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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

Brad Verly, Farm Business Management
B.A. St. John's University
M.S. Southwest State University
 
Tyler Wadzinski, Chemistry
B.S. University of Wisconsin, Madison
M.S. Yale University
Ph.D. Yale University
 
Michael Wesselink, Mathematics
B.A. Northwestern College
M.S. University of North Dakota
 
Justin Williamson, Agriculture
B.S. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
M.Ed. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
 
Lou Ann Williamson, Reading
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