is the principal owner and architect at M Squared Architects. He received his Associate in Architectural Drafting from the Denver Institute of Technology and his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. As a past technical student and a local architect in Salina he has a vast array of experience in what is needed in the continuing education sector for students in these fields. With this experience he can see how the experience and schooling can change a person’s outlook on life, he excited to take his knowledge and help serve on the board.

(Term expires June 30, 2023)

Graduated from North Central Area Technical School in 1983. He has since traveled the country working in the welding distribution field, starting as a commercial driver and working up to his current position of Area Vice President with Airgas. Brian has a broad range of experience as a small business owner and as a Registered Agritourism Business. Brian grew up on a farm and continues to farm today.
He enjoys giving back to the trades and providing opportunities for young adults.

(Term expires June 30, 2025)

Stephanie Cooke started her career in health care by taking the Certified Nurse Aide class at Salina Tech. She is now a Registered Nurse at Salina Regional Health Center, and has also served as a Registered Nurse at Windsor Estates and Presbyterian Manor. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Brown Mackie College, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kansas Wesleyan University. Her experience in nursing has given her insight into what the community needs from healthcare professionals.

(Term expires June 30, 2025)

is a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the Kansas Army National Guard and is Senior Ordnance Warrant Officer with the 235^th Regiment, based in Salina. He graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of General Studies degree with an emphasis on leadership. He has worked closely with Salina Tech for years, helping the college develop its Synchronous Training and Credit program, allowing soldiers at the Regional Training Site to earn college credit for their military training in fields such as welding, machining and air conditioning.

(Term expires June 30, 2024)

holds a role at the Salina Surgical Hospital in risk management, quality and corporate compliance. As a long time resident of Saline County she feels it is important to give back to the community. Serena graduated from Salina Area Technical College with a certificate in Drafting in 1984. She completed her Associate of Applied Science -Registered Nurse from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1993 and her Bachelor of Science in Business also from Kansas Wesleyan in 2004. With her experience and knowledge, she is eager to learn and serve on the board.

(Term expires June 30, 2023)

is the Vice President at PKM Steel. He earned his Bachelor of  Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Satellite Campus. He is involved in various advisory boards in the area and is excited about serving on the board and supporting his local community. As an employer in the area he understands the importance of educating and training skilled workers.

He has previously worked as a certified welder and CDL Driver himself early in his career so he understands the importance of teaching and training the future generations the value of skilled labor in the work place. As a USAF veteran He believes there are many skills that veterans have learned while serving that are very relevant to the skilled trades that would help both the veteran and the work place succeed and these people are devoted potential employees.

(Term expires June 30, 2023)

is the Global System Controls Director at Coperion K-Tron in Salina. As a Salina native he attended our very own Salina South High and later received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University attending both the Salina and Manhattan campuses. He is committed to the Salina community and is excited to work alongside area professionals who are providing support and guidance within Salina Area Tech.

(Term expires June 30, 2025)

is a graduate of Ell-Saline High School and Salina Tech. He also has degrees from Lamar Community College and Kansas Wesleyan University. He taught science at math at Ell-Saline High School and Sacred Heart High School before going into cattle ranching full time. He has employed many Salina Tech graduates over the years, and looks forward to helping guide Salina Tech’s future.

(Term expires June 30, 2024)