Lakeshore Technical College recently recognized community leaders and students at its 37th Annual Awards Banquet. From left are LTC President Mike Lanser, LTC Board Member John Lukas, LTC Alumnus of the Year Award Winner Rick Philipps, LTC Educational Leadership Award Winner Jennifer Klimstra, LTC Board Member Nancy Crowley, LTC Board Chair Cindy Huhn and LTC Foundation Board of Directors President Steve Mirecki.

CLEVELAND, WI–

Lakeshore Technical College recently recognized community leaders and students at its 37th Annual Awards Banquet.

LTC President Mike Lanser, LTC Board Chair Cindy Huhn and LTC Student Recruitment and Activities Specialist Tammie Stahl officiated at the event.

Jennifer Klimstra received the 2008 Educational Leadership Award. The Educational Leadership Award is given annually to an individual who exhibits outstanding service above self in building an educational foundation to help others become their personal best.

While working in human resources at Johnsonville Sausage, Klimstra created the Project GRILL (Growing Readiness In Learning & Leading) program in Sheboygan County. The project promotes careers in manufacturing and is a collaborative partnership between employers and education.

Klimstra worked closely with Lakeshore Technical College, area high schools and local businesses to create a program that not only inspires young people to learn more about the manufacturing field and but also ultimately creates a workforce for the future.

Rick Philipps received the 2008 Alumnus of the Year Award. The Alumnus of the Year Award is given annually to an LTC graduate who has achieved both professional and personal success.

Philipps is a graduate of LTC’s Materials Management program. After a 26-year career at Eggers Industries Inc., he founded Woodland Face Veneer with his wife, Sharon, in 2002, and is the president and owner.

Woodland Face Veneer, Two Rivers, produces high end veneer overlays for the door, panel and furniture industries. The company employs 45 employees and was recently nominated for the 20th annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing.

Cleveland State Bank received the LTC Wisconsin Technical College System State Ambassador Sponsor Award for its generosity in supporting LTC and its students. Cleveland State Bank President Tim Schueler accepted the award.

The following LTC students received Program Excellence Awards, Club Awards or other awards. They are listed by their Wisconsin hometown.

Cedar Grove: Irene Buechler, Lakeshore Chapter Student Nurses Association.

Denmark: Kristine Pigeon, Supply Chain Management Club.

De Pere: Stacy Crawley, Nursing—Associate Degree Program.

Elkhart Lake: Lee Opitz, Welding—Industrial Program. Karen Van Oss, Medical Assistant Club.

Green Bay: Rebecca Walton, Nursing—Associate Degree Program.

Kohler: Ronald Bauman, IT—Network Specialist Program.

Manitowoc: Sujen Arzate, WTCS State Ambassador. Bradley Bruseth, Welding—Industrial Program. Jason Czekala, IT—Network Specialist Program. Shauna Gadzinski, Student Government Association Leadership. Sharon Hebert, Administrative Assistant Program. Nelson Johnsrud, Electro-Mechanical Technology Program. Kraig Kohlmeier, Supervisory Management Program. Jennifer Nielsen, Phi Theta Kappa Leadership. Austin Swade, Industrial Maintenance Program.

Milwaukee: Carolyn Kingsley, Judicial Reporting Program.

Oostburg: Jessica Schleicher, Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist Program.

Plymouth: Paula Hirschmann, Supervisory Management Program. Teresa Schneider, Supervisory Management Program.

Sheboygan: Dustin Fickett, Criminal Justice Student Association. Tracy Geigner, Office Assistant Program. Tina Hamm, Medical Transcription Program. Brad Hayner, Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement Program. Britt Herrera, Nursing—Associate Degree Program. Cynthia Jaedike, Paralegal Program. Dawn Mischler, Society for Human Resource Management LTC Student Chapter. Keith Muellenbach, Mechanical Design Program. Kristofor Oftedahl, Mechanical Design Program. Jon Paul, Marketing Program. Lauri Ramsey, Medical Assistant Program. Renee Richter, Medical Assistant Program. Phia Xiong, Automotive Maintenance Technician Program.

Sheboygan Falls: Carol Arpke, Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist Club. Eric Wischki, Student Government Association Leadership.

St. Cloud: Jason Kraus, Dairy Herd Management Program.

St. Nazianz: Julia Meyer, Phi Theta Kappa Leadership.

Two Rivers: Wendi Barner, Phi Theta Kappa Leadership. Sandra Gauthier, Supervisory Management Program. Jeremy Jacquette, Pharmacy Technician Program. Suzanne Johnson, Accounting Program. Emmie Kent, Child Awareness Association. David Seefeldt, Supply Chain Management Program. Dean Siebert, Information Technology Club. Thomas Vinje, Welding Club.

Valders: JeriLynn Zutz, Dairy Herd Management Club.

About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.

Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; outreach centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.