Administration
Ian Repp
- Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
- irepp@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2354
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Allison Carter
- Executive Director of Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
- aagranik@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1888
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About Allison
- She helps clients identify and develop marketing strategies and materials to advance the goals of the University.
- She has extensive experience in writing content for recruitment publications and websites, and creating communication plans and dynamic presentations.
- She is a Michigan Tech alumna.
- She enjoys spending time with family, crafting, gardening, and heading to the beach on warm summer days.
Stefanie Sidortsova
- Executive Director for Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- ssidorts@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1777
- Administration Building G25
About Stefanie
- Stefanie leads UMC's communications team, including news and media relations, social media, and brand communications staff.
- Her professional background includes experience in higher education administration and instruction, law, government relations, and writing and editing.
- She enjoys hiking, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
"Just Go with It!"
Joel C. Vertin
- Director of Digital Services, University Marketing and Communications
- jcvertin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3635
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Superpowers
About Joel
- Leading a digital marketing revolution at Michigan Tech
- Manages UMC's studio and web teams
- Manages the Digital Marketers Group
- Passionate about web accessibility
- Serves on the HighEdWeb Association Membership Committee
- Presenter at HighEdWeb and Higher Ed Experts conferences
- Is a Michigan Tech alumnus (BS '09, MBA '13) from Calumet
- Enjoys golfing, running, softball, nordic skiing, and being a Dad
Nicole Kelly
- Creative Director, University Marketing and Communications
- nnkelly@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3527
- Based in Keene, NH
Allison Mills
- Associate Director of Research Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- awmills@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2343
- Cell: 906-231-4271
- Administration Building G21
Links of Interest
Her Beats
- Sciences, Engineering and Technology
- School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
About Allison
- She focuses on writing new stories about Michigan Tech research -- everything from robotic prostheses to mesocosms to the physics of raindrops.
- A University of Montana graduate, she earned a master's degree in environmental science and natural resource journalism, which built on her bachelor's in geoscience from Northland College.
- She's a radio geek.
Amanda Jackson
- Project Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- amandaja@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3162
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Mechelle Normand
- mnormand@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3490
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Brand Management
Ian Repp
- Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
- irepp@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2354
- Administration Building G26
Allison Carter
- Executive Director of Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
- aagranik@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1888
- Administration Building G24
About Allison
- She helps clients identify and develop marketing strategies and materials to advance the goals of the University.
- She has extensive experience in writing content for recruitment publications and websites, and creating communication plans and dynamic presentations.
- She is a Michigan Tech alumna.
- She enjoys spending time with family, crafting, gardening, and heading to the beach on warm summer days.
Nicole Kelly
- Creative Director, University Marketing and Communications
- nnkelly@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3527
- Based in Keene, NH
Mail Services
Allison Carter
- Executive Director of Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
- aagranik@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1888
- Administration Building G24
About Allison
- She helps clients identify and develop marketing strategies and materials to advance the goals of the University.
- She has extensive experience in writing content for recruitment publications and websites, and creating communication plans and dynamic presentations.
- She is a Michigan Tech alumna.
- She enjoys spending time with family, crafting, gardening, and heading to the beach on warm summer days.
Rodney Thompson
- Manager of Print and Mail Services, University Marketing and Communications
Mark Kiilunen
- Mail Services Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- mwkiilun@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2348
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Scott Mikkola
- Mail Services Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- samikkol@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2348
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Mechelle Normand
- mnormand@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3490
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Marketing and Creative
Ian Repp
- Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
- irepp@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2354
- Administration Building G26
Nicole Kelly
- Creative Director, University Marketing and Communications
- nnkelly@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3527
- Based in Keene, NH
Allison Carter
- Executive Director of Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
- aagranik@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1888
- Administration Building G24
About Allison
- She helps clients identify and develop marketing strategies and materials to advance the goals of the University.
- She has extensive experience in writing content for recruitment publications and websites, and creating communication plans and dynamic presentations.
- She is a Michigan Tech alumna.
- She enjoys spending time with family, crafting, gardening, and heading to the beach on warm summer days.
Stefanie Sidortsova
- Executive Director for Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- ssidorts@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1777
- Administration Building G25
About Stefanie
- Stefanie leads UMC's communications team, including news and media relations, social media, and brand communications staff.
- Her professional background includes experience in higher education administration and instruction, law, government relations, and writing and editing.
- She enjoys hiking, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
Sarah Erickson
- Associate Director of Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
- slericks@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1023
- Based in Duluth, MN
Andrew Grohowski
- Digital Marketing Manager, University Marketing and Communications
About Andrew
- He is a Michigan Tech alum.
- He assists in project management, analytics, and digital advertising.
- His passions are curling, sailing, and getting lost on hikes.
Amanda Jackson
- Project Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- amandaja@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3162
- Administration Building G20D
Cyndi Perkins
- Senior Content Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- cmperkin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3181
- Administration Building G03
Links of Interest
About Cyndi
- The former Daily Mining Gazette journalist and editor hails from Houghton and has written for a variety of international, national and regional publications.
- Specializing in feature writing, she co-creates, writes, and edits content for the University, from web pages and Michigan Tech Magazine stories to social media.
- A novelist active in the Upper Peninsula Authors and Publishers Association, the Authors Guild member looks forward to writing more books—and to camping trips in her RV with husband Scott and Goldendoodle Max.
Jessie Tobias
- Copy Editor
- jtobias@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3073
- Administration Building G07
About Jessie
- She has been a word nerd all her life.
- She has copy edited for a family of county newspapers in the Lower Peninsula, and has proofread for a major outdoor recreation retailer.
- She is a native Michigander and has lived in Western Nebraska and Colorado.
- She enjoys being outside, petting her dogs, and hiking with her family.
News and Media Relations
Stefanie Sidortsova
- Executive Director for Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- ssidorts@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1777
- Administration Building G25
About Stefanie
- Stefanie leads UMC's communications team, including news and media relations, social media, and brand communications staff.
- Her professional background includes experience in higher education administration and instruction, law, government relations, and writing and editing.
- She enjoys hiking, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
Allison Mills
- Associate Director of Research Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- awmills@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2343
- Cell: 906-231-4271
- Administration Building G21
Links of Interest
Her Beats
- Sciences, Engineering and Technology
- School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
About Allison
- She focuses on writing new stories about Michigan Tech research -- everything from robotic prostheses to mesocosms to the physics of raindrops.
- A University of Montana graduate, she earned a master's degree in environmental science and natural resource journalism, which built on her bachelor's in geoscience from Northland College.
- She's a radio geek.
Kelley Christensen
- Science Writer and Project Strategist, University Marketing and Communications
- kelleyc@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3510
- Administration Building G04
About Kelley
- She writes about Michigan Tech research and serves as communications liaison to the Great Lakes Research Center and Michigan Tech Research Institute. She's also a member of the university social media team.
- Her career includes writing for small-town newspapers in Montana and working as a public information officer, an events coordinator, and science editor for an IEEE publication, Earthzine.
Cyndi Perkins
- Senior Content Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- cmperkin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3181
- Administration Building G03
Links of Interest
About Cyndi
- The former Daily Mining Gazette journalist and editor hails from Houghton and has written for a variety of international, national and regional publications.
- Specializing in feature writing, she co-creates, writes, and edits content for the University, from web pages and Michigan Tech Magazine stories to social media.
- A novelist active in the Upper Peninsula Authors and Publishers Association, the Authors Guild member looks forward to writing more books—and to camping trips in her RV with husband Scott and Goldendoodle Max.
Jessie Tobias
- Copy Editor
- jtobias@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3073
- Administration Building G07
About Jessie
- She has been a word nerd all her life.
- She has copy edited for a family of county newspapers in the Lower Peninsula, and has proofread for a major outdoor recreation retailer.
- She is a native Michigander and has lived in Western Nebraska and Colorado.
- She enjoys being outside, petting her dogs, and hiking with her family.
Photography and Video
Nicole Kelly
- Creative Director, University Marketing and Communications
- nnkelly@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3527
- Based in Keene, NH
Sarah Atkinson
- Photography Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- Creative Lead, Studio
- photoservices-l@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2330
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Ben Jaszczak
- Multimedia Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- bjjaszcz@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2074
- Administration Building G34
Megan Ross
- Digital Support Manager, University Marketing and Communications
About Megan
- She is a Michigan Tech alum from Houghton.
- She creates documentation and provides training for the content management system (CMS), blog system, and events calendar.
- She manages help requests and oversees the student team.
- She enjoys reading, camping, and spending time with her family.
"Just Go with It!"
Joel C. Vertin
- Director of Digital Services, University Marketing and Communications
- jcvertin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3635
- Administration Building G33
Superpowers
About Joel
- Leading a digital marketing revolution at Michigan Tech
- Manages UMC's studio and web teams
- Manages the Digital Marketers Group
- Passionate about web accessibility
- Serves on the HighEdWeb Association Membership Committee
- Presenter at HighEdWeb and Higher Ed Experts conferences
- Is a Michigan Tech alumnus (BS '09, MBA '13) from Calumet
- Enjoys golfing, running, softball, nordic skiing, and being a Dad
Print Services
Allison Carter
- Executive Director of Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
- aagranik@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1888
- Administration Building G24
About Allison
- She helps clients identify and develop marketing strategies and materials to advance the goals of the University.
- She has extensive experience in writing content for recruitment publications and websites, and creating communication plans and dynamic presentations.
- She is a Michigan Tech alumna.
- She enjoys spending time with family, crafting, gardening, and heading to the beach on warm summer days.
Rodney Thompson
- Manager of Print and Mail Services, University Marketing and Communications
David "Archy" Archambeau
- Print Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
Mechelle Normand
- mnormand@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3490
- Administration Building G22
Social Media
Allison Mills
- Associate Director of Research Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- awmills@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2343
- Cell: 906-231-4271
- Administration Building G21
Links of Interest
Her Beats
- Sciences, Engineering and Technology
- School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
About Allison
- She focuses on writing new stories about Michigan Tech research -- everything from robotic prostheses to mesocosms to the physics of raindrops.
- A University of Montana graduate, she earned a master's degree in environmental science and natural resource journalism, which built on her bachelor's in geoscience from Northland College.
- She's a radio geek.
Cyndi Perkins
- Senior Content Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- cmperkin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3181
- Administration Building G03
Links of Interest
About Cyndi
- The former Daily Mining Gazette journalist and editor hails from Houghton and has written for a variety of international, national and regional publications.
- Specializing in feature writing, she co-creates, writes, and edits content for the University, from web pages and Michigan Tech Magazine stories to social media.
- A novelist active in the Upper Peninsula Authors and Publishers Association, the Authors Guild member looks forward to writing more books—and to camping trips in her RV with husband Scott and Goldendoodle Max.
Kelley Christensen
- Science Writer and Project Strategist, University Marketing and Communications
- kelleyc@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3510
- Administration Building G04
About Kelley
- She writes about Michigan Tech research and serves as communications liaison to the Great Lakes Research Center and Michigan Tech Research Institute. She's also a member of the university social media team.
- Her career includes writing for small-town newspapers in Montana and working as a public information officer, an events coordinator, and science editor for an IEEE publication, Earthzine.
Megan Ross
- Digital Support Manager, University Marketing and Communications
About Megan
- She is a Michigan Tech alum from Houghton.
- She creates documentation and provides training for the content management system (CMS), blog system, and events calendar.
- She manages help requests and oversees the student team.
- She enjoys reading, camping, and spending time with her family.
Websites
"Just Go with It!"
Joel C. Vertin
- Director of Digital Services, University Marketing and Communications
- jcvertin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3635
- Administration Building G33
Superpowers
About Joel
- Leading a digital marketing revolution at Michigan Tech
- Manages UMC's studio and web teams
- Manages the Digital Marketers Group
- Passionate about web accessibility
- Serves on the HighEdWeb Association Membership Committee
- Presenter at HighEdWeb and Higher Ed Experts conferences
- Is a Michigan Tech alumnus (BS '09, MBA '13) from Calumet
- Enjoys golfing, running, softball, nordic skiing, and being a Dad
Bruce Brotherton
- Web Developer/Programmer, University Marketing and Communications
About Bruce
- He is from Hancock.
- He is responsible for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Accessibility implementation on the University's content management system.
- In his free time he reads and plays video games.
- Ask him about the nuances in animated films.
Andrew Grohowski
- Digital Marketing Manager, University Marketing and Communications
About Andrew
- He is a Michigan Tech alum.
- He assists in project management, analytics, and digital advertising.
- His passions are curling, sailing, and getting lost on hikes.
Alexander Hughes
- Web Applications Development Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- ajhughes@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2431
- Administration Building G08
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 is an avid golfer, enjoys curling, watches many many movies, and would like to visit Finland someday.
Heather Powers
- Digital Project Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- hrpowers@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2185
- Administration Building G04
Superpowers
About Heather
- Knowledgeable in web/content strategy, marketing, digital analytics, document accessibility, and web design.
- Provides content management services, project coordination, marketing expertise, and support to digital projects.
- She enjoys quilting, knitting, gaming, hiking, traveling, movies, reading, and spending time with her pets.
Megan Ross
- Digital Support Manager, University Marketing and Communications
About Megan
- She is a Michigan Tech alum from Houghton.
- She creates documentation and provides training for the content management system (CMS), blog system, and events calendar.
- She manages help requests and oversees the student team.
- She enjoys reading, camping, and spending time with her family.
"Yeah, I can make that work"
Will Schuett
- Digital Project Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- wdschuet@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G10B
Superpowers
Specialties
- Provides advice and assistance to Michigan Tech's Undergraduate Admissions webpages.
- Creates, updates, and recommends revisions for several general web pages on mtu.edu.
- He enjoys thinking through situations and trying to figure how things work. If a situation needs resolving, he's happy to use all his life experiences to recommend a practical and proper solution.
Jessie Tobias
- Copy Editor
- jtobias@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3073
- Administration Building G07
About Jessie
- She has been a word nerd all her life.
- She has copy edited for a family of county newspapers in the Lower Peninsula, and has proofread for a major outdoor recreation retailer.
- She is a native Michigander and has lived in Western Nebraska and Colorado.
- She enjoys being outside, petting her dogs, and hiking with her family.
Desiree Valle
- Web Developer: Accessibility, University Marketing and Communications
About Desiree
- She is from California and learning to add "eh?" to the end of sentences.
- She is responsible for identifying and resolving Accessibility issues in the University's content management system.
- She enjoys finding solutions to Accessibility and Usability issues to make websites more inclusive and usable by everyone.
- She can be found reading, crafting, cooking, or playing with her nieces and nephews whenever she gets the chance.
"The best way I've found to have a positive impact on code is to write it!"
—Bob Martin
—Bob Martin
Austin Walhof
- Web Programmer, University Marketing and Communications
- ajwalhof@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2361
- Administration Building G10
About Austin
- He is a Michigan Tech alumni from Central Wisconsin.
- He is responsible for writing and maintaining web applications and pages that are consistent with Michigan Tech’s brand.
- In his free time, he can be found tinkering with code, gaming, reading, and watching hockey.