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John BoyntonAdjunct Faculty
Math & Physical Sciences
John SchutAdjunct Faculty
Life Sciences
Jon MillsVideo Communications Manager
Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications
Office Location
1350ABOUT
Jon Mills joined MCC’s Office of Marketing and Communications in 2022 after 27 years as a reporter and photojournalist. Most of his prior experience was with Grand Rapids ABC affiliate WZZM 13. He serves as producer, writer, videographer and editor of video content to raise awareness of MCC and keep students engaged in learning.
Mills earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Spring Arbor University. He shares his love for television production with students as an adjunct instructor teaching MCC’s television production and video editing courses.
He lives near Montague with his wife, Kendra, who is a photographer for Grand Valley State University. They have a son and daughter who attend Reeths-Puffer schools.
Jon MillsAdjunct Faculty
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Office Location
1021ABOUT
Jon Mills joined MCC’s Office of Marketing and Communications in 2022 after 27 years as a reporter and photojournalist. Most of his prior experience was with Grand Rapids ABC affiliate WZZM 13. He serves as producer, writer, videographer and editor of video content to raise awareness of MCC and keep students engaged in learning.
Mills earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Spring Arbor University. He shares his love for television production with students as an adjunct instructor teaching MCC’s television production and video editing courses.
He lives near Montague with his wife, Kendra, who is a photographer for Grand Valley State University. They have a son and daughter who attend Reeths-Puffer schools.
Jon MeeuwenbergFaculty
College Success Center
College Success Center
Office Location
3081AMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Nunica, MI
- Professional Experience: Math Instructor, Muskegon Community College (2008 – present) High School Math Teacher, Bloomingdale High School (2005 – 2008) Business Owner/Partner, Fence Installers, (2002 – present) Branch Management Trainee, National City Bank, (2001 – 2002)
- Academic Degrees: A.S., Muskegon Community College, 1997, B.S., Grand Valley State University, 2000, M. Ed., Grand Valley State University, 2008
- Classes Taught: MTH 035, Basic Math modules MTH 036a, Basic Math MTH 038, Pre-Algebra MTH 040, Beginning Algebra BUS 126, Business Math CSS 100a, College Success Seminar
MORE ABOUT ME
- I was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in 1995.
- I met my wife in college when I tackled her in a snowball fight and shattered her femur.
- I was the drum major of the Grand Valley State University Marching Band in 1999.
- My first job after graduating college with a major in Economics was as a branch management trainee for National City Bank. During my first six months of employment my manager was fired for embezzlement, the assistant manager died, and I was robbed. I quickly realized that the banking industry was not where I wanted to spend my career. After careful reflection of my skills and interests, I decided to return to school to become a math teacher.
- From 1996 – 2004, I assisted on eight domestic and international youth group mission trips.
- “Success consists of moving from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” -Winston Churchill
Jon LarsonFaculty - Department Chair
Applied Technology
Applied Technology
Office Hours
Contact me by email regarding office hour appointments :Office Location
Sturrus Technology Center 220MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Muskegon, MI
- High School: Orchard View High School
- Professional Experience: Associate Professor at GRCC for 5 years
Engineering Manager and Electrical Engineer at Shape Corp for 4 years
Electrical Engineer at Espec North America for 2 years - Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering from Kettering University, Masters Degree in Engineering from Kettering University
- Classes Taught: Basic and Advanced PLC’s, Basic Electricity and Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Electricity, Electronics Math
MORE ABOUT ME
- I have 4 kids all boys.
- I have triplets.
- At one point I had 4 kids under the age of 3.
- I love to watch and quote movies.
- I enjoy fishing.
Jon BrosseitAdjunct Faculty
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Office Location
2012MY BACKGROUND
- Classes Taught: HIST-201, HIST-202, HIST-211
Jon TruaxFaculty - Department Chair
Math & Physical Sciences
Math & Physical Sciences
Office Location
1080MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Rockford, Michigan
- Professional Experience: 4 years Chaffee Planetarium, Grand Rapids Public Museum 3 years T.A. and Abrams planetarium intern 1 year lab technician 25 years MCC Astronomer
- Academic Degrees: B.S. Physics, Grand Valley State College, M.S. Astrophysics, Michigan State University,
- Classes Taught: General Astronomy Cosmology Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
MORE ABOUT ME
- Father of 4 children
- Grandfather of 2 children
- Licensed Amateur Radio Operator
Jon P. Romkema, AT, ATCAdjunct
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
Office Hours
Mon : By AppointmentOffice Location
Health and Wellness Center Room 126MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
- High School: West Catholic High School
- Professional Experience: Jon has been an adjunct faculty member at Muskegon Community College since 1989. He also served as the athletic trainer and assistant athletic director until 2010.Jon is employed as the manager of Sports Medicine at Mercy Health. He is a Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Michigan and holds many certifications from the American Red Cross as well as the American Heart Association, and has been an instructor with them since 1989. Jon and the Mercy Health Sports Medicine staff has worked closely with the Safe Kids West Michigan program to provide educational programs to area youth sports coaches and parents. He has been very active with the Muskegon County Resuscitation Committee’s initiative to improve the survival rate of cardiac arrest outside of the hospital in Muskegon County.Prior to joining Mercy Health, Jon was the Head Athletic Trainer at Marian College in Wisconsin from 1988 to 1989. Jon served as the Athletic Trainer at Muskegon Community College from 1989 to 2010. His MCC Jayhawk teams won numerous conference and regional champions, and his 1990 Men’s Basketball team finished as National Runner-Up, while his 2010 Fastpitch Softball team won the NJCAA National Championship. Jon continues as an adjunct faculty member at MCC, which he has done since 1989. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Grand Valley State University from 1991 to 1993 and 2009 to the present. Jon also served as the athletic trainer for Muskegon Heights High School from 1991 to 1994 and North Muskegon High School from 1994 to 1997. His 1993 Muskegon Heights football team advanced to the State Semi-Finals and his 1994 Heights basketball team reached the State Finals. He has assisted with athletic training at Muskegon High School 1998 to 2009, and was a member of the medical staff for the 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2017 State Championship Football teams. Jon has also provided athletic training services to Holton High School (2009-2011) and Shelby High School from 2011 to 2013. His 2012 and 2013 Shelby football teams advanced to the State Semi-Finals. Jon provided athletic training services for Fruitport High School for the 2013-2014 school year before returning to Muskegon Community College in the fall of 2014 to provide care once again for the Jayhawk athletes until 2016.
Jon and his wife Kathy have two children, Patrick and Megan, and four Rat Terriers. His hobbies include golf, walking his dogs, computers, and spending time with family and friends. Jon has played an important role in developing Mercy Health’s Sports Medicine Program and is a valuable member of the Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.
- Academic Degrees: BS Grand Valley State University
- Classes Taught: HE 100A – Community First Aid and CPR, HE 102 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport, HE 110 Workplace Safety, HE 202 Sports Injuries and Prevention
MORE ABOUT ME
- Received MCC HPER Teaching Excellence Award in 2014
- Sports teams I have worked with as an Athletic Trainer have been in over 70 Championship games including 13 State or National Championship games
- Both of my children have earned the Associates degrees from MCC before moving onto their respective universities.
- My wife and I are both Athletic Trainers and both proud GVSU Laker alumni!
- I thoroughly enjoy sharing my knowledge with students in my classes
- I am a huge history and trivia nut!
Jordan WolfeFaculty – Counselor – Disability Support Services
Counseling & Advising
Counseling & Advising
Office Hours
Mon : 10:30 am - 5:00 pmTue, Wed : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri : 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Office Location
1050FMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Lansing, MI
- High School: Lansing Catholic Central
- Professional Experience: I began my counseling and advising experience working as a peer academic advisor in the Psychology Department at the University of Michigan. During graduate school, I had the chance to intern in high school and college settings providing mental health counseling, academic advising, and career counseling. Before coming to MCC in 2021, I worked at Kettering University as an Academic Advisor.
- Academic Degrees: B.A., Psychology – University of Michigan, M.A., Counselor Education: School Counseling – Central Michigan University
MORE ABOUT ME
- I love learning about other cultures, and I spent a summer living in Belgium
- I’ve always had an interest in historic architecture, and I enjoy architectural photography
- I enjoy attending live performances and musicals
Joseph KennedyCustodian
Office Location
1356
Joshua SomervilleFaculty
Nursing
Nursing
Office Location
3055BMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Muskegon, MI
- High School: Reeths-Puffer High School
- Professional Experience: I spent five years in the United States Navy as a Nurse. During this time, I had the opportunities to work at Naval Hospital Pensacola on the Multi-Service Ward and Naval Branch Health Clinic USS TRANQUILITTY in Great Lakes, IL. I have been teaching full time at Muskegon Community College since 2017.
- Academic Degrees: BSN Lake Superior State University, MSN Grand Canyon University
- Classes Taught: NUR 126, NUR 121, NUR 141
