Management Staff

Ken Kolmodin, Associate Vice President

Don Masternak, Associate Director

Don is responsible for managing the engineering office, and support to the director and professional staff as well as supervising the carpenters and painter.  He provides design, specifications, procurement, and construction coordination of in-house projects including remodeling, parking, landscaping, ancillary structures, and annexes.  He also oversees asbestos abatement, mold remediation, ADA compliance and other regulatory matters.  He monitors the maintenance and contracts for interior and exterior finishes and roofs.  Don is a graduate from the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan with a dual degree in Natural Resources.

Eric Beadle, Director of Technical Services

Eric is responsible for the campus PBX and voicemail systems, electrical infrastructure, fire alarms, electronic and traditional locks, and all communications infrastructure as well as many other systems.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology and is a Certified Netware Telephony Engineer.  He has numerous certifications on a large array of communications equipment.

Mark Frever, Director of Grounds

Mark is responsible for lawn and landscape, refuse and recycling, snow and ice removal, fleet maintenance and athletic fields. Mark is a graduate of Michigan State University and an executive of the Michigan Sports Turf Managers Association.

Jeff Miller, Custodial Supervisor

Jeff is our representative on campus from ABM, which is responsible for overseeing custodial operations throughout the campus.  A graduate of Michigan State University business school, he has 25 years custodial experience. Continuing education includes training in hazard communications, blood borne pathogens, mold remediation, and safety.

Bill McCoy, Director of Maintenance and Energy Management

Bill is our Energy Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. He is charged with keeping our plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation equipment operational and maintained.  He is a member in good standing of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers) and an associate member of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).  Bill has received the ASHRAE Excellence in Technology Award for his work on energy savings projects in distributive hot water heating. He has also been recognized by Florida Power and Light for achieving energy conservation excellence, and is  also studying for his Certified Energy Manager certification.

Laura Ward-McDowell, Campus Services Supervisor

Laura is responsible for shipping and receiving and central stores, as well as maintenance and scheduling of the college motor pool (15 passenger vans and the Briton bus). In addition, she is our coordinator for all special events and campus moves. Laura is an Albion College graduate (1992) and has more than 10 years experience in her current position.

Bob Okerman, Maintenance Supervisor

Bob is responsible for the daily and long term maintenance of the Residence Halls, Student Apartments, Fraternities, and Annexes.  He supervises the building maintenance personal and works with the Custodial Contractor and Residential Life to insure that the students experience a well maintained and clean living environment.  Bob has extensive prior experience in the construction and maintenance of multi-family rental properties.

Sue Clark, Purchasing Manager

Sue is responsible for purchasing services for the campus. She coordinates all furniture purchases and is in charge of surplus property management. She has a key role in Facilities Operations financial management and budgeting. She is the liaison for the Barnes & Noble Bookstore and supervises the print shop. Sue has been with the college since 1977, first working in the bookstore, accounting, and her current position in facilities. Sue has a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with all aspects of the college community.

Kellie Williamson, Office Manager

Kellie is responsible for overseeing our day to day office operations.  Her duties include reconciliation of daily time cards, administering all of our purchase orders, and even ordering business cards for the entire campus.  Kellie joined the college in 1985.

Janice White, Secretary

Janice is responsible for all secretarial and reception duties for the entire department. She also serves as our primary point of contact for service requests, generating work orders or dispatching our staff as appropriate. She takes calls, answers questions, greets visitors in addition to maintaining our calendar, filing, and numerous other duties.