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Director
Winn Stanger
 
Counselors
Karen Doutre
Larry Henson
Greg Nielsen
Betty Simons
Jan St. Clair-Bowen
Pat Wheeler
Front Office
Anna Petersen April Toone
Career Peers
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Director of Career Services


 

 

 

Winn Stanger, Ph.D.
Director of Career Services


Education:
Ph.D. Loyola University of Chicago.  Corporate Training/Organizational Development
M.S. Utah State University.  Human Resources Development
B.S. Utah State University.  Business Administration/Management
Bio:
Winn has been the Director of the Career Center since April 2002. He taught courses in human resources, career development, and international business for the Goddard School of Business before joining the career services team. He has worked professionally in Human Resources for over 25 years. Before returning to Utah, he lived in Chicago for 12 years and worked as a group Vice President of Human Resources for Federal Signal Corporation. He has lived in Brazil and has worked and traveled extensively internationally. Winn enjoys working with students, faculty, employers, and alumni. He believes in assisting each person in such a memorable way that they tell others about the value of their experience. Winn enjoys being back in Utah with his family and friends and he enjoys biking, skiing, and snowboarding in our beautiful mountains.




Permanent Staff (Alphabetical)


 

 

 

Karen Doutre
Career Counselor

College of Applied Science and Technology  Liaison


Education:
Bio:
Career Services is pleased to welcome Karen as part of our full time staff. Please check back soon to learn more about her.


 

 

 

Larry Henson, M.S.
Career Counselor and Employment Advisor

College of Social and Behavioral Science  Liaison


Education:
M.S. Troy State University.  Public Administration
B.S. Brigham Young University.  Youth Leadership
Bio:
Larry has been an Academic Advisor and Career Counselor at WSU since 1992. Prior to this time, he spent 20 years as a U.S. Air Force combat pilot where he was awarded the Silver Star for "Gallantry in Action" during the Persian Gulf War. Larry has represented Weber State at numerous local, regional, and national conferences with presentations in the areas of Academic Advisement, Campus Violence, Student Services, and Career Counseling. He has been a volunteer leader with the Boy Scouts of America for over 30 years and enjoys backpacking, hiking, fishing, antique cars and building projects.


 

 

 

Dick Lambert, Ed.D.
Career Counselor and Employment Advisor

Education  Liaison


Education:
Ed.D. Brigham Young University.  Administration of Higher Ed. /Educational Psych.
M.Ed. Brigham Young University.  Admin. Of Public Education
B.A. San Diego State University.  Elementary Education
Bio:
Dick has been a counselor at WSU since 1991 and advisor for the College of Education since 1998. Prior to coming to Career Services he worked 30 years as an administrator, teacher, and counselor in private education. Dick also taught elementary school in Chula Vista CA. He has presented at local, state, regional, and national associations concerning career development topics of current interest. He enjoys hiking, outdoors, reading, travel, and visiting historical sites.


 

 

 

Greg Nielsen, M.S.
Assistant Director/Counselor

Science  Liaison


Education:
M.S. University of Utah.  Educational/Counseling Psychology
B.S. Weber State University.  Geology
B.S. Brigham Young University.  Psychology
Bio:
Greg has been a counselor at WSU since June, 1999. Prior to coming to WSU he worked as a Counselor and as a Test Center Administrator at the University of Utah. In addition to counseling and teaching, Greg also enjoys the sciences. He has completed a B.S. in geology and received the 98-99 outstanding student award from the U of U Department of Geology and Geophysics. He is currently a PhD student in that program. Within the Career Services Office Greg serves as assistant director, technology coordinator, and liaison for the College of Science. His other hobbies include hiking, computers, music, and spending time with his family.


 

 

 

Anna Petersen
Recruiting Secretary


Education:
Weber State University.  (Currently Enrolled)
Bio:
Anna, a native of Denton Texas, currently resides in Roy, Utah. She is the mother of 4 children and grandmother of 6 and loves being a Nana! She enjoys dancing, taking motorcycle rides and spending time with her husband up at their Bear Lake Cabin. She also enjoys hiking, swimming, riding 4-wheelers, and just enjoying the view. Anna arrived in Utah by way of Portland, Oregon where she worked for Intel Corporation. She was transferred to Utah and is new to the University both as an employee and a student. Anna loves learning and is working towards a Bachelor's degree; she has a wide variety of interests posing a problem with making a firm decision on her major, she is taking advantage of her opportunity to utilize the services in her department by enlisting the help of the counselors in Career Services!


 

 

 

Betty Simons, M.Ed.
Career Counselor and Employment Advisor

Arts & Humanities  Liaison


Education:
M.Ed. Weber State University.  Curriculum and Instruction
B.S. Brigham Young University.  Secondary Education
Bio:
Betty has been a counselor at WSU since 1997. Prior to working at WSU she worked in public education in California. She has also worked in the private business sector as a consultant and trainer for ten years with various organization in the U.S. and Canada. While working as a counselor, Betty has presented workshops and seminars on counseling skill/s, whole-brain thinking, creative problem solving, interpersonal communication, and diversity issues in the workplace. In addition to her interest in working with students, she enjoys spending time with her husband and young adult aged children, traveling, and vegetable gardening.


 

 

 

Jan St. Clair-Bowen, M.Ed.
Career Counselor and Employment Advisor

Heath Professions  Liaison


Education:
M.Ed. University of Louisville..  Educational Counseling Psychology
B.L.S. University of Louisville.  Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Bio:
Jan has been a Career Counselor/Employment Advisor at Weber State University since August of 1998. Prior to that time, she raised two children and finished her Bachelors and Masters degrees at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. Jan is originally from Pennsylvania, and has lived in New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas, and Kentucky. Upon completion of her Masters in Educational Counseling Psychology with a Post-masters certificate degree in Expressive Arts Therapy in 1996, she moved to Utah to be with her family. Before coming to Weber State, Jan was employed with the federal government where she created employees’ Individual Development Plans and seminars for federal managers. She also has worked for private industry in outplacement training where she wrote professional resumes and guided executives through the job search process. Jan has taught the Child and Family Career Development class in a face-to-face format since 1999 and has counseled with thousands of students in her six years at Weber State. She also has created and presented numerous classes and seminars on topics from Stress Management and Test Anxiety to Art Therapy. Jan was awarded the designation of National Certified Counselor in 2000 and has maintained that certification to present. She is also an active member of the National Career Development Association. In addition to teaching and counseling, Jan enjoys hiking, camping, dancing and yoga.


 

 

 

April Toone
Data Management Secretary


Education:
Weber State University.  (Currently Enrolled)
Bio:
April has worked for WSU since 2000 and for Career Services since October of 2001. April is the proud mother of two children and enjoys spending time reading, watching movies, and spending time with her beautiful children.


 

 

 

Pat Wheeler, B.A.
Career and Employment Advisor

College of Business & BIS Program  Liaison


Education:
B.A. University of Iowa.  English/French
Bio:
Pat has been the Manager of Corporate Recruiting at WSU for 19 years and is now solely responsible for students in the Goddard School of Business and Economics and the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program. Prior to arriving in Utah, Pat and her Air Force Family spent 12 years living in Europe and Hawaii. Pat is a former Governor of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and is currently the President of the Rocky Mountain Association of Colleges and Employers. Pat received the Association's first "College Member of the Year" award in 1999. Pat is currently a Board member of the Northern Utah Human Resource Association and advisor for the WSU student chapter of SHRM; honorary life member of the Western Association of Cooperative Education; and is active in many civic groups in Ogden. At Weber State, Pat serves on the Professional Staff Advisory Committee, the Wildcat Club Board of Directors and the Gridiron Club Board of Directors.




Career Peers (Alphabetical)





 

Weber State University, Career Services, Ogden, Utah 84408-1105,
(801) 626-6393, careers@weber.edu