Governance & Leadership

MTC Commission

The governing board of Midlands Technical College is the Midlands Technical College Commission. These leading citizens are appointed by the governor, upon the recommendation of their respective legislative delegations, to serve as trustees for the college.

Members of the commission include: Paula A. Hite, Chair; L. Todd Sease; George P. Powers; Katie M. Bolden; Ronald H. Burkett; Michael S. Farrell; Pamela S. Harrison; Margaret U. Holmes; Randall Jackson; Sandra J. Jackson, Past Chair; John M. Knotts, Jr.; Sandra J. Jackson; and Diane E. Sumpter.

Paula A. Hite - Chair	Katie M. Bolden	Ronald H. Burkett
Michael S. (Mike) Farrell	Pamela S. Harrison	Margaret U. Holmes
Randall "Mack" Jackson	Sandra J. Jackson - Past Chair	L. Todd Sease
John M. Knotts, Jr.	George P. “Garry” Powers	Diane E. Sumpter

MTC Foundation

The Midlands Technical College Foundation provides a structure for individuals, corporations, and other private sector interests to demonstrate support for the programs and services offered by Midlands Technical College.

The MTC Foundation is an active partner in advancing the college’s community development mission and seeks financial and other support for the college. In carrying out this role, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees ensures that excellence is achieved and maintained as private sector resources are a critical complement to limited public funding.

The Board of Trustees for the Foundation is composed of individuals who are leaders in the community’s business and civic affairs.

Midlands Technical College Board of Trustees for the Foundation

Jeff Griffin ‘96, Chair

Cheryl Holland, Vice Chair

Chris Zimmer, Secretary

Christian (Chris) Stormer, Treasurer

Rob Quell

Dan Bruinsma

Stephanie L. DeFreese

David Dubberly

Kristi Eidson

John Griggs, III

Angelle LaBorde

Derek Raper

Vaughn Reynolds

Katherine Blanchard Whittle

Trustees Emeriti

Thomas (Tom) E. Persons, Sr.

James (Jim) D. Reynolds

Ex-Officio

Paula A. Hite, Commission Chair

Greg Little, MTC President

Nancy McKinney, AVP for Philanthropy/CEO, MTC Foundation

Debbie M. Walker, VP for Business Affairs

MTC Presidents Emeriti

Dr. James L. Hudgins 1986-1999 President Emeritus

Dr. Ronald L. Rhames 2015 – 2025 President Emeritus

Dr. Barry W. Russell 1999-2005 President Emeritus

Dr. Marshall (Sonny) White, Jr. 2006-2015  President Emeritus

Executive Council and President’s Staff

Little, Gregory D. (2024), President; B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington, M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Bates, Starnell K. (1987), Vice President for Institutional Support; B.F.A., M.Ed., University of South Carolina.

Bias, Joseph P. (2019), General Counsel, B.A., Wofford College; J.D. University of South Carolina School of Law.

Boatwright, Kimberly S. (1995), Executive Assistant to the President, University of South Carolina.

Floyd, Kevin N. (2020), Assistant Vice President for Marketing Communications; B.A., University of South Carolina; MBA, University of South Carolina at Aiken

Kirk, Barrie B. (1995), Provost; B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of South Carolina.

McKinney, Nancy L. (2018), Associate Vice President for Philanthropy and CEO, Midlands Technical College Foundation; B.A., Iowa State University; MPA, Drake University.

Walker, Debbie M. (1997), Vice President for Business Affairs; B.S., University of South Carolina; MBA, Southern Wesleyan University; CGFO, Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina/University of South Carolina.

White, Lamar (2025), Vice President of Student Affairs; B.A., M.A., Clark Atlanta University; Ph.D., Howard University.