Dr. David Devier will retire in June 2024

The Glen Oaks Board of Trustees has announced the formation of a presidential search committee to select a new college president. Dr. David Devier previously announced he would retire effective June 30, 2024, after serving as the college president since January 2014.

During last month’s meeting, the board approved moving forward with using the Association of Community College Trustees as the presidential search firm as recommended by the Presidential Search Steering Committee of GOCC Board Trustees Bruce Gosling, Kim Bontrager, and Joe Haas.

The Steering Committee sought and vetted nominations from a variety of constituents, including the Glen Oaks faculty and staff, the Glen Oaks Foundation, students, and representatives from the community, and brought forth its selection which was approved at this morning’s board meeting. Trustee Joe Haas will serve as chair. The complete list is as follows:  

Community Jeff Brazo, Ayres Insurance Ken Jones, Jones, Petrie, & Rafinski Andrew Kuck, Sturgis City Manager Teresa Belote, SJC ISD	GOCC Administration Christina Steele Tonya Howden Evan Dembskey	GOCC Faculty Chad Worthington Michael Northrop
GOCC Foundation Vonda Marrow, Director	GOCC Board Members Elizabeth Datkovic Carol Higgins	GOCC Students Marcus Broom Jodi Hollingsworth

College funds from the board accounts will be used to conduct the search with the selected firm as well as associated travel costs and search committee expenses.