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President's Executive Cabinet (PEC) Members
Richard BarnhouseWCTC President |
Angela Frazier ArthurVice President of Student Services |
Jane KittelVice President of |
Brad PiazzaVice President of Academic Affairs |
Michelle SkinderVice President of Human Resources |
Sherry SimmonsChief Diversity and Compliance Officer |
Andy PalenChief External Relations and |
Mary PoehlsOrganizational Transformation |
Leadership Resources

WCTC President
Read a special message about the College from WCTC President Richard G. Barnhouse, Ph.D.
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District Board
We are grateful to the community leaders who provide governance for the College.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
WCTC recognizes diversity, equity, inclusion and compliance as core institutional values.
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Financial Reports
WCTC considers the needs of taxpayers, students and other customers as staff develop the College’s budget.
View ReportsRichard Barnhouse
President | 262.691.5211
Kristan Gochenauer
Executive Assistant to the President and District Board | 262.691.5211
Jennifer Thomas
Executive Assistant | 262.691.5309
Angela Frazier Arthur
Vice President of Student Services | 262.691.5240
Jennifer Hagen
Executive Assistant | 262.691.5132
Brad Piazza
Vice President of Academic Affairs | 262.691.5157
Dannise Bartlett
Executive Assistant | 262.691.5206
Jane Kittel
Vice President of Finance and Administration | 262.691.5214
Michelle Skinder
Vice President of Human Resources | 262.691.5346
Sherry Simmons
Chief Diversity and Compliance Officer | 262.695.3481
Andy Palen
Chief External Relations and Marketing Officer | 262.695.6247
Mary Poehls
Organizational Transformation and Quality Leader | 262.691.5181
Ellen Phillips
WCTC Foundation President | 262.691.5257
The President's Faculty Circle is a committee of faculty, chosen by their peers, who meet monthly with the College President. Faculty Circle members can voice their views and opinions with the goal of advancing the College, serving students and ensuring that WCTC continues to be a great place to build a career.
2023-24 Members
- Sarah Alamilla, Instructor - Math
- Steven Angove, Instructor - Automotive Service
- William Barkhaus, Instructor - Network Specialist
- Shanna Eger, Instructor - College & Career Readiness
- Jennifer Evert, Instructor - Phlebotomy
- Ashley Hadaway Golomski, Instructor - Cosmetology
- Anna Jahnke, Instructor - Interior Design
- Kimberly Johns, Instructor - Dental Hygiene
- Jason Solberg, Instructor - Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Kenneth Sternig, Instructor - Fire & EMS Training
The President's Staff Circle is a committee of professional and support staff, chosen by their peers, who meet monthly with the College President. Staff Circle members can voice their views and opinions with the goal of advancing the College, serving students and ensuring that WCTC continues to be a great place to build a career.
Please note: Individuals who have been a member of the President's Staff Circle within the past five years are not eligible to reapply.
2023-24 Members
- Alishia Marotz, Technician II-Accounts Payable
- Dannise Bartlett, Executive Assistant
- Dennis Jackson, Director-Cultural Engage/Compliance
- Erica Krzyszkowski, Specialist-Student Employment
- Kate Baumann, Coordinator-Fire & EMS Training
- Laura Rocha, Specialist-Student Employment
- Liz Conway, Associate Registrar
- Ron Starke, Executive Assistant
- Tina Kadar, Navigator-Student Life
The President's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Circle is a committee of staff and faculty who meet monthly with the College President. DEI Circle members can voice their views and opinions with the goal of advancing the College, serving students and ensuring that WCTC continues to be an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.
2023-24 Members
- Alicia Avila, Counselor-Diversity Enrollment
- Jonathan Pedraza, Dean of Students
- Darlene Rose, Instructor-Aesthetics
- Gloria Saunders, Advisor-Academic
- Shellee Vue, Director-Talent Strategy