Board of Trustees
Terry Schmalz
Curtis King
Jake Jundt
Administration
Christine Coté, President
B.A. – Central Washington University
Cathy Sterbenz, Director of Finance
B.S. – Central Washington University
Certified Public Accountant
Nathan Hull, Dean of Education
B.S. – Central Washington University
B.A. – Eastern Washington University
Jason Lamiquiz, Associate Dean of Education
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
Garet Gasseling, Associate Dean of Education
Certificate – Business Technology & Accounting, Perry Technical Institute
Jill Cope, Registrar
B.A. – Minot State University
M.S. – Western Governors University
Nicole Trammell Woolpert, Director of Admissions & Marketing
Certificate – Graphics, Perry Technical Institute
B.S. – Central Washington University
Raul Luna, Associate Director of Student Enrollment
Certificate – Graphics, Perry Technical Institute
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
Magnus Altmayer, Director of Enrollment & Accreditation
B.A. – Whitman College
Kaila Lockbeam, Director of Facilities & Safety
Mayra Fernandez, Director of Financial Aid
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
Tressa Shockley, Foundation Director
B.S. – Washington State University
Smitha Easter, Public Relations Manager
B.A. – University of Washington
Josh Phillips, Director of Information Technology
Certificate – Telecommunications, Perry Technical Institute
B.S. – City University
Carol Helms, Human Resources Manager
A.A. – Yakima Valley Community College
Deann Bergquist, Payroll and Benefits Manager
B.A. – Central Washington University
B.S. – Central Washington University
Faculty
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Christian St. Hilaire, Department Head
A.O.S. – Universal Technical Institute
Matthew Bishop, Instructor
A.A.S. - John Deere Technology, Walla Walla Community College
Certificate – Automotive, Perry Technical Institute
Everardo Torres, Lab Coordinator
Certificate – Automotive, Perry Technical Institute
Automotive Technology
Dusty Morrill, Department Head
Ron Dexter, Instructor
Certificate – Automotive, Perry Technical Institute
Michael Powell, Instructor
Certificate – Automotive, Perry Technical Institute
Isaac Espinoza, Associate Instructor
Business Technology and Accounting
Valerie Ryan, Department Head
B.S. – Central Washington University
M.S. – Central Washington University
Michael Marquis, Instructor
B.S. – Mercy College
M.B.A. – Endicott College
Mardell Newhouse, Instructor
B.A. – University of Washington
M.B.A. – Western Governors University
Construction
Darin Peters, Department Head
Andy Rutrough, Instructor
Electrical Technology
Adam Rieker, Department Head/Veteran Advisor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
Kevin Booze, Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
Forrest Buchmann, Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
Jerome Cobane, Field Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
Ray Cyr, Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
Michael Haggerty, Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
David Richins, Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
Dan Lovestrand, Field Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
Robert McChesney, Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
Mike Tucker, Instructor
Certificate – Electrical, Perry Technical Institute
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
Ron Zike, Instructor
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Dan Henderson, Department Head
Certificate – HVAC/R, Perry Technical Institute
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
Andrew Freeburg, Instructor
Certificate – HVAC/R, Perry Technical Institute
Eric Greeno, Instructor
Certificate – HVAC/R, Perry Technical Institute
Salvador Rubio, Instructor
Certificate – HVAC/R, Perry Technical Institute
Information Technology and Communication Systems
Andy Fischer, Department Head
Certificate – Telecommunications, Perry Technical Institute
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
Jill Cope, Instructor
B.A. – Minot State University
M.S. – Western Governors University
Kevin Good, Instructor
B.S. – University of Montana
M.S. – University of Montana
Joseph Hewitt, Instructor
Francisco Magana, Instructor
Certificate – Telecommunications, Perry Technical Institute
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
James Sund, Instructor
B.A. – Central Washington University
M.S. – Central Washington University
Matt Sund, Instructor
Certificate – Telecommunications, Perry Technical Institute
B.A. – Central Washington University
Instrumentation and Industrial Automation Technology
Tony Nirk, Department Head
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
A.A.S. – Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Larry Dagdagan, Instructor
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
Casey Floren, Instructor
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
Patrick Jones, Instructor
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
John Koenes, Instructor
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
A.A. – Centralia Community College
Doug Oswalt, Instructor
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
Gerry Ries, Instructor
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
Carlos Sanchez, Instructor
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
Max York, Instructor
Certificate – Instrumentation, Perry Technical Institute
A.A.S. – ITT Technical Institute
Medical Technology
Lashel Church, Department Head
American Academy of Professional Coders – Certified
Angela Fiscus, Instructor
Certificate – Medical Office Administration & Coding, Perry Technical Institute
American Academy of Professional Coders – Certified
Ginger Mellick, Lab Coordinator
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
Certificate – Medical Terminology, Yakima Valley Community College
Kindra Perez, Instructor
A.A.S. – Yakima Valley Community College
Plumbing Technician
Kasey Johns, Department Head
B.S. – Central Washington University
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology
Dan Steinmetz, Department Head
Jay Wellner, Instructor
Certificate – Machine, Perry Technical Institute
Welding Technology
Scott Hamway, Department Head
A.A.S. – Washtenaw Community College
Diana Aguilar, Lab Coordinator
Certificate – Welding, Perry Technical Institute
Clay Houston, Instructor
Phone List
Perry Technical Institute Main Office is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Learning Resource Center is open Monday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
To reach the following, please dial 509.453.0374 and ask for the extension.
| Admissions |
5781 |
| Campus Store |
5777 |
| Career Services |
5795 |
| Disability Accommodations |
5862 |
| Enrollment Services |
5750 |
| Facilities & Safety |
5790 |
| Financial Aid |
5757 |
| Foundation |
5776 |
| Learning Resources/Exam Center |
5862 |
| Program Assistance |
5743 |
| Registration |
5740 |
| Student Accounts |
5760 |
| Title IX Coordinator |
5755 |
| Veterans Affairs |
5757 |