NMC Fellows
The Fellow is Northwestern Michigan College's highest honor, awarded since 1964. Fellows may be nominated because they have demonstrated influential networking on behalf of the College, have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding financial or personal time contributions to NMC, or as a retiree of the College continue to contribute back to their academic or professional fields as volunteers, mentors or advisors. Exceptional contributions in one or more of these areas may justify nomination. No staff, faculty, or trustee shall be named a Fellow while still employed or in office.
2026 recipients: Doug Bishop, Jim and Diana Huckle, and Peg Jonkhoff
Doug BishopFormer trustee Doug Bishop, of Traverse City, was first appointed to NMC’s Board of Trustees in July 2006 to fill a term vacancy and subsequently was elected to three successive six-year terms, completing 18 years of service in 2024. Bishop has been a significant financial supporter and holds emeritus status with the NMC Foundation Board.
Practicing law in Traverse City since 1977, Bishop is also a retired captain of the U.S. Naval Reserve.
Jim Huckle with a photo of his late wife DianaJim Huckle and the late Diana Huckle have set a high standard for philanthropic contributions and influential networking on behalf of the college, with annual giving that began in 1991 and continues today with catalytic and transformative gifts, particularly toward the college’s newer, innovative programs such as the Experiential Learning Institute and freshwater initiatives.
Both Jim and Diana are Honorary NMC Foundation Board members.
Peg JonkhoffJonkhoff, a 1976 graduate of NMC, was named an Outstanding Alumnus in 2013. She serves on the NMC Foundation Board and is a member of the 75th anniversary steering committee.
She is vice president at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home actively working with her family and caring staff and serves on many other community boards and organizations.
NMC Fellows Gallery
- 2026: Doug Bishop, Jim Huckle and Diana Huckle, and Peg Jonkhoff
- 2025: Mark Lundmark and Jayne Mohr
- 2024: Bill Donberg, Timothy Nelson and Nancy Johnson, and Jack and Karen Puschel Segal
- 2023: Gene Jenneman and Brad, D.J. And Marty Oleson
- 2022: Ross Childs and Ann Rogers
- 2020: Bill Marsh Jr. and Roberta Teahen
- 2019: Daniel and Debra Edson
- 2018: Dr. Edward and Sharon Rutkowski
- 2017: Ross and Brenda Biederman
- 2016: Chuck Judson
- 2015: Bruce Byl
- 2014: Richard and Diana Milock
- 2013: Dr. Don Good, Walter J. Hooper
- 2012: Hettie Molvang
- 2011: Terry S. Malone
- 2010: James MacInnes, Elaine C. Wood
- 2009: Jean Howard, Ted Kidd, Phyllis Kidd, D. Jerome Slack, Margery Slack
- 2008: Charles E. Benson, Barbara S. Benson, Louise Hagerty, Wayne H. Lobdell, Terry Lobdell
- 2007: Donald Oleson, Sr., Gerald Oleson, Jr.
- 2006: Walter E. Beardslee, Elaine L. Beardslee
- 2005: William G. Janis, Jacqueline E. Ribel, Mark L. Ribel
- 2004: Rotary Charities of Traverse City
- 2003: Christian P. Kamm, Shirley S. Okerstrom
- 2002: Marvin Rorick, Luella Rorick
- 2001: George C. Comden, Bart T. Stupak, Norman Veliquette, Marjory Veliquette
- 2000: Nick Rajkovich, Frances Rajkovich
- 1999: Robert T. Hughes, Robert Rudd, Grace Rudd, Capt. George J. Ryan
- 1998: Thomas C. Jones, Edward C. Walker
- 1997: James J. Beckett, Al Shumsky, Dudley Smith, Barbara Smith III
- 1996: David Lee Gray, Paul T. Johnson, Frances B. Johnson, Donald W. Nugent, Gail M. Nugent
- 1995: Dr. Charles D. Kesner, Richard W. Olson, Dr. C. Russell Wentworth
- 1994: Dr. Charles Kelly, Dolores Kelly, Barbara I.C. MacFarlane, Jane E. Norton, Frank E. Noverr
- 1993: Walter Holland
- 1992: Susie (Kildee) Janis, Paul Welch
- 1991: Sen. George A. McManus, Jr.
- 1990: Helen W. Milliken, JoAnne M. Zimmerman
- 1989: Gordon Lightfoot, Arthur M. Schmuckal, Mary E. Schmuckal, Adm. Willard J. Smith, U.S.C.G.
- 1988: Robert L. Goff, Jack B. Stegenga
- 1987: Marie G. McCarthy, Mrs. William E. Votruba
- 1986: Bernard C. Rink
- 1985: Frank W. Tezak, Ralph J. Lautner, Mary E. Lautner, Joseph H. Rogers
- 1984: Alice A. Drulard, Blake Forslund
- 1983: Michael Dennos, Barbara Dennos, V. Adm. Paul E. Trimble (Ret.)
- 1981: Lester M. Biederman, Warren W. Cline, M.D.
- 1980: Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld
- 1979: Doris Nerbonne, Everett R. Hames
- 1978: John L. Horton
- 1977: Julius C. Sleder
- 1976: Ferris N. Crawford
- 1974: James P. DeLapa, Andrew L. Olson
- 1973: Harry L. Weitz, M.D., Sen. Robert P. Griffin
- 1972: Dorothy C. Hall, Preston N. Tanis
- 1971: James E. Clune, Arthur G. Whitelock
- 1970: Harry T. Running, Mrs. Mark (Helen) Osterlin
- 1969: Corrine J. Naar
- 1968: Julius H. Beers
- 1967: Eugene B. Power
- 1966: Wilbur C. Munnecke
- 1965: George I. Altenburg, Gov. William G. Milliken, Leslie Tremaine, Bernice Tremaine
- 1964: Arnell G. Engstrom, Gerald Oleson, Frances Oleson, Ferris J. Rennie, Harold Wise, Imogene Wise, Ellis A. Wunsch, Ph.D.