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Faculty & Staff Directory

The Lake Area Tech Faculty & Staff Directory makes it easy to connect with the people who support our students and college community. Browse by academic program, department or office to quickly find faculty, staff and leadership contact information.

Tiffany Sanderson

Tiffany Sanderson
Lake Area Technical College
President

Cam Corey Web

Cam Corey
Lake Area Technical College
Vice President

Administration
Barbara Kleinjan Dean of Academics
Cam Corey Lake Area Technical College Vice President
Christi Chaney IT Director
Shane Ortmeier Associate Vice President of Support Operations
Shane Swenson Associate Vice President of Industry Outreach Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 257
Tiffany Sanderson Lake Area Technical College President Email 605-882-5284 ext. 224
Tracy Buisker Foundation / Alumni Executive Director Email 605-882-5284 ext. 268

Admissions & Marketing
Amber Drake Admissions Administrative Assistant
Ben Wagner Multimedia Developer
Brylee Smith Marketing Specialist
Kelsey Jellis Talent Experience Coordinator
Kris Munger Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Madisen George Admissions / Marketing Administrative Assistant
Taylor Riddle Admissions Representative Email 882-5284 ext. 341
Tianna Whitley Lead Admissions Representative Email 882-5284 ext. 297

Agriculture
Alexis Persinger Academic Support Office Assistant
Anna Fuhrman Ag Business / Ag Livestock Instructor
Brian Henrichs Ag Livestock / Ag Production Instructor
Cody Sasker Precision Ag Instructor
Erin Meland Ag Commodity / Ag Business
Jeff York Ag Business Instructor
Keri Skroch Ag Production Instructor
Madison Kopp Ag Livestock Instructor

Associate of Social Work
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Janelle Wishard Associate of Social Work Instructor

Auto Body & Paint Technology
Cully Lantgen Auto Body & Paint Technology Instructor
Jessicca Geerdes Auto Body & Paint Technology / Automotive / Building Trades Technology Administrative Assistant
Todd Bretschneider Auto Body & Paint Technology Instructor & Department Supervisor

Automotive Technology
Jessicca Geerdes Auto Body & Paint Technology / Automotive / Building Trades Technology Administrative Assistant
Joel Dalby Automotive Technology Instructor
Ryan Heller Automotive Technology Instructor
Terry Dierkson Jr. Automotive Technology Instructor
Thor Green Automotive Technology Instructor Email

Aviation - Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot
Abigail Mungunkhet Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Instructor
Brock Stevens Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Instructor & Department Supervisor
Clayton Alban Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Instructor
Dakarai Osborne Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Instructor
Delaney Longville Certified Flight Instructor 
Greg Klein Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Instructor
Jason Ohlde Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Instructor
Kristine Fey Diesel Technology / Aviation Administrative Assistant
Thomas Dunn UAS / Drone Instructor
Tyler Kingery Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Instructor
Wyatt Zachrison Aviation Maintenance Technology / Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Lab Aide
Zachary Briggs Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Instructor

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Kristine Fey Diesel Technology / Aviation Administrative Assistant
Ryder Lutgen Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor
Tony Wiegman Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor & Department Supervisor
Wyatt Zachrison Aviation Maintenance Technology / Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Lab Aide

Building Trades Technology
Adam Turbak Building Trades Technology Instructor
Ben Bartling Building Trades Technology Instructor
Chad Admundson Building Trades Technology Instructor
Jessicca Geerdes Auto Body & Paint Technology / Automotive / Building Trades Technology Administrative Assistant
Kevin Theisen Building Trades Technology Instructor & Department Supervisor

Business
Amanda Culhane Entrepreneurship & Marketing Instructor
Jen Davis Photo/Media Instructor
Patrick Anderson Management & Human Resources Instructor
Tom Mulholland Business Department Supervisor / Marketing Instructor

Child Care Technician
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Karen Rector Child Care Technician Department Supervisor

Community Health Worker Certificate
Heidi Wirtjes Community Health Worker Instructor / Business Partner Specialist
Holly Miller Health Programs - Office Assistant & Testing Center Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 472

Computer Information Systems
Amber LaPrairie Graphic Design & Digital Communications / Software Development Instructor
BJ Bolton Software Development / Database Administration Instructor
Brandon Stangl Networking / Cyber Security Instructor
Casey Feininger Graphic Design & Digital Communications Instructor / Department Supervisor

Corporate Education
Jim Zwieg CDL Instructor
Rick Jacobson CDL Instructor
Robert “Bob” Reiter Director of Corporate Education
Todd Swenson CDL Instructor

Cosmetology
Angela Larson Cosmetology Department Supervisor
Kylie Johnson Cosmetology Instructor
Rachael Maag Cosmetology Instructor
Tammi Schmahl Cosmetology Administrative Assistant

Curriculum & Academics
Andrea Opitz Training & Development Manager
Barbara Kleinjan Dean of Academics
Jen Howard Assessment Coordinator
Nicki Yackley-Franken Assistant Dean of Academics
Shelby Imdieke Education Specialist

Data Team
Don Armstrong Database Administrator
Levi Olson Database / LMS Developer
Tina Kruse Data Specialist

Dental Assisting
Amanda Wientjes Dental Assisting Instructor
Amy Meadors Dental Assisting Instructor
Emily Olson Dental Assisting / Dental Hygiene Instructor
Holly Miller Health Programs - Office Assistant & Testing Center Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 472
Nicole Pahl Dental Assisting Instructor & Department Supervisor

Dental Hygiene
Dr. Darlene Bogenpohl Dental Hygiene Program Director
Emily Olson Dental Assisting / Dental Hygiene Instructor

Diesel Technology
Alex Watt Diesel Technology Instructor
Andrew Ceroll Diesel Technology Instructor
Andy Flisrand Diesel John Deere TechKnowledge Instructor
Carter Gravatt Diesel Technology Instructor
Cole Wegner Diesel John Deere TechKnowledge Instructor
Corey Mushitz Center Director for Diesel Technology
DeLyle Kruger Diesel Technology Instructor
Garret Swearingen Diesel Technology Instructor
Jeremy Riley Diesel Technology Instructor / Co-Department Supervisor
John Hervi Diesel Technology Instructor
Kristine Fey Diesel Technology / Aviation Administrative Assistant
Larry Kaasa Diesel Technology Instructor
Marc Cloutier Diesel John Deere TechKnowledge Instructor
Matthew Sudenga Diesel CAT ThinkBIG / ButlerMAX Instructor
Mike Sudenga Diesel CAT ThinkBIG / ButlerMAX Instructor
Rick Schmidt Diesel Technology Instructor
Scott Grajczyk Diesel Technology Instructor
Tristin Westhoff Diesel CAT ThinkBIG / ButlerMAX Instructor
Tyler Rumpca Diesel Technology Instructor / Co-Department Supervisor
Wyatt Voelsch Diesel CAT ThinkBIG / ButlerMAX Instructor

Educare
Ashley Thompson Lead Teacher
Carolina Fish Lead Teacher
Desianne Swedeen Lead Teacher
Hawa Kamara Lead Teacher
Katie Tennis Lead Teacher / Assistant Educare Director
Wendy Meek Educare Director

Electronic Systems Technology
Bob Poor Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics Instructor
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Brooks Jacobsen Electronic Systems / Robotics / Energy Dept. Supervisor
Louis LaSart Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics Instructor
Mark Iverson Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics Instructor

Energy Operations
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Brooks Jacobsen Electronic Systems / Robotics / Energy Dept. Supervisor

Energy Technology
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Brooks Jacobsen Electronic Systems / Robotics / Energy Dept. Supervisor
Mike Thu Energy Technology Instructor

Finance & Grants
Ashley Oakes Finance & Grants Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Severson Grants & Compliance Manager
RJ Jostad Campus Accounts Representative
Sarah Maag Finance Officer

Financial Aid
Alex Conley Financial Aid Administrative Assistant Email 605-882-5284 ext. 274
Bryce LeBlanc Director of Financial Aid Email 605-882-5284 ext. 255
Carrie Jordanger Financial Aid Assistant Director Email 605-882-5284 ext. 254
Julie Forman VA Certifying Official / Financial Aid Representative Email 605-882-5284 ext. 301

Financial Services
Kerry Stager Financial Services Co-Department Supervisor
Lorna Hofer Financial Services Co-Department Supervisor

Foundation, Alumni & Partnerships
Brittany Rost Foundation Scholarship Coordinator Email 605-882-5284 ext. 292
Jessi Eidson Foundation Development & Alumni Coordinator Email 605-882-5284 ext. 308
Melissa Waldner Business Partner Specialist 605-882-5284 ext. 263
Tracy Buisker Foundation / Alumni Executive Director Email 605-882-5284 ext. 268

General Education
Carla Steffensen Adult Education & Literacy Instructor Email 605-902-3182
Christy Randall Computer Instructor
Derik Dillon Adult Education & Literacy Instructor Email 605-882-5284, ext. 310
Gina Grant Computer Instructor
Heather Pagel Psychology Instructor
Kristi Lutgen  Mathematics Instructor
Kristina Pearson Communications Instructor
McKenzie LeBlanc Leadership Instructor
Michael Modahl English / Communications Instructor
Michelle McCormick Anatomy / Physiology Instructor
Sarah Becker Psychology Instructor
Sherray Hurlbert Foundation of Communications Instructor
Stephanie Lenards Anatomy / Physiology Instructor

Heavy Equipment Operator
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Jeff Moes Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor
Joe Rethke Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor
Steve Henningsgaard Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor & Department Supervisor

Information Technology
Christi Chaney IT Director
Dusty Wilkens Assistant IT Director
Dylan Ruotsalainen IT Technician
Jordan Berg IT Network Technician
Ryan McPeek IT Technician

Law Enforcement
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Chad Stahl Law Enforcement Instructor & Department Supervisor
Jamon Harberts Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager
Ryan Fischer Law Enforcement Instructor

Library
Alexis Persinger Academic Support Office Assistant
Holly Miller Health Programs - Office Assistant & Testing Center Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 472
Jenna Jewell Librarian & Academic Support Coordinator Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 235
Justus St. Sauver Academic Support Coordinator Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 399

Maintenance & Custodial
Calvin Schmahl Custodian
Dean Walsh Custodian
Dennis Mack Custodian
Dominic Weber Custodian
Dustin Bohn Custodian
Emily Eide Custodian
Jared Manzy Custodian
Jowel Quaye Custodian
Kadin Gregerson Custodian
Landon Rohlfs Facilities Maintenance Technician
Raymond BearHill Custodian
Savanna Bendel Custodian
Susan Wisnewski Custodian
Tom Wittenberg Custodian
Travis Struckman Director of Maintenance
Waylon McConnell Custodian

Market 65
Andrea Gainor STAX Bookstore / Market 65 Customer Service Representative
Gayle Amundson Market 65
Jody Schultz Market 65
Judy Gulbraa Market 65
Leah Luken Market 65
Linda Koch Market 65
Marintan Hakenson Market 65
Nancy Borkhuis Market 65
Shane Ortmeier Associate Vice President of Support Operations
Stephanie Vipond Market 65 Food Service Director
Tim Hoeke Market 65

Med / Fire Rescue
Andrew Sebek Paramedic, Firefighter, ARFF Instructor
Jake Jorgenson Paramedic, Firefighter, ARFF Instructor
Michael Mack EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter Instructor
Troy Breitag Med/Fire Rescue Instructor & Department Supervisor

Medical Assisting
Amber Schleusner Center Director for Healthcare (Nursing, Surgical Technology, & Medical Assisting)
Holly Miller Health Programs - Office Assistant & Testing Center Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 472
Larin Albertson Medical Assisting Instructor & Department Supervisor

Medical Laboratory Technician
Holly Miller Health Programs - Office Assistant & Testing Center Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 472
Kelly Pesek Medical Laboratory Technician Instructor
Kelsi Houge Medical Laboratory Technician Instructor & Department Supervisor

Natural Resources Management
Michelle Moore Natural Resources Management Instructor & Department Supervisor

Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Alissa Iverson Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Amber Schleusner Center Director for Healthcare (Nursing, Surgical Technology, & Medical Assisting)
Doreen Endres Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Elizabeth Snyder Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor & Assistant Department Supervisor
Heidi Schmidt Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Holly Miller Health Programs - Office Assistant & Testing Center Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 472
Jenny Wilen Healthcare Simulation Lab Manager
Jocelyn Starr Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Madison Witte Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Marcus Howard Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Megan Schmitz Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Mindy Hegg Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Mindy Sandau Healthcare Simulation Lab Coordinator
Rhonda Stangl Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Robyn Adler Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Sue Togel Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Office Assistant
Vanessa Snell Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor

Nursing - Registered Nursing (RN)
Alissa Iverson Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Amber Schleusner Center Director for Healthcare (Nursing, Surgical Technology, & Medical Assisting)
Doreen Endres Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Elizabeth Snyder Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor & Assistant Department Supervisor
Heidi Schmidt Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Holly Miller Health Programs - Office Assistant & Testing Center Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 472
Jenny Wilen Healthcare Simulation Lab Manager
Jocelyn Starr Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Madison Witte Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Marcus Howard Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Megan Schmitz Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Mindy Hegg Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Mindy Sandau Healthcare Simulation Lab Coordinator
Rhonda Stangl Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Robyn Adler Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor
Sue Togel Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Office Assistant
Vanessa Snell Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing Instructor

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Julie Kalahar Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor & Department Supervisor
Kory Hall Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor

Physical Therapist Assistant
Adam Fischbach Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor

Precision Machining
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Rob Grewe Precision Machining Instructor
Steve Trautner Precision Machining Instructor & Department Supervisor

Registrar
Eric Schultz Director of Enrollment Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 228
Nichole Anderson Registrar Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 249

Robotics
Bob Poor Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics Instructor
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Brooks Jacobsen Electronic Systems / Robotics / Energy Dept. Supervisor
Louis LaSart Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics Instructor
Mark Iverson Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics Instructor

SD Career & Technical Student Organizations
Audra Scheel Executive Secretary South Dakota FFA
Caroline Hansen SD FFA Association Leadership & Program Manager
Katie Paulson SD Career & Technical Student Organizations State Director Email 605.882.5284 ext 247 605.880.2445
Nikki Mark SkillsUSA & FBLA State Advisor Email 605.882.5284 ext 524 605.880.0769
Stephanie Gelderman FCCLA Executive Director

SD Manufacturing & Technology Solutions
Angela Allen SDMTS Business Advisor
Michelle Kakacek SDMTS Director
Pete Menke SDMTS Business Advisor
Stuart Giere SDMTS Business Advisor
Travis Thiex SDMTS Business Advisor

STAX Bookstore
Andrea Gainor STAX Bookstore / Market 65 Customer Service Representative
April Noem STAX Bookstore Assistant Manager
Jason Hutt STAX Bookstore Manager

Student Support Services
Bryce LeBlanc Director of Financial Aid Email 605-882-5284 ext. 255
Eric Schultz Director of Enrollment Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 228
Jenna Jewell Librarian & Academic Support Coordinator Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 235
Jillian Viessman Counselor Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 216
Justus St. Sauver Academic Support Coordinator Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 399
Matt Steiner Campus Life Director Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 295
Nichole Anderson Registrar Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 249
Rosemary Bellum Dual Credit Coordinator Email (605) 882-5284 Ext. 220
Saraya Johnson Student Success & Career Services Coordinator Email 605.882.5284 Ext. 483
Stephanie Traversie Counselor / Student Support Coordinator Email 605-882-5284 Ext. 337

Support
Jeff Griffin Parking Attendant

Surgical Technology
Amber Schleusner Center Director for Healthcare (Nursing, Surgical Technology, & Medical Assisting)
Melissa Van Gilder Surgical Technology Instructor & Department Supervisor
Stacey Vande Zande Surgical Technology Instructor

Welding Technology
Andy Rossow Welding Technology Instructor
Bonita Briggs Office Assistant
Brian Mumm Welding Technology Instructor
Chad Voelsch Welding Technology Instructor
Jamison Jalbert Welding Technology Instructor & Department Supervisor
Joshua Jutting Welding Technology Instructor