Human Resources Office
Faculty Credentials
Sara Abrahamson, Dental Assistant
A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.S. Southwest Minnesota State University
Wendy Anderson, Dental Assistant
B.S. University of South Dakota
M.S. University of South Dakota
Robert Arp, Electrician
A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.S. Bemidji State University
Leslie Bauman, Accounting
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.S. Bemidji State University
M.S. Bemidji State University
Lance Baumann, Electrician
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Philip Berg, Lamb and Wool Management
B.S. South Dakota State University
M.S. North Dakota State University
Shawn Berning, Carpentry
Diploma, Alexandria Technical College
Daniel Bernstrom, English
B.S. Northwestern College
M.F.A. Hamline University
Brian Binnebose, Electrical Linework
Diploma, Wadena AVTI
Michael Boersma, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University
Tom Bohlke, Plumbing
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Brian Boomgaarden, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University
Ty Bowen, Mechatronics
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Elizabeth Bunjer, Certified Nursing Assistant
A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.S.N. Southwest Minnesota State University
Aaron Brudelie, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University
M.B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University
Tim Buysse, English and Political Science
B.A. University of Minnesota, Morris
M.A. South Dakota State University
Linda Carter, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University
Georgina Cavin, Small Business Management
A.A.S. National College
B.S. National American University
M.B.A. University of Sioux Falls
Stacy Christensen, Practical Nursing & Certified Nursing Assistant
B.S. South Dakota State University
M.S. Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Michael Cumiskey, Law Enforcement
A.A. Alexandria Technical College
B.A. Sociology
M.A. Business Management
Jeremy Daberkow, Farm Business Management
B.S. University of Minnesota
Kent Dahlman, Speech Communications
A.A. Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Fergus Falls
B.S. Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.S. St. Cloud State University
Mike DeVries, Diesel Mechanics Technology
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Mike Dierks, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University
M.B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University
Judy Drown, Electrician
A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Deron Erickson, Farm Business Management
B.S. North Dakota State University
Danylle Espenson, Cosmetology
Regency Beauty Academy
Shannon Fiene, Mathematics
B.S. Clemson University
M.S. North Carolina State University
Ph.D. North Carolina State University
Paul Filzen, Farm Business Management
A.S. Willmar Community College
B.S. South Dakota State University
Erika Freking, Associate Degree Nursing
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University
M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato
Amber Garcia, Occupational Therapy Assistant
A.A.S. Lake Area Technical Institute
B.S. St. Catherine University
M.A. St. Catherine University
Anita Gaul, History
B.A. Calvin College
M.A. University of Iowa, Iowa City
Ph.D. University of Iowa, Iowa City
Megan Gorres, Practical Nursing
A.S. Ridgewater College
M.S. Bellevue University
M.S.N. Grand Canyon University
D.N.P. Grand Canyon University
Leah Gossom, Art
B.A. Ohio State University
M.F.A. Ohio State University
Jeremy Hall, Welding
Diploma, Ridgewater College
Rosalie Hayenga, Biology, Physical Education & Coaching
B.S. Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.S. St. Cloud State University
Justin Heckenlaible, Computer Science
B.S. Dakota State University
M.S. University of South Dakota
Alyson Helgeson, Early Childhood Development
B.A. Concordia College
M.A. University of Phoenix
Andy Hoffmann, Diesel Technology
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Angela Hoffman, Administrative Assistant
A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.S. Franklin University
Kent Janssen, Farm Business Management
B.A. University of Minnesota
M.A. University of Minnesota
Doug Kleeberger, Automotive Services Technology
B.S. Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
M.A. Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Lisa Kounkel, Cosmetology
Certificate, Stewart School of Hairstyling
Ryan Knuth, Lamb and Wool Management
B.S. University of Wisconsin – Platteville
M.S. Montana State University
Ph.D. University of Wyoming
Laura Laackmann, Associate Degree Nursing
A.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato
A.S. Southeast Technical Institute
B.S. South Dakota State University
M.S. Western Governors University
Jeffrey Linder, Physical Education & Coaching
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.S. Bemidji State University
M.S. United States Sports Academy
Amy McCuen, Surgical Technology
Diploma, Southeast Technical Institute
A.A. South Dakota State University
Shawn Meyer, Farm Business Management
A.A. Fergus Falls Community College
B.S. University of Minnesota
Brad Milbrath, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University
Rita Miller, Medical Lab Technician
B.S. South Dakota State University
M.S. University of North Dakota
Ed.D., MLS (ASCP), St. Cloud State University
Gary Olsen, Electrician & Wind Energy
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Troy Otto, Farm Business Management
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.S. South Dakota State University
Eric Parrish, Music & Theatre
M.M. University of Northern Colorado
B.A. Gustavus Adolphus
Rose Patzer, Renewable Energy
B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University
M.B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University
Terri Petersen, Health Information Technology
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
A.A. Rochester Community & Technical College
Robert Purcell, Physical Education, Health & Coaching
B.S. Minnesota State University, Moorhead
B.A. Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.S. North Dakota State University
Zach Rada, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University
Jeffrey Rain, Biology
A.A. Vermilion Community College
B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.A. Bemidji State University
Vong Rathsachack, Psychology
B.S. Huron University
M.A.C.O. Sioux Falls Seminary
Ph.D. Capella University
Tim Rhodes, Computer Technology Support
A.A.S. South Central Technical College
Jeff Rogers, Agriculture
A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.S. University of Minnesota
M.Ed. North Dakota State University
Terry Rotschafer, Accounting & Business
B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.B.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.S. University of Wisconsin
Jordana Runck, Biology
B.S. Winona State University
M.A. Concordia University
M.S. University of Nebraska, Kearney
Anna Sandager, Occupational Therapy Assistant
B.A. Iowa State University
M.A. St. Catherine University
Doug Schuett, Electrical Linework
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Ronald Schwint, Law Enforcement
B.A. Augustana College
M.A. University of South Dakota
Paul Siefert, Physics
B.S. Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.S. North Dakota State University
Ph.D. North Dakota State University
Sally Sieve, Radiologic Technology
A.A. Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technology
B.S. Bemidji State University
Gillian Singler, English
B.S. St. Cloud State University
M.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato
Krayton Stenzel, Business/Business Management
B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.B.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato
Eric Stoll, Electric Linework
Diploma, Northwest Iowa Community College
Heidi Tarus, Biology
B.A. Gustavus Adolphus
M.S. University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Kip Thorson, Librarian
B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.S. University of Tennessee
Beth Van Orman, Psychology
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College
B.A. Augustana College
M.S. University of Wisconsin, Stout
Lori Van Overbeke, Farm Business Management
B.S. Southwest Minnesota State University
M.S. Southwest Minnesota State University
Jay Vargas, Sociology
B.A. University of Texas, Pan American
M.S. University of Texas, Pan American
M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.A.I.S. University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
Ph.D. South Dakota State University
Abby Vercauteren, English
B.A. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
M.A. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
B.A. St. John's University
M.S. Southwest State University
B.S. University of Wisconsin, Madison
M.S. Yale University
Ph.D. Yale University
B.A. Northwestern College
M.S. University of North Dakota
B.S. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
M.Ed. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
B.S. South Dakota State University
B.Ed. Dakota State University
M.S. Southwest Minnesota State University
B.S. University of Wisconsin – Platteville
M.S. Montana State University
Ph.D. University of Wyoming