Administration
Ian Repp
- Assistant Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2354
- irepp@mtu.edu
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Crystal Verran
- Director of Operations, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3526
- ceverran@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G24
Links of Interest
About Crystal
- She is the first person to contact when you are interested in working with UMC on a project.
- She loves to brainstorm new ideas for publications with clients and enjoys the variety of projects that come through UMC.
- Crystal is a great source when questions arise regarding University Identity Standards.
- A self-described “design nerd,” she finds herself picking up publications from a variety of different places (to read and critique).
Stefanie Sidortsova
- Executive Director for Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-1777
- ssidorts@mtu.edu
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About Stefanie
- Stefanie leads UMC's communications strategy.
- Her professional background includes experience in law, government relations, higher education administration, and creative writing.
- She enjoys spending time with family and friends and moonlights as a fiction writer and editor.
"Just Go with It!"
Joel C. Vertin
- Director of Digital Services, University Marketing and Communications
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
- 906-487-3527
- nnkelly@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G33
Allison Mills
- Associate Director of Research Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2343
- Cell: 906-231-4271
- awmills@mtu.edu
- 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.
Mechelle Normand
- 906-487-3490
- mnormand@mtu.edu
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Dawn M. Pichette
- Administrative Aide, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2354
- dmpichet@mtu.edu
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Marketing and Creative
Ian Repp
- Assistant Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2354
- irepp@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G26
Nicole Kelly
- Creative Director, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3527
- nnkelly@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G33
Crystal Verran
- Director of Operations, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3526
- ceverran@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G24
Links of Interest
About Crystal
- She is the first person to contact when you are interested in working with UMC on a project.
- She loves to brainstorm new ideas for publications with clients and enjoys the variety of projects that come through UMC.
- Crystal is a great source when questions arise regarding University Identity Standards.
- A self-described “design nerd,” she finds herself picking up publications from a variety of different places (to read and critique).
Stefanie Sidortsova
- Executive Director for Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-1777
- ssidorts@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G25
About Stefanie
- Stefanie leads UMC's communications strategy.
- Her professional background includes experience in law, government relations, higher education administration, and creative writing.
- She enjoys spending time with family and friends and moonlights as a fiction writer and editor.
Jennifer Cumby
- Marketing Communications Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3162
- jecumby@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G23
Links of Interest
About Jennifer
- Her professional experiences include working on award-winning media projects for higher education, brand development and management, helping nascent writers find their voices, reporting local news, being an elected representative, and running a small farm in Virginia.
- She is a co-founder and contributing editor for Dead Housekeeping, a literary site for micro essays about the dead and how they did things.
- She, her partner, and their children enjoy rock and fossil hunting, going sugar over dogs, and living by the Great Lakes. She says y’all a lot and is learning to say pop.
Jon Halquist
- Graphic Design Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2344
- jlhalqui@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G34
Cyndi Perkins
- Senior Content Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3181
- cmperkin@mtu.edu
- 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 and Technology Publications Writer, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3510
- kelleyc@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G04
About Kelley
- 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.
- She enjoys hiking and cross-country skiing with her family, reading voraciously, crocheting, and exploring the Keweenaw.
Andrew Grohowski
- Digital Services 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.
Paige Short
- Project Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-4521
- prbeyers@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G20D
About Paige
- She is your main contact person for print publications projects, helping keep things on track from kick-off to printing.
- She works closely with designers and writers to create effective publications and positive client experiences.
- She first moved to the Keweenaw from Iron Mountain in 2015 and enjoys playing both table-top and video games, cooking exciting new things, and spending time with her partner and their cats.
Brand Management
Ian Repp
- Assistant Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2354
- irepp@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G26
Jennifer Cumby
- Marketing Communications Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3162
- jecumby@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G23
Links of Interest
About Jennifer
- Her professional experiences include working on award-winning media projects for higher education, brand development and management, helping nascent writers find their voices, reporting local news, being an elected representative, and running a small farm in Virginia.
- She is a co-founder and contributing editor for Dead Housekeeping, a literary site for micro essays about the dead and how they did things.
- She, her partner, and their children enjoy rock and fossil hunting, going sugar over dogs, and living by the Great Lakes. She says y’all a lot and is learning to say pop.
Crystal Verran
- Director of Operations, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3526
- ceverran@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G24
Links of Interest
About Crystal
- She is the first person to contact when you are interested in working with UMC on a project.
- She loves to brainstorm new ideas for publications with clients and enjoys the variety of projects that come through UMC.
- Crystal is a great source when questions arise regarding University Identity Standards.
- A self-described “design nerd,” she finds herself picking up publications from a variety of different places (to read and critique).
Nicole Kelly
- Creative Director, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3527
- nnkelly@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G33
Digital Services
"Just Go with It!"
Joel C. Vertin
- Director of Digital Services, University Marketing and Communications
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
Andi Barajas
- Digital Services Project Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-1936
- acbaraja@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G10B
Superpowers
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 Services 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
- Digital Services Technical Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2431
- ajhughes@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G10
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 Content Manager, College of Sciences and Arts/UMC
- 906-487-2185
- hrpowers@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G10C
Superpowers
About Heather
- Represents the College of Sciences and Arts (CSA) regarding content management system (CMS) services, web strategy and design.
- She assists with webpage development, collaborating on strategy/marketing for departmental news blogs and event calendars, and CMS training for CSA departmental liaisons.
- She enjoys quilting, knitting, gaming, hiking, movies, reading, and spending time with her pets.
Megan Ross
- Digital Services Coordinator, 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.
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.
Social Media
Allison Mills
- Associate Director of Research Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2343
- Cell: 906-231-4271
- awmills@mtu.edu
- 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
- 906-487-3181
- cmperkin@mtu.edu
- 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 and Technology Publications Writer, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3510
- kelleyc@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G04
About Kelley
- 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.
- She enjoys hiking and cross-country skiing with her family, reading voraciously, crocheting, and exploring the Keweenaw.
Jennifer Cumby
- Marketing Communications Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3162
- jecumby@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G23
Links of Interest
About Jennifer
- Her professional experiences include working on award-winning media projects for higher education, brand development and management, helping nascent writers find their voices, reporting local news, being an elected representative, and running a small farm in Virginia.
- She is a co-founder and contributing editor for Dead Housekeeping, a literary site for micro essays about the dead and how they did things.
- She, her partner, and their children enjoy rock and fossil hunting, going sugar over dogs, and living by the Great Lakes. She says y’all a lot and is learning to say pop.
Ben Jaszczak
- Multimedia Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2074
- bjjaszcz@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G36
Photography and Video
Nicole Kelly
- Creative Director, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3527
- nnkelly@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G33
Sarah Atkinson
- Photography Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- Creative Lead, Studio
- 906-487-2330
- photoservices-l@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G31
Ben Jaszczak
- Multimedia Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2074
- bjjaszcz@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G36
Megan Ross
- Digital Services Coordinator, 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
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
News and Media Relations
Stefanie Sidortsova
- Executive Director for Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-1777
- ssidorts@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G25
About Stefanie
- Stefanie leads UMC's communications strategy.
- Her professional background includes experience in law, government relations, higher education administration, and creative writing.
- She enjoys spending time with family and friends and moonlights as a fiction writer and editor.
Allison Mills
- Associate Director of Research Communications, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2343
- Cell: 906-231-4271
- awmills@mtu.edu
- 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.
Mark Wilcox
- News Writer, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3497
- mlwilcox@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G05
His Beats
- VPA, Humanities, Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Social Sciences
- CDI/Diversity
- K-12/Youth Programs
- Student Leadership and Involvement/Student Affairs/Financial Aid/Advancement
- ROTC
Kelley Christensen
- Science and Technology Publications Writer, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3510
- kelleyc@mtu.edu
- Administration Building G04
About Kelley
- 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.
- She enjoys hiking and cross-country skiing with her family, reading voraciously, crocheting, and exploring the Keweenaw.
Cyndi Perkins
- Senior Content Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-3181
- cmperkin@mtu.edu
- 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.
Print Services
Rodney Thompson
- Manager of Print and Mail Services, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2347
- rdthomps@mtu.edu
David "Archie" Archambeau
- Print Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2347
- dsarcham@mtu.edu
Mail Services
Rodney Thompson
- Manager of Print and Mail Services, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2347
- rdthomps@mtu.edu
Mark Kiilunen
- Mail Services Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2348
- mwkiilun@mtu.edu
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Scott Mikkola
- Mail Services Specialist, University Marketing and Communications
- 906-487-2348
- samikkol@mtu.edu
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