Board of Governors

About the 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. 

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The Board Duties and Responsibilities

The Board of Governors Members

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.
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Board Members

Elizabeth Cordes

Area of Representation:
Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

EJ Ledesma

Area of Representation:
Allied Health

Programs Represented:
Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Surgical Technology

Charles Murray

Area of Representation:
Business

Programs Represented:
Accounting Operations

Joshua Matlock

Area of Representation:
CareerSource Suncoast

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Mark Freeman

Area of Representation:
Construction / Building

Programs Represented:
Building Construction Technologies, Electricity, HVAC/R

John Horne

Area of Representation:
Hospitality

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

Kerry Gaylord

Area of Representation:
Education and Training

Programs Represented:
Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship, Child Care Center Operations

Shawna Winham

Area of Representation:
Health Care

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

Deborah Perry

Area of Representation:
Manatee Chamber of Commerce

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Chris Kopp

Area of Representation:
Manatee County Government

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Vicki Hedgepeth

Area of Representation:
Manatee County High Schools

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

Liza Chan

Area of Representation:
Manatee Technical College Main Campus

Programs Represented:
Main Campus Programs

Jacob Merrill

Area of Representation:
Manatee Technical College East Campus

Programs Represented:
East Campus Programs

John Ziemnicki

Area of Representation:
Manufacturing

Programs Represented:
Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology, CNC Production Specialist, Computer Aided Drawing and Modeling, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology, Industrial Technology, Machining, Welding Technology

Doug Brett

Area of Representation:
Public Service

Programs Represented:
Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter Law Enforcement Academy

Nick Choat

Area of Representation:
Service Industry

Programs Represented:
Barbering, Cosmetology, Facials Specialty, Nails Specialty

Lori Richards

Area of Representation:
Technology

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

Patricia Rand

Area of Representation:
State College of Florida

Programs Represented:
All Technical and Adult Education Programs

Bill Godfrey

Area of Representation:
Transportation

Programs Represented:
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, Master Automotive Service Technology, Diesel Systems Technician 1, Marine Service Technologies

Ex-Officio Members

Laura Roberts, MTC Business and Industry Specialist

Emeritus Members

Dr. Richard Conard, Chairman Emeritus

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

Laura Roberts, MTC Business and Industry Specialist

Bylaws

Bylaws Revised 4-2016

For agendas and minutes, contact

Irmarie Casaine


Call   941.751.7900 x 46003
Email: casainei@manateeschools.net