Laura Cook graduated from Western Kentucky University in August 2003 with an Associate of Science degree in Healthcare Information Systems, and is currently pursing her Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration.  Miss Cook received her CPC certification in June 2004.  She worked as a Certified Professional Coder/team leader for four years at Graves Gilbert Clinic.  Miss Cook is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and American Health Information Management Association.  She began employment with the Bowling Green Technical College in August 2007 as a Business Studies Instructor.

Janel Doyle graduated from Western Kentucky University in December 2005 with an Associate of Arts degree in Office Systems Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Education.  Mrs. Doyle holds a secretarial diploma and a General Occupational and Technical Studies Associate of Science degree from Bowling Green Technical College.  Currently, she is pursuing a Masters Degree in Adult Education at Western Kentucky University.  She currently serves as the Business Studies Program Coordinator.  Mrs. Doyle has over 13 years of work experience as an administrative assistant. She is a professional member of Phi Beta Lambda and the Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education.

Susan Harmon graduated from Western Kentucky University (WKU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing Education (Area of Concentration) including a minor in CIS (Computer Information Systems).  Her work experience includes insurance receptionist, sales clerk, administrative assistant, and created programs in Access plus five years teaching experience in Business Studies.     Mrs. Harmon also serves as co-advisor for Phi Beta Lambda and a professional member.  She has taught Junior Achievement at Warren Elementary and Drakes Creek Middle School.  She is also a professional member of Phi Beta Lambda.  Mrs. Harmon is currently working on her master’s degree.

Patti Sumner graduated from Western Kentucky University (WKU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Distributive Education (Area of Concentration) including 31 undergraduate business-related hours.  Mrs. Sumner also obtained a Master of Arts in Education from WKU plus a Rank I in School Guidance.  She was the 2005-2006 recipient of the New Horizon’s Faculty Award of Excellence and Faculty Excellence Award (2006) from the National Institute of Staff Organization and Development (NISOD).  Her work experience includes insurance receptionist, insurance claims and renewal clerk, and insurance salesperson plus over 20 years teaching experience in Marketing Education and Business Studies.  Mrs. Sumner also serves as Business Division Chair which consists of the Business Studies Department and Culinary Arts Department.  She is also a professional member of Phi Beta Lambda and National Business Education Association.

Division Chair
Professor
Patti Sumner
270-901-1066
patti.sumner@kctcs.edu

Associate Professor
Janel C. Doyle
270-901-1058
janel.doyle@kctcs.edu

Assistant Professor
Susan B. Harmon
270-901-1085
susan.harmon@kctcs.edu

Instructor
Laura E. Cook, CPC
270-901-1031
laurae.cook@kctcs.edu