"Just Go with It!"
- Executive Director of Digital Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
- jcvertin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3635
- Administration Building G33
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Digital Advertising
- Digital Analytics / Dashboard Reporting
- Conversion Optimization
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Website Performance Optimization
About Joel
- Has a passion for digital advertising, search engine marketing, and conversion rate optimization
- Michigan Tech alumnus (BS '09, MBA '13)
- Award winning presenter
- Enjoys running, softball, and being a Dad
"Take it easy, but take it."
—Woody Guthrie
—Woody Guthrie
Bruce Brotherton
- Web Developer/Programmer, University Marketing and Communications
- bbrother@mtu.edu
- Based in Menominee County, MI
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Responsive Design
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.
Dave Dalquist
- College Digital Content Manager
- djdalqui@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2081
- Cell: 231-357-3132
- Administration Building G10C
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Content Management
- Navigation
- Search
- Usability
About Dave
- Dave is from Houghton and an MTU alum
- Content Manager for COB, CC, and CSA.
- Recreational interests include cycling, skiing (mostly XC), photography, and windsurfing.
Eric Minaker
- Associate Director of Web Technology, University Marketing and Communications
- edminake@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2431
- Administration Building G03
About Eric
- Experienced developer and technical manager, passionate about web performance and accessibility.
- Programming and technical lead for the University's CMS.
- He enjoys board games, camping, and photography in his free time.
- Spends too much time thinking about keyboards.
Clayton Parker
- College Digital Content Manager
- cleparke@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3073
- Administration Building G10B
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Content Management
- Web Design
About Clayton
- He is from Saginaw, Michigan.
- Content Manager for COE and CFRES.
- He enjoys fishkeeping, biking, astronomy, and gaming.
Heather Powers
- Associate Director of Digital Content, University Marketing and Communications
- hrpowers@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2185
- Administration Building G04
Areas of Expertise
- Web Project Management
- Web Design/Content Strategy
- Digital Analytics
- Web Accessibility
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.
- HighEdWeb Association Leadership Academy Sessions Moderator.
- She enjoys quilting, knitting, crafting, gaming, traveling, movies, reading, and spending time with her pets
Megan Ross
- Digital Support Manager, University Marketing and Communications
- mrross@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2840
- Administration Building G05
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Modern Campus CMS
- Events Calendar
- Training and Documentation
- Customer Support
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.
- She enjoys reading, camping, and spending time with her family.
Desiree Valle
- Web Developer: Accessibility, University Marketing and Communications
- dgvalle@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3058
- Administration Building G10A
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- HTML
- Javascript
- Web Accessibility
- Debugging
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.
Austin Walhof
- Web Programmer, University Marketing and Communications
- ajwalhof@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2361
- Administration Building G20D
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.