Meet the Staff

Joel M. Weyand
Vice President for Admission

Joel joined the Doane College community in August 2009.  Prior to Doane, Joel served as Assistant Vice President for Advancement in Constituent Development at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Wahoo native, Weyand was an athletic and academic student leader for Morningside College before joining its staff, playing point guard for the Chiefs and graduating summa cum laude in 1997.  He then spent eight years in the Admissions Office, including seven as its director. In that time period, enrollment of first-year students increased 90 percent in five years and the number of first-year student applications doubled. 

He has earned numerous awards in higher education, including Iowa Admissions Professional of the Year in 2007. His professional affiliations include past president of the Iowa Association for College Admissions Counselors. In 2005, he earned a master of science in administrative studies from the University of South Dakota.

Contact Information: 402.826.8242; joel.weyand@doane.edu

Suzy Cochnar
Coordinator of Admission Visit Programs

Suzy Kersenbrock Cochnar is a native of Crete, Nebraska, and graduated from Doane College in 1988.  She has a master's degree in education from UNL, and taught art and journalism for Lincoln Public Schools for 19 years.  Suzy is the mother of a current Doane student, and has family ties to Doane that reach back five generations.  She and her entire family are involved in the martial arts. 

Suzy encourages you to call and set up a visit to the beautiful Doane College campus. If you are interested in visiting Doane, feel free to contact her.

Contact Information: 402.826.6767: suzy.cochnar@doane.edu

Tim Moulton
Assistant Director of Admission
Phone: 402.826.8290
Email: tim.moulton@doane.edu

Describe Doane in 5 words or less.

Dedicated to developing tomorrow's leaders.

What is on your iPod right now?

A Capella music, 80's rock, and Doane vocal groups (Doane Choir, Doublewide, and Downpour.)

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

Wolverine. Who wouldn't want to have indestructible, retractable claws, and his ability to heal?

Hobbies?

College football (Go Tigers!!), NFL football (Go Cowboys!!), singing and being a dad.

Would you rather be a bird or a fish and why?

Definitely a fish. I grew up in Alma, NE, which is next to the Harlan County Lake. I have been around water for as long as I can remember. I love the beach, boating, tubing down the river, swimming, or just listening to waves as they hit the shore. ...and I don't like to fly.

At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?

Both of the arm rests are mine.

What makes Doane unique?

It truly is the people at Doane (students, faculty, and staff) that make this college unique. They create an environment that is welcoming, fun, and challenging. I invite you to visit campus to experience it! ...and I'm pretty sure that no other college has a caboose and a boat anchor on campus.

Allison Huenemann
Admission Counselor
Phone: 402.826.8641
Email: allison.huenemann@doane.edu

Describe Doane in 5 words or less.

Friendly, beautiful, home.

What is on your iPod right now?

Don't Stop Believing by Journey!

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

Elastigirl. Who wouldn't want to be in more than one room at a time and save her family from evil?

Hobbies?

Eating, singing, dancing, sleeping, Facebooking, swimming, movie watching, hanging with friends, playing games and sports, eating again, walking, and probably more sleeping.

Would you rather be a bird or a fish and why?

Bird. I want to be able to fly and travel anywhere.

At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?

Both. I sit with my hands crossed and elbows on the armrests.

What makes Doane unique?

We have swans! Our campus is so beautiful with trees, lakes, and animals. Nothing beats having a room with a lakeside view!

Sarah Begay
Assistant Director of Admission
Phone: 303.781.2546
Email: sarah.begay@doane.edu

Describe Doane in 5 words or less.

We want you to succeed!

What is on your iPod right now?

Widespread Panic, Grateful Dead, Beastie Boys, and Johnny Cash.

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

Wonder Woman

Hobbies?

Golf, camping, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Would you rather be a bird or a fish and why?

Bird - It would be really cool to fly. It would also cut down on my drive time from Denver to campus!

At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?

Both!

What makes Doane unique?

Students, alumni, faculty and staff all make up a wonderful community at Doane. We are proud of what we represent and what we have to offer!

Josh Oltmans
Transfer Coordinator/Assistant Baseball Coach
Phone: 402.826.8252
Email: josh.oltmans@doane.edu

Describe Doane in 5 words or less.

Leadership, inquiry, values, engagement.

What is on your iPod right now?

A Mountain Dew can is sitting on it, is that bad? I thought I downloaded an app that made it a coaster, but since then it's "bricked."

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

I would say Mighty Mouse, but my wife HATES mice. Superman, doesn't he have x-ray vision? Plus I bet he could be a dominant closer with his fastball!

Hobbies?

Coaching baseball, watching the Red Sox, golf, hanging out with "my girls" (wife and daughter.)

Would you rather be a bird or a fish and why?

That's easy, a bird. I've always wanted to be able to fly and not have to pay for it. Plus, my wife hates fish.

At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?

Just the ones on each side of my seat unless, of course, my wife wants to use one.

What makes Doane unique?

A collective desire to become great! Whether it's our great coaches, the motivated students, engaging professors or Merlin, who greets you in the cafeteria, the interactions you have with them bring about an encouragement to excel in and out of the classroom.

Describe Doane in 5 words or less.

Solid foundation for your education.

What is on your iPod right now?

An almost endless list of apps that make me very unproductive.  I don't even want to know the amount of time I have spent playing Angry Birds.  Other than that you will find some christian rock and a little country music.

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

Mr. Incredible.  I am kind of a family guy and I think it would be cool to have a family full of superheroes.

Hobbies?

My favorite hobby is spending time with my wife and 3 kids.  I love to be a dad and find new ways to have fun with the family.  I also love to play golf whenever I get a chance.  Golf is a great way to spend time with friends and family.

Would you rather be a bird or a fish and why?

Bird.  I love the water, but I would love to fly.  This choice assumes that by being a bird I would no longer be afraid of heights?

At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?

I will jockey for them both!

What makes Doane unique?

I really feel that Doane is a place that strives to be better every day.   The willingness to keep moving forward by the faculty, staff & students is fun to be a part of.

Abby Vollmer
Admission Counselor/Director of Student Ambassadors
Phone: 402.826.6708
Email: abby.vollmer@doane.edu

Describe Doane in 5 words or less.

Life changing opportunities. Lifelong community.

What is on your iPod right now?

Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean. It brings me back home!

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

Lara Croft, Tomb Raider.

Hobbies?

I love: spending time with friends and family, playing with my monster German shepherd, being out at the lake trying to improve my wakeboarding skills and taking fitness/boot camp classes.

Would you rather be a bird or a fish?

Easy - a fish. Birds kind of creep me out!

At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?

Both! (I don't like to share.)

What makes Doane unique?

It is the people of Doane that make us unique. From the maintenance department, to the President, to the brand-new first year student on campus - we are a community. You will be hard-pressed to not get a friendly hello from those that you meet along the paths of Doane's campus.

Zach Boerner
Admission Counselor
Phone: 402.826.8696
Email: zach.boerner@doane.edu

Describe Doane in 5 words or less.

Experience of a lifetime.

What is on your iPod right now?

Forever The Sickest Kids. Haven't heard of them? Give them a listen and you can thank me when you come and visit!

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

Although they are not completely human, I have to say Optimus Prime.

Hobbies?

Playing football and baseball, exercising, video games on occasion and building plastic car models.

Would you rather be a bird or a fish and why?

A bird, I think it would be amazing to fly wherever you wanted.

At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?

Both of them. I shift throughout the movie so I need both accessible to me!

What makes Doane unique?

Doane pays YOU to travel. That's right! While at Doane we will give you $1,000 to travel during your Junior or Senior years.

Nancy Nelsen
Executive Secretary for Admission

This mother of three Doane graduates welcomes prospective students and their families as they tour our Crete campus. You can also catch her performing numerous clerical duties in the Office of Admission. In the past, she taught business classes at Crete High School.

Contact Information: 402.826.8222; nancy.nelsen@doane.edu

Carolyn Wieland
Data Processing Assistant

Carolyn performs secretarial duties for the recruitment of students, such as preparation of applications, mailings, request of transcripts and references, and assisting admission reps in their travel correspondence.  She is the proud parent of two Doane alumni. In her spare time she enjoys golfing, collecting and restoring antique furniture.

Contact Information: 402.826.8691; carolyn.wieland@doane.edu

Sheri Doremus
Data Entry Clerk

Sheri is primarily responsible for entering prospective students into our inquiry pool, as well as processing applications for admission. She is married to a Doane alum and is the proud parent of four daughters (including a set of identical twins).  Much of her family time revolves around the busy schedules of her daughters (softball, volleyball, dancing etc).  Sheri's hobbies include camping/water sports and baking special treats.

Contact Information: 402.826.8232; sheri.doremus@doane.edu