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Applied Technology
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Sturrus Technology Center 220MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Muskegon, MI
- High School: Mona Shores
- Professional Experience: Before beginning my college teaching career I spent twenty years working in industry as a manufacturing engineer for Sealed Power/Dana/Mahle in Muskegon Heights. Over the years, I worked in machine/tool design, project engineering and process development.
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science/Mechanical Engineering (Michigan State University), Master of Science/Engineering Management (Western Michigan University),
- Classes Taught: AMT129 (Introduction to Technology), CAD110 (Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting), CAD210 (Parametric Design I), CAD250 (Introduction to SolidWorks), CAD260 (CAD Capstone) & TMAT101A/102A/201 (Technical Math I, II, III), , II, III)
MORE ABOUT ME
- I love to travel. I like to go anywhere where I can see beautiful country: mountains, rivers, waterfalls, oceans, etc…
- I enjoy most outdoor activities like hiking, biking, pickleball & golf.
- I also like to read & listen to music.
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Office Location
2090DMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Spring Lake, MI
- High School: Spring Lake High School
- Professional Experience: Spent 12 years working at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and ECMO coordinator
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science – Grand Valley State University, Master of Business Administration – Southern New Hampshire University
MORE ABOUT ME
- I have a seven year-old dog, Rocky
English & Communications
Office of the President
Office of the President
Office Location
2109FABOUT
James was director of management learning and development at Hackley Hospital for a year before becoming assistant vice president for affirmative action in 2008 at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. He subsequently worked as an independent consultant with Meijer, Inc. as a general training specialist and part of a team that developed, implemented, and piloted comprehensive regional ethics training initiative that was adopted organization-wide in 2012.
“Over my professional career I have striven for and continually supported the betterment of organizations by initiating and maintaining dialogue of underserved and mainstream populations in whatever role I was in. The experience I have gained from my time working with the business community, municipal governments, healthcare systems, nonprofits and higher education have allowed me to see multiple facets on approaches to building consensus while providing me with the knowledge to navigate any barriers to teamwork.”
He joined Spectrum Health University in 2012 as a senior learning advisor and was a key contributor to a corporate university team that garnered two national awards for Best Corporate University and Excellence in Leadership Development. In 2015, he became a senior recruiter for Spectrum Heath Talent Acquisition and led a team that developed and implemented an organization-wide, paid internship program for 100-plus summer interns annually.
A native of San Diego, CA, James earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Kentucky State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Grand Valley State University.
“MCC is a huge part of my professional foundation,” added James. “I served as director of the Intercultural Community Leadership Academy, a community program that operated out of MCC. I was honored to be a recipient of the Love in Action award in 2007, presented by MCC. Also, as past chair of the Muskegon County Diversity Committee, I was part of numerous Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day Breakfasts held in Collegiate Hall.”
Named to the Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2007, James has been active with Leadership Muskegon, Leadership West Michigan, and Leadership Grand Rapids. He has been an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University and serves as a deacon and board member with Renaissance Church in Grand Rapids. He serves on the boards of Home Repair Services and Cascade Community Foundation. He is the African American Heritage Fund Chair for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the diversity chair for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and co-chair of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute Advisory Council. A Legacy Lunch Committee member, he is a Diversity Council member with the Grand Rapids Young Professionals.
He and his wife, Tamasha, are the parents of three teenage daughters.
Business
Business
Office Hours
Wed : 11:50 AM - 2:45 PMOffice Location
1350A - Stevenson CenterMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Brooklyn, MI
- High School: Onsted High School, Onsted MI
- Professional Experience: Owner, Creative Director, Kyser Design Werks — specializing in design, branding, and marketing for a broad range of clients. In addition, I have an extensive background having worked as a Creative Director, Art Director, and Graphic Designer in a variety of fields including; advertising, marketing, health care, journalism, and non-profit media.
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art & Design, Concentration – Graphic Design, Grand Valley State University
- Classes Taught: Introduction to Graphic Design, Graphic Design II, Principles of Design, Typography, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
MORE ABOUT ME
- I enjoy cycling, beach volleyball, and most sports, and hope to finish restoring my 1976 Datsun 280Z
- I’m a drummer… (no drummer jokes – I’ve heard them all 🙂
- Won an Grand Rapids Addy, several Statewide Associated Press awards for infographics, and an International award from Society for News Design for feature page design.
- My favorite place… Maui!
- I love inspirational sports movies like Hoosiers, Rudy, We Are Marshall.
