Meet the Web Group
Web Group
"Simple design, intense content."
—Edward R. Tufte
—Edward R. Tufte
Gail Sweeting
Web Manager
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About Gail
- She helps departments prepare their website copy for migration to the University’s content management system.
- She trains department web liaisons to maintain their websites in CMS and guides them in establishing a schedule for updating their sites.
- She is an original member of the UMC web team.
Quentin Franke
Web Content Specialist and Developer
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About Quentin
- He is the latest addition to the web group.
- He works with the CMS and various web duties.
- He enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and golf.
Alexander J Hughes
Web Programmer
About Alexander
- He is a Michigan Tech Alumnus from Hancock.
- He is the programming and technical lead for the University’s content management system (CMS).
- He assists in CMS training and technical user support.
- He is an avid golfer, enjoys hockey and curling, watches many movies, and would like to visit Finland someday.
Karina Jousma
Web Editor
Her Beats
- Enrollment/Admissions
- Housing & Residential Life
About Karina
- She develops, organizes, and structures copy for the Michigan Tech website in conjunction with University clients.
- She is skilled in all phases of writing and editing, from concept development to copyediting.
- She serves as the gatekeeper for style and grammar on the Michigan Tech website.
- She is a Michigan Tech alumna from the Western Upper Peninsula.
Danny Messinger
Web Editor
Research Web Maintenance
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His Beats
- College of Sciences & Arts (VPA, Humanities, Social Sciences)
- Enrollment/Admissions
- Housing & Residential Life
- Youth Programs/K-12 Outreach
- Diversity
- Career Services
About Danny
- He is a Michigan Tech Alumnus.
- He works with both Research and University Marketing and Communications to develop new web content and maintain existing content.
- He enjoys skiing—both downhill and cross-country—and roller coasters.
Scott Shannon
Web Developer
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About Scott
- He is a Michigan Tech Alumnus.
- His background in computer science enhances his web development skills and abilities in web design.
- He is a technical lead for the University’s content management system.
- He creates and maintains University web pages, styles, scripts, and specialty websites.
- He examines web technologies in order to enhance user online experiences using the latest web standards.
"Just Go with It!"
Joel C. Vertin
Web Maintenance Manager
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About Joel
- He has helped migrate many websites into Michigan Tech's content management system (CMS).
- He has experience in CMS project management, customer support, and user training.
- He assists in managing Michigan Tech's social media presence.
- He is a Michigan Tech alumnus from Laurium.
- His favorite sports include golf, basketball, and softball. He enjoys attending Michigan Tech sports events.
