Whether you're local media seeking a twist on a national story, or national media looking to add more information from an expert in the field, count on Moraine Park for insight and knowledge on topics ranging from the state of the economy to health issues to culinary trends and the latest technology and engineering.
These experts from the Moraine Park faculty and staff have agreed to comment on breaking news, ongoing developments and trends in their areas of expertise. Please call the Marketing area at 920-924-3277 or email jurben@morainepark.edu or akillian@morainepark.edu to contact a Moraine Park expert. This directory is updated as new contact information becomes available.
Meet our Experts
| Name | Title | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Michele Adams | Safety Associate | Safety in the workplace |
| Penny Alt | Nursing Instructor | Nursing; simulation; cardiac; breast cancer |
| Marcia Arndt | Dean of Manufacturing Technology | Manufacturing; trends in manufacturing |
| Bonnie Baerwald | Vice President, Finance and Facilities | College finance relating to facilities |
| Cindy Bernhard | Business Instructor | Business management; business practice firm |
| Nancy Bertram | Surgical Technologist Instructor | Practices of surgical technologists; surgery team member roles; evaluation of sterile techniques |
| Rhonda Bird-Roehrig | Careers Instructor | Careers; career development; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator |
| Jim Blakeslee | Vice President, Information Technology | Enterprise systems; computer networks; document imaging; computer portals; security; wireless technology |
| George Blankenship | Emergency Medical Technician Instructor | Emergency Medical Services; Flight for Life; CPR; search and rescue |
| Eileen Bouchard | Barber/Cosmetology Instructor | Topics in barber/cosmetology; hairstyle trends and tips |
| James Brace | Corrections Instructor | Corrections; adult prison system; prisoner reentry programs; inmate recidivism |
| Josh Bullock | Vice President, Strategic Advancement | Environmental trends; generations in the workplace and marketplace; history of career and technical education in the WTCS; middle-skills in Wisconsin; multiple intelligence theory; labor trends; leadership; strategic planning |
| Larry Clark | Metal Fabrication Instructor | Welding processes; metal fabrication |
| Caron Daugherty | Dean of General and International Education | International education; travel to Africa and Muslim countries; safety and awareness; cultural etiquette; value of international travel |
| Tom Endejan | Culinary Arts Instructor | Artisan breads; cakes; pastries |
| Don Enders | Carpentry/Building Trades Instructor | Carpentry; building trades |
| Renae Fischer | Nontraditional Occupations Specialist | Nontraditional occupations |
| Timothy Flaherty | Traffic Safety Instructor | Traffic safety; speeding; inattentive driving; Operating While under the Influence |
| Tim Flood | Associate Director, Facilities | Sustainability relating to facilities |
| Dominic Garofalo | Web Development Instructor | Information Technology; web design and development |
| John Gloede | Emergency Medical Services Instructor | CPR; Emergency Medical Services-related topics; work place violence training |
| William Green | Diversity Relations Associate | Diversity relations |
| Debora Gross | American Sign Language Interpreter | Interpreting American Sign Language |
| JoAnn Hall | Executive Dean, Economic and Workforce Development | Economic; workforce development |
| Joe Halter | Social Science Instructor | Economics; ethics |
| Jeremy Joecks | Entrepreneurial Associate | Entrepreneurship; small business education and assistance |
| Jeremiah Johnson | Welding Instructor | Welding; welding certification; steam-fitting; print reading; steel fabrication |
| Sandra Kirchner | Instructional Aide - Nursing Simulation Center | Nursing simulation |
| Christopher Kleman | Instructional Technology Specialist | Video conferencing, audio/video and general aviation |
| Paul Kwiecinski | Social Science Instructor | Economics; small businesses; marketing |
| Scott Lieburn | Dean of Students | Student conduct; behavior intervention; Phi Theta Kappa; student life and activities; student veterans association; military |
| Claude Magee | Grant Activity Associate, Academic Advising | Learning styles; time management; study skills; note taking strategies; transitioning from high school to college; balancing family, work and school; financial literacy; experiencing cultural barriers |
| Michael Melaney | Electricity Instructor | Electricity; electrical contracting; safety |
| Beth Mendoza | Associate Director, Human Resources | Recruiting and retaining employees; appreciative inquiry; emotional intelligence; conflict resolution; mentoring; diversity |
| Timothy Moy | Automotive Instructor | Automotive topics; answering consumer questions |
| Stephanie Murre Wolf | Office Technology and Business Applications Instructor | Traditional, online, video-conference and blended classrooms; curriculum writing |
| Kelly Norton | Foundation/Alumni Relations Associate | Fundraising campaigns; strategic planning in fundraising |
| Iolanda Oliva | Social Science Instructor | Psychology; infant and adult attachment and bonding; child development; family services and dynamics; health psychology; social welfare; human relations |
| Dionysios Pantazis | Civil Engineering Instructor | Buildings; bridges; architecture; construction failures; structural earthquake effects |
| Brenda Raad | Counselor | Counseling; psychology; leadership; stress and wellness; anxiety; grief; relationship issues; men in counseling; poultry science |
| Pete Rettler | West Bend/Online/Campus and Community Partner | Distance learning; online learning; instructional technologies |
| Sheila Ruhland | President, Moraine Park | Leadership; strategic planning; history of career and technical education in the Wisconsin Technical College System; federal and state legislation and funding; education; workplace training |
| Mark Schmidt | Water Quality Instructor | Water quality technology; water treatment plant operations and optimization; the hydrologic cycle; water conservation |
| Ron Speich | Culinary Arts Instructor | Hydroponics; aquaponics; sustainability in culinary arts and gardening |
| Mark Theyerl | Electrical Power Distribution Instructor | Electrical Power Distribution; electrical substation Construction; maintenance and testing |
| Kathy VanEerden | Dean of Health Sciences | Nursing; healthcare |
| Jenny Wagner | K-12 Relations Associate | Career Clusters; Career Pathways; K-12 partnerships |
| Tom Wagner | HVAC-R Instructor | Residential energy audits; home air leakage problems; insulation deficiencies; home combustion safety testing |
| Patty Warfield | Careers Instructor | Career development and planning; health psychology and behavioral medicine; dog and other pet rescue; fostering and rehoming; pet therapy using trained, evaluated and registered therapy animals in health care and educational settings |