Personnel & Credentials
Andrews, Holly
Assessment Coordinator
A.A. – Cloud County Community College
B.A. – Washburn University
Aten, Shawn
Director of Physical Resources
A.S., Pre-Engineering - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - University of Nebraska at Kearney
Barner, Becky
Career Services Coordinator
B.S. – Wayne State College
M.B.A. – Regis University
Blagdon, Josh
Systems Administrator
A.A.S. – Mid-Plains Community College
Brandl, Jacob
Success Coach
NPCC Head Men's Basketball Coach
A.A. - Mid Plains Community College
B.A. - Midland University
M.A. - Dakota Wesleyan University
Brandes, Mandy
Business and Community Education Coordinator
B.S. - University of Nebraska - Kearney
Brown, Erinn
Director of Financial Aid
B.A. – Concordia College
M.B.A. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Brown, Randy
Network Administrator
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Administrator
A.A.S. – Mid-Plains Community College
Cleveland, Will
Motor School Coordinator
Class A CDL with endorsements
Condon, Jeremy
EMS/CPR Coordinator
A.A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
Correll, Bridget
Test Center Coordinator
B.S. – National College
Denny, Katy
Enrollment Coach
A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.A. - Bellevue University
Edson, Jennifer
Valentine Campus Administrator
B.A. - University of Colorado
M.A. - Middlebury College
Erikson, Kade
Assistant Director of Residence Life
A.A. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - Bellevue University
Gonzalez, Eric
Staff Accountant
A.A. - Strayer University
B.B.A. - Strayer University
Hargrove, Dillon
Career Coach
MCC Head Men's Basketball Coach
B.A. - Arkansas Tech University
Heinz, Brady
Assistant Systems Analyst
A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
Hope, Mindy
Director of Recruiting and Admissions
B.S. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Hopkinson, Genevieve
Assistant Director of Residence Life
MCC Volleyball Assistant Coach
A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - Missouri Valley College
Horne, Susan
Director of Advising
B.S. - Chadron State College
M.A.Ed. - Chadron State College
Jairam, Dr. Dharma
Dean of Business & Humanities
B.A. - Keuka College
M.Ed. - University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D. - University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Johnson, Kaci
Broken Bow Campus Administrator
B.A.E. – University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kaai, Aukai
Technical Enrollment Coach
MPCC Rodeo Rough Stock Coach
A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - Colorado State University
Kircher, Sharon
Director of Business and Community Education
A.A. – Mid-Plains Community College
B.A. – Bellevue University
M.S. – Bellevue University
Knott, Gail
Dean of Outreach and Training
B.A. – Benedictine College
M.S. - University of Nebraska-Kearney
Kobza, Hayley
Enrollment Coach
MCC Head Volleyball Coach
A.S.- Howard College
B.A. – Southwestern Oklahoma State University
M.Ed. – Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Ledall, Brenda
Imperial Campus Administrator
B.S. – University of Northern Colorado
Mendenhall, Mike
Success Coach
MCC Softball Head Coach
A.A. - Northeastern Junior College
B.S. - Bellevue University
B.S. - Fort Hayes State University
M.C.A.A. - Concordia University
Merchant, Robert
Research Analyst
A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - Chardon State College
Molcyk, Joy
Director of EMT/Paramedic Program
B.S. – University of Nebraska – Kearney
Licensed EMS Instructor/BLS Instructor
Certified in ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PHTLS, TCCC, NRP
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Molcyk, Robert
Accelerated EMT/Paramedic Program Coordinator
B.S. – University of Nebraska – Kearney
Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic Level
Certified CPR Instructor – AHA & ASHI
State of Nebraska – EMS Instructor/Educator
Certified in ACLS, AMLS, PALS & PHTLS
Morgan, Darin
Director of Physical Resources
A.A. – Manhattan Area Vocational-Technical School
Morgan, Jennifer
Activities Director
B.A. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Muehlenkamp, Bobbi
Director of Student Success
B.S. – Fort Hays State University
M.S. – Kansas State University
Naughtin, Tara
Systems Analyst
B.S. - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
M.B.A. - Doane University
Niemeth, Brett
Nursing Support Coordinator
LPN – Colby Community College
RN-MPCC-McCook
M.S. - Western Governors University
Obert, Dr. Brian
Dean of Student Life
B.A. – Colorado State University
M.S. – Colorado State University
Ph.D. – The University of Texas
Osmotherly, Jason
Associate Dean of Student Life
B.M.S. - University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.S.O.M. - Peru State College
Peters, Jamie
Assistant Director of Human Resources/Wellness
A.A. – Mid-Plains Community College
B.A. – Chadron State College
M.S. – Nebraska Methodist College
Peterson, Crystal
Director of Accounting
B.B.A. - Abilene Christian University
Pfeifer, Tad
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
B.S. – Wayne State College
M.S. – Auburn University
Pierce, Mary
Ogallala Campus Administrator
A.A. – MPCC North Platte
B.S. – University of Nebraska at Kearney
Pritchett, Brandon
Assistant Director of Advising
MCC Head Women's Basketball Coach
B.S. – Northern Arizona University
M.S.S. - United States Sports Academy
Purdy, Ryan
President
B.S. – NE Wesleyan University
M.B.A. – Chadron State College
Purdy, Sydney
Assistant Director of Student Leadership & Engagement
NPCC Assistant Volleyball Coach
A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.A. - Hastings College
Ramsey, Suzanne
Early Entry Coordinator
B.S. - Tulane University
M.S. - Pittsburg State University
Rankin, Robin
Director of Adult Education & ADA
A.A. – Eastern Wyoming College
B.S. – Chadron State College
Reading, Clint
Dean of Science, Math, Health & Applied Technology
B.S. - Chadron State College
MA.E. - Chadron State College
Rippen, Kelly
Vice President for Student Affairs and McCook Community College
B.A. – Concordia University
M.S. – University of Nebraska - Kearney
Sabatka, Amy
Director of Career Services
B.S. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A. - University of Nebraska-Kearney
M.S. - University of Nebraska-Kearney
Schmidt, Ben
Assistant Director of Safety & Security
B.S. - Liberty University
Sis, Erin
Recruiter
A.G.S – Northeastern Junior College
B.S. – University of Wyoming
Smeltzer, Jeff
Business and Community Education Coordinator
A.A. – Mid-Plains Community College
B.F.A. – University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Steele, Michael
Vice-President of Administrative Services
B.S. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
M.P.A. – University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Stewart, Lana
Registrar
A.A. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.G.S. - University of Nebraska - Omaha
Stinman, Daniel
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
B.A. - Hastings College
M.Ed. - Midland University
Tagwerker, Curtis
Coordinator of Residence Life
A.A. - Mid-Plains Community College
Taylor, Brantleigh
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - University of Nebraska at Kearney
Taylor, James
Director of Safety and Security
B.A. - Chadron State College
Thomas, Victoria
Coordinator of Residence Life
A.G.S. - McCook Community College
Thurman, Jeffrey
Asst. Activities Director
NPCC Head Women's Basketball Coach
A.A. - Carl Sandburg College
B.A. - Western Illinois University
M.S. - Western Illinois University
Thurman, Kayla
Director of Early Entry and Program Development
A.A. - Carl Sandburg College
B.A. - Western Illinois University
M.S. - Western Illinois University
Tomanek, Dr. Jody
Vice-President for Academic Affairs & NPCC
A.A.S. – Metropolitan Community College
B.S. – Bellevue University
M.Ed. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Ph.D. – Iowa State University
Wheeler, Katie
Director of Library Resources
B.A. - Colorado State University
M.L.S. - University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
Wiese, Trent
Director of Information Systems
A.A.S. – Southeast Community College
A.A.S. – Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. – Bellevue University
Wrage, Rebecca
Director of Human Resources
A.A.S. – Mid-Plains Community College
B.A. – University of Nebraska at Kearney
M.P.S. HR Management - Fort Hayes State University
Young, Josh
Motor School Program Coordinator
A.A.S. - Northeastern Junior College
Zehnder, Tim
Business and Community Education Coordinator
Certified, International Society of Fire Service Instructors
Zwickl, Kim
Assistant Systems Analyst
B.S. - University of Nebraska - Kearney
Albrecht-Watson, Lana
Nurse Educator
Clinical Coordinator
A.A. – Mid-Plains Community College
M.S.N – Walden University
Barragan, Lindsay
Nurse Educator
B.S.N. – Bryan College of Health Sciences
M.S.N. – Bryan College of Health Sciences
Bogardus, Robert
Biology Instructor
B.S. – Brigham Young University
M.S. – Brigham Young University
Bolt, Susanne
Mathematics Instructor
A.A. – McCook Community College
B.S. – Kearney State College
M.S. – University of Nebraska – Kearney
Chicoine, Stephen Dr.
Sociology Instructor
B.S. - Lander University
M.A. - University of South Carolina - Columbia
Ph.D. - University of South Carolina - Columbia
Chittick, Angie
Business/Office Tech Instructor
B.S. – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.B.A. – University of Nebraska – Kearney
Christensen, Leah Dr.
Biology Instructor
B.S.C – University of Minnesota
Ph.D. – University of Montana
Clouatre, Doug Dr.
Political Science Instructor
B.S. – Bradley University, Illinois
M.A. – Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville
Ph.D. – University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Cole, Jimi
Business/Office Tech Instructor
A.A. – Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. – Colorado State University
M.B.A. – Bellevue University
Cole, Kelley
Diesel Instructor
A.A.S. - Mid Plains Community College
Condon, Jean
Business/Office Tech Instructor
B.S. – Wayne State College
M.S. – Wayne State College
Cudzilo, Gregory
Building Construction Instructor
A.A.S. – Red Rocks Community College
Daily, Jared
Mathematics/Physics Instructor
BS – Brigham Young University
MS – Brigham Young University
Elmshaeuser, Jacob
Electrical Technology Instructor
A.A.S. – Mid-Plains Community College
Esch, Tyler
FACS Instructor
B.S. – Kearney State College
M.S. – University of Nebraska – Kearney
Flesch, Mandy Dr.
Nurse Educator
LPN Diploma - Mid-Plains Community College
A.D.N. - Mid-Plains Community College
M.S.N. - Walden University
Ed.D. – Clarkson College – Omaha
Galvan, Ritch
Theater Instructor
B.A. Chadron State College
M.A. Kansas State University
Golden, Tim
Welding Instructor
A.A.S. – MPCC-North Platte
AWS (American Welding Society)
CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)
Grasmick, Jessica
Dental Assisting Instructor/Program Director
A.A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - Peru State College
Gustason, Bobbi
Nurse Educator
A.D.N. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S.N. - Walden University
M.S.N. - Walden University
Haneline, Richard
Art Instructor
B.A. Ed – Peru State College
M.F.A. – Winthrop University
Hardiman, Mark
Theatre/Speech Instructor
B.A. - University of California
M.F.A. - Ohio University
M.A. - Northern Illinois University
Harrison, Kathy Dr.
Nurse Educator Director
LPN – MPCC - North Platte
ADN – Colby Community College - Kansas
BSN – UNMC – Omaha
MSN – Clarkson College – Omaha
Ed.D. – Clarkson College – Omaha
Harwood, Mark
Auto Body Instructor
A.A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
Hauxwell, Loretta
FACS/Psychology Instructor
A.S. – McCook Community College
B.S. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
M.S. – University of Nebraska – Kearney
Herrick, Bryan
Automotive Mechanics Instructor
Tech Diploma – Auto Mechanics – MPCC – North Platte
ASE Certified Automobile Technician
Hink-Wagner, Sheri
Sociology/Criminal Justice Instructor
B.S. - University of Nebraska - Kearney
M.S. - Illinois State University
Holthus, Jeff
Welding Instructor
B.S. - University of Nebraska - Kearney
Jacobs, Joanna
Math Instructor
B.S. – University of Wisconsin
M.S. – South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Janecek, Mike
Automotive Instructor
A.A.S. – MPCC – North Platte
ASE Certified Automobile Technician
ASE Certified Advanced Level Technician
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
Johnson, Rick
Art Instructor
B.F.A – University of Nebraska - Kearney
M.F.A. – University of Idaho, Moscow
Johnston, Courtney
Psychology Instructor
A.A. – Mid-Plains Community College
B.A. – Chadron State College
M.S. – Walden University
M.A. – Arizona State University
Makovicka, Marina
Nurse Educator
B.S.N. – Marian College
M.S.N. – University of Phoenix
M.S.L. - Grand Canyon University
Kemp, Rex
HVAC/R Instructor
A.A.S. – MPCC – North Platte
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society CM status
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society Refrigerant usage
North American Technical Excellence-A/C, Heat Pump, Gas Furnace
National Center Construction Education Research Certified Instructor
ESCO Institute Proctor
Kramer, Steve
Diesel Instructor
A.A.S. – Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - Bellevue University
Leibhart, Kristine
English Instructor
B.A. – University of Nebraska at Lincoln
B.A.in Ed – University of Nebraska at Kearney
M.A. – Texas A&M University
Long, Carla Dr.
Biology Instructor
B.S. – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D. – Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Lovett, Jessie Dr.
English Instructor
BA – Nazareth College
MA – DePaul University
Ph.D. – University of Wyoming
Luke, Emmanuel G.
IT Instructor
B.S. – Franklin University
M.S. – Wright State University
M.S. – Dakota State University
Lupomech, Lynn
Accounting Instructor
B.A. & B.S. - University of Nebraska - Kearney
M.Ed. - Doane College
M.P.A. - Metropolitan State University of Denver
Marvin, Micah
Mathematics Instructor
B.S. - Doane College
M.S. - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
M.Ed. - Doane College
McCall, Alexa
Mathematics Instructor
NPCC Head Volleyball Coach
A.A. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S. - Concordia University
M.S. - Nicholls State University
McLean, Aaron Dr.
Chemistry Instructor
A.S. – Lincoln Land Community College
B.S. – University of Illinois – Springfield
Ph.D. – Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
Messersmith, HaLea
Biology Instructor
B.S. - Doane College
M.S. - University of Nebraska - Kearney
Mooney, Renelle
Business Instructor
B.S. – Fort Hays State University
M.S. – Emporia State University
Mowry, Lorrie
Business Instructor
B.A. – Fort Hays State University
M.L.S. – Fort Hays State University
Nutt, Cathy
Business Instructor
B.S. – New Mexico State University
M.S. – New Mexico State University
O’Connor, Kevin
Math/Physical Education Instructor
NPCC Athletic Director
A.A. – MPCC – North Platte
B.S. – Kearney State College
M.S. – Kearney State College
Olsen, Jon
Physical Education Instructor
MCC Athletic Director
MCC Men's Baseball Coach
A.A. – Colby Community College
B.S. – Wheaton College
M.S. - Emporia State University
Paxton, Patti
Nurse Educator
A.D.N. - Mid-Plains Community College
B.S.N. - Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N. - Chamberlain College of Nursing
Perry, Jamie
MLT Instructor/Program Director
B.S. - Chadron State College
B.S. - University of Nebraska Medical Center
M.B.A. - Bellevue University
Pfeifer, Cassandra Dr.
English Instructor
A.A. - Rock Valley College
B.A. - Northern Illinois University
M.A. - University of Texas
Ph.D. - University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Pilakowski, Melissa Dr.
English Instructor
B.S. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.F.A. - University of Nebraska - Omaha
M.S. - Chadron State College
Ed.D. - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Potter, David Dr.
Speech Instructor
A.S. - Oklahoma City Community College
B.S. - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
M.P.A. - University of Nebraska - Omaha
Ph.D. - University of North Dakota
Reiman, Kelsey
Graphic Design/Visual Communications Instructor
B.A. - Wellesley College
MA.E - Chadron State College
Schaeffer, Addie
Nurse Educator
B.S.N. - Bryan College of Health Sciences
M.S.N. - Walden University
Simpson, Kristin
Music Instructor
B.M.Ed - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
M.M. - University of Nebraska - Omaha
Smalley, Scott
Welding/Machining Instructor
A.A.S. – McCook Community College
B.S. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Swanson, Chad
Mathematics Instructor
B.S. – University of Nebraska – Kearney
M.S. – University of Nebraska – Kearney
Thompson, Ash
Building Construction Instructor
A.A.S. - Mid-Plains Community College
Wilson, Mary Dr.
B.S. - Eastern Michigan University
M.A. - Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D. - Louisiana State University
Wolar, Glynn Dr.
History/Philosophy Instructor
A.B. – Occidental College
M.A. – California State University at Los Angeles
J.D. – Western State University College of Law
Ph.D. – University of Idaho