Bo Garcia

Executive Director

garciab@lcc.edu

(517) 483-9639

Bo is the Executive Director of the Business & Community Institute (BCI) at Lansing Community College (LCC), and has served at LCC for over 17 years.  In his previous position as Regional Director of the SBTDC, Bo provided over 2,000 business clients with more than 8,000 hours of business counseling.  He has also been Adjunct Faculty at Davenport University, College of Business Administration.  Bo earned a Bachelors degree from Michigan State University, an MPA from Western Michigan University and an MBA from Northwood University.

Glenys Warner

Director of Training

warnerg@lcc.edu

(517) 483-9806

Glenys joined the Lansing Community College Business & Community Institute staff in 1994 and quickly became a key member of the workforce development team at the College and in the Greater Lansing Area. She represents BCI, working with numerous companies throughout Mid-Michigan, to assist in identifying workforce development, consulting, training services, and innovative approaches to improve individual and organizational performance. Additionally, Glenys Warner has managed both customer relationships and various projects associated with the launch of new customer products, implementation of additional employee shifts, and the coordination of multi-company employee development projects.

Teri Huff

Administrative Assistant

hufft@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1857

Teri serves as the Administrative Assistant/Office Manager for the BCI.  Previously, she was the Program Secretary for the LCC Truck Driver Training Program for eight years.  She holds an Associates degree in General Studies from Kellogg Community College and a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Cornerstone University.

Chelsey Piercefield

Student Staff

pierc17@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1578

Chelsey has been the student employee for BCI since January 2011, and plans on receiving her Associates degree Spring, 2012.   Chelsey hopes to get accepted into the Vet Tech program and attend classes at MSU.

Kristin Angel Carson

Business Development Manager

angelk@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1741

Kristin began working with LCC as an Administrator in 2008.  As a Business Development Manager at the BCI, Kristin specializes in establishing solid partnerships with companies in professional performance improvement within the Insurance & Financial Services, Education, and Information Technology industry sectors.  Kristin is a Central Michigan University graduate holding a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, with a major concentration in Marketing, and minor concentrations in Management and Interpersonal Communications.  Currently, she is working towards the completion of her Masters degree in International Administration. 

Shannon Davis

Business Development Manager

jacobs@lcc.edu

(517) 483-9673

Shannon began her LCC career in 2005 at BCI while finishing her BA in Multidisciplinary Studies at Siena Heights University. After three years at BCI, she transferred to Main Campus and spent two years working in Counseling and Advising.   Shannon completed her BA in 2009 and is now working toward completion of a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership.  Prior to her career at LCC, Shannon enjoyed a successful business development and sales management career with various organizations including The Hartford Insurance and Standard Federal Bank.

Tim Booms

Consultant/Developer

bci@lcc.edu

(517) 483-9697

Tim has over 20 years experience in developing training solutions for companies ranging in size from small companies with less than 200 employees to large organizations, such as NASA and Wal-Mart with solutions ranging in complexity from manufacturing process to Enterprise Architecture. Tim has a strong background in IT, Technical Manufacturing and Process Improvement. With his background and experience, he can help your company implement training solutions that build operational dexterity and produce the desired results.

Carol Baker

Project Management Technician

bakerc1@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1435

Carol joined the BCI in 1999, and is a Project Management Technician.  Prior to coming to the BCI, Carol worked in the insurance industry and as a bank branch manager.

Cathy Clark

Administrative & Instructional
Systems Specialist

clarkc1@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1069

Cathy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors degree in Organization Administration in 1996.  Before coming to the BCI in 1997, Cathy worked in the insurance industry. 

Sheila Fink

Project Management Consultant

finks@lcc.edu

(517) 483-5202

Sheila is a Project Management Consultant at the BCI and serves as the project manager for the M-PaTH grant.  Sheila has been working for the BCI since 1999, and has also been teaching business computer applications and other related business topics at LCC since 1982.  Sheila has a BBA from the University of Iowa and has a background in business education.

Tammy Gilroy

Project Management Technician

gilroyt@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1180

Tammy is a Project Management Technician at BCI.  She is completing her BA in Human Resources & Organizational Development.  She is an alumnus of Lansing Community College.  She is a member of the American Management Association with certificates in Management Excellence, Administrative Excellence, and is a credentialed ISO 9001:2000 Internal Quality Auditor.

Ann Lapo

Project Management Consultant/
Instructional Design

lapoa@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1727

Ann takes pride in her 21 years experience with LCC as an Instructor/Trainer, Project Manager, and Instructional Design Consultant. Ann has worked in the BCI since 1994 and specializes in application software and IT systems. Ann has a BA from Indiana University and worked as a Systems Analyst and IT Project Manager before joining LCC. She has been certified to teach online through Michigan Virtual University since 2001 and is also certified to facilitate courses through Developmental Dimensions International (DDI). 

Sarah Linz

Health IT Project Management Coordinator

linzs1@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1314

Sarah is the Project Management Coordinator for the Health Information Technology (H.I.T.) program. In 2005 she earned her Masters degree in Student Affairs Administration from Michigan State University and has a background in student development and leadership. She joined the BCI in 2010.

Amy Parker

Project Management Coordinator

hilla25@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1933

Amy earned a Bachelors degree in English from Central Michigan University in 2001, and began her career with the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association.  She came to the BCI in 2008 and is a Project Management Coordinator.

Ashlee Stokes

Team Assistant

stokea@lcc.edu

(517) 483-1561

Ashlee began at the BCI as a student employee in 2007, and is now part-time staff as the Team Assistant/Registration Specialist.  She has an Associates degree in Marketing and a Bachelors degree in Business Management.