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Many talented people work together to shape the future of WCTC. Meet some of our leaders and learn more about the vision and strategy that guides our work.

Rich Barnhouse

Rich Barnhouse, Ph.D.
WCTC President
262.691.5211

Rich Barnhouse

Brad Piazza, Ph.D.
Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs
262.691.5157

Angela Frazier Arthur

Angela Frazier Arthur, Ed.D.
Vice President of Student Services
262.691.5240

Jane Kittel

Jane Kittel, Ed.D.
Vice President of Administration
262.691.5214

Sherry Simmons

Sherry Simmons, MA
Chief Culture and Compliance Officer
262.695.3481

Rich Barnhouse

Kristine Golz, BS, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
262.691.5218

Michelle Skinder

Michelle Skinder, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Vice President of Human Resources
262.691.5346

Andy Palen

Andy Palen, MA
Chief External Relations and Marketing Officer
262.695.6247

Laura Krohn

Laura Krohn
Chief of Staff
262.695.7833

Leadership Resources

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WCTC President

Read a special message about the College from WCTC President Richard G. Barnhouse, Ph.D.

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District Board

We are grateful to the community leaders who provide governance for the College.

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Campus Climate

WCTC recognizes cross-cultural engagement, access, inclusion and belonging as core institutional values.

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Financial Reports

WCTC considers the needs of taxpayers, students and other customers as staff develop the College’s budget.

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Office of the President

Rich Barnhouse
President | 262.691.5211

Jennifer Hagen
Senior Executive Assistant | 262.691.5211

Ron Starke
Executive Assistant | 262.691.5309

Angela Frazier Arthur
Vice President of Student Services | 262.691.5240

Brad Piazza
Vice President of Academic Affairs | 262.691.5157

Dannise Bartlett
Executive Assistant | 262.691.5206

Kristine Golz
Chief Financial Officer | 262.691.5218

Sherry Simmons
Chief Culture and Compliance Officer | 262.695.3481

Jane Kittel
Vice President of Administration | 262.691.5214

Michelle Skinder
Vice President of Human Resources | 262.691.5346

Andy Palen
Chief External Relations and Marketing Officer | 262.695.6247

Robyn Ludtke
WCTC Foundation Executive Director | 262.691.5257

President's Faculty Circle

The President's Faculty Circle is a committee of faculty, chosen by their peers, who meet monthly with the College President. Faculty Circle members can voice their views and opinions with the goal of advancing the College, serving students and ensuring that WCTC continues to be a great place to build a career.

2023-24 Members

  • Sarah Alamilla, Instructor - Math
  • Steven Angove, Instructor - Automotive Service
  • William Barkhaus, Instructor - Network Specialist
  • Shanna Eger, Instructor - College & Career Readiness
  • Jennifer Evert, Instructor - Phlebotomy
  • Ashley Hadaway Golomski, Instructor - Cosmetology
  • Anna Jahnke, Instructor - Interior Design
  • Kimberly Johns, Instructor - Dental Hygiene
  • Jason Solberg, Instructor - Industrial Maintenance Technician
  • Kenneth Sternig, Instructor - Fire & EMS Training
President's Staff Circle

The President's Staff Circle is a committee of professional and support staff, chosen by their peers, who meet monthly with the College President. Staff Circle members can voice their views and opinions with the goal of advancing the College, serving students and ensuring that WCTC continues to be a great place to build a career.

Please note: Individuals who have been a member of the President's Staff Circle within the past five years are not eligible to reapply.

2023-24 Members

  • Alishia Marotz, Technician II-Accounts Payable
  • Dannise Bartlett, Executive Assistant
  • Dennis Jackson, Director-Cultural Engage/Compliance
  • Erica Krzyszkowski, Specialist-Student Employment
  • Kate Baumann, Coordinator-Fire & EMS Training
  • Laura Rocha, Specialist-Student Employment
  • Liz Conway, Associate Registrar
  • Ron Starke, Executive Assistant
  • Tina Kadar, Navigator-Student LifePre
President's Cultural Engagement Circle

The President's Cultural Engagement Circle is a committee of staff and faculty who meet monthly with the College President. Cultural Engagement Circle members can voice their views and opinions with the goal of advancing the College, serving students and ensuring that WCTC continues to be an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

2023-24 Members

  • Alicia Avila, Counselor-Diversity Enrollment
  • Jonathan Pedraza, Dean of Students
  • Darlene Rose, Instructor-Aesthetics
  • Gloria Saunders, Advisor-Academic
  • Shellee Vue, Director-Talent Strategy