Team Biographies

Gregory Jon Plourde: President

Elaine Patten: Institutional Compliance Reviewer

Michael Giannott: Institutional Compliance Specialist
Prior to working for GJC, he has held positions of Director of Finance, Controller, Assistant Controller, and Auditor.  Mike has performed day-to-day operational accounting; as well as, auditing inventories.  Hs experience goes back 25 years when he made his start working as an Accounts Payable Specialist.  Mike finds it rewarding to be an accountant.  Solving problems and keeping things in compliance has always been his specialty. 

Mike Giannott has his Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Recently, Mike has achieved an Associates Degree in Communication Arts in Production.

While working for GJC, Mike reviews student financial aid files for compliance of proper file maintenance, as well as reviewing account ledgers for compliance with Title IV standards for proper application of federal funds to student accounts in a timely manners; as well as, making sure that the student is receiving the proper loan and grant amounts as stated by federal policy.  Working with other team members who specialize in Compliance, Mike can determine if student files have proper documentation for financial aid.

Cindy Gagne: Institutional Compliance Specialist

Floretta “Flo” Castro: Financial Aid Compliance Reviewer