Our diverse faculty comes to Brown Mackie College — North Canton from traditional academic institutions, from the business community, and from health care and medical settings. We maintain a mix of full-time, dedicated faculty and adjunct instructors. As a student here, you’ll benefit from the real-world knowledge and experience these faculty bring to the College, and their passion for sharing it in the classroom.
Full-time Faculty
Marcy R. Trew
Dean of Academic Affairs
M.A., Instructional Technology, The University of Akron
M.S., Postsecondary Technical Education – Teaching, The University of Akron
B.A., Sociology/Corrections, The University of Akron
Dean Grase
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
JD, The University of Akron School of Law
BA, Political Science, Ohio University
BS, Journalism, Ohio University
Rebecca Ausel-Elia
Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, Malone College
RN, Nursing, Ohio Board of Nursing
CPR certification
Lisa Baker
Pharmacy Technology
BS, Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University
R. Ph., Registered Pharmacist, Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Rhonda Baughman, Ed.S.
Department Chair, General Education
Ed. S., Educational Leadership, Argosy University
MA, Creative Writing, Antioch University
BA, English, Kent State University
Barb Bedford
Practical Nursing
RN, Mercy School of Nursing
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Timothy Beitzel
Clinical Coordinator, Practical Nursing
RN, Aultman Hospital School of Nursing
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Kimberly Breiding
Practical Nursing
ADN, Nursing, Kent State University
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Terri Lynn Brosseau
Department Chair, Technology
BS, Computer Science, University of Akron
Kimberly Clark
Senior Instructor Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, University of Akron
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Kevin Cox
Paralegal Studies
JD, Case Western Reserve University
BA, Political Science, Mount Union College
Lysa Crawford
Surgical Technology
BS, Allied Health Sciences, Bowling Green State University
AS, Applied Sciences, Bowling Green State University
NBSTSA Surgical Technologist certification
Melanie Deckard
Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, University of Akron
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Maggie DeMellier
Clinical Coordinator, Allied Health
BA, University of Akron, Communications
CST Certified Surgical Technician
Ph.T., Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Erich Dominik
Business / General Education
MBA, Finance, University of Akron
BA, History, University of Akron
Karen Drennen
Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, Malone College
RN, Registered Nurse, Mercy School of Nursing
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Diane Esola
Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, Walsh University
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Heather Gasaway
Department Chair, Surgical Technology
BS, Post Secondary Technical Education, University of Akron
AS, Surgical Technology, University of Akron
CST Certified Surgical Technologist
Mark Haynes
Practical Nursing
BSN, Walsh University
ASN, Walsh University
Diploma, Canton City Schools Practical Nursing Program
Jonathan Herman
Technology
BS, Architecture, University of Cincinnati
Ashley Howard
General Education
MA, Literature & Writing, Kent State University
BA, English, Kent State University
Tanya Johnson
Senior Instructor, Allied Health
MA, Clinical Laboratory Management, Antioch University
BS, Medical Technology, Kent State University
H.E.W. certification
Shannon Kotradi
Department Chair, Medical Assisting
MS, Biology, University of Akron
BS, Natural Science, University of Akron
Brian Kuzman
General Education
MA, Communications, Ohio University
BA, Communications, Ohio University
MD, Divinity, Grace Seminary
Paul Masters, DVM
Department Chair, Veterinary Technology
DVM, Ohio State University
Kimberly Lockhart
Criminal Justice
MS, Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati
BA, Criminal Justice, Ohio Northern University
Janet Miner
Practical Nursing
MSN, Nursing, Kent State University
BSN, Nursing, Florida International University
RN, Ohio Board of Nursing
Diploma, Aultman Hospital School of Nursing
Debra Moeller
Practical Nursing
ASN, Nursing, Walsh University
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Dan Musser
General Education
MS, Applied Math, University of Akron
BS, Math, University of Akron
Kristie Oles
Associate PN Administrator
MSN, University of Phoenix
BA, Psychology, Youngstown State University
ADN, Kent State University
RN, OBN & Pennsylvania Board of Nursing
Tami Patterson
General Education
Ph.D, Experimental Psychology, Kent State University
MA, Experimental Psychology, Kent State University
BA, Psychology, University of Akron
Sandra Schmelzer
Practical Nursing
AAS, Nursing, North Central State
LPN, Mid-Ohio Practical Nursing Program
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Timothy Thomas
Department Chair, Business / Accounting
MBA, Business, Youngstown University
BS, Business Administration, Youngstown University
AS, Business, Pennsylvania State University
Aaron Violand
Department Chair, Criminal Justice / Paralegal
JD, Ohio Northern University
BA, Business, Walsh University
Lisa Wapenaar
Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technology
MA Ed, Learning and Teaching Technology, Ashford University
BS, Technical Education, University of Akron
AAS, Surgical Technology, University of Akron
CST Certified Surgical Technician
CPR, PMT, RHS certifications
Adjunct Faculty
Bradley Barnes
General Education
MFA, Creative Writing and Theater, Kent State University
Don Berringer
Business
MBA, Management, University of Akron
BA, Education, University of Akron
Michael Bickis
CJ / PL
JD, Valparaiso University
BA, Political Science / Pre-Law, Kent State University
Gary Borelli
Accounting
MBA, Accounting, Youngstown State Univ.
BSBA, Accounting, Youngstown State Univ.
CPA
Edward Buchanan
General Education
MFA, Creative Writing, University of Akron
BA, English, University of Akron
Vicki Contes
Practical Nursing
AAS, Nursing, Stark State College
Diploma, Canton City Schools Practical Nursing Program
Jeff DeLaCroix
Business
BSBA, Marketing, University of Akron
MBA, Marketing, University of Akron
Eva Deligiannides
Technology
MBA, Business, Kent State University
BA, Math, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
BA, Computer Science, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Megan Donelson
General Education
MFA, Writing & Poetics, Naropa University
BA, English and Spanish, College of Wooster
Bridgid Driscoll
General Education
MA, English, St. Johns University
BA, English, St. Johns University
Patrick Dunphy
Technology
BS, Math and Computer Science, University of Akron
Jennifer Evans
Practical Nursing
ADN, Nursing, Kent State University
RN, Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Mary Gainer
Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, University of Cincinnati
Deborah Garofalo
Practical Nursing
BS, Nursing, University of Akron
Jon Gray
Paralegal Studies
JD, Cleveland Marshall School of Law
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
Lucinda Gray
Practical Nursing
LPN, Nursing, Ohio Board of Nursing
ADN, Nursing, Kent State University
Keith Hendricks
Business / Accounting
MBA, Ashland University
BS, Accounting, University of Akron
David Hodgson
General Education
MS, Earth Science, University of Akron
BS, Earth Science, Ashland University
Karen Hoffman
Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, University of Akron
Mirjana Ilijevski
Allied Health
BA, Biology, Kent State University
AAS, Stark State College
Cathy Immel
Practical Nursing
BS, Nursing, Walsh University
Diploma, Nursing, Aultman Hospital School of Nursing
Jason Jantson
General Education
MS, English, Youngstown State University
BS, Mathematics, Youngstown State University
AS, Computer Technology, Kent State University
David Johnson
Business / Accounting
BSBA, Accounting, Ohio State University
MBA: Business Administration, Walsh University
Sally Kaley
Allied Health
AAB, Medical Assisting, Ohio Valley College of Technology
Jon Kinsey
Business / Accounting
MBA, Executive Management, Ashland University
BA, Management, Malone College
Associate of Technical Study, Radiologic Technology, Kent State University
AAS, Radiologic Technology, Kent State University
Kristine Kraft
Allied Health
DC, Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic
BS, Biology, Bowling Green State University
Roberta Lewis
Allied Health
AAB, Medical Assisting, Ohio Valley College of Technology
CMA Certified Medical Assistant
Patty Lundin
Practical Nursing
MSN, Nursing, University of Akron
BSN, Nursing, Ohio State University
Graham Lynch
Business/ General Basic
MBA, Business, Pepperdine University
BS, Civil Engineering, Ohio University
Pamela Masturzo
Allied Health
MBA, Healthcare Management, University of Phoenix
BA, Management, Malone College
Linda McBride
Health Care Administration
MBA, Health Care Management, Walsh University
BA, Management, Malone College
AAB, Accounting, Stark State College of Technology
Melissa McKenzie
Surgical Technology
AAS, Surgical Technology, Central Ohio Technical College
Charles Moorhead
Technology
BS, Architecture, Ohio State University
BA, Mathematics, Malone College
Ethan Motter
General Education
MA, Psychology, Cleveland State University
BA, Psychology, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Susan Myers
Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, Walsh University
ADN, Nursing, Walsh University
RN Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Jim Neawedde
General Education
MA, Physics, University of Akron
BA, Physics, University of Akron
Meghan Novisky
CJ / PL
MA, Justice Studies, Kent State University
BA, Psychology and Justice Studies, Kent State University
Elizabeth Paynter
Practical Nursing
ADN, Florida Keys Community College
RN Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Randi Pokladnik
General Education
PhD, Environmental Science, Antioch University,
MA, Environmental Community Science, Antioch University,
BA, Chemistry, Franciscan University
AAS, Environmental Engineering, Jefferson Technical College
Gregory Price
Paralegal
JD, Case Western Reserve University
MA in Education, Mental Health Counseling, Western Kentucky University
BA, Psychology and Sociology, (Minor - Criminology), Western Kentucky University
Kay Royer
Practical Nursing
AAS, Medical Assisting, University of Akron
BSN, Nursing, University of Akron
RN Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
Richard Ruth
Technology
BS, Technical Education, University of Akron
AAS, Electronics Technology, Ohio University
AAS, Civil Engineering Technology, Stark State
Paul Sargent
General Education
MA, English, University of Akron
BA, English, Milligan College
Birchard Schilling
Business / Accounting
MBA, Management and Organizational Development, University of Phoenix
BA, Criminal Justice, Kent State University
Robert Snyder
Technology
BS, Computer Science / Mathematics, Mount Union College
Tom Snyder
Business
MBA, Management, Walsh University
BA, Clinical & I/O Psychology, Walsh University
AAS, Electrical Engineering Technology, Stark State College
Deborah Spaner
Practical Nursing
RN, Registered Nurse, Walsh University
Deborah Stephens
Practical Nursing
LPN, Nursing, Ohio Board of Nursing
RN, Ohio Board of Nursing
Dr. Shannon Trenta Kolm
Allied Health
DC, National University of Health Sciences
BS, Human Biology, National University of Health Sciences
BA, Anthropology and Chemistry, Case Western University
Ashley Trunko
General Education
MA, Literature, Kent State University
BA, English / Philosophy, Ursuline College
William Van Gieson
Allied Health
Master of Hospital Administration, Duke Univ.
BS, Business Administration, University of Tulsa
Eric Von Gunten
Allied Health
DC, Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Kasey Walton
Technology
BA, Computer Science, Malone College
BA, Integrated Mathematics, Malone College
Leslie Young
General Education
MA, Literature, University of Akron
BA, English, University of Akron
Robert Zimmer
Technology
MBA, ITT Technical Institute
BS, Computer Technology, Youngstown State University
AAS, Computer Technology, Youngstown State University