2016-2017 Annual Stakeholder Report

Stakeholder Report

2016-17

Table of Contents Welcome – NTC 1
Welcome – Foundation 1
As the community’s college, NTC is committed to NTC Quick Facts 2
providing customer-focused, accessible learning NTC Foundation Celebrates 40 Years 3
opportunities. The College has six convenient NTC Recognizes Advisory Committee Contributions 4
campus locations in Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Tactical Safety Range Opens at NTC 6
Phillips, Spencer and Wittenberg, as well as a Bachelor’s in Nursing Program Begins at NTC 6
Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, a Wood New + Coming Soon 7
Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo and an Year in Review 8
Agriculture Center of Excellence just north of the District Board Listing 10
Wausau Campus in the Village of Maine. The Wausau Foundation Board Listing 10
Campus also features a Center for Health Sciences, Foundation Financials 10
Center for Business & Industry, Center for Geriatric Donor List 11
Education, Information Technology & Entrepreneurial
Center (iTEC) and an Advanced Manufacturing and
Engineering Center of Excellence.

Welcome from the President

At Northcentral Technical College (NTC), we pride ourselves on north central Wisconsin stays strong with a skilled workforce.
being the college that cares – about our learners, our employers We do this because we care about the success of our learners and
and the communities we serve. Started in 1912 in a small, two-story our region.
building called the Wausau Industrial School, NTC sought to fill In this report, we are proud to share
an educational need for local learners seeking real world, hands- some of the highlights of the work of
on experience and skills. Over 100 years, much has changed. Yet, the college and the NTC Foundation.
our unwavering commitment to offering high-quality educational We hope these stories demonstrate
opportunities to the residents of north central Wisconsin remains at our commitment to being the college
the heart of what we do. that cares.
As we enter the 2017-18 school year, NTC is well poised to continue
to meet the needs of our District learners and local businesses. Lori A. Weyers, Ph.D.
Technical college graduates continue to be in demand – with two President
thirds of the fastest growing occupations requiring a technical
education. NTC remains committed to offering innovative, flexible
programs at each of our campus locations to ensure the economy of

Welcome from the NTC
Foundation Board

The NTC Foundation’s mission is to have ample resources
available to fill financial gaps needed for anyone to achieve
his/her educational goals at NTC and for the College to focus
on capital and other initiatives that support learners. With
approximately 83 percent of NTC students eligible for financial
aid, it is imperative that we continue to do this good work
together.

In 2016-17, the Foundation committed to expanding donor
partnerships across the NTC service area to make a positive
difference in the lives of learners and in our communities. And
donors rose to the call! Over 700 donors—individuals, businesses
and foundations—raised funds to offset educational costs such as
tuition, textbooks, testing fees and emergency funds for over 800
students. Through small and large acts of kindness, donors vividly
demonstrate care and belief in our learners.

Together we are providing promising futures for our students. We
look forward to the possibilities of 2017-18 to change even more
lives.

My plan for the future is to give back to
others in the community the way that you Alan Verploegh Vicki S. Jeppesen, Ed.D.
have helped me. I am amazed that you President, NTC Foundation Executive Director, NTC Foundation
have reached out and helped me so much Owner, Mitchell Metal Products Vice President, College Advancement
without even knowing me. I will make
sure to make your time and effort in me
worthwhile.

— NTC scholarship recipient

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NTC Foundation Celebrates 40 Years

The NTC Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary throughout 2016- Dwight Davis, past NTC Director/President and past NTC Foundation
17 by recognizing the donors and communities who have developed President/Trustee, returned to the area to provide an overview of
its legacy of changing lives. On May 25, 2017, the year culminated the last 40 years of the NTC Foundation’s growth and impact, then
in a Promising Futures donor appreciation event attended by 170 reminded donors that there is no finish line. He challenged donors
individual and corporate donors, past and present Foundation to continue changing lives.
Executive Directors and Board of Directors, and NTC Board of Trustees. Connexus Credit Association, DMI, Greenheck Group, UMR, and
Attendees spent time reconnecting, meeting and greeting one WoodTrust provided $10,000 1:1 match for an impact auction
another. Lori Weyers, NTC President, highlighted the impact donors raising funds for the 2018 NTC Promise cohort; additional funds
have had across the College’s 10-county service area during her raised from the event currently total over $12,000. Special thanks to
11 year tenure, including support of scholarships and emergency those who made the event successful, including Marathon Cheese,
funds, capital campaigns for equipment and facilities and the Ballyhoos, Canteen, Down to Earth Greenhouse & Landscaping,
current NTC Promise program. Evolutions, NTC Culinary Arts Chefs and students and SUN Printing.

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NTC Recognizes Advisory Committee Contributions
in Second Annual Celebration

NTC recognized the outstanding “The award winners exemplify the wrote letters of support for grants
accomplishments of the college’s advisory promotion of technical education in support of the program and hired
committee members in May at the second and the enhancement of student graduates. An outstanding advocate of the
annual Advisory Committee Recognition learning,” said Lori Weyers, program and NTC, Cory has volunteered his
Breakfast. NTC President. “Through their time at local high schools and at events to
Advisory committees represent an leadership, they provide impetus promote the automotive industry and the
established partnership between the for continuous improvement, new Diesel Technology program.
College and members of the district programming and innovation The Advisory Committee of the Year
communities representing business, at NTC.” award recognizes outstanding effort and
industry, labor and government. Advisory achievement by an advisory committee
committee members provide input and The Chairperson of the Year award to expand member involvement, increase
make recommendations to the faculty and recognizes outstanding effort and resources, move programs forward
administration on changes in direction achievement by a chair of an advisory and promote the efforts of the college.
for the programs, including suggestions committee. This year’s award recipient, NTC’s Welding Advisory Committee was
for improvement, expansion and/or Cory Heckendorf, Diesel Advisory named the 2017 recipient of the Advisory
innovation. Over 800 industry participants Committee, demonstrates exemplary Committee of the Year for their efforts to
representing over 430 organizations make individual achievement, contribution and develop curriculum and plan equipment
up NTC’s 50 advisory committees. performance in his role as chairperson. needs. The committee plays an active role
Over 90 business professionals attended in hiring graduates, participating in events
the breakfast, which recognized advisory Cory was instrumental in the creation of and advocating for the profession.
efforts in three categories: Chairperson the Diesel Technology program, including The Employer of the Year award honors
of the Year, Advisory Committee of the curriculum development, identifying one employer whose efforts resulted in
Year and Employer of the Year. A cross equipment and hiring faculty. He actively an extraordinary impact on NTC, and its
functional team reviewed the nominations recruited advisory committee members, students, as well as in the community
and winners were selected within each in which the employer operates. The
category. 2017 recipient of the Employer of the

NTC’s Welding Advisory Committee - Advisory Committee of the Year

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Year award was Greenheck. The The Greenheck Group - Employer of the Year
Greenheck Group’s participation on
advisory committees is tremendous
with 16 employees serving on eight
advisory committees throughout the
College. Greenheck has a longstanding
partnership with the College through
the support of equipment, student
scholarships and sponsorship of key
events and initiatives. They were
recognized with the Association of
American Community Colleges Award
of Excellence for Outstanding College-
Corporate Partnerships in 2015 for their
partnership with NTC.

“The willingness of our advisory
committee members to donate
their time and share their
expertise is critical in order to
keep our program content and
technology current and viable
with the changing workforce
needs businesses face today,”
said Weyers.

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Tactical Safety Range Brings Expanded Training to
Public Safety Center of Excellence

NTC’s Public Safety Center of Excellence (PSCOE) was established Enhancements to the PSCOE aren’t limited to criminal justice
so those who serve in the line of duty can receive comprehensive training. NTC will be breaking ground on an addition to the
training at a state-of-the-art complex dedicated to public safety. existing facility for a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) site for
Located in Merrill, the 36-acre complex serves both NTC program firefighters. The CPAT is a national standardized test that measures
students and professionals in the field including: police officers, a firefighter recruit candidate’s ability to function at a fire scene. NTC
firefighters and emergency medical personnel. As the region’s will be the only indoor, year-round CPAT site in Wisconsin.
premier training facility for state and local public safety-related and
community business professions, NTC’s PSCOE includes several
facilities for customized training. Over 3,000 officers, firefighters and
emergency responders train at the facility every year.

The newest addition to the PSCOE is a Tactical Safety Range that
opened in January. The 7,400 square foot facility also includes space
for classroom learning to complement the hands-on training.

“When we built this facility, we designed it with an open floor plan
concept,” said Sara Gossfeld-Benzing, NTC’s Dean of the School of
Public Safety. “We had to take into consideration the training needs
of our departments to provide realistic training options that mimic
what they will see in the field.”

The floor of the Tactical Safety Range is open, allowing for
movement and placement of obstacles as officers train to take cover.
The unique design is appealing to many departments, including To take a virtual tour of the PSCOE, visit
state and federal agencies that will come to Merrill to train. www.youvisit.com/tour/ntc

New + Coming Soon

Timberwolf Suites Set to Open in 2017

NTC has formed a partnership with DeLeers Construction to offer student housing adjacent to the NTC Wausau campus.
Timberwolf Suites Student Living is a privately managed student apartment community serving the students of NTC and
other surrounding schools. The facility features fully furnished studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with
property amenities including study rooms, high speed Internet, a fitness center and some great outdoor spaces to lounge
and cookout.

Learn more by visiting www.timberwolfsuites.com.

Partnership with Marian University Supports Need for Technical Education Teachers

An innovative new partnership between Marian University and NTC is addressing the need for more technical education
teachers in local middle and high schools. Through this new program, students can complete their associate degree
through NTC’s School of Applied Technology and Engineering and continue their learning by earning a bachelor’s degree
and teaching license through Marian University.

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Students Begin Earning Bachelor’s Degree in
Nursing at NTC through Upper Iowa University
Partnership

A cohort of students at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) will Taylor Kolinski, a Wisconsin Rapids native, previously earned a
begin earning both an Associate Degree of Nursing and a Bachelor Bachelor’s Degree of Biology from the University of Wisconsin –
of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) simultaneously this fall. The Stevens Point and will begin the concurrent enrollment program
concurrent enrollment program is a partnership between NTC at NTC this fall. According to Kolinski, the program will allow her
and Upper Iowa University (UIU) that gives nursing students the to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in nursing faster than other
opportunity to complete a BSN degree faster by taking courses for programs.
both programs at the same time. It’s so convenient because you’re doing it at the same time,” said
Students who begin the pre-nursing program at NTC can typically Kolinski. “Most bachelor’s degrees for nursing you have to complete
complete their general education courses in one year and can apply your associate degree and then go on, but I will graduate with
to the concurrent enrollment program when they are ready to begin my bachelor’s degree only a few months after I graduate with my
core nursing program courses. Additionally, students who begin associate degree.”
their college career at another institution may be eligible to apply The partnership is designed to assist in meeting the Institute of
to the concurrent enrollment program sooner, depending on the Medicine 2010 Future of Nursing goal to increase the percentage of
credits they have previously earned. Once students are accepted BSN registered nurses in the United States to 80 percent by 2020.
into the Associate Degree of Nursing program at NTC, they can earn
their BSN degree online in two years and eight months through the
partnership program.

“A more highly educated nursing workforce benefits the entire community and I commend NTC for their visionary
approach to nursing education,” said Virginia Wangerin, Director/Department Chair of Nursing at UIU.

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A YEAR2016-2017 IN REVIEW
October
July • Nearly 6,000 attendees, including local
• On October 5, 2016, over 4,500 8th grade sixth and seventh grade students, visited
• The College announced several students throughout north central Wisconsin NTC’s Wausau Science & Engineering
new programs for the 16-17 participated in the 5th annual Heavy Metal Festival on October 14-15, 2016.
academic year including Culinary Tour, a partnership of the North Central Participants completed hands-on
Arts, Health Navigator, Criminal Wisconsin Workforce Development Board and experiments with Michigan Technological
Justice-Law Enforcement 720 the Central Wisconsin Metal Manufacturer’s University’s Mind Trekkers.
Academy, CDL, Allied Health Alliance (CWIMMA), in collaboration with NTC,
Geriatrics and Geriatric Nursing. Nicolet College, Mid-State Technical College, • NTC and five other Midwest colleges
McDevco, the Wausau Region Chamber, signed a memorandum of understanding
Marshfield Chamber and Portage County with the USDA and National Corn
Business Council. The Heavy Metal Tour Growers Association in Washington, D.C.
showcases and promotes educational and to provide more ongoing education,
career opportunities in welding, fabricating, training and demonstration to future
machining, engineering and manufacturing farm producers and agricultural service
trades. providers.

• On October 11, 2016, NTC unveiled the Lori
A. Weyers Student Leadership Center in honor
of President Lori Weyers and her commitment
to student leadership and development.

August November

• The Branch hosted its first “Demo Day” • On November 1, 2016, Church Mutual Insurance Company was
on Friday, August 19, where students awarded the Futuremakers Partner award from the Wisconsin
presented their corporate innovation Technical College System in recognition of its dynamic
projects to Church Mutual Insurance partnerships with NTC.
Company.
• NTC was named a 2017 Military Friendly® School by Victory
• The College completed construction Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and
projects including a Student civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM and
Engagement Center Military Spouse, for the sixth year in a row.

September December

• NTC was ranked as the best college in the • More than 150 students participated in NTC’s Winter
state of Wisconsin for online learning by Commencement at The Grand Theater on December 10, 2016.
OnlineColleges.com. More than 714 students completed the program requirements
needed to graduate and 38 percent of those students earned
• NTC announced it would extend the their degree with the gold cord distinction of a 3.5 or higher
NTC Promise, an initiative providing free grade point average
college tuition to qualified high school
graduates, to 2017 high school graduates. • The Branch hosted “Demo Day” for the fall cohort on
December 9, 2016. Students presented their corporate
innovation project on helping churches attract millennials to
Church Mutual Insurance Company.

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January May

• NTC was named the fourth Best Online College in America by • NTC hosted the second annual Advisory
BestColleges.com for accredited schools offering online degrees. Committee Recognition Breakfast on May 4,
2017 to recognize advisory committee members
February and businesses who guide the programming and
curriculum at NTC.
• Approximately 165 area middle and high school students
participated in the Regional SkillsUSA Competition at NTC on • Nearly 322 local leaders participated in
February 3, 2017. Leadercast at NTC on May 5, 2017. Leadercast is
the world’s largest one-day leadership event and
• Students from NTC’s Culinary Arts program participated in the this year featured speakers including Tyler Perry,
WTCS “Celebration of Student Engagement” at the Capitol Rotunda Donald Miller and Suzy Welch.
in Madison on February 21, 2017.
• Over 340 students participated in NTC’s Spring
Commencement on May 20, 2017. A total of 813
students met graduation requirements, with 40
percent of those students earning their degree
with the gold cord distinction of a 3.5 or higher
grade point average. James McIntyre, President
and CEO of the Greenheck Group, was the guest
commencement speaker.

• NTC hosted “A Day for NTC Students” on May
3, 2017, where $169,855 was raised for student
scholarships.

March April June

• The Aspen Institute and • NTC’s Beta Rho Zeta chapter of Phi Theta • “Golf Fore Scholarships”
the Siemens Foundation Kappa, the international honor society of two- was held on June 16,
announced the 2017 year colleges, was named a top 100 chapter 2017 to raise money for
Siemens Technical Scholars, in the nation, the only college in Wisconsin to scholarships for students
a partnership aimed at earn this distinction. enrolling in Wood Science
increasing awareness about programs at the Antigo
the economic opportunity • On April 21, 2017, more than 1,500 area campus. Wood Science
available through science, eighth grade students from sixteen schools Advisory Committee
technology, engineering attended a career fair at NTC, where they met members and the NTC
and math (STEM) jobs and with business representatives and completed Foundation coordinate
education at community an interactive career exploration game with the annual event that
colleges. Five NTC NTC career coaches. started in 2014.
students were among 51
community college students • On April 28, 2017, NTC celebrated Dual Credit 9
recognized nationwide Day district wide with local high schools. In
with scholarships between 2016-17, more than 2,100 students from 24
$3,500 and $10,000. high schools enrolled in dual credit. Students
earned approximately 9,100 college credits
with NTC, totaling nearly $1.3 million in
college tuition. 21 percent of Dual Credit
Seniors in 2017 enrolled at NTC immediately
following graduation.

2016-17 NTC DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Maria Volpe, Chairperson Douglas Moquin, Member NTC is governed by a nine-member
Tom Felch, Vice Chairperson Paul Proulx, Member District Board of Trustees whose
Dr. Kristine Gilmore, Secretary/Treasurer Ruth Risley-Gray, Member members come from throughout the
Douglas Faragher, Member Dale Smith, Member NTC District.
Lee Lo, Member

2016-17 NTC FOUNDATION BOARD OFFICERS 2016-17 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alan Verploegh, President Vicki S. Jeppesen, Ed. D.
Owner, Mitchell Metal Products; Merrill Vice President of College Advancement, NTC; Wausau

Janet Felch, Vice President James McIntyre
Vice President, J&D Tube Benders; Schofield President, The Greenheck Group; Schofield
Val M. Mindak
Scott Hogan, Secretary/Treasurer CEO/President, Park City Credit Union; Merrill
Senior Vice President, UMR; Wausau Dieter Nickel
Retired, Church Mutual Insurance Company; Merrill
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charlie Paulson
Vice President-Commercial Lending, Nicolet National Bank; Medford
John L. Baker Richard V. Poirier
Retired, WPS Health Insurance; Wausau President/CEO, Church Mutual Insurance Company; Merrill
Tammy Guite Michael Ravn
President, Elite Carriers, LLC; Merrill Retired, Church Mutual Insurance Company; Merrill
Ken Heffron Michael Salsieder
District Administrator, Marshfield Clinic; Wausau Retired, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork; Menomonee Falls
John F. Heisler Charles L. Shabino, M.D.
Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer, Aspirus; Wausau Faculty, UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Wausau
William Hess John Tubbs
General Counsel, L & S Electric, Inc.; Kronenwetter Regional President, BMO Harris Bank; Wausau
Kent Johnson Mary Kay Van Der Geest
Retired, Trantow Do-It Center; Merrill President, Van Der Geest Dairy Cattle, Inc.; Merrill
Hugh Jones Maria Volpe
Retired, M&I Corporation; Rhinelander Corporate Trainer, Church Mutual Insurance Company; Merrill
Melissa Kampmann Lori A. Weyers, Ph.D.
Attorney and Shareholder, Ruder Ware; Wausau President, Northcentral Technical College; Wausau
Karla Kieffer
Co-owner, SUN Printing; Wausau
Terry Knoll
Vice President-Trust & Investments, WoodTrust; Wausau
Tanya Kranski
NTC Student District Ambassador
Mark Matthiae
President, Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc.; Schofield

FOUNDATION FINANCIALS 686 Day for NTC Students - Wausau $169,855
611
Number of Donors $388,802 (Matching Donor: Judd S. Alexander Foundation)
Number of Scholarships Awarded 72
Amount of Scholarships Awarded $33,485 Day for NTC Students - Antigo Total Raised $15,165
Emergency Grants Awarded
Amount of Emergency Grants Awarded (Matching Donor: Aspirus Langlade Hospital)

Day for NTC Student - Medford Total Raised $12,075

(Matching Donor: Nestle Pizza Division)

NTC Employee Giving Campaign $90,383

(Matching Donor: Somerville, Inc. and Highstreet)

NTC Promise Campaign $64,813

(Matching Donors: Connexus, DMI, Greenheck Group, UMR,W oodTrust Bank)

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Donors

ABL Lights Loren Beyersdorff Charlie’s Auto Trans & 4WD, Dixon Greiner Realty Gene Haas Foundation
Absolute Realtors Bierman Family Foundation, LLC Denice Dorpat Arnold Gennrich
AC Carpet Plus Down to Earth Greenhouse & George Kress Foundation
Ackeret Brothers Inc. William Cherek Ghidorzi Construction Co., Inc.
Darren Ackley Nick Blanchette Matthew Chitwood Landscaping, LLC Suzanne Ghrist-Priebe
Advantage Community Bank Benjamin Bliese Church Mutual Insurance Co. Drach Elder Law Center, LLC Kristine Gilmore
Laura Ahonen Jim Bliese Jeffrey A. Cichon Jim Draeger Carol Gloyd
Karen Akey Jeffrey Block Greg Cisewski Marcia Draeger Goetsch’s Welding and
Terese Alcantara Kay Block City Gas Company Anne Drake
Katie Aldrich Michael Block Daniel Clark Carl Drake Machine, Inc.
Jamie Allar Mitchell Block John Clark Duffek’s Sand and Gravel Tammy Gorski
Altrusa International Inc. of Randy Block Susan Clark Kathleen Duffert Sara Gossfeld-Benzing
Clayton Blom Paul Clarke Timothy Dunbar Curt Grauer
Wausau, WI Blood Center of Northcentral Clermont Printing, Inc. Thomas R. Dunn Great Lakes Coca Cola
Rachel Alwin Cloverbelt Credit Union Adam Dykman
American Asphalt of Wisconsin Wisconsin, Inc. Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation, Eastbay/Footlocker.com Distribution
Ellen Anderson BMO Harris Bank Jeannette Eauslin Greenheck Fan Corporation
Anderson’s Body Shop Marjorie Bock Inc. Dawn Eckert GreyHeller
Annie’s Hallmark Bolen Custom Home Builders, Martha Coakley Edelman Meats, Inc. Paul Grinde
Anonymous Coldwell Banker Action Realty Elite Carriers Kristopher Grod
Antigo Construction Company Inc. Bethine Ellie Grow North Regional
Antigo Eyecare Center Bolen Realty Inc. Layne S. Elliott
Antigo Veterinary Services, LLC Bombardier Corporation Renee Comly Robert Elliott, Jr. Economic Development
Antigo Vision Clinic S.C. Joseph Bonke Compass Insurance Services Tanya Elliott Corp.
Aqua Finance, Inc. Tamara Boornazian Connexus Credit Union Elwyn Remington Foundation Raymond Gruetzmacher
Architectural Products of Susan Borchardt John Connor Dawn Engel Kristin Gruna
Laurie Borowicz Control Concepts Technology Don Erickson Jerry E. Gunderson
Wausau Mark Borowicz Jennifer Conwell Jennifer Erickson Shanna Hackel
Aspen Institute Brainard Funeral Home Cordova Agency Robert and Diane Ernst April Hameau
Aspirus, Inc. Karen Brannen Corvettes of the North, Inc. Bonnie Esslinger Tressie Hansen
Aspirus Health Foundation Connie Braun Counseling Connection of John Evans Hansen & Associates
Aspirus Langlade Hospital Katherine Breitenfeldt Evergreen Terrace, LLC Accounting, LLC
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Medford, LLC Fabiano Bros - Wisconsin, LLC Nathan A. Harder
Courtside Furniture Douglas Faragher Harris Insurance Services
Clinics, Inc. SC Cousineau Recycling Janet Felch Harvey Nelson Charitable
Associated Bank Brettingen, Smits, Novak & CoVantage Credit Union Katrina Felch Trust
Marie Auner Sheila Cover Tom Felch William Haviland and Ann
Richard and Sandra Austin Bastle, SC Patrick Crooks Brian Fiene Brice
B. A. & Esther Greenheck Brandy Breuckman Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc. Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating Hawkins Ash CPAs
Brickner Park City CTech James Findlay Tina M. Headlee
Foundation Logan Brown Monique Currie Leslie Fischer Carrie Heckendorf
Beverly and Marvin Babler Stanley Brown Tamara Currie Jennifer Fisher Ken Heffron
Bob Babler Tiffany Brown Custom Glass Products Marilyn Foley Rose Heier
Marvin and Linda Babler Mauri Brueggeman Joann Cypher Alan M. Fox Hannah Heikkinen
Debra Backes Lynette Brunke Glenda Czech France Propane Service, Inc. Chrystal Heinrich
Cassandra Baeseman Amanda Brzezinski D & D Tire and Auto Center, Inc. Robert and June Fredericksen John Heisler
Baginski Farms Karen Brzezinski Lynn A. Dahlke Fred Mueller Automotive, Inc. Hemer Funeral Service, Inc.
John L. Baker Audrey Buchanan Damm Accounting Gerald and Mary Frickenstein Robert Henning
Diane Bartell Robert Buchanan and Sue Roberta Damrow Frisch Greenhouses Curt Hibbard
Sara Bartelt Brenda Davis Fuller Sales and Service Highstreet IT Solutions, LLC
Candace Barth Hilgemann Michael Deedon James Gallagher Sue Hilgemann
Bartig Printing Rachel Buhr Jonathan DeGroot Thomas Gallenberg Sara Hill
Ann Bauch Burgener Contract Carriers, Theodore Deibert Gannett/Wausau Daily Herald Michelle Hilts
Jane Bauer Jeffrey DeLonay Stefanie Ganser Timothy Hinke
Bauer Agency, American LTD Dennis DeLoye Paul Gassner Rhonda Hoffer
John Burgess Delta Dental Plan of Wisconsin Bradley Gast Roxie M. Hoffman
Family Insurance Terrence Byrne Mary Dettmering Carol Gast Laura R. Hoffmeister
Janet Baumann Joan Campbell Leigh Ann Devoe Linda W. Gau Scott Hogan
Sara Baumann Dianne Carroll Sarah Dillon Dorothy Gehring Rachel Holzinger
BB Jacks Castle Rock Carpentry, LLC Dirks Group Home Insulation Co. of
Benefit Solutions of Wisconsin, Caterpillar Micki Dirks-Luebbe Wausau Inc.
Jeremiah Cather Suzanne and Ron Dirks Veronica Hope
LLC Central Wisconsin Contractors Districts Mutual Insurance Bonnie Horban
Jessica Benton
Berg Appraisal Services Association
Central Wisconsin Flex, Inc.
David Chang and Karla Tonkin
Channeled Resources Group

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DONORS Nicole Kopp Luxury Living Warehouse Lynnette Myszka Kalynn Pempek Goldade Brandon Scheurer
CONT’D Koss & Associates Major Industries, Inc. Valerie Natzke Peoples State Bank Elizabeth Schillinger
Debra Koziel Maple Ridge Farms, Inc. Nestle Pizza Division Peroutka’s Meat Brooke Schindler
Christopher Hornung John Krasowski Marathon Feed Inc. Network Professionals, Gera Peterson Schlei Agency, American
James Hoyt Lisa Krause Marathon Label Wes and Pat Petznick
David Hraby Kathryn A. Krause Marathon Savings Inc. Kevin Pfingsten Family Insurance
Hsu’s Ginseng Krause Howard & Co., SC Heidi Nichols Phillips Medisize - Roxanne Schmitz
Kimberly Kretz Foundation, Inc. Dieter Nickel Leslee Schneveis
Enterprises, Inc. Kretz Truck Brokerage, Marathon Technologies, Sara Nickel Medford Pat Schoenherr
Janice Huber Nicolet National Bank - Vicky Pietz Mathias Schramer
Lee Huckbody LLC LLC Piper Products, Inc. Bryan Schroder
Daniel and Maricela Linda Krogwold Cathy Markrof Medford Plant & Facilities Ronald G. Schubert
Stephen Krueger Mary Marshall Larry Niederhofer DeAnn Schubring
Hudzinski Krueger & Steinfest Suzi Mathias Atticus Ninabuck Maintenance Assoc. Amber D. Schuck
Faith Hunt Krueger Chiropractic, Chad Matuszewski Linda Niziolek Inc. of Central WI Donna Schuh
Huotari Construction, Kathleen Maves Norlen, Inc. Larry Poltrock Jordan Schult
LLC Mayer & Associates North Central WI Donate Zachary Popp Christine Schultz
Inc. Krug’s Bus Service McCormick Klessig & POV Multimedia William Schultz
Thomas Hupy Kristin Kruzan Life Fund Gale E. Powers Laurie Schulz
Gregg Husband Julie Kubly Associates Northern Advertising Mary Kaye Pregler Yvonne Schuster
Suzanne Huss Sandra Laabs Jeffrey McDonald Northern Comfort Renee Prescott Tanya Schwartz
Jill Inda L&S Electric Kathleen McGivern Christina M. Priewe Security Health Plan of
Integrity Realtors, LLC Lactalis USA, Inc. James and Hilary Systems Specialists, ProCeram Dental
Intercity State Bank Lake States Lumber LLC Laboratory WI Inc.
LeeAnn Isham-Her McIntyre Northwoods Flooring Paul Proulx Renee Selle
J & D Tube Benders, Inc. Association Education, Joseph McKenna Antigo, LLC ProVision Partners Eric Semling
J Bauer Trucking, Inc. Inc. Daniel McRoberts Emily Nowak Cooperative Kathryn Semling
Sarah Jablonski Lakeside Market Medford Kiwanis Club NTC Antigo Welding Club Quinlan Equipment, Inc. Sentinel Detective
Daniel Jacobson Land O’ Lakes, Inc. James Meier NTC Campus Store Radiology Associates of
James Stokes Land O’Lakes Sara Melk NTC Criminal Justice Wausau SC Agency
Foundation Melron Corporation Club Donald Radtke Sentry Insurance
Photography, LLC Jason Lang Wendy Mergendahl NTC Forest Products Michael Ravn
Charlene Janeczko Langlade Abstract & Merit Gear Club Tracy Ravn Foundation, Inc.
Roger Jarek Title Co. Merrill Community Bank NTC Phi Theta Kappa REI Engineering Angie Servi
Jarp Industries Langlade Ford, Inc. Merrill Federal Savings Club Angela Reimer Kelsi Seubert
Jeff’s Auto Center Carolyn Langton NTC Security Krista Reince Travis Severson
Vicki and Rollie Jeppesen Jeanette LaPean & Loan NTC Student Cynthia Reinert Chris Severson
Jim Kryshak Jewelers Larson Financial Group, Merrill Foto News Government Cheryl Resch Charles L. Shabino
Angela Jochimsen LLC Katie Metko Nueske’s Applewood Nancy Resch Vicki Shapiro
John & Teresa Bobinski Clint LaRue Becky Michels Smoked Meats Resch’s Tile, Inc. Agnes Sharer
Karen and M. G. Last Mary Michlig Errin Olson Marianne Rhodes May Shaw
Rev. Trust Debra LaVigne Tricia Miller Olson Floor Covering, Tom Riiser Michelle Shepherd
Johnson Electric Coil Lawn & Snow Specialists Mitchell Metal Products Inc. Riiser Energy Kathryn Shimkets
Richard and Mary Barbara Lawson Craig Opsahl Ruth Risley-Gray Murray Sitte
Mary LeBrun Inc. James Ortiz Robert Rivers John Skoug
Johnson Houa Lee Misty Hollow Farms Oscar J. Boldt RMM Solutions, Inc. Brian Sladek
Terri Johnson Xang Lee Modern Machine Construction Co. Angela Roesler Dale Smith
Debra Jonas Bobbi Lee Jan Molinaro Mark Osmundsen Sheila Rossmiller JoDee Smith
Judd S. Alexander Lynda Legrand Michael Molinaro Bonnie Osness Roto-Graphic Printing, Conor Smyth
Melissa A. Lenzner Mary Molinaro-Spada Osswald Lawncare & Inc. Andrew Somers
Foundation Joanne Leonard Justin Mondeik Landscaping Rudahl, Howell & Somerville, Inc.
Tess Kaiser Rebecca Leopold Shelly Mondeik Peter Ourada Company, LLP Spear Insurance
Chad Kane Weng Liew Ronald Monica Ourada’s Dixie Lunch, Runkel Abstract & Title Spencer Women’s Club
Sarah Kapellusch Lindner Tax Services Stephanie Monson LLC Co. Spring Brook Veterinary
Brian Kawlewski Tom Lindow Douglas Moquin Packaging Corporation Marianna Ruprecht
Linda Kent Liske Marine Sales & Mario Morrone of America Rural Mutual Insurance Clinic
KerberRose/CPA’s Service Janean Morrow Packerland Broadband Elaine Rurode St. Mary’s School of
Barbara Kiedrowski Little Black Mutual Mosinee Veterinary Valerie Palarski Merriebeth Russ
Nancy Kieffer Insurance Paragon Development Dustin Rustick Nursing Alumni
Susan Kienbaum Laura Litzer Clinic, Inc. Systems Jean Sagan Stainless Specialists, Inc.
Dina Kilinski Shannon Livingston Mudrovich Architects Park City Credit Union Michael Salsieder Amber Stancher
Sue King Ka Lo Frederic Mueller Afjal Khan Pathan Thomas Salzman Craig Stancher
Kiwanis Club of Greater Lee Lo Timothy Mulrooney Duane and Joy Patterson Joy Salzsieder Colton Stark
Christina Lucas Christine Munson Paul Conway Shields, Janet Sann Sondra Steffenhagen
Wausau Wendi Ludwig Robert Musch Inc. Debra Schaefer Debra Stencil
Ron Klimisch Roxanne Lutgen Ruth Muschinske Pavek’s Antigo Bakery Stetson Hardwoods, Inc.
Klingbeil Lumber Co. Jeffery Musson Ryan Pearson Stetsonville Oil Co.
Terry Knoll My Lil Angels Jeanette Pearson Strasser-Roller Funeral
Irina Koehler myFamilyCFO, Inc. Mary Ann Pebler
Marla Konkol Brad Peck

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Home Cindy L. Thelen Maria Volpe WHA Foundation, Inc. Woodland Court Elder Services
Chet Strebe Ann Thurs Nickolas Wages Whittlesey Lions Club LLC
Jill Stumpner Timber Creek Resource, LLC Brandi Waltemate Gail Wiegert
Shawn Sullivan Time Federal Savings Bank Walters Family Trust Fund Tera Wiesman WoodTrust Bank
Sandy Suprak Top Shelf, LLC Kimberly Waltz WIGM, Inc. Jeannie Worden
Surgical Associates, S.C. Jessica Towle Wanke Builders Todd Will Wurth Baer Supply Company
Paul Svetlik John Tracey Sarah Watson Allen Williams Der L. Xiong
Sweet Thyme, LLC Tradewell Construction Wausau Breakfast Optimist Justin Willis Kou Yang
Sylvia Woller Award Margaret Trafford Linda Willis TouXoua Yang
Robyn Tanger Travel Leaders Club Michelle Winowiski Deborah Yellow Thunder
Taylor Credit Union Jere Trudeau Wausau Container Corp. Mary Wirsing Duane Yorde
Taylor Electric Cooperative Karen Turner Wausau Homes, Inc. Wisconsin Agri-Business Yorde Tool & Macining LLC
Tease Tanning Plus Scott Turner Wausau Tile Penny L. Zahl
Beth Tenut UMR - A United Healthcare Wausau Water Works Association Joe Zahringer
Travis Teska Julie Webb Wisconsin Building Supply Zelazoski Wood Products
Joshua Teske Company Brian Weber Wisconsin Dental Association Mary Zettler
Mary Thao United Machine Corporation Darrell Wehrman Dean and Carole Ziemendorf
May N. Thao Burnell and Jeannette Utecht Wolfram Weinberg Foundation, Inc. James Zoellner
PaHnia Thao Katie Van Der Geest Candace Weinzinger Wisconsin Road Knights, Inc. Adam Zogata
The Color Gallery Kristin Van Der Geest Karin Wells Darrell Witt Lorraine Zoromski
The Filling Station Cafe & Bar Mary Kay Van Der Geest Sara M. Werner Wojcik Plumbing & Heating
The Presto Foundation Charl Van Der Nest Donna Wesenick Ali Wolf
The Star News Pa Vang Randall W. Wesenick Donna Wolf
Luann Theis Alan Verploegh Westphal Staffing Kathleen Wolf
Renata Vissers Lori Weyers Wolf Brothers Sawmill
Wolf River Realty

In Kind Sponsors McCormick Klessig & Associates
McDonough Manufacturing Co.
Bombardier Corporation Action Floor Systems, LLC Menominee Tribal Enterprises
Burgener Contract Carriers, LTD Aspirus Langlade Hospital Menzner Lumber & Supply Co.
Caterpillar Bennett Hardwoods, Inc. North Central Wisconsin Workforce
Down to Earth Greenhouse & Landscaping, Bradley Funeral Home
Brettingen, Smits, Novak & Bastle, SC Development Board
LLC Builders Service, Inc. Northern Hardwoods
Don Erickson Cardinal IG Northwest Hardwoods
Evolutions Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corp. OBro, Inc.
Thomas Gallenberg Connexus Credit Union Packaging Corporation of America
Marathon Cheese CoVantage Credit Union Paul Conway Shields, Inc.
Craig Opsahl Diversified Woodcrafts, Inc. Pukall Lumber Foundation, Inc.
Osswald Lawncare & Landscaping Domtar Paper Co., LLC R & R Insurance
Packaging Corporation of America Down to Earth Greenhouse & Robbins, Inc.
Wausau Homes, Inc. SII Dry Kilns
Yorde Tool & Machining, LLC Landscaping, LLC Timber Creek Resource, LLC
Featherstone Manufacturing Co., Inc. UFP Warrens, LLC
Fenton Sales, LLC USNR
Granite Valley Forest Products Wagner Oil Company
Greenheck Fan Corporation Wausau Area Builders Association
Integrated Risk Solutions WD Flooring, LLC
Kersten Lumber Weather Shield Mfg., Inc.
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc. Wilhelm Lumber LLC
Kretz Lumber Company Wurth Baer Supply Company
Kretz Truck Brokerage, LLC Zelazoski Wood Products
Langlade County Economic

Development Corporation
Lignotech USA, Inc.
Lindsay Machinery
Marshfield Clinic
Marth Wood Shaving Supply, Inc.

Antigo: Merrill: Wausau:

Antigo, East Campus Public Safety Wausau, Central Campus
Wood Technology Center of Excellence Advanced Manufacturing &
Center of Excellence 1603 Champagne Street Engineering Center of Excellence
312 Forrest Avenue Merrill, WI 54452 Center for Business & Industry
Antigo, WI 54409 715.348.7205 Center for Geriatric Education
715.623.7601 Center for Health Sciences
Phillips: 1000 W. Campus Drive
Medford: Wausau, WI 54401
Phillips, North Campus 715.675.3331
Medford, West Campus 1408 Pine Ridge Road
1001 Progressive Avenue Phillips, WI 54555 Agriculture
Medford, WI 54451 715.339.4555 Center of Excellence
715.748.3603 6625 County Road K
Spencer: Wausau, WI 54401
Phillips 715.675.3331
Spencer, Southwest Campus
Price 808 N. Pacific Street Diesel Technology Center
Taylor Spencer, WI 54479 3353 Geischen Dr
715.659.5120 Wausau, WI 54401
Medford 715.675.3331

Merrill Antigo Langlade Wittenberg:
Menominee
Lincoln Wittenberg,
Southeast Campus
402 N. Genesee Street, Suite 3
Wittenberg, WI 54499
715.253.3500

Wausau

Spencer Shawano

Clark Marathon Wittenberg Northcentral Technical College does
not discriminate on the basis of race,
Portage Waupaca color, national origin, sex, disability or
age in employment, admissions or its
programs or activities. The following
person has been designated to handle
inquiries regarding the College’s
nondiscrimination policies:
Equal Opportunity Officer
Northcentral Technical College
1000 W. Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715.803.1057