Whatever your workforce need, our staff is available to answer your questions and connect you with resources. Find system office staff and campus contact information below.
- Continuing Education and Customized Training Campus Map
- Centers of Excellence Contact List
- Credit for Prior Learning Assessment Network Staff
Mary Beth Lakin, Director
marybeth.lakin@metrostate.edu
Charlotte Nitardy, C-PLAN Advisor and Coordinator
charlotte.nitardy@metrostate.edu
Colleen Harris-Severns, Senior Office and Administrative Specialist
colleen.harris@metrostate.edu
Shannon Bryant
Executive Director for Workforce and Economic Development
651-201-1537
shannon.bryant@minnstate.edu
Brenda Rustad
Executive Assistant
651-201-1667
brenda.rustad@minnstate.edu
Karl Ohrn
System/State Director for Career and Technical Education
651-201-1686
karl.ohrn@minnstate.edu
Jared Reise
Office and Administrative Support for Career and Technical Education
(651) 201-1711
jared.reise@minnstate.edu
Sue Selland-Miller
Associate Director for Career Technical Education
651-201-1451
sue.selland-miller@minnstate.edu
Yingfah Thao
Director of Professional Development for Career and Technical Education
(651) 201-1681
yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu
Eva Scates-Winston
Equity Specialist for Career and Technical Education
(651) 201-1680
eva.scates-winston@minnstate.edu
Robb Lowe
Career Pathways Director for Career and Technical Education
(651) 201-1452
robb.lowe@minnstate.edu
Jess Niebuhr
Senior Manager for Strategic Partnerships
651-201-1434
jess.niebuhr@minnstate.edu
Larry Handlin
Director for Adult College Readiness
651-201-1865
larry.handlin@minnstate.edu
Jodie Swearingen
CPL Technologies Analyst and CPL Liaison
651-201-1431
jodie.swearingen@minnstate.edu
LeAnn Snidarich
Program Manager for Workforce Solutions
651-201-1464
LeAnn.Snidarich@minnstate.edu
Patrick Kelley
Program Coordinator for Workforce Solutions
651-201-1481
Patrick.Kelley@minnstate.edu
Ric Chiodo
MRTC Manager
651-201-1787
ric.chiodo@minnstate.edu
Kelli Lyng
MRTC Assistant
651-201-1795
kelli.lyng@minnstate.edu
Phil Arellano
Director for Workforce and Education Strategies
651-201-1774
phil.arellano@minnstate.edu
Lisa Ray
Director of CAREERwise Program
651-201-1526
lisa.ray@minnstate.edu
