Tom Crampton is the Executive Dean - Regional Technology Initiatives at Mott Community College where he has worked since 1987. In this role, Tom's major responsibilities include a focus on emerging technology initiatives expected to impact college programs and services, supporting regional economic development and representing Mott in many regional, state and national initiatives. Tom is involved in several special projects including development of online learning materials in advanced technology applications, improving the production of high value composites products and developing a new orthopedic medical device. Tom served on the board of the Mid-Michigan Innovation Team WIRED project and currently represents Mott on both the Southeast Michigan Community College Consortium and the Workforce Intelligence Network in Southeast Michigan. Prior to this position, Tom served on the faculty at Mott in the Design Technology area for 14 years and spent 9 years in industry as an engineering designer. He received a BS degree from Central Michigan University and an MS from Eastern Michigan University.
Brian Town is one of the few mid Michigan certified Apple Final Cut Pro 7 and X trainers. In addition to being an independent on-line editor, line producer and cinematographer, Brian created the nationally recognized film and TV production program at Haslett Public Schools. He ran that program from 1997 until he resigned in the summer of 2011 to run Michigan Creative full time. Brian started Michigan Creative in 2010, and directs the company out of the Technology Innovation Center in East Lansing Michigan. Michigan Creative is a full service creative marketing company dedicated to helping Michigan Business and Entrepreneurs. As well, Brian is a "hands on" hardware expert with all contemporary audio and video equipment. He also has numerous awards in educational and film production competitions, including three Michigan Station of the Year awards from the MAB, and Best Educational Access Station in the Nation.
Erik C. Wolenberg graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in General Management from the Eli Broad College of Business and of Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources from the College of Social Sciences. He continued his education, completing an MBA at Central Michigan University in 2010. His professional experience includes work in marketing strategy, market research, sales and sales management, business plan development, startups, recruiting and human resources. Volunteer work includes Movember, Relay for Life, Haven House, and Big Brothers Big sisters. Additionally, he enjoys hockey, biking, rowing, hiking, and traveling.
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