Gerard Arthus
Director of IT Programs

BA; BS; MA; MS

Gerry Arthus worked as a Systems Administrator for 11 years and is currently an instructor at the National College South Bend Campus. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Political Science, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, a Master of Arts degree in Political Theory and International Relations, and a Master of Science degree in Technological Systems Management and Environmental Management.

Deborah Harrison
Instructor

MBA, BS

Deborah Harrison has extensive management experience and spent the first 17 years of her professional life in the not-for profit sector, with the majority of time spent as Executive Director of two Boys & Girls Clubs. She has also been the Vice President and CFO for a small manufacturing business and currently serves on the Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County board of directors. Deborah received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University at South Bend and her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame. She is an instructor of management and ethics courses at the National College South Bend Campus.

Robert Jankowski
Pharmacy Technician Department Chair

CPhT; BSGS; MBA

Robert Jankowski has been a Certified Pharmacy Technician for 13 years. He received a Bachelor of Science in General Studies degree from Indiana University and has recently completed the Master of Business Administration program at Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN. He is an instructor at the National College South Bend Campus and currently serves as the pharmacy technician department chair.

Toni Mayberry
Instructor

BS, MT

Toni Mayberry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science with minors in Chemistry and Behavioral Science from Andrews University. She is a certified Medical Technologist (ASCP) and is an instructor at the South Bend Campus.

Janine O'Keefe
Instructor

CMA(AAMA), CPC, AAS, BA, MBA

Janine O'Keefe is a seasoned health care professional who began her career as a medical assistant working for primary care physicians. She earned her associate degree in medical assisting from Ivy Tech Community College, her Bachelor of Arts degree in health care administration from Davenport University, and her Master of Business Administration degree from Bethel College. Janine holds certification as a Certified Medical Assistant and a Certified Professional Coder. She is an instructor at the National College South Bend Campus.

Patricia Parker-Davis
Department Chair - General Education

BS, MS. Ed

Patricia Parker-Davis began her career working as a housekeeper for Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center and advanced to other positions within the hospital setting, including nursing assistant, ward clerk, unit secretary, surgery scheduler, patient accounts representative, and ultimately worked her way up to computer operator. She earned an associate degree from Davenport College, a Bachelor of Science degree from Bethel College, a Master of Science in Education degree from Indiana University South Bend, and she is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree. She has been an instructor with the South Bend Community School Corporation, Elkhart Community Schools, Cobb County Schools, and Ivy Tech College before coming to National Colleges South Bend Campus, where she currently serves as General Education Department Chair.

Penny Strang
Instructor

RN, BS, MS

Penny Strang is a graduate of the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, where she became a Registered Nurse, and of Indiana University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and her Master of Science degree in guidance and counseling. She has worked for several colleges and universities and is currently an instructor at the National College South Bend Campus.

Brenia Tyler
Director of Health Information Technology

MBA, RHIA

Brenia Tyler has worked in the health information field for over 17 years and is presently the Director of Health Information Technology at National College's South Bend Campus. She has a Master of Business Administration degree from Everest University, a Bachelor of Science degree from Chicago State University, and is a Registered Health Information Administrator with a Certificate in Spanish Healthcare from Truman College. Brenia is currently attending Capella University's Education in Higher Leadership Doctoral Program. She teaches medical terminology, coding and billing, healthcare law and ethics, and other medical courses.