS Grand Valley State University

MA Central Michigan University

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Nichols, Donielle
BBA Grand Valley State University

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Luker, Sarah
BA Grand Valley State University

DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Strauts, Erin
BA Illinois Wesleyan University
MA University of Connecticut

DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY SERVICES
DeBrot, Stacey
BS Kaplan University

DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT
Brian Houts

BS, MS Walden University

DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Cooper, Jason
BA Hillsdale College

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Dee, Tina
BA, MS Grand Valley State University

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Sanocki, Steve
BA, MA Aquinas College
Ph.D. Western Michigan University

DIRECTOR OF USER SERVICES
Pickard, Candy
AAS Muskegon Community College

Governance

MCC is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees who are elected for six-year terms on an “at large” basis from throughout the district (Muskegon County). The College’s chief executive is the President, appointed by the Board of Trustees. Serving the institution at the 2023 printing of this catalog are the following persons:

Diana Osborn
Chair

Asaline Scott
Trustee

Kathy Moore
Treasurer

Nancy Frye

Secretary

Donald Crandall, M.D.

Trustee

Shon Cook
Trustee

Roy J. Portenga
Vice-Chair

John Selmon, EdD
President