Administrators
James Lemerond
President
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of the Cumberlands
MS, Training and Development, University of St. Francis
B.S., Health Arts, University of St. Francis
Vice Presidents
Chad Stiteler
Vice President of 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 of Student Services
M.A.T., Instruction and Learning, University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Psychology, Allegheny College
Heidi Ypma
Vice President of Instruction
Ed.D, Higher Education Administration, Northeastern University
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Western Washington University
B.A., Education, Western Washington University
Executive Directors
RaeLyn Axlund McBride
Executive Director of Institutional Planning & Assessment
Ph.D., Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, University of Washington
M.Ed., Student Affairs Administration, Western Washington University
B.A., Sociology and Psychology, Western Washington University
Anna Blick
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Ed.D., Developmental Education Administration, Sam Houston University
M.Ed., Student Affairs Administration, Western Washington University
B.A., Political Science, Western Washington University
Chantel Fields
Executive Director of Student Financial Resources
M.Ed., Adult and Higher Education, Western Washington University
B.S., Community Health, Western Washington University
Dawn Hawley
Executive Director of Library, eLearning & Academic Support
M.S., Library and Information Science, Drexel University
B.A., English, Western Washington Universit y
Mark O’Connor
Executive Director of Student Success and Access
Dave Jungkuntz
Executive Director of Facilities
B.A., Urban and Regional Planning, Western Washington University
Katherine Honeycutt
Dean of Professional Technical Education
M.Ed., Adult and Higher Education, Western Washington University
B.A., History, Western Washington University
Ray Kubista
Dean of Professional Technical Education
M.P.A., Public Administration, Seattle University
B.A., English, Western Washington University
A.A., Arts & Sciences, Bellevue College
Julie Samms
Dean of Nursing
M.N., Nursing, University of Washington
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Washington
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State
A.A.S., Nursing, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Practical Nursing, Bellingham Technical College
Matthew Santos
Dean of Professional Technical Education
M.Ed., Adult and Higher Education, Western Washington University
B.A., Communication, Western Washington University
Directors
Christine Eder
Director of Student Life
Zoe Fraley
Director of Communications & Marketing
Dean Fulton
Director of the Foundation
Mary Gerard
Director of Accessibility Resources
Jennifer Knudsen
Child and Family Studies Program Manager
Sherry Minninger
Controller
Anya Milton
Director of Corporate & Continuing Education and Work Based Education
Susan Parker
Director of Grants and Strategic Initiatives
Curtis Perera
Director of Computer and Information Support Services
Tracy Reilly
Title III CAD Activity Director
Foster Robinson
Safety Director
Rowan Salton
Impact Youth Reengagement Director
Hannah Simonetti
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Faculty
Ryan Anderson
Instrumentation and Control Technology
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Brian Aries
Process Technology
A.A.S., Process Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
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, Registered Radiologic Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Certificate, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Certificate, Radiologic Technologist, Washington State Department of Health
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Natasha Barrow
Nursing
M.S.N., Population Health, Nursing Education Certificate, Washington State University
B.S.N., Nursing, Washington State University
B.A., Psychology, University of Southern California
A.D.N., Nursing (RN), Olympic College
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Daniel Beeson
Automotive Technology
Certificate, ASE Master Automobile Technician
Certificate, ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certified
Certificate, Certified Journeyman Automotive Technician
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Spencer Berger
Chemistry
Ph.D., Science and Mathematics Education, University of California, Berkeley
M.S., Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Biological Sciences and Chemistry, Cornell University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Kevin Burkeland
Information Technology
A.A.S., Computer Network Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Maggie Burnett
English Language Acquisition
M.A.,Teaching English to Others, Portland State University
B.A., Literature Emphasis, Western Washington University
Nicole Carter
Culinary Arts
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Todd Clardy
Nursing
M.S.N., Nursing-Education, Western Governors University
B.S.N, Nursing, Western Washington University
Certificate, Practical Nursing, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Scott Cory
Process Technology
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of California, Davis
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
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, Washington State
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Diana Davidson
Nursing
M.N., Nursing, University of Washington
B.A., Biology, Western Washington University
A.T.A., Nursing, Skagit Valley College
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Damon Donner
Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics
A.A.S., Machining, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Lisa Dzyban
Veterinary Technology
D.V.M., Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
DACVIM, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
B.S., Veterinary Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Robert Edwards
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
A.A.S., C/I Refrigeration, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Joseph Greshock
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Jeffrey Halfacre
Machining
A.A.S., Precision Machining, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Patrick Harris
Nursing
M.S., Nursing, Western Governors University
B.S., Nursing, Kaplan University
A.A.S., Nursing, Umpqua Community College
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Audra Healey
English Language Acquisition
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, California State University, Bakersfield
B.A., Psychology, University of California, San Diego
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Colin Hopps
Geomatics
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Nyssa Howell
Counselor
M.Ed., Community Counseling, University of Oklahoma
B.S., Psychology, Brigham Young University
License, Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Washington State
Jacen Johnson
Machining
A.A.S., Precision Machining, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Russell Jones
Welding Technology
U.S. Navy HT-Hull Maintenance Technician
Ironworkers Local #509
Certificate, AWS-Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), American Welding Society
Certificate, AWS-Certified Welding Educator (CWE), American Welding Society
Certificate, AWS-Certified Radiographic Interpreter (CRI), American Welding Society
Certificate, WABO-Structural Steel and Welding Inspector, Washington Association of Building Officials
Certificate, WABO-Certified Welder, Washington Association of Building Officials
Certificate, WABO-Weld Examiner, Washington Association of Building Officials
Certificate, ICC-Structural Steel and Welding Inspector
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Nina Karhinen
Dental Hygiene
M.S., Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University
B.S., Dental Hygiene, Oregon Institute of Technology
A.S., Dental Hygiene, Palm Beach Community College
License, Registered Dental Hygiene, States of Washington and Idaho
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Caren Kongshaug
College Readiness
M.Ed., Adult and Higher Education, Western Washington University
B.A., Literature, University of Redlands
B.A., History of Ideas, University of Redlands
Certificate, Teaching, National University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Julie Lange
Surgery Technology
B.A., Communication Sciences & Disorders, Western Washington University
Certificate, Surgery Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Surgical Technologist, National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Michael Lanz
IMPACT Youth Reengagement
B.A., Interdisciplinary Concentration, Western Washington University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Heather Lee
Radiologic Technology
B.S., Radiologic Sciences, Adventist University of Health Sciences
A.A.S., Radiologic Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Registered Radiologic Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Certificate, Radiologic Technologist, Washington State Department of Health
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Nick Lenn
Automotive Technology
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washinton State
Marshall Link
Diesel Technology
A.A.S., Diesel Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Mike Massey
Information Technology
M.A., Biology, Miami University
B.A., Business Administration/Computer Science, Western Washington University
Certificate, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Certificate, CompTIA A+ Certified
Certificate, CompTIA Network+ Certified
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Brian McDonald
Culinary Arts
A.O.S., Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of America
Certified Culinary Educator, American Culinary Association
Certified Executive Chef, American Culinary Association
Certificate, ServSafe Certification, National Restaurant Association
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
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, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute
Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant
Certified Dental Assistant
Registered Dental Assistant, State of Washington
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Elizabeth Miller
Business
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Phoenix
B.A., Business/Management, University of Phoenix
Certificate, Professional in Human Resources, HR Certification Institute
Certificate, Certified Professional, Society for Human Resources Management
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Kyle Miller
Welding Technology
Certificate, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), American Welding Society,
Certificate, WABO Welder Examiner, Washington Association of Building Officials
Certificate, Journey Level ASME Section IX Pipe Welder, Matrix Services
Certificate, AWS D1.1 Welding, American Welding Society
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Shawnee Moreland
Nursing
B.S., Nursing, University of Washington
AAS, Nursing, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Practical Nursing, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Nursing Assistant, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Peter Morgan
Composites Engineering Technology
B.S., Industrial Tech-CAD/CAM Spec, Western Washington University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Andrea Olah
Sciences
M.S., Environmental Science, Western Washington University
B.S., Biology, Whitworth University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Ali Ostadfar
Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics
Ph.D., Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University
License, Professional Engineer, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Province of British Columbia
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Summer Ostlund
English Language Acquisition
M.A., Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Brittany Palm
Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences
M.S., Marine Sciences, University of New England
B.S., Marine Biology, University of New England
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Bahareh Patrick
Nursing
M.S.N., Nursing, Leadership and Management, Western Governors University
M.A., Middle Eastern Studies: Persian, The University of Utah
B.S.N., Nursing, Western Governors University
A.T.A., Nursing, Skagit Valley College
Certificate, Practical Nursing, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Anita Peng
Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics Education, Pensacola Christian College
B.S., Mathematics, Pensacola Christian College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Tiffany Port
Nursing
M.S., Nursing Education, Northern Arizona University
B.S.N., Nursing, Northern Arizona University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Michael Preuss
Electrician
B.A., General Studies, Western Washington University
A.A.S., Electrician, Bellingham Technical College
License, General Journey Level Electrician (01), Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
IBEW JATC Apprenticeship, NW WA Electrical Industry JATC
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Gregory Rehm
Information 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, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
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
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Andrew Riggs
Automotive Collision Repair Technology
A.A.S., Auto Collision Repair Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Calhan Ring
Mathematics
M.A.T., Mathematics, Western Governors University
B.A., Humanities, Western Washington University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Coly Rush
Welding Technology
B.S., Agriculture Studies, Dickinson State University
Certificate, AWS-Certified Welding Inspector, American Welding Society
Certificate, AWS-Certified Welding Educator, American Welding Society
Certificate, WABO-Approved Welder Examiner, Washington Association of Building Officials
Certificate, WABO-Certified Welder, Washington Association of Building Officials
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Jane Samms
Nursing
B.A., English-Literature Emphasis, Western Washington University
A.A., Nursing, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Nursing Assistant, Whatcom Community College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Sam Schmidt
Welding Technology
Certificate, AWS D1.1 Welding, American Welding Society
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Tiffany Schuman
Nursing
M.S.N., Nursing-Education, Western Governors University, Washington
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Certificate, Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse, Louisiana Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Katherine Scott
Nursing
M.S.N., Nursing-Education, Western Governors University
B.S.N., Nursing, Western Governors University
Certificate, Certified Emergency Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Sara Smith
Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences
M.S., Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University
B.S., Environmental Science-Freshwater Ecology Emphasis, Western Washington University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Timothy Stettler
Civil Engineering
B.S., Civil Engineering, Western Washington University
A.A.S., Civil Engineering, Spokane Community College
Certificate, Engineer-in-Training, State of Washington
Certificate, Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Gauges, CPN International
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Erwin Swetnam
BAS in Operations Management, Program Lead/Instructor
J.D., Juris Doctor, Western State College of Law
B.S., Political Science, Idaho State University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Emilia Tyminski Holdaas
Counselor
M.S.W., Social Work, San Jose State University
B.S., Environmental Biology & Management, University of California, Davis
License, Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Washington State
Shelley Walker
Medical Coding
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Adler University
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Phoenix
B.S., Psychology, Walla Walla University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Shane Weg
Nursing
M.S.N., 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, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Brad Willbrandt
Electrician
B.S., Psychology/Biology, Western Michigan University
A.A.S., Electrician, Bellingham Technical College
License, Administrator, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
License, Electrician, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Judi Wise
Transitional Studies
M.Ed., Continuing & College Education, Western Washington University
B.A., French, University of Central Oklahoma
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Alisa Wollens
Dental Assisting & Dental Hygiene Programs Coordinator/Instructor
M.B.A., Healthcare Management, Western Governors University
B.S., Dental Hygiene, Loma Linda University
Certified Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting National Board
Registered Dental Assistant, Washington State
Registered Dental Hygienist, Washington State
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Rachael Wright
Welding Technology
B.A., Anthropology, Western Washington University
A.A.S., Welding Technology-Aluminum/Steel, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, AWS-Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), American Welding Society
Certificate, AWS-Certified Welding Educator, American Welding Society
Certificate, WABO-Certified Welder Examiner, Washington Association of Building Officials
Certificate, WABO-Certified Welder, Washington Association of Building Officials
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Andi Zamora
Communications
M.Ed., Adult and Higher Education, Western Washington University
M.A. Speech Communications, University of Washington
B.A., Interpersonal Communications University of Evansville
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Matthew Ziels
Instrumentation & Control Technology
A.A.S., Instrumentation & Control Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
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