SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
I currently serve as President and Chief Campus Officer of Tri-C® Westshore and the Hospitality Management Center of Excellence, serving over 4000 students annually. As such, I advance institutional initiatives that enhance academic excellence, student success, and workforce development while fostering strong community partnerships. The Campus President serves as the voice and face of the College on campus and in the community and is responsible and accountable for leading initiatives that contribute to the vibrancy, growth, and economic stability of the region.
Selected State, Regional, and National Service
National Commission on Institutional Transformation | American Association of Community Colleges | 2023-Present
Executive Leadership Institute | The League for Innovation in the Community College | 2023-2024
State Funding Allocation Model Workgroup | State Board for Community & Technical Colleges | 2021-2022
State Guided Pathways Initiative | State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (Lead Coach) | 2020-2022
State Operating Budget Committee | State Board for Community & Technical Colleges | 2020-2022
Regional Accreditation Team | Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities | 2020-2022
State Student Services Commission | State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (Treasurer) | 2020-2022
State Data Governance Committee | State Board for Community & Technical Colleges | 2017-2020
State Suicide Prevention Work Group | Washington State Legislature | 2015-2020
State Advising & Counseling Council | State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (President) | 2012-2017
Regional Equity & Inclusion Committee | Northeast Association of Housing Officers | 2006-2008
Regional Program Selection Committee | Northeast Association of Housing Officers | 2005-2008
National Placement Services Commission | American College Personnel Association (Assistant Chair) | 2003-2005
Regional Human Relations Committee | Mid-Atlantic Assoc of College & University Housing Officers | 2000-2003
Selected Local Community Engagement and Service
West Shore YMCA Board of Advisors | YMCA of Greater Cleveland (Board Chair) | 2023-Present
Rocky River Chamber Board of Directors | Rocky River Chamber of Commerce (Board Member) | 2025-Present
West Shore Chamber Board of Directors | West Shore Chamber of Commerce (Board Member) | 2024-Present
Doctor of Education in Higher Education Advisory Board | Northern Illinois University (Advisory Board Member) | 2021-2024
Higher Education & Student Affairs Advisory Board | St. Martin's University (Board Member) | 2020-2022
Center for Strong Families Advisory Board | United Way of Pierce County (Board Member) | 2020-2022
Treehouse for Kids Foster Youth Ambassador Board | Treehouse for Kids (Board Member) | 2017-2022