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

Sandra J. Jackson - Chair
Sandra J. Jackson - Chair
Katie M. Bolden
Katie M. Bolden
Ronald H. Burkett
Ronald H. Burkett

Michael S. (Mike) Farrell
Michael S. (Mike) Farrell

Pamela S. Harrison
Pamela S. Harrison
Paula A. Hite
Paula A. Hite

Margaret U. Holmes
Margaret U. Holmes

Randall "Mack" Jackson
Randall "Mack" Jackson

L. Todd Sease
L. Todd Sease - Past Chair

John M. Knotts, Jr.
John M. Knotts, Jr.

George P. “Garry” Powers
George P. “Garry” Powers

Diane E. Sumpter
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 Foundation Board


James (Jim) L. Braun, Chair

Jeff Griffin ‘96, Vice Chair

Christian (Chris) Stormer, Treasurer

Cheryl Holland, Secretary

Dan Bruinsma

Stephanie L. DeFreese

David Dubberly

Kristi Eidson

John Griggs, III

Walter (Joe) Johnson ‘83

Angelle LaBorde

Willis Langley, III

Derek Raper

Vaughn Reynolds

Katherine Blanchard Whittle

Chris Zimmer

Trustees Emeriti

James (Jim) D. Reynolds

Thomas (Tom) E. Persons, Sr.

Ex-Officio

Sandra Jackson, 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

Dr. James L. Hudgins
1986-1999
President Emeritus

Dr. Barry W. Russell

Dr. Barry W. Russell
1999-2005
President Emeritus

Dr. Marshall (Sonny) White, Jr.

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

Executive Council and President’s Staff

Rhames, Ronald L. (1990), President; A.A., Midlands Technical College; B.S., Benedict College; M.S., Central Michigan University; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.

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

Bennett, Patrick (2015). Executive Director for Access and Opportunity; B.S, Georgia Southern University; M.A., Southern Illinois University.  

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.

Goebeler, Stefanie L. (2014), Assistant Vice President for Marketing Communications; B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Columbia College.

Holloway, Mary H. (1982), Vice President for Student Development Services; A.S., Piedmont Technical College; B.S., Lander University; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

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.