Employee Center

Valley Medical College recently hired John M. Jones to serve as a part-time IT guy and full-time career services director. “He has accomplished more in the few weeks he has been here than I have seen anyone achieve in months—and in many different areas,” said VMC president, Bob Enger.

As an example of his production and dedication, when VMC’s new computer systems and server arrived, John was at the campus all weekend ensuring their proper operation.

When the need to accommodate new personnel arose, John quickly designed a new office layout plan.  Additionally, when the new layout was authorized, John had a construction team on site over the weekend, to make certain the construction was complete, faculty and staff were relocated, and computers were set up and operational. This was all accomplished on the weekend before a start.

In his short time at BrightStar, John has made his presence felt with his leadership and can-do attitude.  John is an invaluable member of the VMC team and an example to us all.  VMC and BSEG are fortunate to have him on board.

Congratulations, John!  You are BrightStar’s Employee of the Month!

The following people have joined our BrightStar Education Team via Valley Medical College.

Please welcome:
Director of Education: Dr. Linne Linder

Director of Financial Services: Sharon Fitzpatrick

Director of Career Services: John M. Jones

Director of Admissions: Erin Miller-Burns

Admissions Representative: Katherine Harper

Front Desk Manager—Day: Sarah Herb

Front Desk Manager—Night: Rachel De Robles

Danielle Welke: Financial Services Representative

Kaylee Carroll: Admissions Representative

Please join me in congratulating Laurie Vulich, who has been promoted to the position of Title IV Refund Manager.

The Title IV Refund Manager is responsible for the oversight of all Title IV refund activities and associated accounting practices.  Laurie will be tasked with the identification and timely processing of Financial Aid Refunds in compliance with regulations set forth by the Department of Education.  Other duties include monitoring and adjusting credit balances on student accounts and the release of Title IV Funds.  Laurie will be reporting to Regional Director of FA, Laura Bouche.  Laurie is being promoted to this position after 4 years at BrightStar/IOT.  Her latest position was Assistant Director of Financial Aid at the Clovis campus.

Congratulations on your promotion, Laurie!

Revina Williams started Monday as the Instructor for MBCS she has 15 + years, her certifications: CPC-H, CPC, HFMA,

Michael Perkins is an Adjunct for PD/HRA and has 15+ years experience working  in the business field. He has a BS in Business from the University of Phoenix and a Masters in Education from the University of Phoenix.

Greg Renwick is a new Admission Rep.

Please welcome the following new additions to our Clovis campus:

Brett Scroggins - CERM instructor adjunct

Nancy Taylor - CERM instructor adjunct

Steven Hathaway -  CERM instructor adjunct

Judy Chang - Accounting Instructor

Elba Garcia - Human Resources Administration Instructor

Jon Pino -  CERM instructor adjunct

Marty Quiroz - Career Services Adviser
Pauline Moreno -  Financial Aid Officer

Our Modesto campus has just recently hired a number of new employees:

Jonathan Holm is a new PD adjunct instructor

Jasmine Su is a new Medical adjunct instructor

Joellene Schwandt is a new CERM adjunct instructor

Christina Whiteside is a new admissions rep

Traumell Clayton is a new High School admissions rep

Welcome all to the BrightStar team!

We gladly welcome Barbara Smith, Redding’s new Director of FA, to the BrightStar team.  Barbara started her FA career at Humboldt State University and worked 14 years in the FA office at Shasta Community College in Redding, CA.  She has spent the last 10 years in the FELP lending industry as a rep for various banks processing student loans.

Barbara started March 1st, and is a great addition to the Redding team!