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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.
2022-23 Members
- Douglass Clarks-Pritchard, Instructor, Truck Driving
- Cheryl Evans, Instructor, CNA, Surgical Technology and Health
- Kara Hoffman, Instructor, Education and Human Services
- Nicole Kowalchuk, Instructor, Information Technology
- Brenda Kujawski, Instructor, Marketing and Supervisory Management
- Carrie Perock, Instructor, Education and Human Services
- Dennis Pollari, Instructor, Tool and Die
- Khyana Pumphrey, Instructor, Social Science
- Laura Seeman, Instructor, Academic Support
- Juli Thorgerson, Instructor, Medical Assistant
2021-22 Members (Inaugural Group)
- Wayne Buroker, Instructor, Industrial Maintenance Technician
- John Frandy, Instructor, Math and Science
- Randy Grippe, Instructor, Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Peggy Krouse, Instructor, Graphic Design
- Sarah Purdy, Instructor, Nursing
- Martha Schummer, Instructor, English as a Second Language
- Mark Stigler, Instructor, Law Enforcement
- Sara Taft, Instructor, Dental Hygiene
- Edward Wierzbicki, Instructor, Marketing
- Jason Witt, Associate Instructor, Education and Human Services
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.
2022-23 Members
- Trena Anderson, Student Life Navigator
- Paula Bell, Student Accessibility Technician
- Dena Constantineau, Applied Technologies Coordinator
- Luke Day, Technical Support Specialist
- Jennifer Hagen, Executive Assistant to Vice President
- Sarah Malewicki, Interpreting Services Specialist
- Shelly Nelson, Public Relations Specialist
- Katie Rothschadl, Administrative Assistant, Hospitality and Culinary
- Victoria Yocum, Administrative Assistant, Business Information Technology
- Karen Ziegler, Administrative Assistant, Student Life
2021-22 Members (Inaugural Group)
- Cara Bowman, Learning Division Coordinator
- Patricia Courtney, Training and Development Specialist
- Kristi Farmer, Fitness Specialist
- Jennifer Henn, Administrative Assistant, Career Connections
- Fritz Jacobs, Facilities Worker
- Kevin Kohls, Technical Support Specialist
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.
2022-23 Members
- Rahsaan Dunn, Student Life Coordinator
- Cindy Flores, Enrollment Counselor
- Jaime Flores, Instructor, Communication Skills
- Timothy Holloway, Associate Dean, Community and Professional Services
- Dennis Jackson, Director of Cultural Engagement and Compliance
- Johnny Sgrignuoli, Instructor, Law Enforcement
- Akente "Ken" Ward, Instructor, Economics