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Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems

Current Employment: Lake Michigan College - Information Technologies

Master of Science (in progress), Math & Computer Science; Doctorate in Education, Teaching and Learning; Master of Science, Information Systems and Tech; Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education: Math

Trustee

St. Joseph, Michigan
Term ends 12/31/2026

Mary Jo Tomasini, CEO of Competitive Edge, located on Red Arrow Highway in Stevensville, started her company in 1993, working alone in a store basement. She now has 22 employees working in their Stevensville and Grand Rapids offices. Competitive Edge provides promotional products, premiums and business gifts for local and national companies both large and small. Mary Jo’s success is driven by her belief in high quality customer service and going above and beyond customer expectations. Her vision to develop a successful business in her industry and community has gained her numerous awards and national recognition including being named one of the “Top 500 Woman Owned Businesses in the United States” and “Top 50 Places to Work in the Promotional Products Industry”.

Her desire and dedication to give back to the community is evident by volunteering her services and expertise to a long list of organizations, including Lake Michigan College, United Way of Southwest Michigan, Relay for Life and Michigan Women’s Business Council. She has been active in Junior Achievement of Michiana as a board member and classroom instructor as she believes we all have a responsibility to inspire our leaders of tomorrow. Her dedication and involvement in her many volunteer roles in the community earned her the 2006 Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award.

Mary Jo has been a resident of Berrien County since 1972 and lives in Stevensville with her husband and number one fan, Fred Malawski.

Mary Jo has served as a Trustee for twelve years and is excited at the opportunity to continue serving Lake Michigan College if she is re-elected. Mary Jo has a clear understanding of the community and will work hard to fairly represent the needs, challenges and changes that are important to all of you.

Mary Jo has been a resident of Berrien County since 1972. She is an alumna of Lake Michigan College and has accomplished many things since then. Mary Jo started CE Competitive Edge, LLC twenty-seven years ago and has transformed it into one of the largest promotional products companies in the industry. Without the presence and influence of LMC, she believes that her professional and personal journey would have landed her in a completely different space.

Thi Tran is a Ph.D. student in clinical psychology at Western Michigan University. He has two Master’s degrees and a Bachelor’s degree. He is a researcher, instructor, and psychologist. He utilizes scientific methodology and behavioral principles in scholarly writing, didactics, and clinical applications. His interests include health psychology, translational research, process-outcome research, cultural adaptations, and sports psychology. He promotes multiculturalism with aspirations to serve underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. Aside from academics, Thi enjoys playing basketball, being outdoors, and spending time with his family, friends, and dog.

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology; Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology

Associate of Applied Science, Radiologic Technology

Master of Science in Biology from Central Michigan University

Master of Professional Studies, Criminal Justice; Fort Hays University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Corrections, Probation, Parole; Siena Heights University

Associate in Skilled Trades, Industrial Maintenance Technology

I have Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Social Work. I have a Master’s degree in Physiological Psychology and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis on Learning, Memory, and Perception. My Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degree came from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. My Ph.D. came from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

I have been teaching Psychology for over 30 years and I love it. I really like getting to know my students and sharing what I know about Psychology. While I was working on my doctorate I worked for the National Park Service in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I worked as a park ranger in the largest campground for a couple of years. Then I worked for the science division in the park and conducted research with the visitors who came into the park. Let me tell you they had a lot of things they did and thought that make great examples for Psychology.

I love outdoors and traveling especially to wilderness places and national parks. I have a private pilot’s license and used to fly quite a bit but it got too expensive so I don’t do that anymore.

I love animals of all kinds and especially cats. Guess I am a typical crazy old cat lady.

Jacob has 20 years of Experience in the IT field, as a Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, and Software Engineer. He also spent 6 with the US Army.

Bachelor of Arts, Occupational Education; Associate of Arts, General Education
Retired Nuclear Operations Consultant