Executive Cabinet Members
This administrative team serves in an advisory capacity to the president.
President
Dr. John L. Hoffman
Email: john.hoffman@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 304

Executive Vice President & Senior Academic Officer, Northwest Technical College
Dr. Ketmani Kouanchao
Email: ketmani.kouanchao@ntcmn.edu
Office: Northwest Technical College Campus 105

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Marah Jacobson
Email: marah.jacobson@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 305

Vice President for American Indian Student Success & Campus Diversity Officer
Chrissy Downwind
Email: chrissy.downwind@bemidjistate.edu
Office: American Indian Resource Center 114

Interim Vice President for Finance & Administration
Dr. Jeff Ueland
Email: jeffrey.ueland@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 347
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Ben Hoffman
Email: benjamin.hoffman@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 311

Vice President of University Advancement
Allyssa Joseph
Email: allyssa.joseph@bemidjistate.edu
Office: David Park House

Director of Athletics
Britt Lauritsen, J.D.
Email: brittany.lauritsen@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Physical Education Complex 200

Head of Staff
Henoc Preciado
Email: henoc.preciado@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 304

Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Kevin Stensberg
Email: kevin.stensberg@bemidjistate.edu

Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Megan Zothman
Email: megan.zothman@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 335
Other Administrative Units
Northwest Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.
Administrative Units
- President
- Academic Affairs
- Athletics
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Enrollment Management
- Finance & Administration
- Human Resources
- Northwest Technical College
- Student Life & Success
The NTC Foundation also provides leadership through its “friend-raising” and fundraising functions.