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Governing Board

The Great Lakes College Testing Association Governing Board is comprised of eight dedicated volunteer GLCTA members.  These include a President, Treasurer, Membership Chair, Conference Chair, Committee Chair, Secretary, Communications Chair, and a Member-at-Large.  The Board exists to provide direction and leadership to the organization, which exists to serve its professional members.

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Stacey Lewandowski

President & Committee Chair

Stacey is the Front Line and Program Management Coordinator at Columbus State Community College’s Main Campus.  In this role she is responsible for managing front line operations in the academic test center.  Previously, she had been working with vendor testing.

Stacey came to Columbus State after being an educator in Michigan for 17 years.  She joined College Testing Services in June 2017.  She became a member of the National College Testing Association in 2018.

Stacey holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Michigan University, Masters in Education from Michigan State University and an Endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

In her free time, Stacey loves to cook, shop and spend time with her family.

Heather Vennekotter

Secretary

Heather is currently a Faculty Development Coordinator through Rhodes State College. 

Heather became a member of the Ohio College Testing Association in 2015.  She served as a Board Member for OCTA and continues to serve on the GLCTA Board as Conference Chair.  

Heather holds an undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Toledo.  She also holds a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Bowling Green State University.

In her free time, Heather loves to spend time with her family, especially her two little boys.  She also enjoys rowing and running. 

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Nathan Byrer

Treasurer

Nathan has served Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in various leadership positions for 20+ years.  His background and undergraduate education, holding a an A.S. in Computer Technology and a B.S. in Computer Information Technology with certificates in Network Security and Legal Informatics.  He is also a Microsoft Certified IT Professional with certifications in Server Administration and is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.  He leads Technology Services and Facilities and Operations for the Division of Undergraduate Education.  Most recently, one of his new roles has been to lead the IUPUI Testing Center which has two locations providing both vended and academic testing with a volume of 80,000+ exams a year.  In his free time, Nathan enjoys collecting vinyl LPs, doing remodel work, and travelling with his wife of 25 years, Colette Byrer.  

Jennifer Hammitt-Burke

Communications Chair

Jennifer is the Testing Services Manager for Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis. She has been in Assessment for 15 years. She manages the Academic and Certification Centers within the service area, and is actively involved with the Statewide Testing Managers group. 

She is currently looking into Doctorate Programs, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters in  Higher Education Administration from Capella University.

Jennifer joined GLCTA in 2019, and this is her first term serving on the board. 

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two step daughters. They are passionate about animal rescue and have two basset hounds, a Red Lored Amazon parrot and cockatiels. 

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Jessica Cervenak

Membership Chair

Jessica is one of the Assistant Directors for the Academic Success Center for Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. In this role, she oversees the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator as well as manages Placement and Testing for the University. She has worked in higher education for ten years as an adjunct, academic advisor, and testing coordinator. Prior to working in higher education, she taught high school English for 9 years.

Jessica has her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading and her Bachelor’s degree in Education with a focus on Integrated Language Arts 7-12. Both of her degrees are from Kent State University, so she enjoys giving back to her alma mater in her current role.

Outside of work, Jessica has been married for 20 years and has three boys that keep her very busy. She enjoys reading, exercising, cooking and being outdoors.

Natalie Daniels

Conference Chair

Natalie is the Program Manager, Testing and Tutoring Services at Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan Campus. She has worked in higher education for over eight years in various roles, including as a test reader for a testing company, tutoring coordinator, and adjunct. 

She holds a Master of Humanities degree with a concentration in English Literature from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Cleveland State University. In January 2023, Natalie will begin working toward an Ed.D. through Capella University.

Natalie enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her boyfriend and family.

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Christina Hunter

Member-At-Large

Christina is the Testing Coordinator at Franklin University, located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and hopes to pursue options for professional degrees as she continues to grow in her career. She has worked in higher education for five years and has held a wide variety of roles in student-facing services, from testing to registration to financial aid. This is her first term serving the GLCTA Board as a Member at Large. In her free time, Christina enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family

Past Board Members

2012-2013

President: Jim Kalna

President-Elect: Heidi Pettyjohn

Membership: Amy Gordon

Secretary: Jennifer Carrick

Treasurer: Mike Baumer

Conference Chair: Shara Freeman

Committee Chair: Meghan Schmidbauer

2013-2014

President: Heidi Pettyjohn

Past President: Jim Kalna

Secretary: Jennifer Carrick

Treasurer: Ann B. Martin

Membership Chair: Angela Zippin

Conference Chair: Sara Rieder Bennett, Ph.D.

Committee Chair: Tyler M. Marinelli

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2014-2015

President: Heidi Pettyjohn

President-Elect and Conference Chair: Sara Rieder Bennett, Ph.D.

Secretary: Sarah Christian

Treasurer: Cindy Sproehnle

Membership Chair: Angela Zippin

Committee Chair: Tyler M. Marinelli

Member at Large: Cindy Davis

2015-2016

President: Sara Rieder Bennett, Ph.D.

Past President: Heidi Pettyjohn

Secretary: Michael Stumpf

Treasurer: Paula Doughman

Membership Chair: Amy Gordon

Conference Chair: Justin Pfeifer, Ph.D.

Committee Chair (Professional Development): Jan Kay Gonzalez

Member at Large: Cindy Davis

2016-2017

President: Sara Rieder Bennett, Ph.D.

President-Elect and Treasurer: Paula Doughman

Secretary: Michael Stumpf

Membership Chair: Amy Gordon

Conference Chair: Justin Pfeifer, Ph.D.; Cindy Davis (mid-term change)

Committee Chair (Professional Development): Jan Kay Gonzalez

Member at Large: Cindy Davis

2017-2019

President: Paula Doughman

Past President: Sara Rieder Bennett, Ph.D.

Secretary: Ryan Mays

Treasurer: Jan Kay Gonzalez

Membership Chair: Michael Stumpf

Conference Chair: Cindy Davis (2017)

Conference Chair: Heather Vennekotter (2018-19)

Committee Chair (Professional Development): Heidi Hartley

Members at Large: Denise Cashon and Chase Thornhill

Former Presidents

Jim Kalna, Columbus State Community College, 2012-2013

Heidi Pettyjohn, University of Cincinnati, 2013-2015

Sara Rieder Bennett, Ph.D., University of Akron, 2015-2017

Paula Doughman, University of Cincinnati, 2017-2019

Jan Gonzalez, Purdue University Northwest, 2019-2021

Heidi Hartley, Ohio State University, 2021 - 2022

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