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Department Chair
Irene Church
Department Support
Dequecha Crews
Contact Information

Office Phone

Main: (231) 777-0378

Campus Email

Dequecha.Crews@muskegoncc.edu

Office Location:

1010

Office Hours

Mon - Thurs: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Overview of Business

The Business Department at Muskegon Community College equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in management, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, graphic design, and visual communication.

Areas of Study

Business Communications
Economics
Entrepreneurial Studies
Graphic Design
Management
Marketing
Computer Networking Technology
Computer Programming
Criminal Justice

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Faculty & Staff

Irene Church
Faculty - Department Chair

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Big Rapids, Michigan
  • Professional Experience: I began my career in retailing, prospering in the field for almost 20 years: I began as a Management Trainee and was promoted within one year to Merchandise Manager. Two years later I was promoted to Senior Merchandise Manager and increased Dress Department sales 30% in the first year to $1 million dollars. Four years later I was promoted to Senior Divisional Manager where I trained and developed 25-50 associates annually in selling techniques and skills while managing 5 departments valued at $5 million dollars in inventory. Three years later I was promoted to Senior Sales Management Trainer where my track record of profitable sales growth continued. I also managed seven departments and 25-50 associates. In addition, I created and led a Girl’s Empowerment Club for middle school students for 3 years.
  • Academic Degrees: Bachelors of Business Administration – Central Michigan University, Master of Arts-Business Communication – Central Michigan University,
  • Classes Taught: I came to Muskegon Community College in January, 2007 as an adjunct instructor in the Business Department. Since my arrival I have taught: •BUS 162 (Introduction to Retailing), •BUS 125 (Supervision), •BUS 161 (Effective Selling), •BCOM 101 (Business and Technical Communication) •BCOM 102 (Advanced Technical and Business Communication) CSS 100 (College Success Seminar) •Served as a Career Advisor and Workshop Presenter at MCC •Developed the Internship Coordinator position in the Business Department •Served as a Regional Judge for Business Professionals of America I was hired as Full time Faculty and Lead Instructor of Business and Technical Communication (BCOM) Curriculum in June, 2010.

MORE ABOUT ME

  • Quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Elenor Roosevelt
  • Passionate about gardening, especially flowers
  • Love walking my dog, Oakley.
Darryl Greene, MBA, CPA
Faculty

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Inkster, Michigan
  • High School: Inkster High School, Inkster, Michigan
  • Professional Experience: NBA Player Agent, Front Office Executive, Financial Representative
  • Academic Degrees: M.B.A. Management, Heidelberg University, B.S. Accounting, Dakota Wesleyan University, B.A. Marketing, Wayne State University
  • Classes Taught: Accounting 100, 201, 202

MORE ABOUT ME

  • I enjoy classical music
  • Favorite movie is “Coach Carter”
  • Toured with the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters
  • Set record for single season assist in college
  • More than twenty years as an entrepreneur
  • Son is an actor in Hollywood
Kevin Kyser
Faculty

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Brooklyn, MI
  • High School: Onsted High School, Onsted MI
  • Professional Experience: Owner, Creative Director, Kyser Design Werks — specializing in design, branding, and marketing for a broad range of clients. In addition, I have an extensive background having worked as a Creative Director, Art Director, and Graphic Designer in a variety of fields including; advertising, marketing, health care, journalism, and non-profit media.
  • Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art & Design, Concentration – Graphic Design, Grand Valley State University
  • Classes Taught: Introduction to Graphic Design, Graphic Design II, Principles of Design, Typography, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.

MORE ABOUT ME

  • I enjoy cycling, beach volleyball, and most sports, and hope to finish restoring my 1976 Datsun 280Z
  • I’m a drummer… (no drummer jokes – I’ve heard them all 🙂
  • Won an Grand Rapids Addy, several Statewide Associated Press awards for infographics, and an International award from Society for News Design for feature page design.
  • My favorite place… Maui!
  • I love inspirational sports movies like Hoosiers, Rudy, We Are Marshall.
James Landes
Faculty

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Rogue Valley, Oregon
  • Professional Experience: Jim has held positions in software development companies ranging from Game Designer, Developer, Product Marketing Manager, Producer, to CEO. He has been involved in several startups and has extensive knowledge of technology, Media entertainment and various go-to-market strategies and marketing. Jim started designing commercial games in 1980 with his first start up “Horizon Simulations” with their offering of “Shadow Hawk One”. Since that time, and several companies later, Jim has won dozens of national and international awards for his game designs including in 2005 the Academy of Adventure Players Choice award for his 1990 development of Legends. In addition to entertainment software, Jim has extensive experience in B2B software, having worked with Symantec, Merant, Aggiro and Corrigo for over 10 years in a variety of management roles. Jim arrived from Portland Oregon in August of 2009 to lead the Interactive Media Program here at Muskegon Community College. Since arriving Jim and Dr. Tim Trainor have established Gwythdarian LLC, a consulting company dedicated to establishing West Michigan as a hub of Interactive Media Entertainment. Their first project is a web-based, persistent multiplayer game entitled StariumXCV due to be released in 2016.
  • Academic Degrees: B.S. Computer Science – Southern Oregon University, B.S. Psychology – Southern Oregon University,
  • Classes Taught: CIS 120 Computer Information Systems CIS124 Introduction to Video Game Design CIS244 Game Scripting CIS 284 Interactive Media and Game Design

MORE ABOUT ME

  • “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. ” – Aristotle
  • From Portland and Ashland Oregon (The Real West Coast)
  • “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. ” – Arthur C Clarke
  • “When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong. ” – Arthur C Clarke
  • “If we have learned one thing from the history of invention and discovery, it is that, in the long run – and often in the short one – the most daring prophecies seem laughably conservative. ” – Arthur C Clarke
Christopher VanOosterhout
Business Department Faculty/Computer Information Systems Coordinator

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Grand Haven, Michigan
  • High School: Grand Haven Senior High School
  • Professional Experience: I am an e-commerce consultant with 25 years of experience helping organizations across the United States build effective eBusiness operations. This includes work with all types of businesses from sole proprietorships to multi-billion-dollar corporations and a broad portfolio of non-profits and ministries. I am managing partner of an eBusiness and web hosting company known as Licentia LLC. I regularly speak to community, trade and industry groups about issues relating to emerging technology, the connection of faith and technology, privacy, security and social media. In addition to my consulting, I am a full-time business faculty member at MCC where I have formerly serve as the Computer Information Systems coordinator.
  • Academic Degrees: Bachelors of Business Administration – Cornerstone University, Masters of Business Administration – Cornerstone University
  • Classes Taught: Computer Concepts, HTML for Internet Web Page Design (HTML5 and CSS3), eBusiness, PHP Server Side Scripting Using PHP, Social Media, Introduction to Content Management Systems, Advanced HTML, Introduction to Business, Advertising, Marketing, eMarketing, Personal Finance

MORE ABOUT ME

  • Passionate about beekeeping, chickens, gardening, sustainable agriculture and horticulture
  • Research interests and speaking areas include emerging technologies, marketing, privacy, and data security
  • I am active in many business and ministry causes around our region.
  • You can reach me by email using this address: christopher.vanoosterhout@muskegoncc.edu
Mark Verhoeven
Faculty

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Twin Lake, MI
  • High School: Holton High School
  • Professional Experience: I hold many professional certifications including: Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, Comptia A+, Network +, Security +, Healthcare IT, IT Fundamentals and CSA+
  • Academic Degrees: Associates in Computer Networking from Baker College, Bachelor of Computer Science from Baker College, Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership from Baker College
  • Classes Taught: Any Computer Networking-related classes and Basic Computer Skills classes.

MORE ABOUT ME

  • I enjoy all things Weather related including chasing storms.
  • I enjoy all things technology related, including having a “connected” home.
  • I enjoy participating in 5K walk/runs and keeping active.
  • I am an elected official serving the Village of Lakewood Club as a Trustee.
Lance Vought
Faculty

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Greater Cleveland, Ohio
  • Professional Experience: Prior to MCC, taught at three community colleges and two universities in economics and statistics and founded a sports analytics website.
  • Academic Degrees: MS, Economics, University of Oregon, JD, University of Toledo, JD, University of Toledo, MA, Economics, Eastern Michigan University, BS, Economics and English Language, Eastern Michigan University
  • Classes Taught: ECON 101A, Principles of Macroeconomics; ECON 102A, Principles of Microeconomics

MORE ABOUT ME

  • Research interests include environmental economics, economic geography, law and economics, urban economics, economics of education, and intellectual property law.
  • Main:  
Al Barreto
Adjunct Faculty/Faculty

MY BACKGROUND

  • Hometown: Miami, Florida
  • High School: Miami Killian Senior High
  • Professional Experience: I am a retired Deputy Sheriff from Miami-Dade County. I have been in Law Enforcement in Texas, Minnesota, Arizona and Michigan.
  • Academic Degrees: Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement, Bachelors of Science in Vocational Education, Masters of Science in Administration of Justice
  • Classes Taught: Classes certified to teach: Firearms, Officer Safety Instructor; Advance Firearms, Tactical Operations Instructor; Tactical Firearms, High Risk Stop Instructor; Train the Trainer, Chemical Agents Instructor; Defensive Tactics, Weapons Instructor; Defensive Tactics Instructor Trainer, Use of Force; Spontaneous Knife Defense, Patrol Procedures; Emergency Vehicle Operations, Elder Abuse Investigations; Building Searches; SCUBA, SCUBA Instructor Trainer, SCUBA Specialty Instructor; Public Safety Diving, PSD Instructor Trainer; Patrol Water Rescue

MORE ABOUT ME

  • I enjoy horseback riding.
  • I teach all levels of SCUBA and Public Safety Diving.
  • I volunteer for the Center of Restorative Justice and doing Search and Rescue operations as needed for local departments.
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