Recent NWTC Employees

Cindy Estrup joined NWTC as dean of Public Safety in March 2021. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in corrections, emergency management, probation, and community and campus policing. Estrup came from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where she was emergency manager and special project sergeant. She held previous roles as police officer and criminal justice instructor for the Wisconsin Technical College System. In addition to numerous instructor field-related certifications, Estrup holds a Master of Science in education counseling from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and an MBA from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. 
 

Jill Thiede started at NWTC in June 2020 as associate dean of Trades and Engineering Technologies. Thiede is part of the third generation of women in her family to work within Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to NWTC. She joins us from Paper Converting Machine Company where she was strategic account manager, developing the Accelerate Team that brought Industry 4.0 solutions to improve customer efficiencies and productivity. Before then, Thiede held roles at Procter & Gamble and Rockwell Automation. She has an MBA from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree in science and engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison. 
 

John Reinders became associate dean for the College of Business in June 2020. Reinders began his NWTC career in 2001 as an instructor in the Print Technology program. In 2012, he moved to the Design and Graphic Technology program. During his time at NWTC, Reinders has served as co-chair of the ACBSP accreditation team, lead faculty member, and faculty chair of the 8-Week Advantage program. Prior to NWTC, he held various positions within printing and graphic design companies throughout the
local area. 
 

Ryan Gilbert was appointed associate dean of Public Safety in June 2019. Gilbert began his career at NWTC in 2016 as an instructor, bringing with him over 28 years of field experience in roles such as chief of police and emergency medical technician for the Mishicot Area Ambulance Service. Gilbert is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds a master’s degree in organizational performance and a bachelor’s in business management. In addition, Gilbert is currently a part-time officer for the Elkhart Lake Police Department. 
 

Sue Zittlow became associate dean in the College of Business in April 2020.  Before then, she was vice president of workforce and leadership development for the Greater Green Bay Chamber. While new to the NWTC associate dean role, Zittlow has over 15 years of previous experience at the College and is happy to be back. During her previous tenure at NWTC, Zittlow worked in staff and organizational development and in learning solutions. She is passionate about education, student success, partnering with businesses, and building a thriving community. 
 

Tara Cribb joined NWTC as media relations strategist in February 2021. She brings 10 years of award-winning experience in public relations, event marketing, social media, and influencer relations. With a brand, agency, and editorial background, Cribb has worked with companies including Kohl’s, Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, Carmex, Maine Office of Tourism, Crunchmaster, Johnson Controls, Conde Nast, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Strategic Communications in public relations and mass communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.