Sep 18, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Wayne Moody! Wayne Moody was our go-to expert for all things car show. His experience, coordination with so many outside organizations, and work securing donors were invaluable throughout the planning process of the 20th Annual Mike McIntosh Car Show and Block Party, and on the day of the event. And, of course, a huge thank you to the entire Automotive Department, its students, and volunteers, who are at the heart of the Mike McIntosh Car Show. They were there first thing in the morning directing traffic, organizing show vehicles, welcoming participants and making sure the car show ran smoothly. The pride they have in this event was evident throughout the entire day.
Kudos to Carolyn Andrews! Carolyn Andrews was an invaluable team player during the planning process (and day of event) of the 20th Annual Mike McIntosh Car Show & Block Party! She is an incredible problem solver who continually stepped in wherever something needed to be done. Her willingness to jump in and help keep things moving throughout the entire process.
Kudos to Georgenia Hromada! Georgenia Hromada kept so many of the behind-the-scenes details running seamlessly— from reserving meeting rooms and ordering t-shirts to coordinating with Facilities to make sure our NMC-branded decor and event materials were ready and on site for the 20th Annual Mike McIntosh Car Show & Block Party! She really held down the fort for everyone!
Kudos to Shelly VanderMeulen! Shelly VanderMeulen helped ensure the 20th Annual Mike McIntosh Car Show & Block Party was welcoming and family-friendly, while working with all of the technical division programs! She really brought the whole team together!
Kudos to Augusta Kummer! Through incredible organizational skills and communication, Ausgusta kept the Mike Macintosh and Aero Park Block party planning team focused, organized, and on track to deliver the best annual event ever! Her constant enthusiasm was contagious to the whole team and her presence at all planning meetings ensured details were not missed and everyone had a job. From planning to set up to execution to tear down, Augusta was a pivotal force in keeping things moving and keeping the energy high as well as maintaining focus and optimism. Thanks for your invaluable participation in this event, Augusta!
Kudos to Carolyn Andrews, Georgenia Hromada, Wayne Moody, Hollianne McHugh, Shelly VanderMuelen, Scott Goethals, Matt Hirsch, Darryl Greathouse, Brad Wortman, Joe Deater, Ryan Deering, Alex Bloye, Merrick Adams, Derrick Childress, and all Tech division staff/faculty/students/supplementals who participated! I’m sure I’m forgetting someone but also all the Facilities and volunteers who don’t work at NMC. Together, the 20th annual Mike Macintosh Car & Truck show and Aero Park Block party was a huge success and a great way to get the community out to see what we do here on Aero Park Campus! Thank you to all the hands that went into making this a wonderful event and especially the hands that provided perfect weather!
Kudos to Augusta Kummer, the Block Party committee and the Grounds Team! Great job facilitating the 75th Aero Park Block Party! The event was well organized and demonstrated excellent collaboration between departments. Augusta did a fantastic job keeping everything on track, while our committee effectively showcased the outstanding programs in the tech division. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this success: Shelly, Amy, Hollianne, Matt, Alex, Carl, Ryan, Daryl, Georgenia, Dan and the rest of the committee. A big thanks to the Grounds Team for making our campus look great and for managing the signage setup and takedown!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Sep 18, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Jonathan Mikowski, student employee – Engineering Tech Lab Assistant
- Ava Mae-Bardford, supplemental employee – Food Service, Front of House
- Caleb Jesse, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Breana Beaver, supplemental employee – Food Service, Front of House
- Noah Dexter, supplemental employee – Food Service, Back of House
Sep 11, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
These colleagues have moved on to a new chapter in their lives. We wish them the very best as they navigate a new adventure, and we thank them for their time and dedication to NMC!
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- Lee Elston – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
- Aaron Gage – Adjunct – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
- Willow MacLaughlin – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
- Andrew Osborn, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Megan Peltier, supplemental employee – Banquet Hall Server, Hagerty Center
- Scott Trumbull – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
- Stephen Tupper – Adjunct Aviation Ground Instructor
- Simon Utterback, student employee – Writing Center Reader
- Lucas Vokes, supplemental employee – Banquet Hall Server, Hagerty Center
Sep 11, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Aspen Burns – Groundskeeper
- Jenna Casler, supplemental employee – Food Service Front of House
- Dylan DeBoer, student employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Beio Vickers, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
Sep 8, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Sep 8, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Kristy Jackson, Alex Bloye, Ali LeJeune, Alice Sluss, Ashleigh Fender, Beth Norconk, Beth Straebel, Betsy Boris, Brittany Schneider, Carolyn Andrews, Cheryl Bloomquist, Christa Abdul-Karim, Cindy Duby, Darryl Greathouse, Eli McCullough, Garrett Croon, Hollianne McHugh, Hollie DeWalt, Jacqueline Olson, Jan Root, Kim Gourlay, Kirk Waterstripe, Krista McCarty, Kristi Hallett, Larry Albosta, Lindsay Kimball, Liz Celeste, Marli Blackhurst, Michael Anderson, Nancy Durecki, Patrick Quinlan, Ren Garvon, Robin Maloney, Shannah Vergote, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Tiffani Wilke, and Randy Melick! College for Kids 2026 hosted over 100 classes this summer! These folks instructed, donated, volunteered and supported these classes on NMC’s campuses. We know that at least 14% of NMC’s current academic students started out in College for Kids. Thank you everyone for giving our new NMC families a fantastic experience this summer.
Kudos to Christa Abdul-Karim, Merrick Adams, Betsy Boris, Michele Ensign, Ashleigh Fender, Nicole Fewins, Terri Gustafson, Brittany Schneider, Megan Holtrey, Rorie Kawula, Shirl Martin, Shayrrl McCready, Tallula Morrison, Denny Nguyen, Nick Nissley, Beth Norconk, Stephanie Powers, Danielle Quinlan, Shannon Schultz, Amy Shamroe, Jason Slade, Cathlyn Sommerfield, Melissa Sprenkle, Heather VanStratt, Cindy Virta, Sarah Wangler, Ken Warner, Tracy Welch, and Beckie Wooters! College for Kids 2026 filled over 800 seats this summer! These folks greeted an estimated 300+ families on NMC’s campuses! We know that at least 14% of NMC’s current academic students started out in College for Kids. Thank you everyone for giving our new NMC families a warm welcome this summer.
Kudos to Logan Leadmon! Logan has been so helpful to the Success Coaching team and the Student Success Department this summer in multiple ways! From assisting us with checking every single computer in TJNIC 123 to make sure they were ready for College Edge students, to helping those students troubleshoot login and password issues, to assisting us in making sure all of our technology was working in TJNIC 106/107 for our last summer orientation session, Logan was always ready to help with a warm and positive energy. Thanks, Logan, for assisting both staff and students with the essential technology that drives all of our work!
Kudos to Garrett Glynn! Garrett is always a warm and inviting face and voice whenever I run into technology snags and brings that same energy to students who need support. Garrett assisted many of our College Edge students over the summer (as well as numerous new, never-attended students!) and helped build their confidence in navigating the technology systems that are essential to their academic success. Thanks, Garrett, for making the Technology Help Desk feel approachable and inviting for both staff and students!
Kudos to Custodial Services! Dear Facilities and Custodial Services Team, I am writing to share a sincere thank you and express our deepest appreciation for the outstanding work you do. As our Simulation Lab continues to rapidly grow and undergo constant changes, your team has consistently risen to the challenge. Maintaining a highly specialized space like the Simulation Lab requires incredible attention to detail. Even though we rarely see you during your shifts, we notice your hard work every single day when we come into a clean and ready space. No matter how fast we evolve or what changes come our way, you always deliver exceptional results. We truly could not do our work without your dedication and support. Thank you for always doing such an excellent job!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Sep 8, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Kiley Ridenour – Adjunct Flight Instructor
- Thomas Nash, student employee – Switchboard Operator & Welcome Desk
- Justin Henning, student employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Anna Brooks, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Arin Carr, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Ashtyn Coykendall, supplemental employee – Banquet Server Hagerty Center
- Austin Godfrey, supplemental employee – Welding Assistant
- Mason Bressler, student employee – Fitness Center Staff
- Jacob Greene, supplemental employee – Food Services Back of House
- Amira Fakir, supplemental employee – Food Service Front of House
- Kathryn Joyce, supplemental employee – Human Resources Assistant
- Ella Doolittle, student employee – GLCI Purchasing & Receiving Assistant
Aug 31, 2026 | HR Corner
Aug 31, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to all volunteers who assisted with residence hall move in! The Residence Life team would like to say thank you to all the countless volunteers who made the Fall 2026 Move-in a success. The parents that interacted with the volunteers on Thursday, August 20, 2026 and Friday, August 21, 2026 stated they felt welcomed and comfortable knowing that NMC cares about its students based on the positive experience during move in. One parent commented that they were a little worried when they began their tract towards Traverse City, but after experiencing all the positivity on move in day they can sleep a little easier at night.
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Aug 31, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
- Hannah Mabie – Adjunct – Art History
- Daniel Spencer, supplemental employee – Technology Support Assistant
- Kylie Gibson, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Riley Parish, student employee – Fitness Center Staff
- Jacqueline Hanna, student employee – Library Assistant
- Noah Betram, supplemental employee – Food Services Back of House
- Lilianah Townes, supplemental employee – Food Services Back of House
- Bella Freysinger, supplemental employee – Food Services Back of House
- Sam TwoCrow, supplemental employee – Learning Services Learning Assistant
- Jack Costine, student employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Madison Long, student employee – Writing Center Reader
- Trenton McGill, student employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Asher Nelson – 2nd shift Custodian
- Daniel Kukla – 3rd shift Custodian
Aug 21, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
We’re excited to celebrate some wonderful accomplishments among our employees! Please join us in congratulating our colleagues and recognizing the dedication, hard work and growth that made these milestones possible.
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- Laura Korch, Suzanne Bessette and Grant McKay moved from provisional to regular status faculty.
- Carolyn Andrews recently completed her Master’s in Design, Learning, and Technology from Central Michigan University.
Aug 21, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Elizabeth Sonnabend! If you look at the Pure Michigan Talent Connect’s website, you’ll find that NMC has 15 Programs of Study listed. These range from degree programs such as an Associate Degree in Nursing or Engineering, to noncredit certificates in Industrial Sewing and Paralegal. What you won’t see yet are the additional 20 programs that are in the queue for approval. NMC Extended Education & Training is adding new NMC credit and noncredit programs each year thanks to Elizabeth Sonnabend, Program Manager for the Work & Career Division. This is a portal used by anyone seeking training in Michigan. Potential students can find programs by searching by topic or institution. Having programs listed on MITC is a requirement for future Workforce Pell-approved programs; it’s basically “step 1.” Some of these programs meet initial Workforce Pell program requirements such as hours of study and length of program. Elizabeth is positioning NMC for future Workforce Pell program opportunities. Thank you, Elizabeth, for going above and beyond to include both credit and noncredit programming in your role as Work & Career Program Manager. These applications are extremely tedious, and I appreciate your diligent work in submitting these to MITC.
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Aug 21, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employee were recently promoted. Congratulations!
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- Lindsey Dickinson — Vice President of Student Success & Services
- Hannah Rodriguez — Director of Student Success & Retention
- Mitch Paul — Aviation Dispatcher (full-time)
- Melanie Griffith — Nursing Student Success and Enrollment Specialist
- Kat West — Nursing Instructor
- Anne Verschaeve — Food Services Office Manager
Aug 21, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Isaac Hintz, supplemental employee – Tutor
- Susan Froussine – Business Instructor
- Conner Anderson, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Drake Dunham, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Grant Dunham, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Ella Gilliam, student employee – Fitness Center
- RJ Hill, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Sophia Lanza, student employee – Resident Assistant
- Natalie Laprad, student employee – Resident Assistant
Aug 17, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to David Hosler, Rob Rider, Dave Weaver, Dylan Schaub, Mark West, Patrick Quinlan, Tom Caswell, Dan Hoseit, Max McColl, and Cam Palmer! HUGE thank you to the Facilities and Systems & LAN Management Teams for moving Extended Education & Training over to Parsons-Stulen from the Boardman Lake Campus this week. Our department had been there for several decades, let’s just say it wasn’t a “light” move. Everything happened on schedule and smoothly. Our office is now set to open back up on Monday, August 17th, in line with the opening of fall registration.The Facilities team included Patrick Quinlan, Tom Caswell, Dan Hoseit, Max McCall, and Cam Palmer. The Systems & LAN Management Team included David Hosler, Rob Rider, Dave Weaver, Dylan Schaub, and volunteer support from Mark West over in the Business Office at BLC. Thank you everyone; we really appreciate your hard work and stewardship of our supplies, materials, devices, and random things!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Aug 17, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
- Isaac Hintz, supplemental employee – Tutor
- Susan Froussine – Business Instructor
Aug 10, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Aug 10, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Corbin Thompson and STT Security! On Sunday, August 2, NMC Employee Corbin Thompson and STT Security engaged with the Traverse City Police Department to locate a missing NMC student. The student was safe and received care. Thompson and Security acted quickly and showed their dedication to student safety. Well done.
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
