We are committed to providing:

• Industry leading courses and training
• Timely and applicable training programs that meet changing business needs
• The most affordable pricing possible
• Flexible training delivery options
• Continuing Education for new skill development and licensure
• Off-Site classes at your place of business or other facilities
• Online classes for maximum flexibility
• Superior customer service

 

 

Meet the Team

 

Director
Michelle Pyfferoen, MBA 507-285-7425 michelle.pyfferoen@roch.edu	Michelle Pyfferoen leads the department which includes the Southeastern Minnesota Small Business Development Center, online course development and customized training curriculum. She serves on various state and local boards focused on economic and business development.
Project Team
Abbey Hellickson, M.Ed 507-529-2736 abbey.hellickson@roch.edu	Abbey Hellickson is a Workforce Development Specialist who focuses on implementing customized training solutions. She has experience in Human Resources and Corporate Training and has worked with a variety of industry sectors.
Kristi Kiehne, MBA 507-529-6136 kristi.kiehne@roch.edu	Kristi Kiehne is a Program Specialist with e-Learning Projects.  She focuses on sales and customer management of RCTCLEARN.NET.  She has over 15 years of experience with sales and healthcare.
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN 507-285-7251 kathy.richie@roch.edu	Kathy Richie is the Program Director for Allied Health Continuing Education.  She is a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience including staff and patient education.  Kathy is the primary curriculum developer and monitor for the online nursing courses.
SBDC Consultant
Rick Indrelie, BS 507-280-5503 rick.indrelie@roch.edu	Rick Indrelie provides confidential consulting to help clients identify, understand and overcome the challenges of running a successful business. Additionally, he packages SBA loans for his clients and financial institutions.  He has over 20 years experience working in the accounting/finance field.
Information Technology
Dennis Kronebusch, BS 507-280-3195 dennis.kronebusch@roch.edu	Dennis Kronebusch, Solutions Engineer and Information Technology Specialist received his B.S. degree from Winona State University.  He has 11 years experience, specializing in web design and programming; learning management system administration; instructional design and facilitation of on-line courses as well as on-line customer support.
Support Staff
Michele Altman 507-280-3191 michele.altman@roch.edu	Michele Altman is Project Coordinator for Continuing Education and Customized Training.  She has over 15 years experience in internal and external customer service.
Mary Bisbee 507-285-7571 mary.bisbee@roch.edu	Mary Bisbee has worked for The Center for Business and Workforce Education since 2001. In addition to supporting the department, she is responsible for web page updates, invoicing, contracts and purchase orders.
Sarah Quincey 507-280-3157 sarah.quincey@roch.edu	Sarah Quincey is the first point of contact for anyone visiting the Center for Business and Workforce Education department, providing guidance and information on our many programs and classes in addition to facilitating the registration process. She is a 2006 graduate from RCTC.
Kay Wiegert 507-285-7536 kay.wiegert@roch.edu	Kay Wiegert performs a dual role as Program Coordinator for Small Business Development Center and Office and Administrative Specialist for The Center for Business and Workforce Education.  Kay has over 16 years of experience at RCTC.