Welcome to NMC, Miku!

MikuCrouchMiku Crouch transitioned from a supplemental employee in the Records and Registration office to Admissions Office Assistant on July 20, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-1052 or mcrouch@nmc.edu.

Miku was born and raised in Japan and met her husband Aeron who was stationed there while she was attending the University of Nagasaki. They moved to the States after she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, then they lived in California for few years, back to Japan, to Florida and finally came to Traverse City in 2013 after Aeron decided to attend Grate Lakes Maritime Academy. She loves playing piano, reading, doing yoga and cuddling with our two cats Chandler and Phoebe.

For the last two years Miku was taking accounting related courses at NMC while she worked in Records and Registration office and recently completed the courses she needed to take from NMC and FSU for her to be able to qualify to sit for the Uniform CPA examination. She will be taking the first section of the exam this Fall. (more…)

Welcome to NMC, Kristy!

Kristy Jackson Presidents OfficeKristy Jackson joined NMC as an Administrative Assistant in the President’s Office on July 5, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-1900 or kjackson@nmc.edu.

Kristy moved to Traverse City from Richmond, Indiana where she attended Earlham College and earned a Masters degree in Teaching. She worked as a high school teacher and for a non-profit youth theatre company as the Managing Director. While working in theatre, she directed over 30 shows for youth audiences using youth actors. She also enjoyed singing, dancing, and acting on stage as a member of Richmond Civic Theatre. In addition to theatre, Kristy enjoys running, visiting Lake Michigan beaches, and spending time with her family. Kristy and her husband Brian (a student at NMC) have a 5 year old daughter, Annabelle.  (more…)

Welcome to NMC, Mark!

Liebling, MarkMark Liebling joined NMC as Executive Director of Human Resources on July 20, 2015.  He can be reached at (231) 995-1342 and at mliebling@nmc.edu.

Mark was born and raised in the Detroit area and earned a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a master’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, both from Michigan State. Mark has worked in Human Resources for more than 20 years, in both specialist and generalist roles, in companies including Walt Disney, Microsoft, Lehman Brothers and MasterCard.  A passion to experience life abroad led him to take regional HR assignments based in Australia, Malaysia, Japan and Korea, ultimately spending 17 of the past 20 years overseas. It was in 2002 in Tokyo that Mark met his wife, Huiseon (pronounced Heesun), while studying at a Japanese language school. Mark and Huiseon have 2 children Daniel (6) and Romy (2) and have recently relocated from Seoul to Traverse City. In addition to spending time with his family, Mark enjoys beaches and trails, cooking (and eating!), and is proud to have finished marathons in Honolulu, Naha and Tokyo. (more…)

Welcome to NMC, Betsy!

Williams, BetsyBetsy Williams joined NMC as a Business Development Specialist on July 6, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-2018 or ewilliams@nmc.edu.

Betsy has worked as an independent contractor for the past four years with the Training Services Division of NMC as a Training Specialist. Betsy is a former travel executive and consultant, with over 30 years of statewide operational development, human resources, corporate sales and management experience. She has arranged and led a variety of groups traveling the globe and enjoys sharing her travel adventures. A native of Birmingham, Michigan, Betsy attended NMC’s law enforcement program. She has volunteered in many local and civic and private programs. She currently sits on the board of the the Traverse Area Human Resource Association and the State Board of the Michigan Lean Consortium. Betsy, her husband Mark, and daughter Lia enjoy spending time doing all northern Michigan outdoor activities.

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Benefits corner

Are you looking for benefit resources?  Please access the 2015 Flexible Benefits Plan here.  As always, please contact Hollie in HR (5-1350) with any questions.  (more…)

Kudos!

parade picKudos to the following people and departments which helped to make the NMC entry in the Cherry Royale Parade at the National Cherry Festival a success! A great time was had by all thanks to you! (more…)

Position vacancies

Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:

Nursing Instructor – Mental Health

Lead Accounting Assistant – Bookkeeper

Custodian – 3rd Shift

Supplemental Banquet Cook

Supplemental – Learning Services Assistant (more…)