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Michael Cartney
Lake Area Technical College President

Diane Stiles
Diane Stiles
Lake Area Technical College Vice-President

Administration
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Barbara Kleinjan

Dean of Academics
Christi Chaney

Christi Chaney

Information Technology Director
Diane Stiles

Diane Stiles

Vice President
Luann Strait

LuAnn Strait

Director of Student Services
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Michael Cartney

President
Shane Ortmeier

Shane Ortmeier

Director of Support Operations
Shane.swenson

Shane Swenson

Director of Outreach
Tracy Hlavacek (1)

Tracy (Hlavacek) Buisker

Foundation Executive Director
Admissions
Darren Shelton

Darren Shelton

Lead Admissions Representative
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Derik Dillon

Admissions Representative
Karen 1

Karen Henricks

Communications Specialist
Kendra.mack2

Kendra Hybertson

Admissions Representative
Krystal.kadoun3

Krystal Kadoun

Administrative Assistant/Marketing
Laurie Malimanek

Laurie Malimanek

Admissions Administrative Assistant
Luann Strait

LuAnn Strait

Director of Student Services
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Rylie Hoftiezer

Admissions Representative
Sheila.gainor

Sheila Gainor

Admissions Administrative Assistant
Agriculture
Alexis Stinton

Alexis Stinton

Agriculture
Bailey.schlotterbeck

Bailey Schlotterbeck

Agriculture/Adjunct
Brian Henrichs

Brian Henrichs

Agriculture
Costner.ching

Costner Ching

Agriculture/Precision Technology
Gregmiller

Greg Miller

Agriculture
Halley.becking

Halley Becking

Agriculture
Jamiebegalka

Jamie  Begalka

Administrative Assistant/Ag
Jeff York

Jeff York

Agriculture
Kelly 1

Kelly McDaniel

Agriculture
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Kraig Schleusner

Agriculture
Automotive
Delyle.kruger

DeLyle Kruger

Automotive Technology
Jessicca Geerdes

Jessicca Geerdes

Auto/BTT/CPF/HPEM Administrative Assistant
Ryan Heller

Ryan Heller

Automotive Technology
Terry Dierkson Jr.

Terry Dierkson Jr.

Automotive Technology
Thor Green

Thor Green

Automotive Technology
Aviation
Ben.kallas

Benjamin Kallas

Flight Instructor
Eli.longville

Eli Longville

Flight Instructor
Greg.klein2

Greg Klein

Aviation Maintenance Technology
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Jared Schlotte

Flight Instructor
Julie.leidholt

Julie Leidholt

Aviation Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Instructor
Kristine Fey

Kristine Fey

Administrative Assistant/Diesel-AVM
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Robert (Bob) Huggins

Aviation/Adjunct
Ryan W

Ryan Nelson

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Steve Hennings W

Steve Hennigs

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Tony

Tony Wiegman

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Building Trades Technology
Ben Bartling

Ben Bartling

Building Trades Technology
Jessicca Geerdes

Jessicca Geerdes

Auto/BTT/CPF/HPEM Administrative Assistant
Kevin Theisen

Kevin Theisen

Building Trades Technology
Randy Carl

Randy Carl

Building Trades Technology
Business
Amber Ottenbacher

Amber Ottenbacher

Office Assitant
Marie

Marie Palluck

Business
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Melissa Meidinger

Business
Pj New042

Patrick Anderson

Business/Photography
Tom Mulholland

Tom Mulholland

Business
Community Health Worker
Holli.miller

Holly Miller

Health Office Assistant/Testing Center
Kelly Heesch W

Kelly Heesch

Community Health Worker
Computer Information Systems
Amber.laprairie W

Amber LaPrairie

Computer Information Systems
Bj Bolton

BJ Bolton

Computer Information Systems
Brandon Stangl

Brandon Stangl

Computer Information Systems
Casey Feininger

Casey Feininger

Computer Information Systems
Joy 8

Joy Karber

Academics Administrative Assistant
Corporate Education
April.geffre (4)

April Geffre

Corporate Ed Administrative Assistant
Jacob.beutler

Jacob Beutler

Corporate Education/CASE IH
Les Gonsor

Les Gonsor

CDL Instructor
Rick.jacobson2

Rick Jacobson

CDL Instructor
Terri Cordrey

Terri Cordrey

Director of Corporate Education
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Todd Swenson

CDL Instructor
Cosmetology
Angela

Angela Larson

Cosmetology
Elizabeth Lloyd

Elizabeth Lloyd

Cosmetology
Rachael Maag

Rachael Maag

Cosmetology
Rosemary York

Rosemary York

Cosmetology Receptionist
Curriculum and Academics
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Barbara Kleinjan

Dean of Academics
Jen2

Jen Howard

Assessment Coordinator
Joy 8

Joy Karber

Academics Administrative Assistant
Nicki Yackley Frankin

Nicki Yackley-Franken

Assistant Dean of Academics
Custom Paint and Fabrication
Cully Lantgen

Cully Lantgen

Custom Paint & Fabrication
Jessicca Geerdes

Jessicca Geerdes

Auto/BTT/CPF/HPEM Administrative Assistant
Patrick Deville

Patrick DeVille

Custom Paint & Fabrication
Todd Bretschneider

Todd Bretschneider

Custom Paint & Fabrication
Data Team
Don Armstrong

Don Armstrong

Database Administrator
Lee Gabel

Lee Gabel

Data Specialist
Levi (1)

Levi Olson

Database/LMS Developer
Tina Kruse

Tina Kruse

Data Specialist
Dental Assisting
Amy 1

Amy Meadors

Dental Assisting
Holli.miller

Holly Miller

Health Office Assistant/Testing Center
Lindsey Stuwe

Lindsey Stuwe

Dental Assisting
Nicole Pahl

Nicole Pahl

Dental Assisting
Diesel Technology
Chase.bratland

Chase Bratland

Diesel Technology/CAT ThinkBIG
Alex.watt

Alex Watt

Diesel Technology
Andrew.cwoll

Andrew Ceroll

Diesel Technology
Corey 1

Corey Mushitz

Diesel Technology / CAT ThinkBIG
Jeremy Riley

Jeremy Riley

Diesel Technology
John Hervi

John Hervi

Diesel Lab Instructor
Kasey Smith

Kasey Smith

Diesel Technology
Kristine Fey

Kristine Fey

Administrative Assistant/Diesel-AVM
Marc Cloutier

Marc Cloutier

Diesel Technology/Brandt Holdings
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Matthew Friese

Diesel Lab Instructor
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Diesel Technology
Rick Schmidt

Rick Schmidt

Diesel Technology
Scotthansen

Scott Hansen

Diesel Technology
Terry Beynon

Terry Beynon

Diesel Lab Instructor
Tyler Rumpca W

Tyler Rumpca

Diesel Technology
Williampelzel

William Pelzel

Diesel Technology
Educare
Hawa E

Hawa Kamara

Children's Educare Center
Mckenzie.gruby

McKenzie Gruby

Children's Educare Center
Michelleyork

Michelle York

Children's Educare Center
Sydnie Hustoft

Sydnie Hustoft

Children's Educare Center
Wendy Meek

Wendy Meek

Educare Director
Electronic Systems Technology
Bob Poor

Bob Poor

Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics
Bonita

Bonita Briggs

Office Assistant
Brooks Jacobsen (1)

Brooks Jacobsen

Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics
Louis.lasart

Louis LaSart

Electronics Systems Technology/Robotics
Mark Iverson W

Mark Iverson

Electronic Systems Technology/Robotics
Energy Operations
Brady Brockel

Brady Brockel

Energy Operations/Technology
Jamiebegalka

Jamie  Begalka

Administrative Assistant/Ag
Scott.leitheiser

Scott Leitheiser

Energy Operations
Energy Technology
Brady Brockel

Brady Brockel

Energy Operations/Technology
Jamiebegalka

Jamie  Begalka

Administrative Assistant/Ag
Mike.thu

Mike Thu

Energy Technology
Environmental Technology
Bonita

Bonita Briggs

Office Assistant
Cassy Olson

Cassy Behnke

Environmental Technology/Adjunct
Chad Foust

Chad Foust

Environmental Technology
Finance and Grants
Ashley.oakes (4)

Ashley Oakes

Administrative Assistant/Finance
Jennifer.severson (1)

Jennifer Severson

Grants & Compliance Manager
Sarah

Sarah Maag

Finance Officer
Susan.gaulrapp

Susan Gaulrapp

Campus Accounts Representative
Financial Aid
Carrie

Carrie Jordanger

Financial Aid Representative
Emily.forrest

Emily Forrest

Financial Aid Administrative Assistant
Julie Forman

Julie Forman

Financial Aid Representative/VA Certifying Official
Marlene Seeklander

Marlene Seeklander

Director of Financial Aid
Theresa.neilan

Theresa Neilan

Financial Aid Representative
Financial Services
Amber Ottenbacher

Amber Ottenbacher

Office Assitant
Kerry Stager

Kerry Stager

Financial Services
Lorna Hofer

Lorna Hofer

Financial Services
Food Service and Bookstore
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Bonnie Voelsch

Market 65
Darrin Christensen

Darrin Christensen

Assistant Bookstore Manager
Faith.houghtaling

Faith  Houghtaling

Textbook Manager
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Gayle Amundson

Market 65
Jody 1

Jody Shultz

Market 65
Lynn B

Lynn Borer

Food Service Director
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Marintan Hakenson

Market 65
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Rachel Kohlenberg

Nutritional Services
Shane Ortmeier

Shane Ortmeier

Director of Support Operations
Sydney.crume

Sydney Crume

Bookstore Associate
Foundation, Alumni and Partnerships
Heidi W

Heidi Wirtjes

Business Partner Specialist/Health, Safety & Wellness Coordinator
Melissa.waldner

Melissa Waldner

Business Partner Specialist
Morgan Johnson (1)

Morgan Johnson

Foundation Development Officer
Sarah.wirtjes 2

Sarah Wirtjes

Foundation Assistant
Shane.swenson

Shane Swenson

Director of Outreach
Thomas Dunn

Thomas Dunn

Business Partner Specialist
Tracy Hlavacek (1)

Tracy (Hlavacek) Buisker

Foundation Executive Director
General Education
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Angela Hyde

General Education/Adjunct
Carla Steffensen

Carla Steffensen

AEL
Christy Randall

Christy Randall

General Education/Computer
Darcy.green

Darcy Green

AEL
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Deborah Boxall

General Education Adjunct/Chemistry
Dianne

Dianne Rider

Adjunct General EducationInstructor
Gina Grant

Gina Grant

General Education/Computer
Heather Pagel W

Heather Pagel

General Education/Psychology
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John Butterbrodt

General Education Adjunct/Sociology
Jordan.hilbert

Jordan Hilbert

General Education/Communications
Karen Amundson

Karen Amundson

General Education Adjunct/Human Relations
Kristen Henderson W

Kristen Henderson 

General Education
Kristi Lutgen W

Kristi Lutgen 

General Education/Mathematics
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Lee Hoffman

General Education/Adjunct/Chemistry
Luke.wilson W

Luke Wilson

AEL
Michael Modahl

Michael Modahl

General Education
Nathan Albertson

Nathan Albertson

General Education Adjunct/Math
Sarah Becker

Sarah Becker

General Education/Psychology
Sarah Caron W

Sarah Caron

General Education/Adjunct
Sherray Hurlbert

Sherray Hurlbert

General Education
Steph.lenards

Stephanie Lenards

General Education/Anatomy
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bonita

Bonita Briggs

Office Assistant
Jeff Moes

Jeff Moes

Heavy Equipment Operator
Steve Henningsgard

Steve Henningsgaard

Heavy Equipment Operator
Human Services Technician
Bonita

Bonita Briggs

Office Assistant
Jackie Abel

Jackie Abel

Human Services Technician
Janelle Wishard

Janelle Wishard

Human Services Technician
Karen Breitag

Karen Rector

Human Services Technician
Information Technology
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Ben Wagner

Information Technology
Christi Chaney

Christi Chaney

Information Technology Director
Jacob Berg

Jacob Berg

Information Technology
Jordan Berg

Jordan Berg

Information Technology
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Mary-Anne Bauer

Information Technology
Ryan Mcpeek

Ryan McPeek

Information Technology
Zachary Dreels

Zachary Drees

Information Technology
Law Enforcement
Asastiles

Asa Stiles

Law Enforcement
Bonita

Bonita Briggs

Office Assistant
Brett Schutt

Brett Schutt

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Corey Cam W

Cameron Corey

Law Enforcement Adjunct
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Carlos Flores

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Kodak Digital Still Camera

Chad Stricherz

Law Enforcement Adjunct
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Cody Trumm

Law Enforcement Adjunct
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Jamon Harberts

Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager
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Jesse Alvarado

Law Enforcement Adjunct Instructor
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Kelley Anderson

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Kodak Digital Still Camera

Kirk Ellis

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Kodak Digital Still Camera

Matthew Hegg

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Kodak Digital Still Camera

Ryan Beauchamp

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Kodak Digital Still Camera

Ryan Fischer

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Ryan Remmers W

Ryan Remmers

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Kodak Digital Still Camera

Steve Rehorst

Law Enforcement Adjunct
Library
Amber Ottenbacher

Amber Ottenbacher

Office Assitant
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Amy Marquardt

Academic Support Coordinator
Maintenance and Custodial
Dominic.weber

Dominic Weber

Custodian
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Don Hanson

Custodian
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Emily Eide

Custodian
Jowel Quaye Staff

Jowel Quaye

Custodian
Landon.rohlfs

Landon Rohlfs

Facilities Maintenance Technician
Matt.truen

Matt Truen

Custodian
Savannah.young

Savanna Young

Custodian
Travis.struckman

Travis Struckman

Director of Maintenance
Waylon Mcconnell

Waylon McConnell

Custodian
Med/Fire Rescue
Amber Ottenbacher

Amber Ottenbacher

Office Assitant
Andrew Sebek

Andrew Sebek

Med/Fire Rescue
Cameron Mack W

Cameron Mack

Med/Fire Rescue
Jake Jorgenson

Jake Jorgenson

Med/Fire Rescue
Michael Mack W

Michael Mack

Med/Fire Rescue
Troy Breitag

Troy Breitag

Med/Fire Rescue
Medical Assisting
Holli.miller

Holly Miller

Health Office Assistant/Testing Center
Kris Lindahl (1)

Kris Lindahl

Medical Assisting
Larin A

Larin Albertson

Medical Assisting
Medical Lab Technician
Holli.miller

Holly Miller

Health Office Assistant/Testing Center
Kelly Pesek

Kelly Pesek

Medical Laboratory Technician
Kelsi Houge

Kelsi Houge

Medical Laboratory Technician
Levi Jackan

Levi Jackan

Adjunct Microbiology Sim Lab
Nicole Vandermerwe

Nicole VanDerMerwe

Medical Laboratory Technician
Nursing
Alissa Iverson

Alissa Iverson

Nursing
Amber Schleusner

Amber Schleusner

Nursing
Doreen Endres

Doreen Endres

Nursing
Liz Snyder

Elizabeth Snyder

Nursing
Heidi Schmidt

Heidi Schmidt

Nursing
Holli.miller

Holly Miller

Health Office Assistant/Testing Center
Jenny Homola

Jenny Homola

Nursing/Sim Center Committee
Jocelynstarr Web

Jocelyn Starr

Nursing/Sim Center Committee
Jolyn.sackmann

Jolyn Sackmann

Nursing
Marcus Howard W

Marcus Howard

Nursing
Megan Schmitz

Megan Schmitz

Nursing
Mindy

Mindy Sandau

Simulation Center Coordinator
Rhonda Stangl

Rhonda Stangl

Nursing
Robyn Adler

Robyn Adler

Nursing
Samanthafischbach W

Samantha Fischbach

Nursing/Sim Center Manager
Sue Togel W

Sue Togel

Nursing Office Temp
Vanessa Snell W

Vanessa Snell

Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Allison.larson (1)

Allison Larson

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Adjunct/Lab Assistant
Amber Ottenbacher

Amber Ottenbacher

Office Assitant
Julie

Julie Kalahar

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kory Hall

Kory Hall

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Adam Fischbach (1)

Adam Fischbach

Physical Therapist Assistant
Amber Ottenbacher

Amber Ottenbacher

Office Assitant
Brenda Norton (1)

Brenda Norton

Physical Therapist Assistant
Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Supervisor
Precision Machining
Bonita

Bonita Briggs

Office Assistant
Darrel Grohs

Darrel Grohs

Precision Machining
Gary Mudder

Gary Mudder

Precision Machining
Steve Trautner W

Steve Trautner

Precision Machining
Steve S 1

Steven Schwinger

Precision Machining
Robotics
Bob Poor

Bob Poor

Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics
Bonita

Bonita Briggs

Office Assistant
Brooks Jacobsen (1)

Brooks Jacobsen

Electronic Systems Technology / Robotics
Louis.lasart

Louis LaSart

Electronics Systems Technology/Robotics
Mark Iverson W

Mark Iverson

Electronic Systems Technology/Robotics
SD Career & Technical Student Organizations
April.hamilton

April Hamilton

SD FFA Leadership and Program Manager
Katie Paulsonr001e

Katie Paulson

State Director - SD Career & Technical Student Organizations
Kris.brockhoft3

Kristine Brockhoft

SD FCCLA State Advisor
Nikki Mark

Nikki Mark

State Advisor for SkillsUSA, DECA & FBLA
Simulation Center
Jenny Homola

Jenny Homola

Nursing/Sim Center Committee
Jocelynstarr Web

Jocelyn Starr

Nursing/Sim Center Committee
Mindy

Mindy Sandau

Simulation Center Coordinator
Samanthafischbach W

Samantha Fischbach

Nursing/Sim Center Manager
Student Support Services
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Amy Marquardt

Academic Support Coordinator
Eric Schultz

Eric Schultz

Director of Enrollment
Erin.olson2

Erin Olson

Retention Coordinator
Hannah.dillon

Hannah Dillon

Student Activities and Events Coordinator
Jessi Whetsel

Jessi Whetsel

Counselor
Julie Mollehoff

Julie Mollenhoff

Career Center Coordinator
Kristina P001

Kristina Pearson

Diversity Student Success Coach
Lee Quale

Lee Quale

Dual Credit Coordinator
Lorik Kwasniewski

Lori Kwasniewski

Educational Services Coordinator
Luann Strait

LuAnn Strait

Director of Student Services
Nichole Anderson

Nichole Anderson

Registrar/Office Assistant
Stephanie.traversie W

Stephanie Traversie

Student Support and Equity Coordinator
Welding Technology
Andy Rossow

Andy Rossow

Welding Technology
Bonita

Bonita Briggs

Office Assistant
Brian M

Brian Mumm

Welding Technology
Chad Voelsch

Chad Voelsch

Welding Technology
Jamison

Jamison Jalbert

Welding Technology
Joshjutting

Joshua Jutting

Welding Technology