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District Director, Economic Development and Corporate Training (EDCT):
As the district director, Dr. Isaac provides leadership for the administration,
development, marketing, management, and delivery of corporate training,
professional development and economic development programs and services
offered by the SBCCD through the Professional Development Center. He also
supervises the regional Center of Excellence that provides performance consulting
and economic development services for the 11 community colleges in Region
9. Before joining the PDC, Dr. Isaac held the position of director of the
Institute for Training and Development at Valley College and served as a
faculty member, department head, and divisional director at the University
of Toledo. He received an M.A. from Christ Church College and M.A., M.A.
Ed., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Toledo, Ohio. Initiative Director, Applied Competitive Technologies. Dr. Gartenlaub leads the Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) a California initiative of the Economic and Workforce Development Program (EWDP). The CACT program assists small and mid-sized engineering and manufacturing companies to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy. A recognized leader, Dr. Gartenlaub represents the community colleges nationally; holding chairs in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Society for Quality. He also heads the California VTEA Statewide Advisory Committee for Industry and Technology programs. Dr. Gartenlaub has an extensive background in business and industry having traversed from technically skilled jobs to corporate boardrooms. He has held positions as maintenance mechanic, supervisor, engineer, plant manager, corporate consultant, vice president and up through general manager for some of America’s leading corporations.
Currently
Dr. Gartenlaub is Principle Investigator for the US Department of Labor
High Growth Initiative in Advanced Manufacturing having written and won
a $1.6 million dollar grant to train and certify nearly 500 workers in a
pilot project instituting nationally developed Advanced Manufacturing Skills
Standards in Southern California.
Director, Center of Excellence (COE): Kevin implements the objectives of the
COE and manages its operational functions. His responsibilities include
providing customized labor market research, environmental scans, and
technical assistance for the community colleges in the Desert Region to
assist them in program development, workforce training, strategic decision
making and resource enhancement. Mr. Fleming has over ten years experience
working in higher education at community colleges and both public and
private 4-year universities. Kevin holds two baccalaureate degrees from
Loyola Marymount University, a Masters in Educational Policy & Leadership
from The Ohio State University, an M.B.A. from the University of Redlands,
and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in Educational Management at
Claremont Graduate University. He is regionally active with Sigma Phi
Epsilon Fraternity and serves on the national Board of Directors for One
in Four, Inc.
Project Manager,
Manufacturing Skills Standards Training Certification (MSSTC). Ms.
Warren brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and experience to this position.
She has worked as a Nuclear Manager and Financial Analyst for the Department
of Defense for over 20 years. Ernestine has also served students as
a teaching assistant for San Bernardino Valley College. She holds
a Bachelors of Science Degree and has completed courses towards a Masters
Degree at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. She is an active
member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority of the Inland Empire.
Program Coordinator, PDC:
Robert
brings an extensive background in workforce development to his position
as Program Coordinator for the Professional Development Center. Prior
experience includes working with legislative and accrediting agencies, strategic
planning, program development, community liaison, operations manager, grant
writer, staff development and regulatory compliance. In addition to
an M.P.A. received through California State University, Long Beach, Robert
holds a lifetime certification to serve as a Campus Director authorized
by the State of California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational
Education.
Secretary II: Ms. Bender provides administrative secretarial support for the Professional Development Center. She has worked within the educational system for over 25 years. She has completed various courses in office management and customer service.
Stacy Sysawang Clerical Assistant II: Ms. Sysawang provides clerical and registration support services for the short-term professional development programs offered at the PDC.
Program Assistant: Ms. Watson provides support services
for the various training programs offered by the PDC, with a focus on the
Food Handling Certification program. She received her baccalaureate degree
from Michigan State University in May of 2006.
TRAINERS/LECTURERS Lisa Blacksher, B.A. Instructor for Professional Development Center Computers & Information System Courses. Ms. Blacksher has over 10 years of experience in the development of training and system implementation. Roger Burgraff, Ph.D Professional public speaker and seminar leader. Mr. Burgraff’s seminar topics include customer service, leadership development and communication. Sandee Crane Sandee instructs the Food Handler Certificate class. She is our main instructor for the San Bernardino mountain communities. Ruth Day, M.A. Past faculty member at San Bernardino Valley College. Ms. Day instructs the Food Handler Certificate class. Jane L Evanson, Ph.D. Professor, corporate trainer, award winning author of books and articles, including a basic writing series, The Write Stuff. Jane brings more than twenty-five years of experience in successfully guiding graduate students through completion of advanced degrees in communications, human resources, and education. James Garcia, B.A. Bilingual Food Handler instructor with 13 years of experience. Mr. Garcia instructs the Food Handler Certificate class. Jillian Haynal, B.A. Workshop Trainer: Ms. Haynal is a USDA food safety workshop trainer. She is working on her Master's degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology from Loma Linda University. Jim Kawas Owner/operator of a computer sales and service center. Jim is a PDC information technology instructor and professional with more than 15 years experience in the computer repair and training field. Benson Li, B.A., B.S. Food and Beverage Director with over 30 years in the Food Service Management Industry. Mr. Li instructs the Food Safety Management Course. Rudy Mendoza, M.S. Corporate Quality Assurance Manager. Rudy instructs the Food Handler Certificate class. Raul Montano Food and Beverage Manager. Mr. Montano instructs the Food Safety Management Course in Spanish. Dan Jones Mr. Jones instructs the Notary Public classes for the PDC.
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Matthew
Isaac, Ph.D.
Marshall
Gartenlaub, Ph.D.
Kevin
Fleming, MBA
Zhenya
Lindstrom, M.A.
Ernestine
Warren, B.S.
Robert
Levesque, MPA
Mary
J. Bender
Kristin
Watson, B.S. |
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