Faculty & Staff

Brett Butler
Related Courses Instructor
Arkansas City Campus

Education

• Graduate Studies, Technical Teacher Education, PSU
• BS, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
• AAS, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Miami, OK

• Office: Walker Technology Building, Room 101D
• Phone: (620) 441-5376
• Email: butlerb@cowley.edu

Joe Clasen
NDT Instructor
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Education

• AAS, Cowley College
• Bachelor Studies, PSU

Professional Experience

• Wichita Aerospace Spares
• Cessna Aircraft Company

Professional Society Memberships

• American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

• Office: Walker Technology Building
• Phone: (620) 441-5579
• Email: clasenj@cowley.edu

Chris Cosby
Mechatronics Instructor
Winfield Campus
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Education

• BS, Mathematics & Computer Science, Friends University
• MBA, Webster University
• Ed.S., Industrial Education, PSU

Professional Experience

• 20 years as Maintenance Machinist, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing Planner, & CNC Programmer
• Full-time teacher since 1997 in areas of: Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, & Mechatronics
• Worked in following industries: Power Generation, Aircraft Manufacturing, & Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing
• Owner of small metal fabrication company that does metal forming and welding

Certifications

• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)

Awards

• Kansas Outstanding Leadership Award, SkillsUSA, 2002
• Region 10 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2002
• Outstanding New Teacher of the Year Award, Association of Career & Technical Education (ACTE)

Memberships

• Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
• Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
• American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• SkillsUSA

• Office: Winfield Technology Center (GE Building, 19th Street)
• Phone: (620) 229-2240
• Email: cosbyc@cowley.edu

Bruce Crouse
CTE Department Chair
Arkansas City Campus

Education

• Graduate Studies, Technical Teacher Education, PSU
• BS, Technical Education, PSU 1998
• ISO 9000 Assessor Training 1993
• AAS, Southeast Community College 1987

Professional Experience

• Weld fabrication and inspection. 1970-1986
• Lead inspector, Landol Industries. 1986-88
• Beech Aircraft. 1988-1991
• NDT Instructor, Cowley County Community College. 1992-Present
• Career & Technical Education Division Chair. 1995-Present

Professional Certifications

• American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level III Certification; Magnetic, Penetrant, Radiography, Visual, and Ultrasonic test methods
• Proctor American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), IRRSP, Radiation Safety certification program

Publications

• Quantitative Nondestructive Testing, Volume 18A, “Computer Simulation in the Community College Classroom,” 2000
• Iowa State University, “Classroom Training Manual for Computer Simulation,” 2000
• National Science Foundation/American Association of Community Colleges, “Transfer of Technology to the Community College,” 1999
• American Welding Journal, “Radiation Safety for Welders”
• Materials Evaluation, “Computer Simulation in the Classroom,” October 1999

Professional Presentations

• Professional Aircraft Mechanics Association. 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003
• American Society of Nondestructive Testing. 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004
• American Welding Society. 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005
• Nondestructive Testing Management Society. 1997
• American Society of Quality Control. 1995, 1996, 1998, 2003
• National Institute for Staff and Organization Development: Master Presenter. 1997, 1998, 2000
• National Institute for Staff and Organization Development: Master Teacher. 1997
• Quantitative Nondestructive Testing Conference Presentations. 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003

Published Materials Reviewed

• Technical reviewer for “Materials Evaluation,” a monthly publication of ASNT
• Technical reviewer for “Technicians News Letter,” a quarterly publication of ASNT
• Technical reviewer and editor of ASNT publications: “Level III Acoustic Emission study guide,” and “Working Safely in Gamma Radiography.”

Professional Society Memberships

• American Society for Nondestructive Testing
• American Welding Society
• Society of Plastic Engineers

• Office: Walker Technology Building, Room 113A
• Phone: (620) 441-5219
• Email: crouse@cowley.edu

Bob Moffatt
Welding Instructor
Arkansas City Campus
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Education

• AGS, Cowley College
• Welding Technology, Pioneer Area Vocational School
• Drafting & Design, Northern Oklahoma College
• Welding Process Technology, Oregon Institute of Technology

Professional Certifications

• American Petroleum Institute, Certified Welder
• American Welding Society, Certified Welder
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Certified Welder
• State of Oklahoma, Steam & Pressure Vessel Certified
• American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector/Educator

Professional Presentations

• National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development: Master Teacher 2002

Professional Memberships

• American Welding Society, Kansas State Education Chairman

• Office: Walker Technology Building, Room 110
• Phone: (620) 441-5361
• Email: moffatt@cowley.edu

Chris Parrott
Automotive Coordinator & Instructor
SkillsUSA Advisor
Mulvane Campus
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Education

• BA, Psychology, WSU
• Graduate Studies, WSU

Professional Certifcations

• ASE Master Technician
• Toyota Certified Technician

Professional Memberships

• ASA
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

• Office: Mulvane Technology Center
• Phone: (316) 777-4314
• Email: parrottc@cowley.edu

Mendy Pfannenstiel
CTE Secretary

Education

• BGS, Fort Hays State University

Professional Experience

• Special Education Para, Atwood High School
  
  
• Office: Walker Technology Building, Room 113
• Phone: (620) 441-5279
• Email: pfannenstiel@cowley.edu
  
  
  
  

Sandy Randel
CTE Coordinator
Arkansas City Campus

Education

• BS, Business Administration, Southwestern College
• AAS, Computer Technology, Cowley College

• Office: Walker Technology Building, Room 101C
• Phone: (620) 441-5262
• Email: randel@cowley.edu

Dan Squires
Machine Tool Instructor
Arkanasas City Campus
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Education

• BS, Technical Education, PSU
• MS, Technical Education, PSU

Professional Experience

• Owned machine shop

Professional Certifications

• Mastercam

Professional Internships

• TECT Aerospace, Raytheon, GKN, Tyler Productions, Galaxy Tool Corporation, & CNC Software

Professional Presentations

• CNC Software: Guest Instructor for Mastercam

Professional Memberships

• Mastercam Certification Committee

• Office: Walker Technology Building, Room 112
• Phone: (620) 441-5261
• Email: squires@cowley.edu

Tim Walton
Automotive Instructor
Mulvane Campus

Education

• BS, Technology Management, PSU

Professional Certifications

• ASE Master Technician
• GM Certified Technician

• Office: Mulvane Technology Center
• Phone: (316) 777-3181
• Email: walton@cowley.edu