Search for a member of the faculty or staff

My undergraduate degree was earned at Grand Valley State University, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology. Following my interest in wine and fermentation, I formalized my education at the University of California, Davis, earning a Winemaking Certificate. I have worked in the wine industry for the last decade at both small, boutique wineries and larger regional brands, in roles at all levels of the business. My role as Winemaker here at Lake Michigan College is to manage the student-run winery, Lake Michigan Vintners, as well as instruct course material in the Wine and Viticulture program to train the next generation of Midwest Winemakers.

BA From Western Michigan University with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing

Melissa Grau is the Executive Director, Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Life for Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, MI. She oversees nine intercollegiate sports teams, Esports, Beckwith Hall, and Campus Life. She received her Bachelor's of Arts from Hillsdale College and her Master's in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.

Master of Music, Music; Bachelor of Music, Clarinet Performance

Derrick has 25 years of experience in Information Technologies in areas of Security, Cloud, Systems Administration, Desktop Management, and Project Management. He also holds the following certifications:

Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Amazon Web Services Certified Sysops Administrator Associate
Amazon Web Services Certified Cloud Practitioner
ITIL v4
ITIL v3
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)™
Prince2 Agile Foundation
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Executive Management Certified (EMC)™
Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC)™
Six Sigma White Belt Certified (LSSWB)™
CompTIA A+

Masters of Science, Human Nutrition; Bachelor of Science, General Dietetics: Admin Dietetics; Bachelor of Applied Arts, Food Service Administration

Trustee

St. Joseph, Michigan
Term ends 12/31/2028

City/County: Royalton Twp/Berrien County
Education: BA From Siena Heights University
Employment: IT Manager at the University of Notre Dame
Experience: Leadership in private, local non-profit organizations
 
Why I serve: I am an alumnus and past employee of the college giving a unique perspective on the operation and culture of Lake Michigan College. I see the college as an important partner in the educational, cultural, and business sectors of our service area. As a trustee, it is gratifying to have a voice in LMC's contribution to these vital facets of our community.

Master of Arts, Military History; Bachelor of Arts, Sec. Education: History