Alumni Success: Mike Hluhan

Harnessing the power of today’s airbrushing tools, DEC alumnus Mike Hluhan is spreading his love of illustration in custom design work with cars, bikes, boats and more! “I’m a creative problem solver,” said Mike. “I will use anything in combination form to create art – to express the subject matter or stories I want to […]

Alumni Success: Carl Soderholm

Edgy graphics, striking models, clever placement. Advertisers have relied on these common ingredients for years. But what makes a “good design” one that consumers will connect with and remember? DEC alumnus Carl Soderholm has proven that the answer may be quite simple. “Graphic design and animation is really just storytelling,” said Carl. “I’m a big […]

Alumni Success: Haley Stringhill

“Love your clients,” is DEC alumnus Haley Stringhill’s mantra. Whether behind the chair making someone’s day, or in front of a team educating them in color techniques and application, Haley makes it her mission to spread the love wherever she goes. Cosmetology is a thriving career. After all, everyone wants to look beautiful. “I always […]

Alumni Success: Breanna Swan

Compassion. Patience. Focus. A career in the medical field is a career in caring. DEC alumnus Breanna Swan says, “Learning how to be compassionate and sensitive toward patients and families who are dealing with serious conditions, injuries, or even past due bills, is essential in this field. Through compassion you can offer them a positive […]