D U N W O O D Y F A C U LT Y
Christopher Adams
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Applied Management, Dunwoody College
of Technology
A.A.S., Electrical Construction, Dunwoody
College of Technology
A.A.S., Electrical Construction, Dunwoody
College of Technology
Amanda Barker
Clinical Instructor
Health Sciences & Technology
B.S., Human Resources and Organizational
Leadership, Rasmussen College
A.A.S., Radiologic Technology, Dunwoody
College of Technology
Certificate, Radiologic Technology, North
Memorial School of Radiologic Technology
612-374-5800 x4923
cadams@dunwoody.edu
612-381-3313
abarker@dunwoody.edu
Thomas Alexander
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
J.D., Law, William Mitchell College of Law
B.A., Financial Economics, Gustavus
Adolphus College
Clayton Bartholow
Adjunct Instructor
Electronics Technology
B.S., Industrial Education, University
of Minnesota
Associate Degree in Electronics
Technology, Northwestern
Electronics Institute
General Radiotelephone Operator License
with RADAR
Endorsement, FCC
Amateur Extra Class License, FCC
Senior Electronic Technician - Digital
Electronics, ETA
Certified Electronic Technician - Wireless
Electronics, ETA
Certified Electronic Technician - RADAR, ETA
612-374-5800 x4935
talexander@dunwoody.edu
Donald Androsky
Senior Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
AOS, Electronics Technology, NEI
A+ Certification
612-381-8133
dandrosky@dunwoody.edu
Richard Arboleda
Principal Instructor
Computer Technology
B.A., Mathematics, Bemidji State College
Diploma, Computer Technology, Control
Data Institute
Production and Inventory Control
612-381-8127
rarboleda@dunwoody.edu
Brian Baar
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.A.S., Construction Management, University
of Minnesota
LEED AP BD+C.
612-374-5800 x4895
bbaar@dunwoody.edu
Denise Bailey
Senior Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
American Welding Society
GTAW Certified
GMAW Certified
Plasan Certified
612-381-8249
dbailey@dunwoody.edu
612-381-8134
cbartholow@dunwoody.edu
Henry Beadell
Principal Instructor
Automotive
Diploma, Automotive General Service,
Dunwoody College of Technology
ASE Master Automobile Technician
ASE Advanced Level Specialist
612-381-8176
hbeadell@dunwoody.edu
Jemal Bedaso
Adjunct Instructor
Computer Technology
M.S., Computer Science, Maharishi University
of Management
M.Tech., Electrical Engineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Roorkee
B.S., Electricity and Electronics Technology,
Nazareth Technical College
612-374-5800 x4878
Jbedaso@dunwoody.edu
Robert Bentz
Program Manager
Computer Technology
B.S., Industrial Technology Management,
Bemidji State University
A.A.S., Computer Networking, Dunwoody
College of Technology
612-381-8117
rbentz@dunwoody.edu
Josh Bergstrom
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Construction Management, Minnesota
State University – Mankato
jbergstrom@dunwoody.edu
Jeffrey Bixby
Senior Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
B.S., Industrial Education, Bemidji State
University
612-381-8207
jbixby@dunwoody.edu
David Blake
Program Manager
Health Sciences &Technology
M.A., Healthcare Leadership, The College of
St. Catherine
B.A., History, University of Minnesota
A.A.S., Radiography, The College of
St. Catherine
612-381-3091
dblake@dunwoody.edu
Nicholas Bohl
Senior Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.E.E., Electrical Engineering, University
of Minnesota
612-381-8168
nbohl@dunwoody.edu
Ben Bowman
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.A.S., Construction Management, University
of Minnesota
B.F.A., Painting, Milwaukee Institute of Art
& Design
A.A.S., Construction Management &
Supervision, North Hennepin
Community College
612-374-5800 x4903
bbowman@dunwoody.edu
Ross Brower
Principal Instructor
Student Success
M.A., Education, Augsburg
B.S., Mathematics, University of Minnesota
612-381-8247
rbrower@dunwoody.edu
Stephen Burk
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.A., Economics, St. John’s University
612-381-3092
sburk@dunwoody.edu
Brad Cedergren
Adjunct Instructor
Computer Technology
M.S., Chaplaincy, Liberty University
B.S., Mobile Development, Full Sail University
B.F.A., Visual Communications, American
InterContinental University
612-374-5800 x4879
bcedergren@dunwoody.edu
Jeff Chase
Senior Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Industrial Management, University of
Wisconsin
Diploma, Construction Electricity, Northwest
Technical College
612-381-3329
jchase@dunwoody.edu
Frank Claude
Principal Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
B.S., Industrial Technology, Bemidji
State University
A.A.S., Industrial Electronics, Dunwoody
College of Technology
Diploma, Electronics, Dunwoody College
of Technology
NFPA OSHA 70E, Electrical Training
612-381-8206
fclaude@dunwoody.edu
Bradley Cleland
Senior Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Dunwoody
College of Technology
NFPA OSHA 70E, Electrical Training
U.S. Navy Electronics Technician
612-381-8135
bcleland@dunwoody.edu
Shawn Collins
Adjunct Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
M.B.A., Manufacturing Systems Engineering,
University of St. Thomas
B.A., Marketing Management, University of
St. Thomas
Lean Manufacturing Certification, University
of Kentucky
612-374-5800 x4941
scollins@dunwoody.edu
Steven Cunningham
Senior Instructor
Automotive
Diploma, Automotive Service Technology,
Dunwoody College of Technology
ASE Master Automobile Technician
IMACA, International Mobile A/C Association
612-381-8179
scunningham@dunwoody.edu
John Dahl
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S. Geography/Surveying, St. Cloud
State University
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota
Diploma, Civil Technology, Dunwoody College
of Technology
612-374-5800 x4909
jdahl@dunwoody.edu
Everette Daigle
Dean of Robotics & Manufacturing
Robotics & Manufacturing
M.S., Manufacturing Engineering, University
of Wisconsin - Stout
B.S., Applied Mathematics, Metropolitan
State University
A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Coastline
Community College
Diploma, Electronics Technology, Cleveland
Institute of Electronics
Diploma, Marine Electronics Technology,
Trident Training Facility Kings Bay
Journeyman-Electronics Mechanic, US Dept.
of Labor
Journeyman-Electronics Tester, US Dept.
of Labor
Robert Endeley
Adjunct Instructor
Computer Programs
M.S., Software Engineering, University of
St. Thomas
B.S., M.S., Applied Geology, University of
Buea, Cameroon
Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA)
612-374-5800 x4937
rendeley@dunwoody.edu
Richard Engholm
Adjunct Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
Diploma, Electronic Technology, NEI College
of Technology
CETA, ETA International
612-374-5800 x4898
rengholm@dunwoody.edu
Wale Falade
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.Arch, Architecture, University of Minnesota
B.Arch., Architecture, University of Minnesota
Certificate, Metropolitan Design, College of
Design, University of Minnesota
612-381-8172
edaigle@dunwoody.edu
612-5800 X4930
wfalade@dunwoody.edu
David DuVal
Principal Instructor
Automotive
B.S., Business Administration, University
of Wisconsin
A.A.S., Automotive Service Technology,
Dunwoody College of Technology
Automotive Service, Journeyman
ASE Master Automobile Technician
Thomas Finnegan
Senior Instructor
Arts & Sciences
D.C., Chiropractic, Northwestern College
of Chiropractic
M.B.A., Business Administration, Minnesota
School of Business
B.S., Biology, College of Old Westbury
Doctor of Chiropractic, Department
of Education
Doctor of Chiropractic, Board of
Chiropractic Examiners
612-381-8180
dduval@dunwoody.edu
John Dwyer
Program Manager - Architecture
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.Arch., Architecture, University of Minnesota
B.A., Architecture, University of Minnesota
Founder + Principal, John Dwyer Architect
Licensed Architect, MN #43166
612-381-8237
jdwyer@dunwoody.edu
Reem El-Radi
Senior Instructor
Arts & Sciences
PhD.,Work and Human Resource Education,
Organizational Leadership Policy and
Development, University of Minnesota
M.A., Health and Human Services
Administration, St. Mary’s University
B.A., Arts in Psychology, Ahfad University
612-381-3421
rel-radi@dunwoody.edu
612-381-3430
tfinnegan@dunwoody.edu
Timothy Flugum
Principal Instructor
Arts & Sciences
M.S., Physics, Texas A&M University
B.S., Math and Physics, United States
Military Academy
612-381-3405
tflugum@dunwoody.edu
Polly Friendshuh
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.B.A., Business Administration,
Concordia University
B.S., Career and Technical Education,
University of Minnesota
Journeyman Electrician License, State Board
of Electricity
NFPA OSHA 70E, Electrical Training
612-381-8107
pfriendshuh@dunwoody.edu
LeRoy Frisvold
Senior Instructor
Automotive
Diploma, Auto Service Technology, Dunwoody
College of Technology
ASE Master Automobile Technician
w/ L1 certification
TTEN Coordinator
Certified Toyota CEED Instructor
612-381-8178
lfrisvold@dunwoody.edu
Eeris Fritz
Principal Instructor
Student Success
B.S., Economics & Educational Psychology,
University of Minnesota
A.A.S., Electronic Technology; emphasis in
Computer Technology and Biotechnology,
Brown Institute
612-381-8122
efritz@dunwoody.edu
Chris Fulton
Instructor
Computer Programs
M.S., Information Systems, DePaul University
B.S., Business Administration, Ball
State University
612-381-3097
cfulton@dunwoody.edu
Curtis Gabrielson
Senior Instructor
Computer Technology
B.S., Christian Ministry, Crown College
A.O.S., Electronics Technology, NEI College
of Technology
CompTIA A+
MCTS Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
612-381-8130
cgabrielson@dunwoody.edu
Heather Gay
Program Manager- Construction
Management
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Public Affairs, Humphrey Institute,
University of Minnesota
B.S., Interior Design & Construction
Management, MN State University, Mankato
LEED AP BD+C
612-381-3382
hgay@dunwoody.edu
Kristine Grabianowski
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Project Management, St. Mary’s
University of MN
B.S., Interior Design, MN State
University – Mankato
612-374-5800 x4917
kgrabianowski@dunwoody.edu
Bruce Graffunder
Principal Instructor
Automotive
B.A., Industrial Technology, Bemidji
State University
Diploma, Auto body repair and refinishing,
Hennepin Technical College
ASE Master Collision Repair Technician
I-Car Training Alliance Instructor
PPG Master Refinish Technician Certified
612-381-8184
bgraffunder@dunwoody.edu
Amanda Gronsberg
Clinical Instructor
Health Sciences & Technology
A.A.S., Radiologic Technology,
Argosy University
A.A.S., Radiologic Technology, Chippewa
Valley Technical College
AART certified
612-381-3429
agronsberg@dunwoody.edu
Edward Gundel
Principal Instructor
Arts & Sciences
Ph.D., German Literature and Philosophy,
University of Texas
B.S., Social Sciences, Pennsylvania
State University
612-381-3393
tgundel@dunwoody.edu
Paul Gust
Adjunct Instructor
Arts & Sciences
M.S., Teaching, University of St. Thomas
B.S., Mathematics, University of North Dakota
612-381-3394
pgust@dunwoody.edu
Jon Hassenfritz
Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
A.A.S., Architectural Drafting & Estimating,
Dunwoody College of Technology
Arlinda Henderson
Principal Instructor
Arts & Sciences
M.Phil., Visual Arts, Institute for Doctoral
Studies In the Visual Arts
M.F.A., Painting, University of North Dakota
B.F.A., Painting, Bemidji State University
B.S., Art Education, Bemidji State University
K-Adult Art Education
612-381-3396
ahenderson@dunwoody.edu
Thomas Herold
Senior Instructor
Design & Graphics Technology
B.A., History, University of Minnesota
A.A.S., Advertising Design, Brown College
Level One Flexographic Certification, FTA
612-381-4906
therold@dunwoody.edu
Aaron Hofstedt
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Geography, Pennsylvania State University
Certificate, Land Surveying, St. Cloud
State University
ahofstedt@dunwoody.edu
Benjamin Holbrook
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Civil Engineering, University
of Minnesota
bholbrook@dunwoody.edu
James Howarth
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.Arch., Architecture, University of Minnesota
B.S., Architecture, University of Minnesota
612-381-3080
jhowarth@dunwoody.edu
612-381-3402
jhassenfritz@dunwoody.edu
Michael Hren
Adjunct Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
A.A.S., Die and Mold, Dunwoody College
of Technology
Kimberly Helm
Adjunct Instructor
Applied Management
M.A., Organizational Management,
Concordia University
M.B.A., Business Administration,
Concordia University
B.S., Consumer Sciences/Personal Finance,
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Allen Jaedike
Adjunct Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
B.S., Business and Industry Education,
University of Minnesota
Diploma, Mechanical Drafting, Dunwoody
College of Technology
612-381-3068
khelm@dunwoody.edu
612-374-5800 x4907
mhren@dunwoody.edu
612-381-3087
ajaedike@dunwoody.edu
Mary Anne Jaedike
Principal Instructor and A&S
Scheduling Coordinator
Arts & Sciences
M.S., Vocational Education/Math, University
of Minnesota
B.S., Mathematics, Winona State University
Cadd106, Solidworks Software
Cadd112, Solidworks Intermediate
612-381-3340
mjaedike@dunwoody.edu
Keith Jirak
Senior Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
B.A., Industrial Education, University of
Northern Iowa
Journeyman Machinist, Fed Dept. of Labor/
John Deere
Certified Manufacturing Tech, SME
612-381-8204
kjirak@dunwoody.edu
Sharon Jirak
Principal Instructor
Computer Technology
B.T., Industrial Technology, University of
Northern Iowa
A.A.S., Computer Technology, Dunwoody
College of Technology
A+, CompTIA
Net+, CompTIA
MCP Windows 2000, CompTIA
612-381-8114
sjirak@dunwoody.edu
Jeffrey Johnson
Adjunct Instructor
Applied Management
M.B.A. Business Administration, Concordia
University, St. Paul
M.A., Organizational Management, HR,
Concordia University
B.S., Business Management, Moorhead
State University
A.A., Liberal Arts, Hibbing Community College
Professional in Human Resources, HR
Certification Institute
612-374-5800 x4885
jjohnson@dunwoody.edu
Karie Johnson
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
Masters Certificate, Business Analysis,
Auburn University
Bachelor of Architecture, University of MN
Six Sigma Green Belt, Villanova University
kjohnson@dunwoody.edu
Debra C. Kerrigan
Dean, Workforce Training &
Continuing Education
Workforce Training & Continuing Education
M.Ed., University of Minnesota
B.S., Civil Engineering, Marquette University
612-381-3306
dkerrigan@dunwoody.edu
Tom Kleinman
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.A., Industrial Technology, Bemidji
State University
A.A.S., HVAC Systems servicing, Dunwoody
College of Technology
Diploma, Refrigeration & major appliances,
Dunwoody College of Technology
Special Engineers License, Class 4, MN
Department of Labor
Journeyman’s Gasfitters License, City
of Minneapolis
Refrigeration Service Engineers (RSES)
Certified Air Conditioning Educator, CSME,
HVAC Excellence
Certified Electrical Educator, CSME,
HVAC Excellence
Certified Gas Heat Educator, CSME, HVAC
Excellence
R-410a Certification, HVAC Excellence
Combustion Analysis Certification,
HVAC Excellence
608 EPA Universal Certification
612-381-8141
tkleinman@dunwoody.edu
Jason Klous
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.B.A., Business Administration, University
of Wisconsin
B.A.S., Construction Management, University
of Minnesota
612-374-5800 x4949
jklous@dunwoody.edu
Stephen Knowles
Senior Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.Arch., Architecture, Iowa State University
B.A., Art & Design, Iowa State University
Jon Kukachka
Dean of Automotive
Automotive
B.A., Industrial Technology, Bemidji
State University
Diploma, Automotive, Dunwoody College
of Technology
ASE Master Automobile Technician
612-381-8187
jkukachka@dunwoody.edu
Robert Larkin
Instructor
Automotive
A.A.S, Automotive Technology, Dunwoody
College of Technology
ASE Master Technician
Journeyman Technician
612-381-4936
rlarkin@dunwoody.edu
Rick Larrabee
Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
Ed.S., Career and Technical Education,
University of Wisconsin – Stout
M.S., Career and Technical Education,
University of Wisconsin – Stout
B.S., Construction Management, University of
Wisconsin – Stout
612-381-8112
rlarrabee@dunwoody.edu
Thomas Larson
Principal Instructor
Robotics and Manufacturing Technology
B.A., Industrial Technology, Bemidji
State University
Diploma, Tool, Die & Mold Making, Dunwoody
College of Technology
CAMAX CAM,
MASTERCAM Training
612-381-8242
sknowles@dunwoody.edu
612-381-3066
tlarson@dunwoody.edu
Mary Kosuth
Senior Instructor
Arts & Sciences
B.S., Evolution, Ecology, Behavior, University
of Minnesota
Green Manufacturing Specialist Certificate,
Society of Manufacturing Engineers and
Purdue University Technical
Assistance Program
Steven Lee
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Applied Management, Dunwoody College
of Technology
Diploma, Electrical Construction &
Maintenance, Dunwoody College
of Technology
WI Master Electrician,
MN Class A Master Electrician
612-381-3404
mkosuth@dunwoody.edu
Brad Kruse
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Civil Construction, Environment,
Iowa State
B.S., Construction Engineering, Iowa
State University
bkruse@dunwoody.edu
612-381-8230
slee@dunwoody.edu
Perry Lensing
Adjunct Instructor
Computer Technology
M.B.A., Marketing Management, University of
St. Thomas
B.A., Sociology, University of Minnesota
Diploma, Information Management Systems,
Dunwoody College of Technology
plensing@dunwoody.edu
Andrew Lobe
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Management, Cardinal Stritch University
Diploma, Land Surveying, Dunwoody College
of Technology
Professional Land Surveyor, Minnesota,
50772, 2013 Professional Land Surveyor,
South Dakota, 11540, 2013 Professional Land
Surveyor, North Dakota, LS-8345, 2012
Certified Floodplain Manager, 2011
alobe@dunwoody.edu
Chell Luesse
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Technical Education, University of
Wisconsin -Stout
A.A.S., Refrigeration Service, Dunwoody
College of Technology
Special Engineer License, State of Minnesota
Special Boilers License
R-410a Certification, HVAC Excellence
608 EPA Universal Certification
609 EPA Motor Vehicle Certification
612-381-3419
cluesse@dunwoody.edu
Lonny Lunn
Senior Instructor
Automotive
Diploma, Automotive Service,
Dunwoody College
ASE Master Automobile Technician, 8 Areas
ASE A/C Recovery and Recycling
Honda Master Technician
Honda Natural Gas Certified (CNG)
Honda/ Toyota Certified Hybrid Specialist
612-381-8188
llunn@dunwoody.edu
Austin Lutz
Adjunct Instructor
Automotive
B.S., Agricultural & Food Business
Management, University of MN
A.A.S., Automotive Service, Dunwoody College
of Technology
A.A., Normandale Community College
ASE Master Technician
L1 Advanced Engine Specialist
612-381-3438
alutz@dunwoody.edu
Andrew Manninen
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
612-374-5800 x4915
amanninen@dunwoody.edu
David Mansheffer
Senior Instructor
Computer Technology
B.S., Technical Management, Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University
Comp TIA A +
Net +
Security +
612-381-8129
dmansheffer@dunwoody.edu
Cindy Martimo
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Interior Design, North Dakota
State University
NCIDQ Certificate #019829
612-381-8119
cmartimo@dunwoody.edu
John McShannock
Senior Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
OSHA Class 4, Asbestos Awareness Training
PMMI – Mechatronics Certificate
612-381-3060
jmcshannock@dunwoody.edu
James Mecklin
Instructor
Computer Technology
B.A., Computer Technology & Forensics, Metro
State University
CompTIA A+ Certification
Windows 7 Certification
612-381-3346
jmecklin@dunwoody.edu
Timothy Mendal
Adjunct Instructor
Applied Management
M.B.A., Healthcare, University of St. Thomas
B.B.A., HR and MIS, UW-Milwaukee
612-381-8146
tmendal@dunwoody.edu
Michael Mergens
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
J.D., Law, University of Minnesota
B.A., Pre-Law, University of Minnesota
612-374-5800 x4945
mmergens@dunwoody.edu
Paula Merns
Instructor
Computer Technology
B.A., English, University of Minnesota
612-381-3073
pmerns@dunwoody.edu
Timothy Meyer
Adjunct Instructor
Computer Technology
M.S., Software Engineering, University of
St. Thomas
B.S., Computer Science/Business Admin,
Mankato State University
PMP (Project Management Professional)
PSM I (Professional Scrum Master Level I)
612-374-5800 x4918
tmeyer@dunwoody.edu
Roger Mifek
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
Diploma, Architectural Drafting & Estimating,
Dunwoody College of Technology
Registered Architect
LEED AP Certified
rmifek@dunwoody.edu
Bradley Miller
Senior Instructor
Arts & Sciences
M.S., Divinity, Moody Graduate School
B.A., Pastoral Studies, Northwestern College
612-381-8174
bmiller@dunwoody.edu
Teresa Milligan
Senior Instructor
Student Success
M.A., Literacy Education, St. Mary’s University
of Minnesota
B.A., Secondary Social Sciences, College of
St. Scholastica
Graduate Certificate, K-12 Reading, St. Mary’s
University of MN
License for full-time 5-12 Social Sciences &
K-12 Reading; Minnesota Department
of Education
612-381-3364
tmilligan@dunwoody.edu
Mark Muelken
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.A., Organizational Management,
Concordia University
Certificate, Electronics Technician, NEI
612-381-4943
mmuelken@dunwoody.edu
Brian Nelsen
Senior Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
B.S. Applied Management, Dunwoody College
of Technology
Diploma, Machine Tool Careers, Dakota
County Technical College
NIMS Level One, CNC Mill Operator
NIMS Level One, CNC Lathe Operator
NIMS Level One, Job Planning, Layout,
Benchwork
NIMS Level One, Materials,
Measurement, Safety
Citizen Swiss Programming
Ziess CMM Training
HAAS Basic Programming
HAAS Advanced Programming
MasterCam Certified Instructor
612-381-8203
bnelsen@dunwoody.edu
Kelly Ness
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Land Surveying/Mapping Science, St.
Cloud State University
A.A.S., Civil Engineering/Surveying, St. Cloud
Technical College
612-381-3384
kness@dunwoody.edu
Francois Nguyen
Adjunct Instructor
Arts & Sciences
Ed.D., Leadership Education in Technology,
St. Mary’s University
M.Ed., Education, University of Laverne
B.S., Chemistry, University of St. Thomas
Theresa Platt
Adjunct Instructor
Design & Graphics Technology
Diploma, Broadcast Graphics, Minnesota
School of Business
tplatt@dunwoody.edu
612-374-5800 x4890
fnguyen@dunwoody.edu
Amalan Pulendran
Instructor
Computer Technology
Joseph Nietfeld
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Infrastructure Systems Engineering,
University of Minnesota
B.S., Civil Engineering, University
of Minnesota
apulendran@dunwoody.edu
Amanda Nonnemacher
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.A., Journalism, University of Minnesota
Michael Reeser
Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
B.S., Agriculture Education, Auburn University
Certificate, Welding, Central Lakes College
2014 American Society for Nondestructive
Testing Level II
2014 American Welding Society Certified
Welding Inspector 14050521
2013 American Welding Society Certified
Associate Welding Inspector, 13091464
2012 American Welding Society Certified
612-374-5800 x4961
anonnemacher@dunwoody.edu
612-381-8108
mreeser@dunwoody.edu
Janet Nurnberg
Principal Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
M.S., Industrial Engineering, University
of Minnesota
B.S., Industrial Engineering, University
of Arizona
Molly Reichert
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.Arch., Architecture, University of California
B.A., Architecture, Smith College
612-374-5800 x4899
jnietfeld@dunwoody.edu
612-381-4937
jnurnberg@dunwoody.edu
James Nyberg
Principal Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
M.A., Career & Technical Education,
Ball State University
B.F.A., Studio Art, University of Minnesota
Industrial Drafting Certificate, Minneapolis
Drafting School
612-381-3435
jnyberg@dunwoody.edu
Patrick Ouellet
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Civil Engineering, Concordia
University, Montreal
B.Eng., Civil Engineering, Concordia
University, Montreal
612-374-5800 x4924
pouellet@dunwoody.edu
Leo Parvis
Principal Instructor& Diversity Programs
Education Coordinator
Arts & Sciences
Ph.D., Health and Human Services,
Walden University
M.A., Geography-Political Science, Western
Michigan University
B.S., Applied Social Sciences,
Esfahan University
Environmental Sciences, Post-graduate studies
Bogazici University
612-381-8234
lparvis@dunwoody.edu
612-374-5800 x4900
mreichert@dunwoody.edu
Stephan Reinarts
Program Manager
Automotive
B.S., Applied Management, Dunwoody College
of Technology
Diploma, Automotive Mechanics, Hennepin
Technical College
ASE Master Automobile Technician
ASE Advanced Engine Performance
ASE A/C Recovery and Recycling
ASE A9 Light Duty Diesel
Electrical Master Certification,
Chrysler Academy
Chassis Master Certification,
Chrysler Academy
Powertrain Master Certification,
Chrysler Academy
612-381-8186
sreinarts@dunwoody.edu
Bridget Reynolds
Dean of Construction Sciences &
Building Technology
B.S., Career & Technical Ed, University
of Minnesota
A.A.S., Architectural Drafting & Estimating,
Dunwoody College of Technology
612-381-3373
breynolds@dunwoody.edu
Peter Rivard
Principal Instructor
Design & Graphics Technology
Imaging Skills Certification, GAPT
Flexographic Tech Assn Level 1, Flexographic
Technical Association
612-381-8210
privard@dunwoody.edu
Joseph Roemer
Principal Instructor
Automotive
B.S., Adult & Technical Education, UW-Stout
A.S., Automotive Service Technology, Madison
Area Technical College
ASE Master Automobile Technician A1
through A8
ASE L1 certification
ASE light truck diesel certification
ASE Service Consultant certification
Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Seminar
GM Update Training
Toyota - multiple course certifications
Honda - multiple certifications
612-381-8181
jroemer@dunwoody.edu
John Rogoz
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Taxation, Fontbonne University
B.S., Business Administration,
St. Louis University
jrogoz@dunwoody.edu
Jim Rowell
Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
A.A.S., Machining, Dunwoody College
of Technology
jrowell@dunwoody.edu
David Rude
Senior Instructor
Arts & Sciences
M.A., TESOL, University of Northern Iowa
B.A., English and Psychology,
Wartburg College
612-381-8235
drude@dunwoody.edu
Barbara Russell
Principal Instructor
Applied Management
M.B.A., Business Administration, University
of St. Thomas
B.S., Accounting, Alabama A&M University
Licensed Certified Public Accountant
612-381-3314
brussell@dunwoody.edu
Ariane Sandford
Principal Instructor
Arts & Sciences
M.A., English, Iowa State University
B.A., Theatre Arts, St. Olaf College
612-381-8103
asandford@dunwoody.edu
Jenny Saplis
Principal Instructor
Arts & Sciences
M.A., Mass Communication, North Dakota
State University
B.S., Mass Communication, Minnesota State
University, Mankato
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Certificate, University of Minnesota
612-381-8244
jsaplis@dunwoody.edu
Nada Sarraf-Knowles
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.F.A., Interior Design, Iowa State University
A.S., Architecture, Damascus University, Syria
612-381-3352
nsarrafknowles@dunwoody.edu
Colleen Schmaltz
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Interior Design, University of Minnesota
NCIDQ Certificate #7646
Certified Interior Designer, CID #000074
612-381-8157
cschmaltz@dunwoody.edu
Karen Schmitt
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Applied Management, Dunwoody College
of Technology
Diploma, Electrical Construction, South
Central Technical College
MN Class A Journeyman Electrical License
MN Class A Master Electrical License
OSHA 10 Certified
NFPA OSHA 70E, Electrical Training
612-381-8106
kschmitt@dunwoody.edu
Nick Schorr
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Applied Management, Dunwoody College
of Technology
A.A.S., Architectural Drafting & Estimating,
Dunwoody College of Technology
nschorr@dunwoody.edu
Mark Schwendeman
Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
Gas/Arc Welding (MIG) Certification,
Minneapolis Technical Institute
TIG Welding Certification, Minneapolis
Technical Institute
612-381-3096
mschwendeman@dunwoody.edu
William Sharbono
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Environmental Reclamation, University
of Wisconsin
612-374-5800 x4940
wsharbono@dunwoody.edu
Travis Shorter
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Infrastructure Systems Engineering,
University of Minnesota
B.S., Geography, Minnesota State
University – Mankato
A.A.S., Civil Engineering, South Central
Technical College
A.A., Liberal Studies, Minnesota West
Community and Technical College
tshorter@dunwoody.edu
James Strapko
Senior Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.Arch., Architecture, Graduate School,
University of Minnesota
B.A., Sociology/Philosophy, Beloit College
Architect LEED-AP, GBCI NCARB
Certificate Holder
612-381-3383
jstrapko@dunwoody.edu
Molly Strickland
Clinical Instructor
Health Sciences & Technology
B.S., Health Arts, University of St. Francis
Certificate, Radiologic Technology, North
Memorial School of Radiologic Technology
612-381-3324
mstrickland@dunwoody.edu
Paul Strother
Senior Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.Arch., Architecture, University of Minnesota
Registered Architect
612-381-4926
pstrother@dunwoody.edu
Joseph Swenson
Adjunct Instructor
Arts & Sciences
M.A., Philosophy, Baylor University
B.A., Philosophy, Hamline University
612-381-3079
jswenson@dunwoody.edu
Rory Synstelien
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Geography, St. Cloud State University
A.A.S., Land Surveying, Dunwoody College
of Technology
rsynstelien@dunwoody.edu
Charles Taft
Program Manager, HVAC Programs
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.A., Business Administration,
Augustana College
A.A., Waldorf College
Diploma, HVAC Systems Design, Dunwoody
College of Technology
LEED Accredited Professional (AP) for New
Construction, Green Building
Certification Institute
Air Conditioning Contractors of American,
Educational Program for Instructor
Certification (EPIC) in Commercial HVAC
Systems Design
612-381-8101
ctaft@dunwoody.edu
Shifferaw Tesema
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
Ph.D., Structural Engineering, Technion –
Israel Institute of Technology
M.B.A., Business Administration, Addis
Ababa University
M.S., Civil Engineering/Structures, Technion –
Israel Institute of Technology
B.S., Civil Engineering, Addis Ababa University
612-374-5800 x4929
stesema@dunwoody.edu
Richard Thomson
Assistant Provost
Adjunct Instructor
Applied Management
M.A., Organizational Leadership,
Bethel College
B.A., Organizational Leadership,
Northwestern College
Diploma, Electronics Technology, St. Paul TVI
612-381-8121
rthomson@dunwoody.edu
Gerald Timmreck
Principal Instructor
Design & Graphics Technology
M.A., Art, University of Northern Iowa
B.S., Art Education, University of
North Dakota
612-381-3321
gtimmreck@dunwoody.edu
Claudius Toussaint
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Infrastructure Systems Engineering,
University of Minnesota
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of
North Dakota
Diploma, Construction Technology, Morne
Fortune Tech College
Professional Engineer
Certified Land Surveyor
612-374-5800 x4928
ctoussaint@dunwoody.edu
Pablo Villamil
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Architecture, University of Minnesota
B.S., Industrial Management, University of
Wisconsin – Stout
A.A.S., Architectural Drafting & Estimating,
Dunwoody College of Technology
pvillamil@dunwoody.edu
Christopher Weaver
Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
A.A.S., Heating and Cooling Systems,
Dunwoody College of Technology
Special Engineer License, State of Minnesota
608 EPA Universal Certification
612-381-8192
cweaver@dunwoody.edu
Michael Wederath
Instructor
Computer Technology
B.S., MISB, Dunwoody College of Technology
A.A.S., Computer Networking Systems,
Dunwoody College of Technology
PowerShell for Administrators, PowerShell V2
for Administrator
Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA
Microsoft Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
Certification
Certified Microsoft Professional
CompTIA Net + Certification
612-381-3078
mwederath@dunwoody.edu
Frank Wells
Senior Instructor
Arts & Sciences
Mini M.B.A., Business Administration, St.
Thomas University
B.S., Electronics Engineering, American
Institute of Engineering
B.S., Psychology, Northwestern College
Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ
Certified Quality Auditor, ASQ
612-381-8102
fwells@dunwoody.edu
Warren Wesley
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.S., Safety, University of WI, Stout
M.S., Vocational Rehabilitation, University of
WI, Stout
B.S., Vocational Rehabilitation, University of
WI, Stout
OSHA Outreach Trainer, US Dept. of Labor
Michael White
Academic Dean
Applied Management, Computer Technology,
Design & Graphics Technology and Health
Science & Technology
M.A., Organizational Management,
Concordia University
B.A., Industrial Technology, Bemidji
State University
Diploma, Digital Systems, Dunwoody College
of Technology
612-381-3339
mwhite@dunwoody.edu
Kenneth Wolfe
Adjunct Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Iowa
State University
612-374-5800 x4934
kwolfe@dunwoody.edu
Alexander Wong
Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
B.S., Art, University of Wisconsin – Madison
A.A.S., Engineering Drafting & Design,
Dunwoody College of Technology
612-381-3092
awong@dunwoody.edu
Nathan Wood
Adjunct Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
M.B.A., Management, Concordia University
B.A.S., Construction Management, University
of Minnesota
612-381-4896
nwood@dunwoody.edu
George Youngvorst
Principal Instructor
Construction Sciences & Building Technology
B.S., Physical Education, Winona
State University
ACCA MJ8, Educational Program for
Instructor Certification (EPIC), in Residential
HVAC System Design
Uponor Installation Certification
Little Red School House Certification, B&G
612-381-8194
gyoungvorst@dunwoody.edu
Tristan Ziemann
Adjunct Instructor
Computer Technology
A.A.S., Computer Networking Systems,
Dunwoody College of Technology
612-374-5800 x4931
wwesley@dunwoody.edu
612-374-5800 x4886
tziemann@dunwoody.edu
Joseph White
Adjunct Instructor
Robotics & Manufacturing
A.A.S., Automated Systems & Robotics,
Dunwoody College of Technology
Allan Zimney
Instructor
Automotive
A.A.S., Automotive Collision Repair,
Dunwoody College of Technology
A.A.S., Automotive Service, Dunwoody College
of Technology
612-374-5800 x4932
jwhite@dunwoody.edu
612-381-3319
azimney@dunwoody.edu
Scott Zubrod
Senior Instructor
Automotive
Diploma, Auto Mechanics, Jackson
Area Vo-Tech
Diploma, Truck Mechanics, NITC
ASE Certifications in Automotive Brakes,
Engine Repair, Suspension & Steering, Manual
Drive Train & Axles
612-381-3348
szubrod@dunwoody.edu