IVCC Administration, Faculty, and Staff

 

Office of the College President

Dr. Tracy Morris, A.A., B.S., M.S., Ed.D.

President

tracy_morris@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0404

Sandy Beard

Executive Assistant to the President

sandy_beard@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0402

 

College Vice Presidents

Mark Grzybowski, B.S., M.B.A.

Vice President for Student Services

mark_grzybowski@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0393

Danielle Bell

Administrative Assistant III, Student Services

danielle_bell@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0361

Kathy Ross, B.S.

Vice President for Business Services and Finance

kathy_ross@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0419

 

Nikki VanNielen

Administrative Assistant III, Business Services and Finance

nikki_vannielen@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0415

Dr. Vicki Trier, B.A., Ph.D.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

vicki_trier@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0405

Polly Ragazincky

Administrative Assistant III, Academic Affairs

polly_ragazincky@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0409

 

College Administrators

Tracy Beattie, B.A.

Executive Director of the Foundation

tracy_beattie@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0550

Michelle Carboni, B.B.

Director of Auxiliary Services and Purchasing

michelle_carboni@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0417

 

Crystal Credi, A.A., B.S., M.A.

Dean of Student Success

crystal_credi@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0380

Scott Curley, Industrial Electrician Certificate

Director of Facilities

scott_curley@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0301

Justin Denton, B.S., M.S.

Director of Information Technology Services

justin_denton@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0450

Madonna Duncan, B.A.

Director of Marketing and Communications

madonna_duncan@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0463

Sara Escatel, B.S.

Director of Adult Education

sara_escatel@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0355

Ellen Evancheck, B.A., M.P.S.

Director of Learning Resources

ellen_evancheck@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0396

Amber Fox, B.A., M.S.

Dean of Natural Sciences and Business

amber_fox@ivcc.edu  

(815) 224-0348

Dr. Kathy Hart, B.S., M.A., Ed.D.

Dean of Institutional Effectiveness

kathy_hart@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0540

Chris Herman, A.A., B.S., M.S.

Director of Student Support Services/Project Success

chris_herman@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0593

Mary Beth Herron, B.S.

Director of Human Resources

marybeth_herron@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0230

 

Eric Johnson, B.S., M.B.A.
Controller/Foundation Treasurer

eric_johnson@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0389

Dr. Lirim Neziroski, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.I.S.

Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences

lirim_neziroski@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0433

Tom Quigley, B.S., M.S. 

Director of Enrollment Services

tom_quigley@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0437

Jennifer Scheri, B.S.

Director of Continuing Education and Business Services

jennifer_scheri@ivcc.edu  

(815) 224-0390

Heather Seghi, B.B.S., M.S.

Dean of Health Professions

heather_seghi@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0481

Sue Smith, B.S.N., M.S.N.

Director of Nursing Programs

sue_smith@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0489

Isamar Taylor, A.S., B.A.

Director of Financial Aid

isamar_taylor@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0440

 

Rebecca Zamora, B.S., M.S.

Dean of Workforce Development

rebecca_zamora@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0219

 

Student Development

Wayne Duerkes, A.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D.

Transfer Coordinator

wayne_duerkes@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-2720

Melissa Killian, B.S., M.S.

Counselor, Academic Planning

melissa_killian@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0346

Aseret Loveland, A.A., B.A., M.S.

Counselor, Student Support Services/Project Success

aseret_loveland@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0592

Jim Moskalewicz, B.S., M.S.

Counselor, Academic Planning

jim_moskalewicz@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0363

Renee Prine, B.S., M.S.

Counselor, Academic Planning

renee_prine@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0366

Diane Scoma, B.F.A., M.A.

Counselor, Student Support Services/Project Success

diane_scoma@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0591 

 

College Services

Doris Burke, B.A., M.S.

Career Services Specialist

doris_burke@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0502

Lauren Catalina, B.S.

Bookstore Manager

lauren_catalina@ivcc.edu  

(815) 224-0312

Stacey Cervantes

Enrollment Services Specialist

stacey_cervantes@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0449

Angela Dunlap, B.A., M.S.

Campus and Community Tutoring Coordinator

angela_dunlap@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0479

Kaitlyn Edgcomb

Recruitment Coordinator

kaitlyn_edgcomb@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0231

Sarah Goetz, A.S., B.S.

Records and International Student Specialist

sarah_goetz@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0212

Tina Hardy, B.S., M.S. Ed.

Center for Accessibility and Neurodiversity Coordinator

tina_hardy@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0284

Miguel Hermosillo, A.S., B.S., M.B.A.

Bursar

miguel_hermosillo@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0353

Ashlee Fitzpatrick. A.A., A.S., B.S.

Associate Director of Retention

ashlee_fitzpatrick@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0621

Laura Kilmartin, B.S., M.S.

Writing Center Coordinator

laura_kilmartin@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0434

Kim Koehler, A.A., B.S.

CEBS Program Manager

kim_koehler@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0207

Cindy Lock

Adult Education Specialist

cindy_lock@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0358

Dawn Lockwood, B.A., M.S.

CETLA, Educational Technologist

dawn_lockwood@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0515

Thomas Nestler

Truck Driver Training Coordinator

thomas_nestler@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0266

Jeannette Phalen, B.F.A., M.M.

Ottawa Center Coordinator

jeannette_phalen@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0801

Gerilynn Schultz, A.A.S.

Facilities Supervisor

gerilynn_schultz@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0300

Sarah Stevenson, B.A., M.L.S.

Library Services Coordinator

sarah_stevenson@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0263

Summer Studstill, B.A., M.L.I.S.

Assessment Center Coordinator

summer_studstill@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0552

Donna Swiskoski

Scholarship Specialist

donna_swiskoski@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0551

Erin Templeton, A.A., B.S.

IT Ops and Purchasing Assistant

erin_templeton@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0377

Cory Tomasson, A.A., B.A., M.S.

Athletic Director & Coordinator of Student Activities

cory_tomasson@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0509

Sarah Trager, B.A., M.S.

Dual Credit and Enrollment Coordinator

sarah_trager@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0598

Jill Wohrley, B.A.

Financial Aid Reconciliation and Compliance Specialist

jill_wohlrley@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0503

Vacant –

Financial Aid and Veterans Benefits Advisor

 

Faculty and Deans by Division

Health Professions Division

Heather Seghi, B.B.S., M.S.

Dean of Health Professions

heather_seghi@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0481

Dr. Tracey Antle

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

B.S.N., St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

M.S. Philadelphia University

DNP, Post University

tracey_antle@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0296

Lyndsey Beetz

Faculty, Dental Hygiene Coordinator

A.A.S., Illinois Central College

B.S., Sothern Illinois University

M. Ed., American College of Education

lyndsey_beetz@icc.edu

(815) 224-0632

Christina Boughton

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

A.A., Rock Valley Community College

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S.N., M.S.N., Northern Illinois University

chrissy_boughton@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0343

Anna Bruch

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

B.S.N., St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

M.S.N., Bradley University

anna_bruch@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0320

Michele Cheshareck

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

A.A.S., Joliet Junior College

B.S., Aurora University

M.S.N., Purdue University

michele_cheshareck@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0574

Juliana Dzurisin

Faculty, CNA Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

juliana_dzurisin@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0330

Nicholas Fish

Faculty, EMS Instructor / Program Coordinator

A.A.S., Waubonsee Community College

B.S.N., Aurora University

M.S.N., Western Governors University

nick_fish@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0267

Kora Jones

Faculty, Dental Assisting Instructor

A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

A.A.S, Parkland College

B.S.D.H., University of New Mexico

kora_jones@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-2720

Dr. Heather Knoblauch

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

A.A.S., A.A., A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S.N., Illinois State University

M.S.N., University of Phoenix

DNP, Post University

heather_knoblauch@ivcc.edu
(815) 224-0210

Dr. Amber Knowlton

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

A.A.S., Lake Land Community College

B.S.N., M.S.N., Northern Illinois University

Ed.D., Capella University

amber_knowlton@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0510

 

Sara Legrenzi

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University

sara_legrenzi@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0443

Cathy Lenkaitis

Faculty, Nursing Lab Instructor

B.S.N., Northern Illinois University

M.S.N., Western Governors University

cathy_lenkaitis@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0431

Dr. Taylor Myers

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

B.S.N., Rockford College

M.S.N., Western Governors University

Ed.D., Capella University

taylor_myers@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0381

Amber Robertson

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S.N., M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing

amber_robertson@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0349

Kathryn Teason

Faculty, Certified Medical Assistant Instructor / Program Coordinator

B.S., C.M.A., M.B.A., Rasmussen University

kaity_teason@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0274

Samantha Whiteaker

Faculty, Nursing Instructor

B.S.N., OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

M.S.N, Lewis University

samantha_whiteaker@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0322

 

Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences Division 

Dr. Lirim Neziroski, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.I.S.

Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences

lirim_neziroski@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0433

Dr. Jason Beyer

Faculty, Philosophy Instructor

B.A., University of Wisconsin at Parkside

M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University

jason_beyer@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0583

Dr. Vincent Brolley

Faculty, Psychology Instructor

B.A., University of Notre Dame

M.S., Illinois State University

J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana

vince_brolley@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0401

Lori Cinotte

Faculty, English / Journalism Instructor

A.A., Lincoln Land Community College

B.A., Eastern Illinois University

M.A., Sangamon State University

lori_cinotte@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0289

Amanda Cook Fesperman

Faculty, Political Science and History Instructor

B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University

amanda_cookfesperman@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0203

Keturah Haferkamp

Faculty, English Instructor

B.A., The Master’s University

M.A., Andrews University

keturah_haferkamp@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-2720

Elizabeth Klopcic

Faculty, Psychology Instructor

B.A., M.A., Illinois State University

betsy_klopcic@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0208

Valerie Kreiser

Faculty, Early Childhood Education Instructor

B.S., Southern Illinois University

M.S., Northern Illinois University

valerie_kreiser@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0487

Tammy Landgraf

Faculty, Early Childhood Education Instructor

A.A., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S., Illinois State University

M.A., Concordia University

tammy_landgraf@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0477

Tracy Lee

Faculty, English / Creative Writing Instructor

B.A., Grand Valley State University

M.A., Eastern Michigan University

tracy_lee@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0282

Kirk Lockwood

Faculty, English Instructor

B.A., Millikin University

M.A., University of Louisville

kirk_lockwood@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0336

Dr. Jared Olesen

Faculty, Sociology Instructor

A.A., Illinois Central College

B.S., Illinois State University

M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Irvine

jared_olesen@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0281

Michael Pecherek

Faculty, Music Instructor

B.M., M.M. (Strings) & M.M. (Conducting), Northern Illinois University

michael_pecherek@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0430

Dr. Kimberly Radek

Faculty, English Instructor

B.A., M.A., Northern Illinois University

Ph.D., Union Institute & University

kimberly_radekhall@ivcc.edu  

(815) 224-0395

Delores Robinson

Faculty, English Instructor

B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana

M.A., University of Illinois at Springfield

delores_robinson@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0398

Dr. Andrew Seeger

Faculty, World Languages Instructor

B.A., Concordia College

M.A., University of Wisconsin

Ph.D., University of Nebraska

andrew_seeger@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0250

Shannon Slaight

Faculty, Art Instructor

A.A., A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.F.A., Illinois State University

M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

shannon_slaight@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0351

Dr. Jeffrey Spanbauer

Faculty, History / Anthropology Instructor

B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University

M.A., Illinois State University

Ph.D., The University of Leicester

jeff_spanbauer@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0254

Cory Tomasson

Faculty, Speech Instructor

A.A., Illinois Central College

B.A., St. Ambrose University

M.S., Illinois State University

cory_tomasson@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0509

Jill Urban-Bollis

Faculty, Education Instructor

B.A., M.A., University of Illinois at Springfield

jill_urbanbollis@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0429

Nora Villarreal

Faculty, English Instructor

A.A., Illinois Valley Community College

B.A., Illinois State University

M.A., Northern Illinois University

nora_villarreal@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0331

Dr. Dale Young

Faculty, Theater Instructor

B.F.A., DePaul University

M.A., Lesley University

Ph.D. Bowling Green State University

dale_young@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-2720

 

Natural Sciences and Business Division 

Amber Fox, B.A., M.S.

Dean of Natural Sciences and Business

amber_fox@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0348

Larry Ault

Faculty, Physical Sciences Lab / Chemistry Instructor

B.M. Ed., University of North Texas

M.M., Emporia State University

M.S.E.S., Indiana University

larry_ault@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0309 or (815) 224-0397

Mary Black

Faculty, Developmental Mathematics Lab Instructor

B.S., Delta State University

M.S., Western Illinois University

mary_black@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0546

Wesley Black

Faculty, Mathematics Instructor

B.S., Delta State University

M.S., University of North Dakota

wes_black@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0459

Dr. Susan Caley Opsal

Faculty, Anatomy / Physiology Instructor
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., Walden University

sue_caleyopsal@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0412

Lauri Carey

Faculty, Biology Instructor

B.S., M.S., University of Illinois

lauri_carey@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0217

Dawn Chambers

Faculty, Mathematics Instructor

B.S., M.S., University of Illinois

dawn_chambers@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0339

Jeffrey Fesperman

Faculty, Geography Instructor

B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina

jeff_fesperman@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0356

David Garrison

Faculty, Mathematics Lab Instructor

A.A., A.S., Scott Community College

B.A., University of Iowa

M.S., Northern Illinois University

david_garrison@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0506

Carmen Hartford

Faculty, Anatomy Instructor

B.S., Illinois State University

M.S., Saint Joseph College

carmen_hartford@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0321

Dr. Jonathan Hubbell

Faculty, Criminal Justice Instructor

B.S., Illinois State University

M.S., University of Cincinnati

Ph.D., Illinois State University

jon_hubbell@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0491

Dr. Matthew Johll

Faculty, Chemistry Instructor

B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Ph.D., Iowa State University

matthew_johll@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0468

LeeAnn Johnson

Faculty, Natural Sciences Lab Instructor

A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S., Northern Michigan University

M.S., Northern Illinois University

leeann_johnson@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0308 or (815) 224-0317

Kirsten Kasperski, CPA

Faculty, Accounting Instructor / Program Coordinator

B.S., M.P.A., Illinois State University

kirsten_kasperski@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0386

Keith King

Faculty, Biology Instructor

A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S., M.S., Illinois State University

keith_king@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0201

Emily Morgan

Faculty, Mathematics Instructor

A.S., Kishwaukee College

B.S., Northern Illinois University

M.S., Aurora University

emily_morgan@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0335

Willard Mott

Faculty, Agriculture Instructor / Program Coordinator

B.S., University of Illinois

M.A., Iowa State University

willard_mott@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0413

Dr. Camden Parks

Faculty, Chemistry Instructor

B.S., Michigan State University

M.S.E., Ph.D., Brandeis University

camden_parks@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0467

Michael Phillips

Faculty, Geography and Geology Instructor

B.S., M.S., Southern Illinois University

mike_phillips@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0394

Dr. Rick Pretzsch

Faculty, Economics Instructor

B.A., M.A., Roosevelt University

J.D., The John Marshall Law School

rick_pretzsch@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0519

Robert Reese

Faculty, Business Instructor

B.S., Northern Illinois University

M.B.A., Bradley University

bob_reese@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0354

Dominic Sarsah

Faculty, Physics Instructor

B.S., University of Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa

M.S., University of Minnesota

dominic_sarsah@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0470

Eric Schroeder

Faculty, Environmental Biology Instructor

B.A., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

M.U.P., University of Illinois at Urbana

eric_schroeder@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0597

Dr. Jennifer Timmers

Faculty, Agriculture Instructor / Program Coordinator

B.A., Berea College

M.S., Western Kentucky University

Ph.D., University of Florida

jennifer_timmers@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0495

Thomas Tunnell

Faculty, Mathematics Instructor

B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana

M.A., University of Illinois, Springfield

thomas_tunnell@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0257

 

Workforce Development Division 

Rebecca Zamora, B.S., M.S.

Dean of Workforce Development

rebecca_zamora@ivcc.edu 

(815) 224-0219

Dorene Data

Faculty, Engineering Design Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

dorene_data@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0221

Scott Fox

Faculty, Manufacturing Technology Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

scott_fox@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0261

Stephen Gibson

Faculty, Industrial Maintenance and Electricity Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S., Illinois State University

steve_gibson@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0255

Scott Grubar

Faculty, Welding Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

scott_grubar@ivcc.edu

815-224-0337

Art Koudelka

Faculty, Automotive Technology Instructor / Program Coordinator

B.S.E.D., M.S., Northern Illinois University

art_koudelka@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0220

Richard Marko

Faculty, Automotive Technology Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

richard_marko@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0252

Theresa Molln

Faculty, Welding Technology Instructor / Program Coordinator

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

theresa_molln@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0630

Michelle Story

Faculty, Office Professional Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.A., M.B.A., Lincoln College

michelle_story@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0441

Greg Whightsil

Faculty, Industrial Maintenance and Electricity Instructor

A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community College

B.S., Northern Illinois University

M.S.I.T., Illinois Institute of Technology

greg_whightsil@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0453        

Garrick Whitehead

Faculty, Computer Networking and Information Technology Instructor

B.S., DeVry University

M.I.S.M., M.B.A, Keller Graduate School of Management

garrick_whitehead@ivcc.edu

(815) 224-0329