Campus Guide Contact List

Fall Trimester 2008

Photo	Name	Bio
	Steve Frogley President	Steve moved to attend Palmer with his wife and two children from Draper, Utah. Although chiropractic runs in his blood, he explored other professions prior to coming to Palmer. After four years as a customer service manager in telecommunications and two years in marketing and operations for an industrial equipment business he owned with a partner, he decided that chiropractic really was the path for him. Steve loves any sport or outdoor activity, but specifically enjoys basketball, running and fly-fishing. Although he sorely misses the mountain streams of the Rockies, he loves his time in the Midwest with the phenomenal people he's met here at Palmer! He feels he couldn't have chosen a better school to prepare him for his future in health care.
	Kevin Turner Vice President	Kevin grew up in Downingtown, Penn., which is an outer suburb of Philadelphia. He then attended Penn State where he received a Bachelor's in Kinesiology. It was there he met Ashley, who he married in May 2006. While at Penn State, he also discovered his love for chiropractic and ended up working with two chiropractors throughout most of his undergraduate studies. When looking at schools Kevin quickly realized there was no other place for him besides Palmer, so he began his studies in July 2007.
	Kim Trader Secretary
	Katie Shirk Treasurer	Katie grew up in the small town of Wilton, Iowa, located just outside the Quad Cities. She attended the University of Iowa where she attended every wrestling meet and received a Bachelor’s in Biology. Katie loves being involved at Palmer and the community. Her passions include chiropractic, dancing, swimming, and working with and learning from special needs children.
	Andy Gibson	Andy Gibson is a native of Clearfield, Penn. Before coming to Palmer, Andy taught elementary school and worked at various "odd jobs", none of which seemed to leave him with a sense of fulfillment. At the urging of his chiropractor back home, Andy began to explore the possibility of coming to Palmer. A year and a half later, he keeps asking why it took so long for him to get here! Andy loves chiropractic and can't wait to change the world. Andy has been married to his best friend Tina for seven years and they recently welcomed their son Ian to the family.
	Nick Askey	Nicholas is a native of Baraboo, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 2006 with a degree in Biology. In his free time he enjoys reading, talking chiropractic, working-out, sports, working construction, fishing, and hunting. At Palmer he is heavily involved as a Sports Injury Club Intern, a member of the Palmer hockey team, intramural softball, bowling leagues, and The Master’s Circle.
	Jason Blackketter	In August 2005, Jason, his wife Jessica and their three children left the comfort of family and friends to embark on a life-changing move to Davenport, Iowa. He completed two semesters of accelerated science courses at Scott Community College to satisfy the prerequisites before beginning the D.C. program at Palmer in July 2006. His prior schooling includes a B.A. in Music with a piano emphasis from California Baptist University in Riverside, Calif., and a Masters in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Jason then spent ten years in fulltime church ministry as a pastor, ministering in the areas of music, worship, education, evangelism, and leader development. His family has adjusted to the change, "in fact we've grown to love the variety of seasons here in the Midwest." He chose to become a Campus Guide because he is excited about chiropractic and excited about being at Palmer!
	Jenelle Bourgeois	Jenelle is originally from Ontario, Canada, but spent most of her childhood overseas. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, with Honors. Upon graduating from Palmer, Jenelle plans to practice overseas for a while before returning to Canada. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities, reading, cooking, and above all, swing dancing!
	Laura Broseke	Laura is from Kenton, Ohio, and grew up in a chiropractic family with her father as her doctor from birth. Her chiropractic career began after much debate over other careers, and finally she realized that chiropractic was the passion for her future. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and began her education at Palmer in the summer of 2006. Campus Guides has helped her to understand more about chiropractic and its history. After classes, Laura teaches in the anatomy lab and lifeguards at a nearby pool. She enjoys running, swimming, biking, participating in triathlons, cooking, and spending time with friends in her free time.
	Mario Chavez	Mario is a native of Belen, New Mexico. He attended Colorado State University for his undergrad, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science, with a concentration in Sport’s Medicine. While at Palmer Mario has been involved with not only Campus Guides, but he is a Vogt Leader, a member of PSAF, SICA and the president of St. Raphael’s Catholic Fellowship. You can also find him in the archives room listening to tapes of philosophy by some of the chiropractic greats. Mario considers chiropractic his calling. Upon graduation, he plans to move back to Colorado with his wife and child and open his own practice in Denver.
	John Daniels	John is originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin and began his undergraduate studies at Marquette University, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Once he learned about the opportunity to complete his undergraduate degree while being enrolled in the D.C. program at Palmer, he immediately applied in hopes of completing his life long dream of becoming a chiropractor. John has experienced the many great benefits of chiropractic throughout his entire life. His grandfather, father and many uncles are chiropractors. They have helped him choose a profession that allows an individual to interact with numerous patients on a daily basis, all the while helping them achieve a life full of health and wellness. In Davenport, John enjoys spending time with his sister and her family, and the many friends he has met through school, church and other social functions.
	Tara Jo Droessler	Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, Tara Jo is the youngest of five children and a first generation chiropractor. Tara Jo chose chiropractic very early in life; she was certain that it was her destination when she was only in grade school. Tara Jo joined the military and served four years on active duty. She spent two and a half years in Germany and also served a tour of duty in Iraq. Tara Jo loved her time in the military as she had the pleasure of traveling to sixteen countries in Europe and meeting people from all over the world. Yet through all of this, she never lost sight of Palmer and chiropractic. Now she is pursuing the dream she had as a young girl of opening a practice with a Palmer College of Chiropractic diploma on the wall! Outside of class and studying, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, playing volleyball, traveling, hanging out with friends, and her puppy Chomper.
	Eromata Ebwe	Eromata is from Cameroon, West Africa. She spent the first 13 years of her life in Cameroon prior to coming to the United States. Here, the state of Maryland became her home. She attended Towson University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, Biochemsitry, and Bioinformatics. Her experience of working in the emergency department at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Baltimore, sparked her interest to seek a nonconventional form of health care for her future patients. Her passion for chiropractic grows exponentially as she discovers the depth of the profession. She is extremely excited about the substantial National Institute of Health funding Palmer received to conduct research, and is an advocate for the new Palmer Center for Business Development. Eromata loves to cook especially for her husband and friends, play tennis, swim, and take long walks.
	Princely Ebwe	Princely was born into the Ebwe's family in Cameroon, West Africa. A few year's after moving to the United States and engaging in both skilled and unskilled labor, he pursued a career in nursing. In 2006, he sustained an injury at work in the process of transporting a patient. Due to agonizing pain merely minutes later, he searched the directory at work seeking medical intervention. A number of different factors led him to a chiropractic office. Encouragement from his Chiropractor inspired him to visit Palmer and he knew he was in the right place.
	Kyle Ellensohn	Kyle grew up on a farm in a small town located in Northwest Iowa, known for its rolling hills and great ice cream. He completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at Wayne State College, where he played rugby during his four years of attendance. Kyle enjoys being involved in intramurals, running, biking and being in the water.
	Corbin C. Fox III	Corbin will be a third generation chiropractor and the twelfth chiropractor in his family. He grew up in Charleston, S.C., and retired from the United States Air Force after over twenty years of service. Upon retirement he went back to school and earned an Associate degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics. When he was close to completion of the degree he accompanied his mother to a Palmer Homecoming in 2001 and heard Dr. Dan Murphy speak at the opening lecture. He realized his childhood dream of being a chiropractor was still there and his desire to serve people through healthcare was alive and well. Being at Palmer with like-minded people was like coming home after a really long journey.
	Donald Francis	Donald is originally from Zimbabwe, but moved to the United Kingdom during his teens. He joined the British Army at the age of 16, commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst at 20, and subsequently served in theatres of operations all over the world. He retired in 2005 as a Captain, and was introduced to chiropractic by a very special Palmer alumnus in the United Kingdom. Palmer was the obvious choice because of its reputation in the profession. It is The Fountainhead and it preserves and extends the philosophy, science and art of our profession. My wife Katie, the family CEO, minds all family matters including the two newest recruits, Jamie and Hannah.
	Andy Gibson	Andy Gibson is a native of Clearfield, Penn. Before coming to Palmer, Andy taught elementary school and worked at various "odd jobs", none of which seemed to leave him with a sense of fulfillment. At the urging of his chiropractor back home, Andy began to explore the possibility of coming to Palmer. A year and a half later, he keeps asking why it took so long for him to get here! Andy loves chiropractic and can't wait to change the world. Andy has been married to his best friend Tina for seven years and they recently welcomed their son Ian to the family.
	Sabrina Graham	Sabrina is originally from Hart, a small town in Western Michigan. She previously attended Grand Valley State University and earned her B.S. in Biomedical Science. Sabrina has used chiropractic as primary healthcare for much of her life. It only seemed natural that she continued her education in chiropractic. Palmer was the ultimate choice in a school for her due to its great mix of the science, art, philosophy and history. She truly believes Palmer has the most to offer students, and is happy that her position as a Campus Guide allows her to share that with prospective students.
	Karen Hannah	Originally from Canada, Karen graduated from Davenport West High School in 2003. Upon graduation she attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology. During her time at Palmer she has worked various jobs on and off campus while being involved in clubs on campus. In her free time, Karen loves to be outside and soak up the sun; especially if she is playing sand volleyball or water-skiing on the river. However, if the weather is less than desirable, she enjoys playing cards, chatting with old friends, playing video games and playing indoor sports. Karen likes to make the best of her situations, no matter the circumstances, because she believes it brings needed fun little twists to her life.
	Dusty Hess	Dusty was born and raised in sunny Southern California. He left high school with high goals of working in the music business. Dusty played several instruments, toured with bands and wrote music. He then extended his career goals and majored in music, gaining certification in the recording arts and engineering field. Although he was filled with passion for music there was no fulfillment. Coming from a family of doctors, starting with his great-grandfather, he was raised with the knowledge and exciting benefits of chiropractic. He believes the greatest achievement in life is to improve the lives of others. With that in mind, Dusty wanted to do what his father did – help people, change lives and provide for his future family the way his father provided for him. Dusty left the Hollywood lifestyle and went back to studying, but this time he studied science. By visiting the campus, it’s at Palmer that Dusty found his new passion for chiropractic, and here he is.
	Calla Jayne Kleene	Calla Jayne is from Sioux City, Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa where she studied dance and pre-chiropractic. In 2005 she moved to Davenport and started the D.C. program in March 2006. She is very enthusiastic and passionate about chiropractic and is anxious to spread the word! She loves Palmer College of Chiropractic for its rich founding history and for the profession’s dedication to the patients’ total well-being and health. She is very grateful for the sacrifice and dedication to the founders of chiropractic. Her passion for chiropractic lies in the fact that it is not only health driven, but family driven as well. She has been a life long patient of chiropractic and looks forward to sharing the benefits with others. Calla enjoys Hawkeye football, golfing with her husband and going out with friends!
	Mary Klimek	Born and raised in the Western suburbs of Chicago, Mary graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology. Upon graduation Mary decided she needed a change, so she traded the view of cornfields for a view of the mountains, and moved to Portland, Oregon. While in Oregon, she worked very closely with two Palmer alumni at a very successful chiropractic and rehabilitation facility. Although she lived only 100 blocks from Western States Chiropractic College, and grew up 30 minutes from National Health Sciences University, Mary chose to come to the Davenport Campus because of its rich historical background, strong philosophical influence and its reputation for producing the best doctors of chiropractic in the field.
	Torrie Mauerman	Torrie is a balanced student who strives for excellence. Not only does she push herself to be the best, but she also encourages others in her life to reach their highest potential. She grew up in Albany, Wisc., and received her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh before coming to Palmer. Her excitement for chiropractic is expressed through her involvement in numerous clubs, including Campus Guides where she does her part in spreading the word of chiropractic and in sharing the profound history of what the Palmer family brought to the world. Torrie believes the only limits in life are the limits of your imagination, and the key to success is being positive in every situation.
	Julie Joohye Nam	Julie is from Seoul, South Korea. She graduated in 2005 from KyungHee University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Sports Medicine. Julie worked at a bank in Korea for two years prior to attending Palmer. In her free time Julie loves to cook and spend time with her friends, as well as singing and dancing at karaoke bars. She is very interested in the way chiropractic can improve the lives of people with disabilities and is always looking for new research.
	Thérèse Northrop Mansion Coordinator	Thérèse is from Colorado where she was introduced to chiropractic and decided it was the only profession she wanted to pursue. Thérèse graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colorado State University with a double major in German and Liberal Arts. Since her chiropractic mentor is a Palmer alumna, Palmer was naturally the first choice when she looked at schools. Upon visiting the campus, Thérèse was impressed with the balance of the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic, the rich history on campus, the family atmosphere, and the commitment to excellence. When not focusing on things chiropractic, Thérèse enjoys dancing, reading, being outdoors, and hanging out with family and friends. She's also a fan of music, theater and the arts, and appreciates the shows, events and festivals the Quad Cities has to offer.
	Justin Pierce
	Amber Smith	Amber is from a small town in Southwestern Iowa. She grew up on a farm and graduated from East Union High School in 2002. She continued her education at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Amber has been a patient of chiropractic for over 20 years, so when she started to consider different career options, chiropractic was a natural fit. When she came to Palmer, it felt like home and she knew Palmer was the place for her chiropractic education – all of the pieces just fell into place! Amber enjoys playing sports, horseback riding and being active, especially outside.
	Shannon Stadler
	Ryan Yates	Ryan hails from Providence, Utah, and looks forward to returning to his home state with the skills necessary to teach and help others live lives of wellness and health (true w-ealth!). He and his family are no strangers to the Midwest. In 2005, Ryan graduated with honors from Wabash College in Indiana where he earned a B.A. in Philosophy. Prior to graduating, Ryan lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he fell in love with the people and culture. Ryan is married to his best friend Kelsey Lyn, and they enjoy their incredibly curious son Brayden and are excited to welcome their second son, Dylan. Ryan is active on campus as the assistant editor of the Beacon, secretary of the ICA and vice president of the NUCCA club.
	Christine Crisp Staff Advisor	Christine returns to Palmer after a ten year hiatus; during that time she was busy managing her husbands' chiropractic office in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and raising twin boys. When innate woke-up her husband in the middle of the night and told him to "go home and teach," they sold their office in three days and moved back to Iowa within a couple of months. Chiropractic is truly in the family and she knows Palmer is the only place for her to work and share what she has learned. Being the Campus Guides Advisor is the "icing on the cake" in her return to Palmer.

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