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
DESPOT, Nicholus (2024)
Assistant Professor, Integrated Health Sciences
Ph.D. Health Sciences, Liberty University, 2025, M.S. Ed. Exercise Psychology, University of Miami, 2021, B.S. Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, 2018
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)
Chair of College of Technical Sciences
Associate 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
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
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
PEGAR, Chris (2024)
Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology
B.A. Diesel Technology, Montana State University-Northern, 2002
PULA, Jennifer (2022)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S. Nursing, MSU Northern, 1999
RIGGIN, Aaron (2015)
Assistant Professor, Design Drafting
RISCHARD, Mattius (2023)
Assistant Professor, English
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