I taught Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) for three years in Gettysburg, S.D. I then took a job closer to home and taught FACS for three years at Corsica-Stickney, before becoming an admissions counselor at Dakota Wesleyan University.

1 yr. (1989): Dakota Wesleyan University: Resident Director of Dayton Hall, 4 yrs. (1990-1994): Dakota Wesleyan University: Admissions Counselor, 29 yrs. (1994-2023): Mitchell Technical College: Admissions Counselor, Career Services, Academic Advising, and Registrar

Morning Show Host and Operations Manager at KMIT Radio in Mitchell, SD (2006-2021) and Mobile Marketing for CMT and Hershey's (2002-2006)

I currently serve on the Board of Directors at Mitchell Area Community Theatre where I chair several committees within the organization.

Queen of Peace Hospital (Radiologic Technologist, 15 years), City of Mitchell (Communications Specialist, 10+ years), Martin Group (Administrative Assistant, 9 years)

Taught 3 years at Red Rock Central in Lamberton, MN. Taught 2 years at Longfellow Elementary in Mitchell, SD.

Fredel started her career at DWU as director of the Kelly Center for Entrepreneurship, where she taught entrepreneurial leadership courses and served as a resource for regional businesses in South Dakota. She was named dean of admissions in 2015 and was promoted to vice president of admissions and marketing in 2018. As an extension to her work at DWU, Fredel served as chair of the Council on College Admissions in South Dakota, is a board member of the Dakota Association for College Admission Counseling, serves on the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship Advisory Council, is an affiliate for Credo, a higher education consulting firm, and a frequent speaker for the National Small College Enrollment Conference. Prior to DWU, Fredel worked 12 years in the telecommunications and technology industry as a programmer, quality assurance officer, project manager and director of product management. She has served as a board member for the Weekend Snack Pack, the Abbott House, the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota, and Avera Queen of Peace. She is active in her church where she leads youth group.

Kitty is responsible for oversight and implementation of strategic initiatives for university fundraising and alumni relations. She is also a key contact for DWU’s United Methodist constituency. Before coming to Mitchell, Allen served as the director of the Appalachian Local Pastors School a United Methodist Course of Study School located in Barbourville, Ken., for nine years, and she worked in advancement at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ken., for several years prior.

She is a certified athletic trainer and adviser for the DWU Athletic Training Club. She has taught in the CAATE accredited athletic training program and also teaches and advises in the sport, exercise and wellness curriculum. She provides the AT coverage for DWU’s volleyball team and the women’s basketball team while mentoring the graduate assistant’s programs.

She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association where she serves as district representative, and is a past president of South Dakota Athletic Trainer’s Association, where she is a current member. Loken received the Faculty Professional Excellence Award in 2011 and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Athletic Training Service Award in 2014. She has also served as the Board of Trustees faculty representative, as the chairwoman of the Education Policies and Curriculum Committee, and served on the General Education Committee, Faculty Relations Committee, and the biology assistant/associate professor search committee. She also volunteers for the Mitchell Area Salvation Army Angel Tree and Mitchell Exchange Club.

Worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for 1 year at Midland University. Worked at Stepping Stones as a Residential Supervisor for 3 years until this position. Work as a combat medic in the SD Army National Guard.

Head athletic trainer for Fargo Moorhead Redhawks (2015-2019), Associate athletic trainer at Concordia College Moorhead (2015-2021), Provide coverage to DWU baseball, men's and women's soccer, and also an Instructor for the Health and Sports Exercises Wellness program 

Sioux City Explorers Summer (2015), Dordt College Athletic Trainer (2015-2017), Carr Chiropractic Clinic with High School Outreach as Athletic Trainer (2017-2019)

As preceptor, Wagner works with the wrestling team and rehabilitates DWU’s injured athletes. He also holds certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association; is a member of the South Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association; and is an American Safety and Health Institute CPR Pro. 

(2022-2023) Northern State University: Defensive Graduate Assistant / Defensive Backs, (2020-2022) Minnesota State University, Mankato: Cornerbacks / Director of Football Operations, (2018-2020) Minnesota State University, Mankato: Defensive Line Assistant / Director of Football Operations, (2016-2018) Minnesota State University, Mankato: Offensive Student Assistant

Minnesota State University, Mankato - Assistant Coach (2014-2022)

Asst. FB, Adj. Professor, Head FB (2007-2023 Doane University, N.E.), 5-8 Phy. Ed., Asst. FB, Asst. Track (2003-2007 Mary Institute and Country Day School, M.O.), Assistant FB, Assistant Track (2001-2003 Augustana College, I.L.), Graduate Assistant FB/Track (2000-2001 Northern State University, S.D.), 5-8 Spec. Ed., 9-12 Phy. Ed., Asst. FB, Asst. BB, Asst. Track (1995 - 2000 Cozad HS, N.E.)

(2007-2010) Assistant Football Coach at University of Sioux Falls, (2010-2012) Assistant Football Coach at Dakota Wesleyan University, (2012-2024) Head Football Coach at Dakota Wesleyan University

Associate director for player development-Sioux Empire Baseball Association, 2014-2016; assistant baseball coach-University of Sioux Falls, 2016-2021; head baseball coach-Sioux Falls Legion West, 2017-Current

I worked as a Job Cost Accountant for Tessier's Inc. for 7 years and have been the founder and owner of A.H.hhh...Dance since 1998.

Winona State University (Baseball Coach - 2 years as Grad Assistant and 2 years as Assistant)

North Park University (Wide Receivers Coach), St. Ambrose University (Wide Receivers Coach, Video Coordinator), Colby College (Quarterbacks Coach, Wide Receivers Coach, Video Coordinator, Academic Coordinator), Dakota State University (Offensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator), Valley City State University (Quarterbacks Coach, Wide Receivers Coach, Video Coordinator)

Graduate Assistant at South Dakota State 2021

I attended Texas Lutheran University to study Kinesiology and play Division III volleyball in the SCAC. While in college, I spent time in the club volleyball world working with young indoor and sand volleyball athletes. After completing my undergrad, I attended Hastings College to earn a Master's degree in Teaching and serve as the Graduate Assistant for the Bronco volleyball team.

Assistant in Sports Information office at Southwest Minnesota State, Assistant Football Coach at Colorado School of Mines, Assistant SID at Wayne State College 

Head Men's Soccer Coach at Dakota Wesleyan University (NAIA), Assistant Coach at Trevecca University (NCAA D2), Assistant Men's and Women's Soccer Coach at Donelson Christian Academy (High School)

High school cross country and track assistant, collegiate cross country and track assistant, collegiate cross country and track head coach prior to current position.

Simon Fraser University (Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator), University of Minnesota, Crookston (Assistant Football Coach), Bemidji State University (Assistant Football Coach), Linfield University (Assistant Football Coach)

Dakota Wesleyan University, Faculty Secretary, 1990-99 | Dakota Wesleyan University, Campus Life Administrative Assistant, 1999-2005 | Dakota Wesleyan University, Athletics Business Manager 2005-present | Warnke has also served on various committees both on and off-campus.

Her research focuses on the causes, treatment and prevention of suicide. She is also a certified psychology autopsy investigator for the state of South Dakota and through her work as a certified QPR trainer. Her efforts in education have been recognized many times at DWU, most recently with the Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence in 2013. Kelly advises DWU’s Psi Chi chapter and chairs both the State Advisory Committee for South Dakota Youth Suicide Prevention and the Mitchell Area Suicide Prevention Coalition.

Randall received DWU’s Professional Excellence Award for faculty in 2009 and the DWU Presidential Service Award in 1994. He is also a member of the following organizations: American Psychological Society, American Psychological Association, National Association of Social Workers, National Academic Advising Association, South Dakota Counseling and Personnel Association, Lion’s Club, Dakota Wesleyan University TeamMakers, and DWU John Wesley Society.

Mullican currently serves as second vice president and webmaster for the South Dakota Academy of Science and holds membership in the Wildlife Society, the American Society of Mammalogists, Great Plains Natural Science Society, Sigma Xi and Phi Kappa Phi. Mullican’s research focuses on small mammal ecology and he has recently conducted a study on the status of the Bear Lodge meadow jumping mouse in the Black Hills of South Dakota with the help of the South Dakota Wildlife Action Plan Grant. Mullican has received the Professional Excellence award for faculty at DWU twice.

I was an assistant merchandiser with JC Penney’s before coming to Dakota Wesleyan University. 

Tax Associate at EY, Graduate Assistant at University of Georgia, Peer Tutor at Bentley University

Elementary/Middle School Teacher

Mr. Chamberlain has been in sales and management in a variety of industries ranging from frozen food, business advocacy, and insurance. Was involved in training and product development of insurance products. He started an insurance office in Marshall before returning to school to pursue his graduate degrees.

Essendant (Business Development Specialist & Consultant), Lagasse-Sweet (Vendor Coordinator), Multiple Co's (Insurance Agent)

Dr. Goldammer started her professional career as a high school English teacher. She moved into the private sector and worked in telecommunications and agribusiness. Here at DWU, Dr. Goldammer worked in public relations, went into student life in 2009, and in 2019 joined the business faculty.

Cleary University (Registrar), Ball State University (Assistant Director for Transcripts), Muncie Indiana Transit System (Lead Dispatcher), Indiana University East (Adjunct Professor in History)

Business owner

Prior to Dakota Wesleyan, Mitchell was a systems analyst for Procter and Gamble and taught at Boston University. He has received both the Sears Award and Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence. His scholarly activities have focused on policy analysis and public presentations relating local and national public issues. Beyond DWU, Mitchell has been an active leader in the United Methodist Church and in local political and community activities.

Dr. Vincent has served in a variety of capacities at DWU since her start in 2013, including executive director of the McGovern Center, dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies, and associate provost for program development. While serving in administrative capacities, Dr. Vincent has also directed the Nonprofit Administration program and served as a faculty member. She is currently an associate professor and directs the graduate Practical Church Leadership and undergraduate Nonprofit Administration programs.

Abra Auto Body & Glass, Palace Builders, Guidehouse

Worked 20 years in corporate and private industries. Landgaard worked for 16 years at a public community college in Minnesota. She began her role as VP of Finance & Administration in August 2023.

(7 years) Boerboom International/Consolidated Ag Service: Corporate Accountant, (14 years) Northern Lights Ethanol/POET Biorefining - Big Stone: Corporate Accountant, (7 years) Valley Queen Cheese Factory: Financial Systems Analyst, (9 months) Pro Contracting: Controller, Outsourced Managed Services - Eide Bailly, Senior Accountant

Professional Excellence Award for Staff (2003-2004), Supervisor of the Semester for work Study (2009), Recognize for 20 years of service (2019), CPR certified, Certified in Mental Health First Aid

I started working in the Behavioral Health field 30 years ago, and I became a licensed therapist in 2004 in Nebraska. The majority of my career was spent in residential, long term, treatment centers for adolescents and adults including four years on an acute psychiatric unit of a hospital in Omaha. I held a variety of clinical supervisory and staff training positions during my years in residential. I started working in private practice in 2016. Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) South Dakota 2018 - Current.

Senior Pastor at Lake Gibson United Methodist Church, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion at Florida Southern College, Teaching Associate and Adjunct Professor at Emory University, Youth Minister at Lithia Springs United Methodist Church

Lead Pastor At Fusion Church (Mitchell, SD) (2020-Present), Director of Ministries at Fusion Church (2017-2020), Community Life and College Ministry Assistant at GracePoint Wesleyan Church (Brookings, SD)

Dr. Bethany Melroe Lehrman is a professor of chemistry; dean of the Donna Starr Christen College of Healthcare, Fitness and Sciences; and CHAOS club’s faculty adviser at DWU. In fall 2015, she received a HOPES grant, which allowed DWU students the opportunity to work with and teach science to fifth-graders from L.B. Williams Elementary in Mitchell. She is also a member of many professional affiliations: American Chemical Society (ACS), ACS Division of Chemical Education, Phi Lambda Upsilon (National Honorary Chemical Society), Phi Kappa Phi (Multidisciplinary Honor Society) and Gamma Sigma Delta (Honor Society of Agriculture). Awards: DWU Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence in 2021, DWU Exemplary Teacher Award in 2017, and DWU Faculty Professional Excellence Award in 2015

Her postdoctoral research was with the Environmental Molecular Science Institute at Ohio State University. She taught at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va., before coming to DWU. She is a member of the South Dakota EPSCoR BioSNTR team, a statewide NSF-funded project for undergraduate research, and is a recipient of the Faculty Fellowship Grant through South Dakota BRIN (a statewide NIH-funded project).

User Experience Designer (Current), Software Designer, Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Entrepreneu

Joel is a Marine Corps (Infantry) veteran of two combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Not long after being Honorably Discharged in 2006, he started with the Mitchell Police Department. There, he held the ranks of Patrol Officer, Detective/Investigator and also Patrol Sergeant. Joel completed his undergrad officially in 2013 and his Master's in 2018. He worked for the Mitchell PD for more than 11 years before being hired by Dakota Wesleyan, his alma mater.

Mindy has 22 years of experience teaching K-12 special education. From 2006-2022, she instructed students, in a resource room setting, for the Mitchell School District at both Longfellow Elementary School and Mitchell High School. Additionally, during her time at Longfellow, she codirected Longfellow's LEAP program, a programmed designed to address academic gaps and facilitate direct instruction to students in the areas of reading and mathematics. From 2000-2006, Mindy taught special education for the Watertown School District and was one of the founding teachers for the school district’s behavior program known as Project SUCCESS.

7th-grade math/science teacher at Hopson Middle School in Barrow, AK. High School math teacher at Aberdeen Central HS in Aberdeen, S.D. She was awarded the Exemplary Teaching Award from DWU in 2015 and the Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016. She is a member of the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics, Sigma Zeta honor society, and is a local Phi Kappa Phi honor society member. She is also the chair of the IRB committee.

Stephanie began her professional career as a Family and Consumer Science teacher in Rapid City, SD. She continued her teaching career at Rio Middle and High School in Rio, WI and also taught Family and Consumer Sciences at Parkston Junior and Senior High School in Parkston, SD for ten years. During her time in Parkston, Stephanie received various recognitions for her service as a chapter advisor in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of American (FCCLA) organization, including Master Adviser, Mentor Advisor, South Dakota Adviser of the Year, and the Spirit of Advising Award. She served as president of the South Dakota Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Science (SDATFCS) in 2021/2022, and was chosen as the SDATFCS Post-Secondary Educator of the Year in 2021 and 2022.

Canistota School District (ELA Teacher, Librarian, Assistant Principal, Curriculum Director) from 2007-2018; Bridgewater School District (ELA Teacher) from 2005 - 2007

5th Grade Teacher (LBW Elementary, Mitchell, SD), Gifted and Talented Teacher and Differentiation Specialist (Watertown, SD), 6th Grade Teacher (Irene Elementary School, Irene, SD) Awards: LBW Teacher of the Year in 2007, SDEA South Dakota Teacher to Remember in 2009, ING Unsung Hero Award in 2012, Mitchell Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Excellence Award in 2016, Carl Sprunger Outstanding Educator Award in 2017, Honored Women Educators of South Dakota in 2018.

She is a published poet, with a chapbook, “The Circus of Forgetting,” and two more books of poetry, “Simple Machines” and “I Might Be Mistaken.” She was also the recipient of a $25,000 Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2014, and “Simple Machines” won the Washington Prize from the D.C.-based literary nonprofit The Word Works in summer 2015. The award includes publication and a $1,500 cash prize. She also was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for two poems in 2015, and was the South Dakota State Poetry Society winner in 2013 for chapbook contest with “Four Quarters to a Section.”

Ludens worked as the technical editor for USD’s Government Research Bureau and taught courses ranging from composition and literature, to honors English, and scientific and technical writing. Ludens has presented at numerous literary conferences and co-authored an entry for the Encyclopedia of United States-Latin American Relations where he addressed France’s 19th-century interests in Latin America. He also advises DWU’s Student Diversity Council and the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta.

Dakota Wesleyan University (Dean and Professor), Wichita County, Texas (Adult Probation Department: Probation Officer and Court Services Officer), Wichita Falls, Texas (ISD: Certified Secondary English Teacher), Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas (Associate Pastor)

I am a member of the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), Rocky Mountain Association of Financial Aid Administrators (RMASFAA), and the South Dakota Association of Financial Aid Administrators (SDASFAA). I am also a member of the board of directors with the Mitchell Heart & Sole cancer assistance program.

Manager at Curves for Women, Bank Teller and Customer Service Representative at First National Bank

He has been awarded the United Methodist Church General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Teaching Excellence Award and the Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence Award. He has written four books, including "Without Reservation: Benjamin Reifel and American Indian Acculturation" (Pierre: South Dakota Historical Society Press, 2018), a biography of South Dakota's only American Indian congressperson; and "Chief, Marine Corps Warrior" (2003), a military biography of Flynn's father, a decorated aviator and Korean War POW and one of the few pilots of American Indian descent to fly combat missions in World War II and Korea.

2001-2023 Presentation College, Aberdeen, S.D., Adjunct Instructor of History (Northern State University, Presentation College, Trinity Bible College), 1983-2001 Roncalli High School, Aberdeen, S.D.

FEY Industries, Cabela's, Van Dykes Taxidermy Supply, McKenzie Sports Products

Martin Group/CHR Solutions, Ethos/Navigant/Guidehouse

Essendant (Business Development Specialist & Consultant), Lagasse-Sweet (Vendor Coordinator), Multiple Co's (Insurance Agent)

Dr. Goldammer started her professional career as a high school English teacher. She moved into the private sector and worked in telecommunications and agribusiness. Here at DWU, Dr. Goldammer worked in public relations, went into student life in 2009, and in 2019 joined the business faculty.

I've taught in online and face-to-face settings. I've led within my graduate programs and have become a Canvas Certified Educator. 

Mitchell Technical College (Vice-President for Advancement, 2019-2021), Mitchell Technical College (Associate to the President, 2017-2019), Mitchell Technical College (Director of Marketing, 1995-2017), Mitchell Technical College (Public Information Specialist, 1991-1995)

Larson was previously employed at TrioTel Communications, Inc., a broadband provider based in Salem, for more than 10 years while holding positions as director of internal operations and as marketing supervisor. She worked for local and statewide political campaigns and as an intern for Sen. John Thune in Washington, D.C. She previously served as a board member of Mitchell’s First Circuit CASA, and currently serves as a board member for the Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota. She is a member of Mitchell’s Downtown First United Methodist Church.

Fredel started her career at DWU as director of the Kelly Center for Entrepreneurship, where she taught entrepreneurial leadership courses and served as a resource for regional businesses in South Dakota. She was named dean of admissions in 2015 and was promoted to vice president of admissions and marketing in 2018. As an extension to her work at DWU, Fredel served as chair of the Council on College Admissions in South Dakota, is a board member of the Dakota Association for College Admission Counseling, serves on the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship Advisory Council, is an affiliate for Credo, a higher education consulting firm, and a frequent speaker for the National Small College Enrollment Conference. Prior to DWU, Fredel worked 12 years in the telecommunications and technology industry as a programmer, quality assurance officer, project manager and director of product management. She has served as a board member for the Weekend Snack Pack, the Abbott House, the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota, and Avera Queen of Peace. She is active in her church where she leads youth group.

Visiting Professor - NSF-AIRE scholar at Hope College, 2003-2004. Associate Professor of Mathematics – DWU, 1998 – 2003. Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean – DWU, 1998-2000. Assistant Professor of Mathematics – DWU, 1992 -1998. Assistant Professor – St. Olaf College, (non-tenure track, sabbatical replacement faculty), 1991-92. Teaching Assistant/Associate – University of Minnesota, 1985-1991. Teaching Assistant – Kent State University, 1984-1985. Chaired DWU's HLC Accreditation Committees for both our 2007 and 2016 Accreditation visits. Publications Include: Catalano, Michael T. 2015. “Review of Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from Data by Charles Wheelan.” Numeracy: Vol. 8 : Iss. 1, Article 13 Catalano, Michael T. 2015. “Review of The Joy of X: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity by Steven Strogatz.” Numeracy: Vol. 8 : Iss. 1, Article 6 Catalano, Michael T. 2010. “College Algebra in Context: A Project Incorporating Social Issues," Numeracy: Vol. 3 : Iss. 1, Article 7 Catalano, Michael T., Leise, Tanya L., and Pfaff, Thomas J. 2009. "Measuring Resource Inequality: The Gini Coefficient," Numeracy: Vol. 2 : Iss. 2, Article 4 Catalano, Michael T. 1996. “Stable Splittings of BP for some Groups P of Order Thirty-two,” Journal of Pure and Applied Algebra

Farney teaches courses in physics, mathematics and astronomy. His current work beyond the classroom takes him to local school districts many times each year to encourage the young to become involved in scientific research, mathematics research and engineering.

Lambuth University (2008 – 2011) Associate Professor of Religion, Union College (2005-2008) Adjunct in Bible and History

Previously, Before moving to South Dakota in 2010, she taught general and vocal music at Belvidere South Middle School, Belvidere, Ind., and taught vocal music at Willowcreek Middle School in Portage, Ind. She also acted aswas the Area One Representative for the Circle the State with Song Choral Festival, and was the assistant and accompanist for the Southlake Children’s Choir from 2005-2007. Presently, Desmond serves as the R&S chair for Junior High/Middle School Choirs for SD-ACDA.

Desmond has taught junior high and high school choir and has sung leading roles in opera and musical theatre. He debuted the role of Doctor Higgins in the 2005 world premiere performance and recording of Nancy Van de Vate’s “Where the Cross Is Made.”

I currently serve on the Board of Directors at Mitchell Area Community Theatre where I chair several committees within the organization.

Dr. Vincent has served in a variety of capacities at DWU since her start in 2013, including executive director of the McGovern Center, dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies, and associate provost for program development. While serving in administrative capacities, Dr. Vincent has also directed the Nonprofit Administration program and served as a faculty member. She is currently an associate professor and directs the graduate Practical Church Leadership and undergraduate Nonprofit Administration programs.

B.S.N., RN at Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Worked in the pediatric acute, NICU, and PICU units for 5.5 years.

I started my career in nursing as a Certified Nurse Assistant in long-term care. After graduation from DWU, I started working as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the emergency room where I earned certifications such as TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). I then found my love of teaching and moved into an instructor and coordinator role for a Licensed Practical Nursing (L.P.N.) program where I taught for 3 years. In addition to my current position at DWU, I still work as an RN the hospital on the progressive care unit to maintain my certifications and stay current in the field.

I have worked in a variety of settings including hospital, clinic, and community nursing.

Pediatric nurse at Sanford Children's Hospital since 2013, Clinical instructor since 2018 and Nursing Instructor at Southeast Technical College

Spent the last 24 years in the banking industry.

1 summer Certified Staff Assistant Omaha Med Center Neurology Unit 2008, 1 year RN Bryan Health LGH 2009, 7 years RN Avera Queen of Peace Hospital- I still work shifts as PRN, 7 years RN Clinic Supervisor Avera Medical Group Dermatology, Current Dakota Wesleyan Nursing Instructor

Patzlaff is an oncology certified nurse; she is also certified in chemotherapy/biotherapy and basic life support. She has worked as a registered nurse since 2002 in Lincoln and Omaha, Neb.

Raml previously worked for Sanford Health as registered nurse for 18 years; served as an adjunct clinical instructor for SDSU, DWU, and MTC; and interim instructor of nursing at Augustana University.

Before coming to Dakota Wesleyan University, I taught nursing at SDSU for 6 years.

Auto/diesel mechanic, dairy farmer

Served in Student Affairs at Michigan State University, 16 years at Wartburg College; served in faculty development, community engagement, service-learning, as well as served as the Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives and as the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. 

Dean of Adult and Professional Studies, Dakota Wesleyan University, 2015-present; Associate Dean of Digital Learning, Dakota Wesleyan University, 2013-2015; English Professor, Dakota Wesleyan University, 2007-2013

Anderson University (Director of Educational Support Services, and Assistant Director of Adult Learning), MidAmerica Nazarene University (Academic Coordinator for Adults in MHR program) 

5th-12th Grade Band Director, 7th-12th Grade Choir Director

KDLT-TV station, DWU: began in public relations (4 yrs), moved to admissions (18 yrs), then executive assistant to Dean (7 yrs), and currently associate registrar (13 yrs & counting), Assistant director of South Central South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair (20 yrs in conjunction with other positions) 

Lambuth University (2008 – 2011) Associate Professor of Religion, Union College (2005-2008) Adjunct in Bible and History

Dakota Wesleyan University (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Adjunct Professor of Sport, Exercise and Wellness), University of Delaware (Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach), University of Georgia (Georgia Football Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Dakota Wesleyan University (TRIO Student Success Advisor), Central Michigan University (Residence Hall Director), University of South Dakota (Assistant Residence Hall Director)

Mitchell School District (7th/8th grade science instructor)  

Third Grade Teacher (Longfellow Elementary), Computer Teacher (John Paul II Elementary) and Contract Manager (FARR Technologies) 

I currently serve on the Board of Directors at Mitchell Area Community Theatre where I chair several committees within the organization.

Associate Professor of Theatre (Tenured) and Director of Theatre, Dakota Wesleyan University, 2014 - Present; Assistant Professor of Comm. / Theatre, Director of Theatre, Dakota Wesleyan University, 2006 - 2014; Box Office Manager, New Harmony Theatre (LORT), New Harmony, IN, 2006; Adjunct Theatre Instructor of Theatre, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN; Lecturer of Drama, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN; Artistic Managing Director Evansville Civic Theatre Evansville, IN