Steve started with DCTC in 1999, after 29 years of experience in the Electrical Industry. He has had a fulltime Vocational Licensure since 2002.

Brenda started with DCTC in 2003. She has an A.A.S. Degree from Excelsior College, New York.

Jill started with DCTC in 1985. She has a MS from the University of Wisconsin - Stout, majoring in Home Economics Education and a BS from University of Wisconsin - Stout in Early Childhood Education.

Mary started with DCTC in 2001. She has a B.S. from Bemidji State University.

Ron started with DCTC in 1980. He has a TES from the University of Minnesota.

Dawn started with DCTC in 2004. She has a B.S. from Minnesota State University Mankato and an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Phoenix, Online.

Christopher started with DCTC in 2004. He has a B.S. from Ohio State University.

Matt started with DCTC in 1997. He has a BLA from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Landscape Architecture.

Carol started with DCTC in 2004. She has a B.S. from the College of St. Francis.

Jean joined DCTC in 2001. She has a BSN degree from Bethel College, and a Diploma in Nursing from Independence (Mo) Hospital School of Nursing.

Leo started with DCTC in 1988. He has a MBA from the Mankato State University, majoring in Business Admininistration: General, and a BS from Mankato State College in Accounting.

Beverly started with DCTC in 1995. She has a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota and a BA in Behavioral Science from the State University of New York. Before coming to Minnesota, she studied architecture at the University of Texas.

Jeffrey graduated from Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology in 1988. He was employed as a certified master automobile technician for 15 years before coming to DCTC in 2003.

Bob has been at DCTC since 1975. He has a BA from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Elementary Education.

Mark started with DCTC in 1999. He has a MA from the Mankato State University, majoring in Speech Communication and a BS from Mankato State University in English.

Scott R. Gunderson is the coordinator/advisor and lead instructor for the program. He has operated his own business, and has held other positions in the nuclear power industry as Human Resource Director, Training Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Site Manager. Scott earned an AAS in Supervisory Management, has a Bachelors Degree in Management and is currently pursing his masters in Public Administration.

Mark started with DCTC in 1988. He has a BS from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Business & Industry Ed. - Voc/Tech. Ed., and a Diploma from Minneapolis Technical College in Auto Mechanics.

Katharine started with DCTC in 2000. She has a BS from the San Jose State University, majoring in Interior Design.

Susan started with DCTC in 1990. She has a MA from the St. Mary's University, majoring in Human Development and a BS from University of Minnesota in Education.

Education 1973-1975 Dakota County Tech.College, Photographic Technology - Graduate 1975-1977 Dakota County Tech.College, Landscape Technology - Graduate 1994-1998 University of Minnesota, Industrial Technology - 90 credits Employment

Charlotte started with DCTC in 1978. She has a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and a M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota.

Mitch started with DCTC in 1978. He has a BS from the Mankato State University, majoring in Industrial Education.

Betty started with DCTC in 1995. She has a BS from the Iowa State University, majoring in Math and French.

Pat started with DCTC in 1988. She has a BSN from the Metropolitan State University, majoring in Nursing, a AA from the Hibbing State Junior College, majoring in Medical Lab Technician, and a ADN from Hibbing Community College in Nursing.

Connie started with DCTC in 1991. She has a ME from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Business and Industrial Education, a BA from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Studio Arts, and a BA from Alverno College in Biology, and a Diploma in Visual Merchandising II/Applied Arts from DCTC.

Gayle started with DCTC in 1990. She has an MA from St. Mary's University of Minnesota, majoring in Health and Human Services Administration and minoring in English. Her BA is from Metropolitan State University with a major in Communications.

Rosealee M. Lee, CAE, has planned meetings, events and trade shows for more than 30 years. In addition to sharing her knowledge of domestic and international meeting planning with students, she is the founder and board member of the ARDEL group, an association and convention management corporation, ConveneMachine, Inc., an online convention tools corporation and Global Success, specializing in training and consultation. She also serves as Chair of the Convention Industry Council Minnesota Accepted Practices Exchange, member of the Convention Industry Council Academic Council, member of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Community Advisory Board and Edina Magazine’s Editorial Advisory Board.

Doris started with DCTC in 1979. She has a MBA from the University of St. Thomas, majoring in Management and a BA from Metropolitan State University in Business Administration.

Scott started with DCTC in 1992. He has a Diploma from the Dakota County Technical College, majoring in Auto Body Repair.

Michael started with DCTC in 1981.

Tim started with DCTC in 1989. He has a Diploma from the St. Paul Technical College and has a BA from Metro State. He also has his master ASE certification and is a "World Class" GM technician.

Arden started with DCTC in 1971. He has a Diploma from the Dunwoody Institute, majoring in Auto Mechanics.

Patrice started at DCTC in 1994 and has been the Program Director since 2001. She has a BS in Medical Technology from the University of Minnesota and a MS in Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of North Dakota.

Margaret started with DCTC in 2002. She has a BSN from Adelphi University School of Nursing in New York.

Sam has been with DCTC since 1990. He has a Diploma from the Dunwoody Institute, majoring in Automotive Mechanics.

Greg started with DCTC in 1980. He has a BES from the St. Cloud State University and a Diploma from St. Paul Technical College in Truck Mechanics.

Richard started with DCTC in 1981. He has a BES from the St. Cloud State University and a Diploma from St. Paul Technical College in Truck Mechanics.

Marty started with DCTC in 1997. He has a BA from the Mankato State University, majoring in Business Administration.

Jaime started with DCTC in 1994. She has a BA from the Metro State University, majoring in Human Resource, a Diploma from the Bemidji AVTI, majoring in Dental Assisting, and a AS from Normandale Community College in Dental Hygiene.

Ed started with DCTC in 1977. He has a BS in Horticulture and a Masters of Education in Agricultural Education. He is the author of the text Soil Science and Management, published by International Thompson Publishing. Ed is certified by the American Society of Horticulture Science(ASHS) as a Certified Professional Horticulturist, and is active in committees of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. He is also a member of the Soil Conservation Society, ASHA, and Associated Landscape Contractors of America.

Judy started with DCTC in 1979. She has a MA from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Business Education, and a BS from University of Minnesota in English.

Peter started with DCTC in 1995. He has a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, majoring in Design.

Judith started with DCTC in 1973. She has a BS from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Industrial Education.

For over 15 years, I worked in marketing for both non-profit and for-profit organizations. From marketing research, general marketing, advertising, sales, to even graphic design, I have expanded companies through increased profits and other types of organizational growth.

Some top companies I have worked for include Walt Disney World, Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation, and TCF Bank of Wisconsin. My experience with non-profit agencies included University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Publicity Department, Minnesota's Dakota County Technical College's Marketing Department, and the Janesville, Wisconsin's Community Action Program's Grantwriting and Communications' Department.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my marketing career and now, most recently, my new career in teaching marketing at Dakota County Technical College.

Judy started with DCTC in 1998. She has a MAE from the University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Computer Applications in Education and a BA from University fo Northern Iowa in Business Education.

Diana started with DCTC in 1994. She has a MS from the Cardinal Stritch, majoring in Management, a BA from the Metropolitan State University, majoring in Communications, and a Cert. from University of Minnesota in Dental Assisting.

Darrell started with DCTC in 1988. He has a B.S in Education from the University of MN. He also has an AAS from the Anoka/Ramsey Community College, majoring in Technical Communications and a Diploma from Staples Technology College in Photo Technology.

Harold started with DCTC in 2005. He brings an extensive background in international business and a passion for thoroughly understanding the culture of the businesses for which he works to the DCTC Customized Training staff. Harold holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UNITEC in Venezuela, a master's degree in Management, and a master's degree in Public Administration from Hamline University. He began his career in Venezuela, where he spend three years supporting the consumer sales and marketing department through an internal sales force and independent distributors that covered an eight-state Venezuelan region. In the US, Harold spent three years developing an international distribution network with a human resources consulting firm; sold software, training, and consulting products to Latin American companies; acted as a liaison and interpreter for businesses; and researched and worked on the development of new distribution methods.

Anna started with DCTC in 2001. She has a B.A. from San Diego State University and a M.A. from San Diego State University.

Bob started with DCTC in 2002. He has a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Charles began teaching at DCTC in 1979 and was tenured in 1981. He attended the Architectural Technology Program at Anoka Technical College and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Throughout his industry career, he continued with related college courses at the U of M College of Architecture. Charles is a registered Architect in the State of Minnesota.

Tom has been teaching Accounting at DCTC since 1982. He has a bachelor's and an master's degree from the University of Minnesota. He also holds a Chartered Life Underwriter's degree from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Prior to teaching, Tom served as an asst. general manager for New York Life Ins. Co. and was the chief accountant for Hanft, Fride, O'Brien & Harries, PA. Tom has been named the college's Instructor of the Year for 2005 and is listed in "Who's Who Among American College Educators."

Sara is a full-time instructor in the Exercise and Sport Science program. She has a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology and is currently is working on a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology. She holds both the CSCS and NSCA-CPT certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association(NSCA) and the Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant certification through the American Council on Exercise(ACE).

DiAnn started at DCTC in 2001 as Director and Instructor. She is a graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing. She received her BSN at Mary College, Bismarck, and her MSN at the University of Mary, Bismarck. DiAnn is a member of Sigma Theta Tau and is certified in nursing administration.