Faculty
Dave C. Bren, PE, MSCE
Civil Engineering Technology Instructor and WEI Director
Experience:
15 years of experience in the public and private civil engineering industry. Most recent experience was as the Assistant Public Works Director for the City of Blaine. Mr. Bren established and taught the Civil Engineering Technology program at Bellingham Technical College from 1997-2006 while continuing to consult in the industry.
Registration:
Professional Engineer, State of Washington License
Education:
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Washington
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Washington
Email:
Jim Swartos
Electronics Engineering Technology - Program Instructor
Experience:
30 years of experience as an Electronics Technician. Most recent position was teaching Electronics Technology at Bellingham Technical College from 1999-2010.
License:
Federal Communications Commission, General Radio Telephone Operator License
Certifications:
Washington State Vocational Educator Certification
Electronics Technicians Association Certification Administrator
National Association of Radio & Telephone Engineers Certification Administrator
Federal Communications Commission Test Administrator
Education:
US Army Engineer School, Ft. Belvoir, VA
Elkins Institute of Electronics, Seattle, WA
AA Whatcom Community College, Business Administration
AA Whatcom Community College, General Studies
Email:
Robert D. Morse, PLS
Survey Technology Instructor
Experience:
38 years of experience in the private surveying, civil engineering, structural, and forestry industries. Mr. Morse is currently the Survey Manager for the City of Bellingham.
Registration:
Professional Land Surveyor, State of Washington License
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Western Washington University
Associates in Civil Engineering Technology, Everett Community College
Surveying Program, British Columbia Institute of Technology
Email:
Suzanne Blais, MFA
Digital Media Program Instructor
Experience:
Excecutive Producer Suzanne Blais has lived and worked in Bellingham, Washington for 22 years, the last 17 as the owner/Executive Producer at Black Dog Productions. During that time she has worked to create a unique mix of entertainment and education for a wide variety of commercial businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations, helping to personalize and update their messaging and media content for TV, cable and web.
Education:
Master of Fine Arts in Directing, Humbolt State University
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Theater, Humbolt State University
Email:
suzanne@blackdogproductions.com
Website:
Jim Perry, PE, MSCE, MBA
Civil Engineering Technology Instructor
Experience:
26 years of experience in private civil engineering practice. Mr. Perry is currently the owner/CEO of Engineered Solutions Northwest, LLC, a land development civil engineering design firm located in Burlington, Washington.
Registration:
Professional Engineer, State of Washington License
Education:
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, California Institute of Technology
Master of Administration in Business, University of California
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Walla Walla College
Email:
Terrance Meyer, PE
Wind Power Instructor
Experience:
10 years of experience in wind resource assessment and modeling. Having performed more than 50 such assessments over the last few years. Mr. Meyer has worked with tribes, industry, island communities, as well as utility projects. Mr. Meyer has a broad knowledge of renewable energy resources including wind, hydro, solar, geothermal, biomass, and biofuels, making him will suited to identify the resources available at a given site or geographic area based on its unique attributes.
Registration:
Professional Mechanical Engineer, State of Washington and Kansas License
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Berkley, California
Email:
terry@cascadecommunitywind.com
Website:
Katherine I. Bren, EIT, MSE
Mathematics Instructor and WEI Registrar
Registrar & Business Director
Experience:
8 years of experience in the public and private civil engineering industry.
Registration:
Engineer in Training, State of Washington License
Education:
Master of Science in Engineering, University of Washington
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of Washington
Email:
Josh Coray
Mechanical Engineering Technology Instructor
Experience:
22 years of experience with AutoCAD for 2D and 3D industrial design, covering piping, Civil/Structural, instrumentation, and mechanical design. Mr. Coray is currently the E/I&C CAD Lead for the Bellingham CH2M Hill CAD Department.
Education:
University of Alaska, Kenai Peninsula College
Email:
Kristina Daheim, MA
English Instructor and Admissions Director
Experience:
12 years of experience in private and public academics and academic marketing. Most recent experience was the Built Green and Education Coordinator for the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County.
Education:
Master of Arts in English, Central Washington University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Pacific Lutheran University
Email:
Michael T. Jones, AICP
City Planning Instructor
Experience:
10 years of experience at the city and county planning level. Mr. Jones is currently the Planning Director for the City of Blaine.
Certification:
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Geography: Environmental and Resource Management
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Email:
Sam Kloes
GPS and Construction Surveying Instructor
Experience:
6 years of experience in heavy civil GPS construction surveying. Mr. Kloes is currently the GPS Manager for IMCO General Construction.
Education:
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Email:
Eric J. Pree
Building Design & Technology Instructor
Experience:
10 years of experience in private technology consulting, 5 years in private design.
Email:
Brenna Sterling-Borgognoni, MA
GIS Technology Instructor
Experience:
16 years of experience in municipal and tribal GIS fields and is currently the GIS Specialist for the City of Ferndale. Mrs. Sterling-Borgognoni has taught various ESRI ArcView training workshops, while continuing to practice in the GIS field.
Education:
Master of Arts in Geography, Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Binghamton University
Email:
Marjorie R. Bills
Math & Technical Writing Instructor
Experience:
10 years of experience in the private civil engineering industry conducting stormwater analysis, design, permitting, and technical report writing. Ms. Bills currently consults under Bills Consulting with a focus in stormwater analysis and stormwater design services.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Western Washington University
Associates of Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Bellingham Technical College
Associates in Pre-Engineering, Shoreline Community College
Email:
Monica Knutzen
Traffic Control Instructor
Experience:
10 years of experience in traffic control training, traffic control supervision, and academic counseling.
Education:
Master of Arts in Education, City University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Western Washington University
Email:
Staff
Kathy Domingue
Accounting
Sarah M. Pree
Webmaster & Media Services Director
Experience:
9 years of experience in website design and managment.
Education:
2 Computer Sciences, University of the Fraser Valley
Microsoft and CompTIA certifications
Email:
School Board
- Martin Kjelstad, PE - Civil Engineering - Through 12/2010
- Jeff Vanderyacht, PE - Civil Engineering - Through 12/2010
- Tom Fischer, PE - Construction Engineering - Through 12/2010
- Mike Hammes - Construction Engineering - Through 12/2010
- Coni Turner - GIS - Through 12/2010
- Vacant - GIS - Through 12/2010
- Gil Laas, PLS - Surveying - Through 12/2010
- George Raper, PLS - Surveying - Through 12/2010