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Standing (L-R): Jim Vogt, Paul Fees, John Housel, Mark Westerhold and Rick LaPlante
Seated (L-R): Nada Larsen and Carolyn Danko
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Currently Senior Vice President at Pinnacle Bank in Cody, WY, Mark Westerhold brings 30 years of business and banking experience to his position as a trustee. An alumnus who had a great experience at NWC, two of his children also attended Northwest. He believes NWC provides excellent educational opportunities and is a wonderful asset to the area.  Mark WesterholdBoard PresidentMark.Westerhold@pinnbank.com Cody Term expires: 2016 |
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With a long and varied legal career, Cody native John Housel is a devout proponent of higher learning. He is a strong advocate for greater presence of NWC in Cody and for increased enrollment of Cody students. He is an outdoor enthusiast with interests in civic betterment, history, geology and Shakespeare. He has two children.  John HouselBoard Vice President/Secretaryhousellaw@qwestoffice.net Cody Term expires: 2014 |
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After a 19-plus-year career with Microsoft, Rick LaPlante and his family moved to Powell in 2006. Today he’s Managing Member of Triple L Cattle LLC. He also sits on boards of directors for several private companies and provides leadership and business consulting to software and agricultural operations. He enjoys the area’s recreational opportunities.  Rick LaPlanteBoard Treasurerrick@laplantes.net Powell Term expires: 2014 |
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Carolyn Danko came to Powell in 1969 when her husband began teaching at Northwest. After retiring from four decades of public school teaching, she remained involved in education by seeking a Board seat. She’s attended the University of North Dakota and Kansas State University, and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming.  Carolyn DankoTrusteecdanko@bresnan.net Powell Term expires: 2014 |
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Paul Fees was Senior Curator at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center for 20 years and now is an independent historian. He earned his B.A. at Stanford University in history and his M.A. and Ph.D. at Brown University. His association with NWC began 30 years ago as an adjunct instructor, and his interest in and regard for the college have continued to grow.
 Paul FeesTrusteeprfees@gmail.com Cody Term expires: 2016 |
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A retired secondary math/science teacher, Nada Larsen is a Meeteetse native and proud NWC graduate. She strongly supports the community college system in Wyoming and is committed to the mission of NWC. She lives with her husband on the family ranch on Woodriver.  Nada LarsenTrusteeaspen@tctwest.net Meeteetse Term expires: 2016 |
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NWC has been part of Jim Vogt’s life since 1967 when he became Student Center Director and taught math. A strong advocate for students and employees, his service continued after his 1997 retirement when he joined the Board in 2002 and was re-elected in 2012 after a two-year hiatus. Jim and his wife, Judy, have four grown children who are NWC alumni.  Jim VogtTrusteejdv@bresnan.net Powell Term expires: 2016 |
- Board of Trustees Minutes Archive
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Governance of the Northwest College Board of Trustees – (approx. 180K download)
- Trustees' Public Forum: Reaching post-secondary educational degree completion goals by 2020
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