Faculty
BACHMEIER, Randy (2017)
Associate 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)
Professor, Criminal Justice
Ph.D. Simon Fraser University, 2014; M.A. 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
M.Ed., Montana State University Billings 2025; B.S., Agricultural Education, Montana State University 2020
BOUCHER, Matt (2025)
Instructor, Electrical Technology
Master Electrician License, State of Montana, 2021
BOWKER, Ann (2019)
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Technology
B.S Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota, 2014; B.S. Physics, University of North Dakota, 2017; M.S. Computational Physics, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2019
BOWKER, Grant (2018)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of North Dakota, 2013; M.S., Mathematics University of North Dakota, 2017
BOYSUN, Wane (1997)
Professor, Automotive Technology and Agricultural Mechanics
B.S., M.Ed., Montana State University-Northern, 1996, 1999
DE LA VEGA, Tyler (2023)
Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology
B.S., Diesel Technology, Montana State University Northern, 2011
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)
Dean of the College of Technical Sciences
A.S., Montana State University-Northern, 1994; B.C., University of Canterbury, 1984; M.Ed., Montana State University-Billings, 2008
DONOVEN, Casey (2020)
Co-Chair of CASE
Associate 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
GOMEZ, Laura (2018)
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 (2018)
Co-Chair of CASE
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
HANSON, Blake (2025)
Instructor, Electrical Technology
A.A.S., Electrical Technology, MSU-Northern, 2018; Journeyman Electrician License, State of Montana, 2021; Limited Electrical Contractor License, State of Montana, 2024
HART, Gwen (2020)
Associate Professor, English
PH.D., English, Ohio University, 2009
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
KIRKPATRICK, James (2010)
Instructor of Electrical Technology
Inside Wireman, North Dakota State School Of Science, 1996
LICKFORD, Brandon (2026)
Lecturer II of Automotive Technology/Diesel Technology
Associate of Applied Sciences in Automotive/ Diesel Technology, 2002, Wyotech
Certificate in Street Rod & Custom Fabrication, 2002, Wyotech
LITTLE, Carl (2026)
Lecturer II of Diesel Technology
Associate’s Degree MSU Northern Automotive Technician 2002MARKUS, Erin (2023)
MARKUS, 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)
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
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)
Associate Professor, Theatre/Communication
B.A., MSU-Northern, 2002; M.A., King's College of London, 2003; Ph.D, Kingston University, 2015
PARRISH, Adam (2026)
Assistant Professor, Communication
B.A. Organizational Communication, University of West Florida, 2006; M.A. Communication Leadership, University of West Florida, 2008; Ph.D. Communication, University of Kentucky, 2015PULA, Jennifer (2022)
PULA, Jennifer (2022)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S. Nursing, MSU Northern, 1999; Master of Nursing, 2025, Montana State University
REEVES, Eileen
Assistant Professor, Environmental Science
B.S. Environmental Science, 2019, University of Notre Dame; Ph.D. Environmental Science, 2025, Michigan Technological University
RIGGIN, Aaron (2015)
Assistant Professor, Design Drafting
A.A.S. Electrical Engineering, MSU-Northern, 2009; B.S. Industrial Technology, MSU-Northern 2011; M.Ed. MSU-Northern
SANDER, Dylan (2026)
Lecturer I, Plumbing Technology
Plumbing Technology/Welding Technology, 2018, MSU Northern
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, Civil Engineering Technology
B.S., Montana State University-Bozeman, 1994
SMEBY, Curtis (1998)
Interim-Dean of CASE
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
SOISETH, Joel K. (1988)
Professor, Art
B.A., B.F.A., M.F.A., University of North Dakota, 1970, 1980, 1983
SPANGLER, Chad (2014)
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;
Sutradhar, Pijush (2026)
Assistant Professor, Biomedical
B.S. Genetic Engineering, 2012, SUST, Bangladesh; M.Sc. Biotechnology, 2016, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh; M.S. Interdisciplinary Bioscience & Biotechnology, 2023, Clarkson University, NY; Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Biotechnology, 2025, Clarkson University, NY
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)
Professor in Teacher Education
B.S., Metropolitan State College, 2007; MBA, Colorado Technical University, 2009; Ed. PhD. Montclair State University, 2015
UDAYKUMAR, Kasthuri (2016)
Director of Nursing
Associate Professor, Nursing
APRN -C
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
B.S. Secondary Education, Northern Montana College 1986
WALLACE, Burke (2025)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A. Political Science, California Lutheran University, 2002; M.A. Religion, Liberty University, 2006; M.A. Education-Curriculum & Instruction, Chapman University, 2009; MBA, Taft University, 2013; Specialized Cert. Virtual Teaching, UC Irvine, 2015; Ph.D. Educational Leadership, University of the Cumberlands, 2022
Waltner, Miles (2026)
Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology/Automotive Technology
Bachelors Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology, 2012, MSU Northern
WARD, Mary E. (2019)
Associate 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