Administration

Kathleen Linaker

President

• Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alberta,
• Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University (MN), and a
• Ph.D. in Higher Education from Loyola University (IL).

Mark Baas

vice president OF technology and learning resources

• Ed.D. Educational Administration/Adult and Higher Education.  University of South Dakota

• J.D.  University of South Dakota

• M.A. Communication Studies. University of Northern Iowa

• B.A.  Mass Communication. Buena Vista University

Heather Conley

Vice President of Academics and Innovation

• Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Iowa
• M.S. in Geography from the University of Iowa
• B.S. in Geography from Northwest Missouri State University

Brad Doss

Vice President of Finance and Operations

• B.S. Accounting, Minnesota State University-Mankato

Vice President of Strategic Enrollment & Equity

Vacant

Aimee Sue Larson

Vice President of Employee relations and Human Resources

• Dual Master of Public Health / Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior - Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
• Bachelor of Arts Degree with Majors in Management and Marketing - Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
• Associate of Business Degree in Computer Programming and Business Administration - American Institute of Business, Des Moines, IA

Matt Bissonette

Dean of Academics & Customized Training

• Ed.D. Career & Technical Education.  University of Wisconsin – Stout
• M.A. Transformational Leadership. Bethel University – St Paul
• B.A. Biology. University of Iowa

Jennifer Kolpacoff Deane

Dean of Academic Affairs: Liberal Arts & Sciences

• Ph.D. in History (Medieval & Early Modern Europe), Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
• BA in History, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Heather Harms

Interim Dean of students

• B.S. in Elementary Education with licensure in Special Education, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

• Master of Education, St. Mary's University, Winona, MN

• Post Graduate License in Special Education Administration, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN

Kim Nelson

Dean of Academic Affairs: Construction trades, Transportation and Manufacturing

• B.S. Business Management, Southwest Minnesota State University-Marshall

Janelle Koepke

Dean of institutional advancement

• M.A. - Organizational Communication and Leadership - University of Dubuque
• B.A. Communication, Dana College-Blair Nebraska
• B.A. Spanish - Dana College-Blair Nebraska

Okechukwu Ukaga

Dean of Food & Agriculture

• Ph.D. in Agricultural & Extension Education, Penn State University, University Park , PA
• MBA in Business Administration, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
• Master of Science in Agricultural Education, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
• Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Chris Wolf

Dean of Nursing, Health & Wellness

• Master of Arts; Nursing (Leadership focus). Augsburg College.
• Master - Business Administration. Cardinal Stritch University.
• Bachelor of Science; Biotechnology. University of Wisconsin - River Falls
• Associate Degree; Nursing. Rochester Community & Technical College
• Air War College; United States Air Force