Seeking a Visionary Leader
Seeking a Visionary Leader
Olympic College has launched a national search for its next president. This process is guided by the Board of Trustees and reflects the college’s commitment to inclusive leadership, shared governance, and student success. The new president will build on a strong foundation and lead key initiatives such as expanding healthcare programs, supporting military-connected students, and strengthening workforce pathways. Input from students, employees, and community members will be essential throughout the search. Updates and opportunities to engage will be posted regularly on this page.
Finalist Forums Feb. 23 - 27
Join us for a series of in-person forums at the Bremerton, Poulsbo and Shelton campuses. The Bremerton All Campus forums will be filmed and shared via the OC YouTube channel to allow for public comment and for those who cannot attend in person.
See below for forum dates, times and locations listed in order of on-campus visit.
Contact Us
- Andrea Cowsert, Consultant
- Richard Cummins, Ph.D., Senior Consultant
President Finalists (listed in order of on-campus visit)
Dr. Marc Singer - Feb. 23 - 24
Dr. Lisa Matye Edwards - Feb. 24 - 25
Dr. Chantae Recasner - Feb. 25 - 26
Dr. Angela McLean - Feb. 26 - 27
Presidential Search Timeline
Presidential Search Timeline
- July: Planning Process
- August/September: Executive Search Firm Selection
- September: Profile Development & Stakeholder Input
- October: Presidential Profile Development, Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) Appointment
- November: PSAC Initial Meetings, Presidential Search Advertisements Published, Candidate Recruitment
- December: Candidate Recruitment, PSAC Credential Review Exercise
- January: Candidate Recruitment, Candidate Ranking
- Jan. 15: Deadline for full consideration
- February: Semi-Finalist Interviews, Finalist Interviews
- March 17: Board of Trustees announces candidate of choice, makes public offer
Note: This working timeline is subject to change.
Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Presidential Search Advisory Committee Members
- Alecia Nye, OC Dean Nursing & Allied Health
- Amy Lawrence, OC Full-Time Faculty STEM Division
- Anthony Laguren, OC Customer Service Manager
- Christian Koehn, President Student Government of Olympic College
- Bailey Sarto, OC Athletic Director
- Dr. Lillian Robertson (Lockett)
- Gayle Julian, OC Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
- Kevin Shutty, Mason County Commissioner
- Margaret Hodun, OC Budget Analyst
- Jeff Riggins, Suquamish Tribe Community Health Program Manager
- Harriette Bryant, Chair Olympic College Board of Trustees
- Mark Hughes, Olympic College Board of Trustees