Our Team

Classes include:
Cisco 1-4, Information Security, Fundamentals of Information Processing, Microcomputer Applications II, PC Maintenance and Repair, PC Lab, Spreadsheet Accounting, Microsoft Office Certification

• Full-time instructor since 2000

• Market Representative for Sandhills Publishing (1997-1998)

• Data/Commercial Analyst for Indigo NV. in Maastricht, The Netherlands (Fall 1999)

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA A+
• Cisco CCENT
• IC3 – Internet and Computing Core
• MOUS 2000 – Excel Expert, Word Expert, Access, PowerPoint
• MOUS 2002 – Excel Expert, Word Expert, PowerPoint
• MOS 2007 – Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint
• MOS 2010 – Excel Expert, Word, PowerPoint
• MOS 2013 – Excel Expert, Word Expert, Access, PowerPoint
• MOS 2016 – Excel Expert, Word Expert, PowerPoint

Certificates

• SANS | ACLP – Security Awareness Training
• RAISE – Academic Integrity in Education

Classes include:
Operating Systems I, Project Management, Webpage Development, Webpage Development II, HTML, CSS & JavaScript, Microcomputer Applications

• Full-time instructor since 2021
• Technical Support Specialist at Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE 2010-2021
• Computer Support Specialist at Wayne State College Wayne, NE 2006-2010

Certifications

• ITIL® Foundation 3 Certificate in IT Service Management
• HDI Helpdesk Technician

Certificates

• Nebraska Educator’s Certificate/Permit – Dual Credit Certified
• Nebraska Educator’s Certificate/Permit – Coaching Endorsement
• SANS | ACLP – Security Awareness Training

Classes include:
Intro to Programming in C#, Java, C++, Operating Systems II

• Full-time instructor 2022
• Technical Support Specialist at Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE 2008-2021
• Systems Administrator at Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE 2021-2022
• Adjunct instructor for Business and Technology since 2009

Certifications

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator
• CompTIA A+
• ITIL® Foundation 3 Certificate in IT Service Management
• HDI Desktop Technician
• MOS 2016 – Outlook

Classes include:
Cisco 1, Network+, Network Servers, Systems Analysis and Design, IT Infrastructure Management, PC Maintenance and Repair, PC Lab, Advanced Programming, Advanced Web Programming, Database Concepts, Design, and Management, Microcomputer Applications

• Full-time instructor since 2022
• Adjunct instructor 2017-2022
• Network Administrator at Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE 2020-2022
• Systems Administrator at Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE 2017-2020
• Senior Network Administrator at Power Computer Norfolk, NE 2015-2017
• Network Administrator at PrintCo Graphics Omaha, NE 2009-2015

Certifications

• CompTIA CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer Classroom Trainer
• CompTIA Security+
• Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity
• ITIL® Foundation 4 Certificate in IT Service Management
• ITIL® Foundation 3 Certificate in IT Service Management
• CompTIA A+ Remote Support Technician
• TestOut Server Pro 2016: Install and Storage Certification

Certificates

• Nebraska Educator’s Certificate/Permit – Dual Credit Certified
• SANS | ACLP – Security Awareness Training
• Intro to Splunk (eLearning)
• Intro to Splunk SOAR (eLearning)

Classes include:
Webpage Development I, Computer Support Technology, Microsoft Office

• Adjunct instructor since 2010
• Employed at Wayne State College
• Undergraduate: Magna Cum Laude: Information Technology specializing in Security and Forensics

Certifications

• ITIL Service Management: Foundations
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Specialist
• CompTIA A+

Certificates

• SANS | ACLP – Security Awareness Training
• RAISE – Academic Integrity in Education

Classes include:
Intro to Information Technology, Java

• Director of Academic IT Program

Certifications/Certificates (Present & Past):

• SANS | ACLP – Security Awareness Training

Throughout an extensive career in higher education, Renee has held diverse positions from front-line technician to network management.

In her current role of Director of Technology Risk and Service Management, Renee has developed a security awareness program, authored policies and procedures, and coordinated compliance efforts with various College departments. These joint efforts have provided a broad risk management perspective for continuity, resiliency and security for technology operations.

Renee holds certifications from GIAC in Security Leadership (GSLC) and Law of Data Security and Investigations (GLEG), as well as ITIL Foundations.

• Commissioner, Nebraska Information Technology Commission
• Board of Directors, Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce

• Certified Healthcare CIO with track record of success in team leadership, customer relationship management, project management, and development / implementation of complex IT projects.
• Background includes strong knowledge of the technology needs and initiatives with the healthcare industry.
• Excelled in several high profile project manager roles for large corporations involving IT systems upgrades and implementations.
• Judge, Wired Innovator Awards
• Member, Rotary International

Certifications

• Board Certified in Healthcare Management (ACHE)
• Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)