Governing Board

Vice President

Dr. Cathy Anderson, Vice President
Ph.D., Trident University
(605) 718-2405    

Professional Staff

Heidi Anderson, Dean of Fiscal Operations
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute; B.A., Chadron State College
(605) 718-2403

Dr. Marge Beam, Dean, Health and Human Services
B.S., Montana State University; M.S., MT Tech of the University of Montana; Ed.D., University of Idaho
(605) 718-2909

Steve Buchholz, Marketing Director 
B.A., Mansfield University; M.S., University of South Dakota
(605) 718-2436

Jill Elder, Admissions Coordinator
B.S., National American University
(605) 718-2411

Brad Henrich, Registrar
B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., University of South Dakota 

Carol Jones, Manager of Food Services
(605) 431-3209

Melanie Krauter, Special Services Coordinator
B.S., National American University
(605) 718-2421

Curt Lauinger, Career Services Coordinator
B.A., St. John's University
(605) 718-2438

Travis Lundquist, Information Services Director
A.S., National American University; B.S., National American University M.A., University of South Dakota
(605) 718-4038

Janell Oberlander, Dean of Student Services
B.S., Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology; Master of Counseling, Idaho State University
(605) 718-2419

Kelly O'Brien, Dean, Business & General Education
B.S., Black Hills State University; M.S., University of South Dakota
(605) 718-2931

Starla Russell, Manager of Financial Aid
B.S., Black Hills State University; M.B.A., University of South Dakota
(605) 718-2416

Theresa Scharn, Academic Coordinator
B.S., University of South Dakota 
(605) 718-2402

Patsy Schmidt, Associate Vice President, Corporate Education Center
B.A., Chadron State College 
(605) 718-2410

Mary Ann Slanina, Disability Coordinator
B.S., Black Hills State University
(605) 718-2426

Cheryl Templeton, Director of Customized Training
M.B.A., University of North Dakota 
(605) 718-2962

Darla Thompson, WDT Foundation Development Director
B.S., Colorado Tech
(605) 718-3061

Faculty

Marlin Alt, Electrical Trades
(605) 718-4741

Lonnie Anderson, Electrical Trades
Diploma, Western Dakota Tech; A.A.S., Western Wyoming Community College; B.S., University of Wyoming; M.P.A., University of Wyoming 
(605) 718-2991

Todd Anderson, Computer-Aided Drafting Technician
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute 
(605) 718-2986

Bernadette Clemens, Surgical Technology
A.A.S., Northwest Technical College, B.S., University of North Dakota
(605) 718-2905

Scot Dannenbring, Electrical Trades
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2943

Nicole Ducheneaux, General Education
B.S., Dakota State University; M.Ed, South Dakota State University
(605) 718-2933

Mark Enright, Fire Science
Diploma, Western Dakota Technical Institute; A.A.S., Casper College

Verlan Erickson, General Education
B.S., Black Hills State University
(605) 718-2934

Jennifer Feliz, Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Tech and Medical Assisting
A.A.S., Casper College 
(605) 718-2917

Donna Hanks, Business Management and Marketing
B.S., Southwest State University; M.S., University of South Dakota
(605) 718-2951

Allen Heakin,  Environmental Engineering
A.S., Ohio University,  B.S., Bradley University, M.Ed., Montana State University
(605) 718-2532

Tom Jaros, Fire Science
(605) 718-3058

Justin Jutting, Transportation Technology
A.A.S. Automotive Technology, A.A.S. Transportation Technology Heavy, Western Dakota Technical Institute ASE Auto Master Certified, ASE Medium Heavy Duty Master Certified 
(605) 718-4703

Karie Kennedy, Paralegal/Legal Assistant
B.S., Black Hills State University; J.D., University of South Dakota School of Law 
(605) 718-2928

Wayne Kessler, Collision Repair Technician
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute; I-CAR Certification; ASE Certification; IMACA Certification; Chief Certification; KJ Certification
(605) 718-2923

Kurtis Klunder, Paramedic
CCEMTP, Paramedic 
(605) 718-2549

Jani Lerback, Practical Nursing
B.S.N., University of Wyoming 
(605) 718-2952

Joyce Lorenzen, Health Information Management
B.S., Black Hills State University
(605) 718-2918

James Loverich P.E., Computer-Aided Drafting Technician
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., Virginia Tech
(605) 718-2941

Kevin Madden, Transportation Technology
Diploma, Wyoming Technical Institute; ASE Certification
(605) 718-2922

Duane Martenson, Business Management and Marketing
B.S., Black Hills State University; M.S., University of South Dakota
(605) 718-2929

Travis Matthew, Welding
Diploma, Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-4709

Kenny Moore, Transportation Technology 
Certified Master Technician, Wichita Automotive and Electronics Institute; A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2921

Ann Murano, Business Management and Marketing
B.S., Black Hills State University
(605) 718-2930

Sheldon Oukrop, Collision Repair
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute 
(605) 718-2924

Matt Pawelski, Programming & Computer Networking
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-3052

David Pendleton, Programming & Computer Networking
B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; A+; Network+; MCP
(605) 718-3059

Richard Pendleton, Practical Nursing
B.S.N., South Dakota State University
(605) 718-2916

Robert Reagan, Business Management & Marketing
B.S., Black Hills State University; M.B.A., Webster University
(605) 718-4743

Kurt Russow, Business Management & Marketing
B.S. Minnesota State University, Moorhead, M.A. North Dakota State University 
(605) 718-2932

Jeremy Schunneman, Welding
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-4735

Barbara Simmons, Pharmacy Technology
A.A.S. Western Dakota Technical Institute; CPht, Pharmacy Technician
(605) 718-2906

John Staben, General Education
A.D., University of South Dakota; B.S., South Dakota State University; M.A., University of Missouri, Columbia; M.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
(605) 718-2936

Kathryn Stark, General Education
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
(605) 718-4731

Luke Steinmetz, Welding
A.S., Northwest Community College
(605) 718-2926

Glen Talley, Law Enforcement Technology
B.S., University of Texas at Tyler
(605) 718-2949

Bill Urban, Welding
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-4704

Brian Watland, Accounting
B.A., Trinity College; B.A., Chadron State College; M.B.A., North Dakota State University 
(605) 718-2954

Barbara Williamson, Administrative Services
M.B.A., University of South Dakota
(605) 718-2937 

Corporate Education Center

Patsy Schmidt, Associate Vice President, Western Dakota Tech
B.A., Chadron State College
(605) 718-2410

Cheryl Templeton, Director of Customized Training
M.B.A., University of North Dakota
(605) 718-2962

Robert Doyle, South Dakota CDL Third Party Tester
(605) 718-2410

Bob Holloway, South Dakota CDL Third Party Tester
(605) 718-2410

Walter Raby, Dental Assistant Program Coordinator/Instructor
B.S., Business Accounting, University of Phoenix; X-Ray Technician, Modern Technology School; Advanced Dental Assistant, Western Dakota Tech
(605) 718-2410

Carol McKenzie, EMT Program Coordinator/Instructor
Presentation College
(605) 718-3055

Roger Stevens, CDL Program Coordinator/Instructor
Certified Forklift, Defensive Driving, & Bus Safety Trainer
Air Force Institute of Technology
(605) 718-2410

Corporate Education Center Certified Trainers

Charles Albright, Truck Driving Trainer

Casey Bonsall, Cabinetmaking Instructor
Diploma, Cabinetmaking, WDT

Steve Buchholz, Writing Skills
B.A., Communications/Journalism, Mansfield University; M.S., Administrative Studies/Human Resources, University of South Dakota

Rae Getz, Professional Development
B.A., Arizona State University; M.S., South Dakota State University

Nancy Glassgow, Healthy Living
R.N., B.S.N.

Donna Hanks, Professional Development Skills
B.S., Southwest State University M.S in Administrative Studies with emphasis in
Human Resources & Organizational Leadership, University of South Dakota

Rohy Keffer, MSHA

Les Kor, Computer Trainer
B.S., Southwest State University

Jeff Larus, Licensed Electrician Continuing Ed Instructor
Diploma, Western Dakota Technical Institute

Keith L’Esperance, Professional Development Skills
B.A., Business Administration; M.A., Administrative Studies/Human Resources

Jerry Majzner, Project Management Instructor
B.S., Embry-Riddle; MAS, Embry-Riddle; PhD, Capella University

Travis Matthew, Welding Trainer

Robin Miller, Computer Trainer
Diploma, Western Dakota Technical Institute

Mike Nau, Computer Trainer

Elaine Richmond, Computer Trainer
B.S. Business Administration, Information Resource Management, San Jose State University

Peggy Schlechter, Professional Development Skills
M.S., Education

Bill Urban, Machine Tool
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute

Wayne Zako, Professional Development Skills
B.S., Business Administration; M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction; Certified Myers-Briggs Instructor

Support Staff

Sandy Andersen, Food Service Associate
(605) 718-2431

Ruth Anderson, Custodian
(605) 394-3072

Debbie Arne, Library Coordinator
(605) 718-2904

Reva Bad Wound, Administrative Assistant
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2401

Joy Bridge, Admissions Specialist
B.S., Bethel College; M.B.A., Davenport University
(605) 718-2541 

Jody Brower, Admissions Assistant
(605) 718-2413

William Christensen, Student Accounts Assistant
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2540

Teresa Dodson, Technology Support Assistant
B.S., National American University
(605) 718-2589

Justin Eiesland, Computer Tech
A.A.S., Mitchell Technical Institute
(605) 718-4037

Saundra Ewing, Receptionist
(605) 718-2400

Dave Franz, Custodian
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2430

Lois Hardacre, Custodian
(605) 718-2430

Rick Hatzenbeller, Custodian
(605) 394-3072

Vicky Hix, Financial Aid Assistant
(605) 718-2938

Sherman Huffman, Custodian
(605) 718-2430

Bev Huus, Distribution Center Clerk
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2948

Michael Iversen, Computer Technician
(605) 718-4032

Cheryl Jarding, Marketing & Web Specialist
B.S., Black Hills State University 
(605) 718-2987

Darcy Johnson, Student Account Coordinator
A.A.S, Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2423

Peggy Johnson, Staff Assistant
(605) 718-3067

Herb Jolley, Custodian
(605) 394-3072

Renee Kracht, Admissions Specialist
B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology 
(605) 718-2412

Scott Kracht, LAN/Security Tech
A.A.S., National American University
(605) 718-2587

Kenneth Krenz, Custodian
(605) 39718-2043

Tera Krull, Financial Aid Senior Assistant
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2425

Vickie Lass, Library Assistant
B.A., Concordia College, St. Paul, MN
(605) 718-2427

Daryl Lemme, Parts Store Manager
(605) 718-2953

Sharon Martin, Financial Aid Senior Assistant
(605) 718-2422

Lenora McCollum, Registrar Assistant
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2415

Melinda Sieveke, Head Custodian

Carson Stiles, Application Support Specialist
B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Rick Waldo, Bookstore Manager
A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute
(605) 718-2432