Faculty and Administration

Manufacturing Division

Ranken Faculty — Craig A. Cottrell
*Instructor, Full Time*

Certificate in Computer Technology,
Ranken Technical College

Craig A. Cottrell

Instructor, Full Time

AT in Precision Machining Technology,
Ranken Technical College
Certification:
Forklift Certification

Ethan T. Schmierbach

Adjunct Instructor, Evening School

BS in Industrial Technology - Electronics and
Computer Technology,
Southeast Missouri State University
Certification:
Certified Fluid Power Specialist – International
Fluid Power Society

Chad Sutterer

Instructor, Full Time, Perryville

Certifications:
ASME Structural Welding Certifications - Missouri
Welding Institute
ASME Pipe Welding Certifications – Missouri
Welding Institute

Ethan Young

Adjunct Instructor, Part Time - Central MO

AA in Business Management,
Vatterott College
Certifications:
Certificate in Welding – Vatterott Educational
Center
Certified Welding Inspector – Southwestern
Illinois College
NCCER Master Trainer and Certified Welding
Instructor
AWS Certified in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and
FCAW, with various non-ferrous metals

Keith Allen

Instructor, Full Time

AAS in Mechatronics,
Moberly Area Community College
AA in General Education,
Moberly Area Community College
Certification:
Certified Production Technician

Dalton H. Jeffrey

Instructor, Full Time, Central MO

AT in HVAC/R Technology,
Ranken Technical College

Joe Difani

Adjunct Instructor, Evening School

BS in Mechanical Engineering,
Northern Illinois University
AS in Mechanical Engineering,
Triton College
Certifications:
Certified Tool & Die Engineer & Instructor,
Technology & Manufacturing Association
of Illinois
Certificate Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma,
University of Illinois at Chicago
Tool and Die Apprenticeship Program

Andrew Whitley

Assistant Dept Chair, Instructor - Full Time

AT in Electrical Technology,
Vatterott College
AT in Welding Technology,
Vatterott College
Certification:
NCCER Certified Welding and Electrical
Instructor
AWS Certifications: GMAW, GTAW, SMAW,
FCAW

Scott Q. Thornhill

Department Chair & Instructor, Full Time

AT in Industrial Technology,
Ranken Technical College
Certification:
EPA Universal Certification

Leah A. Sueme

Instructor, Full Time

MA in Educational Leadership,
Concordia University
BS in Technology Education,
Illinois State University

Nicholas W. Crosse

Instructor, Full Time

Certifications:
Mazatrol Mill Programming
Mastercam, Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma Training

Robert E. Wirtel

Adjunct Instructor, Evening School

AT in Electronics,
Linn Technical College
Certificate in Precision Machining Technology,
Ranken Technical College

Douglas A. Ridenhour

Instructor, Adjunct, Evening School

BS in Industrial Technology = Electronics and
Computer Technology,
Southeast Missouri State University

Rodney J. Eftink

Instructor, Full Time, Perryville

Certifications:
Certified Welding Inspector – American
Welding Society (AWS)
Certified Welding Educator – AWS
Structural Plate Unlimited Thickness – AWS
Stainless Steel Plate – AWS
Aluminum Plate – AWS
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling – ASE
Class A CDL License – Department of
Transportation

John M. Otte

Instructor, Full Time - Perryville

HVAC Certificate,
Ranken Technical College
Stationary Engineering Certificate,
Ranken Technical College
Certifications:
Universal Technician - EPA
Stationary Engineer's License Class 1 -
St. Louis City
Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance
Technician, Plumbing Maintenance
Supervisor, Pool Maintenance, HVAC
Maintenance – HDS Facility Maintenance
Blue Volt
Certificate of Training: McDonnell & Miller/
Hoffman (Mechanical Licensing) – St. Louis
City
Grounding of Electrical Switching Equipment
4PDH, 4LU, 2PEU – Electrical Boards of
Missouri and Illinois
ACH 550 Start Up Certified – ABB
Fire Protection: Sprinkler, Pumps and
Equipment – CHUBB Insurance
Tracpipe Gas Piping – Omega Flex

Gregory D. McMullen

Adjunct Instructor, Evening School

Certificate in Welding Technology,
Industrial Blueprint Reading, and
Metallurgy,
Jefferson College
Certifications:
NCCER Certified Welding Instructor
Journeyman Pipe Welder & Fabricator
AWS Certifications: GTAW, SMAW, GMAW,
FCAW, including Non-Ferrous & Ferrous
Alloys
Industries certified to weld: Aerospace,
Department of Defense, Civilian Industrial
& Commercial, Pressure Vessels, Civilian
Structural

John M. Cross

Adjunct Instructor, Evening School

AT in Precision Machining Technology,
Ranken Technical College
Certification:
NC3 Precision Machining Instruments
Certified Trainer
Mazatrol Smooth G Mill Programming

Joseph B. Puglisi

Instructor, Full Time

Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program
(graduate of 4-year program)
Courses taken at Southwestern Illinois College

Cory J. Blair

Instructor, Full Time

Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program (4-year program)

Courses taken at Southwestern Illinois College

Certificate in Industrial Technology,
Ranken Technical College
Certificate in HVAC,
Ranken Technical College
Certificate in Precision Welding and
Fabrication,
Ranken Technical College
Certificate in Electrical Maintenance,
Ranken Technical College
Certification:
EPA Universal Certification

Michael S. Crawford

Instructor - Hydraulics, Full Time

Certificate in Industrial Technology, Ranken

Certificate in HVAC, Ranken

Certificate in Precision Welding and Fabrication, Ranken

Certificate in Electrical Maintenance, Ranken

EPA Universal Certification

MA in Management and Leadership,
Webster University
MA in Human Resource Development,
Webster University
BS in Organizational Leadership,
Greenville College
AAS in Industrial Mechanics,
Southwestern Illinois College
Certifications:
Industrial Mechanics – Southwestern
Illinois College
Chancellor’s Certificate in Supervision –
University of Missouri at St. Louis

Joel C. Hill

Workforce Development Specialist and Instructor, Fulltime

Certificate in Industrial Electricity and
Electronics,
Ranken Technical College
Certificate in Carpentry and Building
Construction,
Ranken Technical College
Certification:
EPA Universal Technician

Mark A. Malcinski

Department Chair and Instructor, Full Time

Certificate in Electronics, Ranken Technical College

Certificate in Carpentry, Ranken

EPA Universal Certification

AA in Machine Tool Technology,
Mississippi Delta Community College
Certification:
Class 3 Journeyman Machinist and Tool Maker –
Ferguson Company In-house Apprenticeship
Mazatrol Mill Center Lathe and Smooth G Mill
Programming
Mastercam 2018 2D & 3D Programming, 2019
Power User, 2022 Multi-Axis Programming
NC3 Precision Measuring Instruments

J.C. Owens

Department Chair & Instructor, Full Time

AA in Machine Tool Technology, Mississippi Delta Community College

Bronze Certified (Lean Manufacturing)

Certification on Mazatrol “C” and “Y” Axis Mill/Turn Machines