Message from the Dean

cbt dean Brooke R. EnvickWelcome to the College of Business and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

As an alum of UNK and now Dean of this incredible college, I am honored to lead a community that has been central to my personal and professional journey. The College of Business and Technology is a place of learning, transformation, innovation, and purpose. After eight years serving as a faculty member and associate dean, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the heart, talent, and commitment that make this college exceptional.

This year, our theme is Building Momentum by Celebrating, Aligning, and Envisioning, which I believe truly captures where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are headed.

We are celebrating the extraordinary success of our students, faculty, and staff. Many of our programs proudly boast 100% job placement rates. Our enrollment has steadily increased over the past five years, a testament to the relevance of our programs and the strength of our student experience. Each year, we award over $500,000 in scholarships, helping open doors for future leaders and innovators. We’re proud to offer state-of-the-art classrooms and labs and a Career Closet that give our students the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

We are aligning our efforts across disciplines and departments with new and existing partnerships, both on campus and in our communities. Whether it’s through innovative teaching, applied research, industry collaboration, or community engagement, we are focused on making meaningful impact in our region and across Nebraska.

And we are envisioning a bold, purpose-driven future. Our faculty and staff are committed to preparing students not only for their first job, but for lifelong leadership, learning, and service. We are reimagining the future of business, industry, and technology with integrity, vision, and a deep sense of responsibility to all our stakeholders.

As a third-generation professor, I believe deeply in the power of education to change lives. It’s an honor to serve a college that lives out that belief every day. I invite you to explore our programs, visit our campus, meet our students and faculty, and be a part of our momentum and success.

Thank you for your interest in the College of Business and Technology. We are very proud of where we’ve been, inspired by where we are now, and even more excited about where we’re going.

Warm regards,
Brooke R. Envick
Dean, College of Business and Technology
University of Nebraska at Kearney

Dean's Office Staff

Frank Tenkorang

Frank Tenkorang

Associate Dean & Professor

tenkorangf1@unk.edu
(308) 865-8573

Jim Vaux

Jim Vaux

Associate Dean of Faculty Success

vauxjs@unk.edu
(308) 865-8694

Dustin Favinger

Dustin Favinger

Assistant Dean of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives

favingerdd@unk.edu
(308) 865-8066

Ryo Suzuki

Ryo Suzuki

Senior Director for Strategic Marketing and External Relations

suzukir2@unk.edu
(308) 865-9393

Steve Klein

Steve Klein

CBT IT Services

kleinsh@unk.edu
(308) 865-8659

Kelcey Wetzel

Kelcey Wetzel

Event Coordinator

wetzelk@unk.edu
(308) 865-8008

Stacy Darveau

Stacy Darveau

Administrative Associate

darveausl@unk.edu
(308) 865-8342