BMCC Staff Directory
John Adair - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Northern Michigan University
Kathy Adair - Director of Development and Social Science Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8404
A.A., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S.W., Grand Valley State University
Mike Barrett - Adjunct Instructor
A.S., North Central Michigan College
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Duane Bedell - President
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Baker College
M.A., University of Michigan - Flint
Ed.S., University of Michigan - Flint
Haskell Indian Nations University
Kelly C. Bedell - Student Support Services Specialist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8432
Certificate, Michigan Office of Substance Abuse Services
B.S., Northern Michigan University
Bay Mills Community College
Tiffany Bergstrom - Administrative Assistant to the Financial Aid Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8433
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Cortney Billet - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Fayetteville State University
M. Ed., Fayetteville State University
University of Phoenix
Craig Carrick - Risk Manager & HR Specialist
B.S., Central Michigan University
Serina Carrick - Grants Accountant
(906) 248-3354 ext 8441
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Kathleen Carty-Fisher - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Aquinas College
M.A., University at Buffalo - SUNY
M.A., University of Texas - Austin
Dr. Natalia Chugunov - General Science Faculty
(906) 248-3354 ext 8425
M.D., St. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University
Heather Church - Assistant Registrar, Office Administration Department Chair and Adjunct Instructor.
(906) 248-8476
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.B.A., Davenport University
Michelle Clark - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.S.A., Northern Michigan University
Megan Clarke - Library Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8435
B.A., Grand Valley State University
M.L.I.S., Wayne State University
Brenda L Clor - Institutional Research and Data Analyst
(906) 248-3354 ext 8406
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
Lake Superior State University
University of Michigan - Flint
University of Michigan - Flint
Kathleen Connors - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Ellis College of NYIT
M.A., National University
Katie Corbiere - Financial Aid Specialist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8477
Certificate, University of Norte Dame
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
Central Michigan University
Teresa Corey-Spiker - Criminal Justice Department Chair
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Franci DeCoe - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Dr. Lucy DeWildt - Adjunct Instructor
Pre-Pharmacy, Central Michigan University
Pharm. D., Ferris State University
Rick W. Elder - Social Studies Faculty
(906) 248-3354 ext 8468
A.S., Mott Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Terry Ellis - Construction Technology Faculty
Lake Superior State University
License, State of Michigan Residential Builder
Certificate, Building Trades, Sault Area Skill Center
Dr. Larry Ellis - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Arizona State University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
M. Ed., University of Phoenix
Ph. D., Capella University
Jaime Farrow - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., North Carolina State University
M.S., Maryland University
Eric Galer - Adjunct Instructor
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., University of Phoenix
Bob Gidcumb - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., University of Michigan - Flint
M.A., University of Michigan - Flint
Whitney Gravelle, J.D. - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Michigan State University
J.D., Michigan State University
Dr. Chris Griffen - Technical Director of Great Lakes Composite Institute
(906) 253-9590
B.S., University of Michigan
M.S., Wayne State University
Ph.D., Oakland University
Deborah Haines - Adjunct Instructor
B.F.A., University of Connecticut
M.A., Trinity College
Tanecia Hallai - Health and Fitness Faculty & Allied Health Coordinator
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Excelsior College
Joe Halvorsen - Accountant
(906) 248-3354 ext 8410
B.S., Ferris State University
Sheryl Hammock - Early Childhood Education Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8436
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Lake Superior State University
Dr. Michelle Hank - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
D.B.A., University of Phoenix
Michael Harris - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Normandale Community College
B.S., University of Minnesota
M.S., University of Cincinnati
Karol Healy - Land Grant Program Coordinator
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Wendy Heyrman - Vice President of Student Affairs
(906) 248-3354 ext 8403
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Quatasha Hooks - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Jackson State University
M.Ed., Jackson State University
Tina M. Huffman - Financial Aid Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8437
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Jana Hutcheson - Communication Faculty
(906) 248-3354 ext 8453
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.A., Manchester College
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Tyler Hutchinson - General Maintenance
Samantha Jackson Cameron - Vice President of Academic Affairs
(906) 248-3354 ext 8429
A.B., St. Clair County Community College
B.B.A., Western Michigan University
M.A., Michigan State University
Norman Jahn - TRIO and SSS Academic Success Coach
(906) 248-3354 ext 8414
B.A., Michigan State University
M.P.A., University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Michelle Jarvie - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Michigan Technological University
M.S., Michigan Technological University
Shannon Jones - Business Administration Department Chair, Native American Studies Assistant Department Chair and Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Briana Kangas Otten - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Northern Michigan University
B.A., Northern Michigan University
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Michael Karzon - Computer Information Systems Faculty
(906) 248-8487
B.S. Michigan State University
M.S. Colorado Techincal University
Chet Kasper - Chief Information Officer\Title III Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8431
B.S., Ferris State University
Dr. Sandi King - Adjunct Instructor
(906) 440-6651
B.S.N., Lake Superior State University
M.S.N., Regis University
D.N.P., Regis University
Caleb Lamont - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., St. Joseph's College
M.A., Gonzaga University
Elizabeth Landreville - Computer Technician
(906) 248-3354 ext 8428
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College
Amie Lawson - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Kathleen LeBlanc - Cultural Services Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8434
Bay Mills Community College
Lake Superior State University
LaTara LeBlanc - Administrative Assistant and Academic Advisor
(906) 248-3354 ext 8463
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
University of Michigan - Flint
Stephanie LeBlanc - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Heald College
B.S.M., University of Phoenix
Elaine Lehre - Director of Admissions
(906) 248-3354 ext 8422
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College
Justin Lindsay - Assistant Library Director
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Cathy Matresse - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Eastern Washington University
B.S., Eastern Washington University
M.S., Eastern Washington University
Sara Maurer - Communication Faculty
B.A., Albion College
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Rheanna McKechnie - Marketing & Recruiting Specialist
(906) 248-8452
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Destiny McKechnie - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.A., Lake Superior State University
Dr. Diana McKenzie - Science Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8473
B.A., Lake Superior State University
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Jennifer McLeod - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
Central Michigan University
Tenniel McLeod - Director for TRIO Student Support Services
(906) 248-3354 ext 8427
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Dr. Ildiko Melis - Communication Faculty
(906) 248-3354 ext 8411
M.A., Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
M.A., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Tiffany Menard - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.A., University of Utah
Abigail Mikolowski - Finance Specialist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8451
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Jan Miller - Mathematics Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8450
B.S., Florida State University
M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary
M.A., University of Houston
Saginaw Valley State University
Randy Miller - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Department Chair
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Betty A. Mitchell - Bookkeeper
(906) 248-3354 ext 8440
Certificate, Lake Superior State University
Bay Mills Community College
Susan Morningstar - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Kamalia Munz - General Maintenance
Erica Newland - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Mary O'Connor - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Michigan Technological University
M.A., Marygrove College
Carla Osawamick - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
6-Year Diploma, Bay Mills Community College, Anishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program
Karen Parish - Compliance\Governance Specialist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8444
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Jake Parish - Farm Technician
(906) 248-1097
Laura Parish - Distance Learning Specialist
(906) 248-8417
A.A.S. & A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
Jill Peller - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Mindy Piche - Accounting Specialist
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Tyler Postma - Computer Information Systems Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8407
A.S. & B.S., Lake Superior State University
Laura A. Postma, C.P.A. - Vice President Business and Finance
(906) 248-3354 ext 8420
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Government Financial Manager
Holly Powless, J.D. - Policy Analyst & Title IX Coordinator
(906) 248-3354 ext 8430
A.A., Haskell Indian Nations University
B.A., University of Michigan
M.P.A., Kent State University
J.D., Wayne State University
Lena Quinlan - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Jeani Reffruschinni - Institutional Research and Reporting Analyst, and Online Academic Advisor
(906) 248-3354 ext 8423
A.A. & A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.B.A., Davenport University
Lake Superior State University
Northern Michigan University
Lori Riley - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
James Sawaski - Mathematics Department
(906) 248-8439
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Portland State University
Aaron Schlehuber, J.D. - General Counsel
B.S., Central Michigan University
J.D., Michigan State University
Danielle Schofield - Student Advising Specialist
B.S. Central Michigan University
Richard Schofield Jr. - Maintenance
(906) 248-3354 ext 8462
Sherri A. Schofield - Registrar & Institutional Information Systems Manager
(906) 248-3354 ext 8424
A.A.S. & A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
Samantha Schroeder - Executive Assistant to the President
906-248-8462
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Dr. Ryan Skiera - Business Administration Faculty
(906) 248-3354 ext 8409
B.S., Ferris State University
M.B.A., Grand Valley State University
Ph. D., Capella University
Valerie Smith - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Baker College
B.S., Baker College
M.A., Capella University
Holly Sparks - Receptionist/Purchasing Assistant
(906) 248-3354
Brent Stark - Construction Technology Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-8412
A.S., Muskegon Community College
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Lori Stayner - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Western Michigan University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Heather Stelzer - Early Childhood Education Faculty and Advisor
(906) 248-8488
B.S., Walden University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Amber Stephan - Community Health and Fitness Coordinator
(906) 248-9009
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
Chris Svoboda - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Michelle Sweeten - Sustainable Agricultural Educator
B.S., Purdue University
M.S., Purdue University
Patrick Tadgerson - Information Systems Administrator
(906) 248-3354 ext 8405
A.A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Morgan Talty - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.F.A., University of Southern Maine
Kathy Tassier - Curriculum Specialist & Education Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8449
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Lake Superior State University
Ed.S., University of Michigan
Wade Teeple - Off-Campus and Non-Credit Program Coordinator and Cashier
(906) 248-3354 ext 8421
Bay Mills Community College
U.S. Indian Police Academy
Mzzhickkekahbah (Mz) Thomas - TRIO and SSS Academic Success Coach
906-248-8416
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Vicki Thomas - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Michigan State University
M.Ed., Concordia University Portland
Mike Turco - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., University of Toronto
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Richard VanderPoel - Adjunct Instructor
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College
Kamiesha Vann - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Peirce College
M.A., Capella University
M.Ed., Rosemont College
Kendra Voris - Director of Distance Learning
(906) 248-3354 ext 8402
A.A.S. & B.S., Ferris State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Graduate Certificate, Michigan State University
Stacey Walden - Human Resources Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8426
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Mariah Wanic - Director of Charter Schools
(906) 248-3354 ext 8446
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Ed. S., Central Michigan University
Lake Superior State University
Brody Waybrant - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Ed. D., Capella University
Sarah Wellman - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S. Bay Mills Community College
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Graduate Certificate, Michigan State University
Graduate Certificate, Central Michigan University
Michele Wellman-Teeple - Anishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program Faculty and Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8472
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Anishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program, Bay Mills Community College
Nishnaabemwin Language Instructors Institute, Bay Mills Community College
Victoria Wellman-Teeple - IT Systems Engineer
906-248-8413
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.A., Lake Superior State University
Patti Wenglikowski - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Shelley White-Thomas, J.D. - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Albion College
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
J.D., Wayne State University Law
Julie Wiegand - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Northern Michigan University
B.A., Ashford University
Mike Willis - Native American Studies Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8447
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Diploma, Nishnaabemwin Language Instructors Institute
Northern Michigan University
Lake Superior State University
Debra J. Wilson - Director of Student Success
(906) 248-3354 ext 8442
A.A. & A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
Holly Wolniakowski - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Dr. Stephen R. Yanni - Land Grant Director and Accreditation Liaison Officer
(906) 248-3354 ext 8478
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., Michigan State University