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2018-19 BTC Catalog 
    
2018-19 BTC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty and Staff Directory



Administrators

Kimberly Perry
President
Ed.D., Educational Administration, University of the Pacific
M.Ed., Agricultural Education, University of California, Davis
B.S., Agricultural Education, University of California, Davis

Vice Presidents

Walter Hudsick
Vice President, Academic Affairs & Student Learning
M.A., Rhetoric, Composition and Technical Communication, Eastern Washington University
B.S., Liberal Arts, Excelsior College
A.A., Liberal Arts, Mercy College

Chad Stiteler
Vice President, Administrative Services
B.A., Business Administration, University of Washington
Certificate, Administrator of School Finance and Operations, Association of School Business Officials

Michele Waltz
Vice President, Student Services
M.A.T., Instruction and Learning, University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Psychology, University of Pittsburgh

Executive Directors

Dean Fulton
Executive Director of the Foundation
B.A., Psychology, University of Washington

Vacant
Executive Director of Human Resources

Deans

Ray Kubista
Interim Dean
M.P.A., Public Administration, Seattle University
B.A., English, Western Washington University
A.A., Arts & Sciences, Bellevue College

Tonya McCabe
Dean
M.A., Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University
B.A., Communication, University of Washington

Heidemarie Ypma
Interim Dean
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Western Washington University
B.A., Education, Western Washington University

Associate Deans

Julie Samms
Associate Dean of Nursing and Surgery Technology
M.N., Nursing, University of Washington
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Washington
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State

Therese Williams
Associate Dean
B.A., Communications, Western Washington University
Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician, Washington State Department of Health
Certificate, Senior EMS Instructor Recognition, Washington State Department of Health
Certificate, EMS Evaluator Approval, Washington State Department of Health
Certificate, Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, American Heart Association
Certificate, BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), American Heart Association
Certificate, BLS Regional Faculty Appointment, American Heart Association
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Department Directors

RaeLyn Axlund McBride
Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Crystal Bagby
Director of Financial Aid

Jane Blume
Director of Library and Media Services

Katherine Bryant
Director of IMPACT! Youth Re-engagement Program

Gordon Durham
Operations Manager

Jake Fowler
Director of Enterprise Services

Mary Gerard
Director of Accessibility Resources

Brian Johnson
Interim Director of Workforce Funding

Dave Jungkuntz
Facilities Director

Joan Kammerzell
Director of Registration and Enrollment

Jennifer Knudsen
Child and Family Studies Program Manager

Kathryn Mathews
Director of Contract Training, Business Engagement and Continuing Education

Sherry Minninger
Controller

Malcolm Oliver
Director of Multicultural and Student Support Services

Curtis Perera
Director of Computer and Information Support Services

Marni Saling Mayer
Director of Marketing & Communications

Matthew Santos
Interim Executive Director of Student Entry and Support Services

Roderick Taylor
Director of Transitional Studies

Faculty

Tracy Bailey
Radiologic Technology
M.B.A., Healthcare Management, Western Governors University
B.S., Radiologic Sciences, Adventist University of Health Sciences
A.H.S., Radiologic Technology, Trident Technical College
Certificate, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Trident Technical College
Certificate, ARRT
Certificate, ARDMS
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Daniel Beeson
Automotive Technology
Certificate, ASE Master Automobile Technician
Certificate, ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certified
Certificate, Certified Journeyman Automotive Technician
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Chris Brod
Geomatic Technology
B.S., Geography, Northern Arizona University
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Scott Cory
Process Technology
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of California, Davis
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Mary Curran
Nursing
M.N., Nursing, University of Washington
B.S., Nursing, University of Washington
A.T.A., Nursing, Skagit Valley College
License, Registered Nurse License, State of Washington
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Diana Davidson
Nursing
M.N., Nursing, University of Washington, Bothell
B.A., Biology, Western Washington University
A.T.A., Nursing, Skagit Valley College
License, Registered Nurse, State of Washington
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Maria deCorpo
Culinary Arts

Lisa Dzyban
Veterinary Technology
Diploma, Diplomate in Small Animal Internal Medicine, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
D.V.M., Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
B.S., Veterinary Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Robert Edwards​
HVAC & Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration​
A.A.S., C/I Refrigeration, Bellingham Technical College

Tim Ewing
Engineering Technology and BASET Program Coordinator​
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Washington State University
M.S., Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Washington State University
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Washington State University
A.A.S.T., Arts and Sciences DTA, Whatcom Community College

Lee Falta
Computer Network Technology
M.S., Computer Science, University of Alabama in Huntsville
B.S., Computer Engineering, Auburn University
Certificate, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
Certificate, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Certificate, Microsoft Certified Systems Professional
Certificate, CompTIA Network+ Certified
Certificate, Certified Novell Administrator
Certificate, CompTIA Security+ Certified
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Kathy Follman
Nursing
M.N., Nursing, University of Washington
Certificate, APN-Nurse Educator Specialist, University of Washington
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Washington
A.A.S., Nursing, Everett Community College

Jeffrey Halfacre
Machining
A.A.S., Precision Machining, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Nicole Harris
Counselor
M.A., Rehabilation Counseling, Western Washington University
B.A., Interdisciplinary Child Development-Elementary, Western Washington University

Hilde Hettegger-Korsmo
Pastry
Apprenticeship Degree, Chef de Cuisine & Chef de Rang, Salzburg School of Hotel and Restaurant Management
Certificate, Certified Culinary Educator, American Culinary Federation
Certificate, Certified Working Pastry Chef, American Culinary Federation
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Joan Humen
Nursing
M.S., Nursing, Western Governors University
B.S., Nursing, Washington State University
Certificate, Practical Nursing, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute
Certificate, CHPN, Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Jacen Johnson
Machining
A.A.S., Precision Machining, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Russell Jones
Welding Technology
U.S. Navy HT-Hull Maintenance Technician
Ironworkers Local #509
Certificate, AWS-Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Certificate, AWS-Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
Certificate, AWS-Certified Radiographic Interpreter (CRI)
WABO-Structural steel and Welding Inspector
Certificate, WABO-Certified Welder
WABO-Weld Examiner
ICC-Structural Steel and Welding Inspector
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Holly Kennedy
Nursing
M.N., Nursing, University of Washington
Certificate, Nurse Educator Specialist Training Certificate
B.S., Nursing, University of Victoria
B.S., Industrial Technology, Central Connecticut State University
Diploma, Diploma, Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing
License, Registered Nurse License, State of Washington
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Deidre Kent
Accounting & Business
B.A., Accounting/Business, Western Washington University
Certificate, Certified Public Accountant License, State of Washington
Certificate, Chartered Global Management Accountant, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Tony Kuphaldt
Instrumentation & Control Technology
A.A.S.T., Electronic Engineering Technology, Skagit Valley College
Certificate, Instrumentation & Industrial Electronics Certificate, J.M. Perry Technical Institute
Certificate, Journey Level Status Instrument Technician-Primary Metals Industry
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Julie Lange
Surgery Technology
B.A., Communication Sciences & Disorders, Western Washington University
Certificate, Surgery Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Janell Massey
Business & Computer Information Systems
M.Ed., Business Education, Western Washington University
B.A., Business Education, Western Washington University
Certificate, Microsoft Certified Application Specialist in Access, Excel, and Word 2007
Certificate, Microsoft Office Specialist: MS Word 2010 Core and Expert
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Mike Massey
Computer Network Technology
B.A., Business Administration/Computer Science, Western Washington University
Certificate, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Certificate, CompTIA A+ Certified
Certificate, CompTIA Network+ Certified
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Brian McDonald
Culinary Arts
A.O.S., A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America
Certificate, Certified Culinary Educator, American Culinary Association
Certificate, Certified Executive Chef, American Culinary Association
Certificate, Servsafe Certification, National Restaurant Association
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Karen McGuinn
Dental Assisting
B.A.S., Professional Technical Teacher Education, South Seattle College
A.A.S.T., Professional Technical Education, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Dental Assisting Certificate, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute
Certificate, Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant
Certificate, Certified Dental Assistant
Certificate, Registered Dental Assistant, State of Washington
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Kyle Miller
Welding Technology
AWS D1.1 Welding Certification

Peter Morgan
Composites Engineering Technology
B.S., Industrial Tech-CAD/CAM Spec, Western Washington University
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Vicky Moyle
Mathematics
M.A., Counseling Psychology, University of Colorado
M.A.T., Mathematics, Indiana University
B.S., Mathematics and Statistics, Mesa State College
B.A., Fairhaven Interdisciplinary Concentration, Western Washington University
License, Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Colorado
License, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington

Steve Mudd
Psychology
M.A., Counseling Psychology, National University
B.S., Applied Science in Industrial Technology, Western Illinois University

Andrea Olah
Sciences
M.S., Environmental Science, Western Washington University
B.S., Biology, Whitworth University
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Brittany Palm
Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
M.S., Marine Sciences, University of New England
B.S., Marine Biology, University of New England
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Marcia Pedersen
Business & Computer Information Systems
M.Ed., Business and Marketing Education, Central Washington University
B.S., Business Education, Central Washington University
Certificate, Microsoft Office Specialist in 2013 Outlook, Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Anita Peng
Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics Education, Pensacola Christian College
B.S., Mathematics, Pensacola Christian College

Gregory Rehm
Computer Network Technology
B.S., Community Health Ed, Western Washington University
Certificate, Certified Netware Administrator
Certificate, Microsoft Certified Professional
Certificate, A+ Certified Professional
Certificate, Network+ Certified Professional
Certificate, Linux+ Certified
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Scott Reiss
Mechanical Engineering
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont
E.I.T., Engineer-in-Training, State of Vermont
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Jan Richards
English
M.A., English, Western Washington University
B.A., English-Creative Writing Emphasis, Western Washington University
A.A.S., DTA, Tacoma Community College

Andrew Riggs
Instructor
A.A.S., Auto Collision Repair Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Coly Rush
Welding Technology
B.S., Agriculture Studies, Dickinson State University
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Sam Schmidt
Welding Technology
AWS D1.1 Welding Certification

Tiffany Schuman
Nursing
M.S., Nursing-Education, Western Governors University, Washington
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
License, Licensed Practical Nurse, Louisiana Technical College
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification
 
Sara Smith
Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
M.S., Fisheries & Wildlife, Michigan State University
B.S., Environmental Science, Western Washington University
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Dave Starkovich
Instrumentation & Control Technology
M.S., Technical Education, Western Washington University
B.S., Electronics Technology, Western Washington University
A.S., Electronics Technology, Everett Community College
Certificate, Instrumentation Certificate, Perry Technical Institute
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Timothy Stettler
Civil Engineering
B.S., Civil Engineering, Washington State University
A.A.S., Civil Engineering, Spokane Community College
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Marty Vande Kamp
HVAC & Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration
Certificate, Refrigeration Service Engineers Society Certification in Proper Refrigerant Usage
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Paul Wallace
Automotive Technology/Diesel Equipment Technology
B.A., Industrial Arts, California State University Fresno
A.A., Liberal Arts, Fresno City College
Certificate, ASE Master M/H Truck Technician
Certificate, ASE Master Automobile Technician
Certificate, ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certified
Certificate, ASE Light Vehicle Diesel Engines Certified
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Shane Weg
Nursing
M.S., Nursing/Health Care Education, University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing, University of Phoenix
B.S., Animal Science, Iowa State University
A.A., Registered Nurse, Skagit Valley College
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

William Wells
Electrician/Industrial Maintenance
License, General Journeyman Electrician (01), Washington Department of Labor & Industries
License, General Journeyman Electrician, California Department of Industrial Relations
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Brad Willbrandt
Electrician
B.S., Psychology/Biology, Western Michigan University
A.A.S., Electrician, Bellingham Technical College
License, Administrator, Washington State Dept. of L&I
License, Electrician, Washington State Dept. of L&I
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Judi Wise
Basic Academic Skills
M.Ed., Continuing & College Education, Western Washington University
B.A., French, University of Central Oklahoma

Alisa Wollens
Dental Assisting
M.B.A., Healthcare Management, Western Governors University
B.S., Dental Hygiene, Loma Linda University
Certificate, Certified Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting National Board
Registered Dental Assistant, States of Washington and California
Registered Dental Hygienist, States of Washington and California
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Sandra Woodfield
Radiologic Technology
M.P.A., Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.A., Biology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Certificate, Radiologic Technology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Certificate, Radiologic Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Certificate, Radiologic Technologist, Mammography, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Certificate, Radiologic Technologist Certification, Washington State Department of Health
Certificate, WA Professional Technical Certification

Rachel Wright
Welding Technology
B.A., Anthropology, Western Washington University
A.A.S., Welding Technology-Aluminum/Steel, Bellingham Technical College

Andi Zamora
Communication Studies
M.A. Speech Communications, University of Washington
B.A., Interpersonal Communications University of Evansville