Board of Governors

The Manatee Technical College Board of Governors advises and recommends actions relevant to the programs and operations at the college and serves as the Main Advisory Council for Manatee Technical College. Our Board of Governors guides the vision, strategic direction, and overall goals and outcomes of Manatee Technical College. Authorized by the School Board of Manatee County, the MTC Board of Governors advises and makes recommendations to the School Board on matters pertaining to the programs and operations of Manatee Technical College.

The Board Duties and Responsibilities

The Board of Governors
Members

The Board of Governors
Agendas

The Board of Governors Minutes

The Board’s Duties and Responsibilities

Identify the technical and adult education needs of Manatee County.
Help identify and assess the labor market requirements of Manatee County.
Review and advise on the establishment and maintenance of realistic and practical programs and/or courses.
Participate in developing community understanding and support for programs and courses offered by Manatee Technical College.
Annually review the Manatee Technical College business plan that will include long-range goals.
Review special project requests.
Approve the establishment of standards for program facilities that have been recommended by advisory committees.
Provide information on new technical developments that require changes in any program/course
Assist Manatee Technical College in reviewing legislation affecting education and training.

EJ Ledesma

Area of Representation:
Allied Health

Programs Represented:
Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Coder/Biller, Medical Lab Assisting, Optometric Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Surgical Technology

Board Members

Lauren Kratsch

Area of Representation:
Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Charles Murray

Area of Representation:
Business

Programs Represented:
Accounting Operations, Administrative Office Specialist

Joshua Matlock

Area of Representation:
CareerSource Suncoast

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Tara Poulton

Area of Representation:
Chamber of Commerce

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Stewart Moon

Area of Representation:
Construction / Building

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Deborah Hawkes

Area of Representation:
Health Care

Programs Represented:
Dental Assisting, EMT/Paramedic, Nursing Assisting, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nursing

John Horne

Area of Representation:
Hospitality

Programs Represented:
Baking and Pastry Arts, Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Kim Stroud

Area of Representation:
Manatee County Government

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Carmen Purpus

Area of Representation:
Manatee County High School

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Richard Tatem

Area of Representation:
School District of Manatee County Board Member

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Cynthia Saunders,
Doug Wagner,
Paul Gansemer

Area of Representation:
School District of Manatee County

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Liza Chan

Area of Representation:
Manatee Technical College Rep 1

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Linda Chamberlain

Area of Representation:
Manatee Technical College Rep 2

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

John Ziemnicki

Area of Representation:
Manufacturing

Programs Represented:
CNC Production Specialist, Drafting, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology, Industrial Technology, Machining, Welding Technology

Melanie Bevan

Area of Representation:
Public Service

Programs Represented:
Fire Fighter/EMT Combined, Law Enforcement Academy

Nick Choat

Area of Representation:
Service Industry

Programs Represented:
Barbering, Cosmetology, Facials, Nails, Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship

Todd Fritch

Area of Representation:
State College of Florida

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Kristie O’Kon

Area of Representation:
Technology

Programs Represented:
Applied Cybersecurity, Computer Systems and Information Technology, Digital Design, Digital Photography, Digital Video Technology, Web Development

Fred Bartholomew,
Bill Lee

Area of Representation:
Transportation

Programs Represented:
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, Automotive Service Technology, Marine Service Technology

MTC’s Board of Governors

Our Board of Governors guides the vision, strategic direction, and overall goals and outcomes of Manatee Technical College. Authorized by the School Board of Manatee County, the MTC Board of Governors advises and makes recommendations to the School Board on matters pertaining to the programs and operations of Manatee Technical College.

Ex-Officio Members

Dr. Richard Conard, Chair Emeritus
Dr. Valerie Viands, Director, Manatee Technical College
Laura Roberts, MTC Business and Industry Specialist

Bylaws

Bylaws Revised 4-2016