Faculty

BACHMEIER, Randy (2017)
Assistant Professor, Community Leadership
Ed. Ph.D., Regent University, 2009; M.S. Ed., Montana State University-Northern, 2004; B.A., Montana State University-Northern, 1993

BALEMBA-BROWNLEE, Samantha (2016)
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Doctorate of Philosophy, Simon Fraser University, 2014; Master of Arts, Criminology, 2010

BIEGER, Jack (2016)
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Doctorate Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix 2010; M.S., University of Phoenix 2010; B.S., University of Phoenix, 2008

BILLMAYER, Karyn (2022)
Assistant Professor, Agriculture
B.S., Agricultural Education, Montana State University 2020

BOWKER, Ann (2019)
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Technology

BOWKER, Grant (2018)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of North Dakota, 2013;  M.S., Mathematics University of North Dakota, 2017

BRADSHAW, Andy (2020)
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
B.S. Automotive Technology, B.S. Diesel Technology, Montana State University Northern, 2014

BOYSUN, Wane (1997)
Professor, Automotive Technology and Agricultural Mechanics
B.S., M.Ed., Montana State University-Northern, 1996, 1999

CORTESE, Guiseppe (2022)

Associate Professor, Biology
Ph.D., Neuroscience & Psychology, University of Colorado, 2013

DON, Steven (2003)
Chair College of Technical Sciences
Professor, Automotive and Diesel Technology
A.S., Montana State University-Northern, 1994; B.C., University of Canterbury, 1984; M.Ed., Montana State University-Billings, 2008

DONOVEN, Casey (2020)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of St. Andrews, 2017; B.S., Mathematics, Montana State University, 2012.

DUBEY, Praveen (2023)
Assistant Professor, Education
B.S., University of Lucknow, India, 1998; Master, Mathematics, University of Lucknow, India, 2005; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2022

DUKE, Jaime (2016)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences
B.S., Nursing, Walden University, 2013;  M.S., Walden University, 2016; Doctor of Nursing Practice, Walden University, 2021

GIBSON, Tyler (2023)
Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology
B.S., Diesel Technology, Montana State University Northern, 2011

GOMEZ, Laura (2018)

Assistant Professor, Accounting 
CPA License, State of Montana; M.S., Professional Accounting, Colorado State University, 2020; B.S. Business Administration- Accounting, 2007, B.A., English Literature, University of Montana, 2004

GUYANT, Valerie (2016)

Associate Professor, English
B.S., Dual Degree, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1992; M.S, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2002; Doctorate,  Northern Illinois University, 2011

HART, Gwen (2020)
Assistant Professor, English
PH.D., English, Ohio University, 2009

HILDEBRAND, Terri (2014)
Professor of Biology,
B.S. Biology/Math, Black Hills State University, 1991; Ph.D. Botany, University of Kansas, 2005

HOLZWORTH, Kevin (2015)
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
B.S. Automotive Technology, Montana State University Northern, 2010: M.Ed., Montana State University-Northern, 2022

HOWLAND, James C. (1990)
Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S., Oregon State University, 1986; M.I.S., City University, 1992

HOWELL, Christopher (2023)
Assistant Professor, History
B.A. Anthropology, University of Texas; M.A., History, University of Texas; Ph.D., History, Washington State University, 2022

HUSE, Shawn (2002)
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Assistant Professor, Education

B.S., Montana Tech of the University of Montana, 1995; B.A., University of Montana, 1997; M.A., University of Nebraska-Kearney, 2002

JENSEN, Keith (2018)
Associate Professor, Diesel Technology
B.S., Diesel Technology, Montana State University Northern, 2004; M.S., Montana State University-Billings, 2023

KAERCHER, Kyra (2023)
Assistant Professor, General Studies
B.A., Archaeological Studies, University of WI-La Crosse; M.S., Archaeology, Boston University' Ph.D., Archaeology, University of Cambridge, 2022

KEGEL, Gregory D. (1982)
Chancellor
Professor, Design Drafting and Manufacturing Technology

B.S., Northern Montana College, 1976; M.S., Central Washington University, 1987

KALLENBERGER, Doug (2021)
Assistant Professor, Agriculture
B.A. Agriculture Operations Technology, MSU-Northern, 2005; Associate Business Technology and Agriculture, MSU-Northern, 2005

KIRKPATRICK, James (2010)
Instructor of Electrical Technology
Inside Wireman, North Dakota State School Of Science, 1996

KLINE, Thomas (2020)
Instructor, Plumbing 

LUSTGRAAF, Christopher (2023)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.S., Psychology, Montana State University-Bozeman; M.A., Experimental Psychology, University of Southern MS; Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, University of Southern MS, 2017

MAGELSSEN, Trygve (2006)
Professor, Electrical Technology
B.S., Montana State University-Northern, 2002; M.S., University of North Dakota, 2004

MARCUS, Erin (2023)
Assistant Professor, Business
A.A, Technical Business Management; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; B.S., Business Management of Technical Operations, Embry-Riddle; Graduate Certificate, online teaching, Boise State University; M.E.T., Boise State University, 2011

MATSON, Brandon (2016)
Associate Professor, Diesel Technology
National Academy of Railroad Science (NARS), 2007;  B.S., Montana State University-Northern, 2004; M.S., Montana State University-Billings, 2023

MEYER, Joshua (2013)
Associate Professor, Automotive/Diesel Technology
A.S., Waubonsee Community College, 2004; B.S., Southern Illinois University, 2006

MOUAT, Chris (2005)
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.Ed., University of Montana-Missoula, 1993; M.Ed., Montana State University-Northern, 2016

MPHANDE-FINN, Joyce (2020)
Associate Professor, Counselor Education
Ph.D. Counselor Ed, University of MT, 2004; MA Mental Health Counseling, University of MT, 1999; BS Business Administration, Berea College KY, 1994; BA Education Univ of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, 1983.

OBERQUELL, Christian (2001)
Head Athletic Trainer/Athletic Director
Instructor, Education
B.S.
, University of Mary, 1994; NATA Certified, 1995; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2010

OLSON, Grant (2020)
Assistant Professor, Theatre/Communication
B.A., MSU-Northern, 2002; M.A., King's College of London, 2003; Ph.D, Kingston University, 2015

PULA, Jennifer (2022)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S. Nursing, MSU Northern, 1999

RIGGIN, Aaron (2015)
Assistant Professor, Design Drafting

RISCHARD, Mattius (2023)
Assistant ProfessorEnglish
B.A., Creative Writing, University of Arizona, 2014; M.A., Literature, University of Arizona, 2016; Ph.D, English, University of Arizona, 2023

SEIFFERT, Mark A. (1994)
Professor, Speech Communication
B.A., Montana State University, 1984; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1985; Ed.D., West Virginia University, 1990

SHETTEL PETERSON, Kristi A. (2023)
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1999; M.B.A., University of Montana, 2011

SIEMENS, Jeremy (2005)
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
B.S., Montana State University-Bozeman, 1994

SMEBY, Curtis (1998)
Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
B.A., Acadia University, 1980; M.S., University of Oregon, 1981; Ed. Specialist University of Southern Mississippi, 1990; Ph.D, University of Wyoming, 1996; B.S., Northern Montana College, 1990; M.S. Montana State University, 1993

SMITH, Amy (2021)
Associate Professor, Education
B.S., Environmental Science, Northern Arizona University; M.S., Education, Northern Arizona University; Ph.D., Education, Northern Arizona University

SOISETH, Joel K. (1988)
Professor, Art
B.A., B.F.A., M.F.A., University of North Dakota, 1970, 1980, 1983

SPANGLER, Chad (2014)
Associate Professor of Health Promotion
B.S., Montana State University- Northern, 1995; M.S., University of Montana, 2002; Ph. D., Walden University, 2012

SUCCAW, Gary (2012)
Professor, Chemistry
Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Oregon, 2004, M.S. Chemistry, Michigan State University, 1994,  B.S. Chemistry, Grand Valley State University, 1990; 

TANNER, Jason (2019)
Instructor, Welding

TERRY, Charles (2016)
Instructor of Welding
C.A.S. Welding Technology, Montana State University-Northern, 2018; A.A.S. Pipefitters, Montana State University-Northern, 2022

THIVIERGE, Tyson (2008)
Head Wrestling Coach, Instructor
B.S., Montana State University Northern, 2003

TODD, Joseph (2014)
Associate Professor in Teacher Education
B.S., Metropolitan State College, 2007; MBA, Colorado Technical University, 2009; Ed. PhD. Montclair State University, 2015

UDAYKUMAR, Kasthuri (2016)
AssocaiteProfessor, Nursing
M.S., Nursing, Valparaiso University, 2015; B.S., Nursing, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, 2008

WAIT, Kenneth (2023)
Assistant Professor, Business
B.A., Social Science, University of Montana-Western, M.A., Political Science, University of Montana; J.D., Concordia School of Law, Concordia University; MBA, Boise State University

WAGNER, Jerry (2019)
Head Volleyball Coach

WARD, Mary E.   (2019)
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
B.A., Montana State University, 2009; M.A., University of Montana , 2014; BFA; MFA

ZUCK, Barbara (2008)
Professor, Business
B.A., Luther College; M.P.A., Portland State University; Ed.D., Montana State University-Bozeman. 2007

ZUCCALA, Frank (2021)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S., Idaho State University, 2018; B.A. International Studies & Arabic, The Ohio State University, 2010; M.A. Criminal Justice American Military University, 2014