Western Technical College

Presidential Search

Following the announcement that current President Roger Stanford will retire in August 2026, the Western District Board has initiated the process to identify the next President of Western Technical College. The college has partnered with AGB Search firm to conduct a nationwide search for this important role.

We are currently conducting listening sessions and surveys for the community, Western students, and Western employees. You can find more information about the process below.

The target date for posting the position is February 20, 2026.

Anticipated Timeline

February

Search Committee membership is finalized
Listening Sessions held and Pre-Search Survey sent out
President Search Profile completed
Position is posted

April

Full consideration deadline for applications
Search Committee submits top candidates to consultant;

May

Finalist interviews and visits to campus

June

Announcement of New President

Listening Sessions with Our Communities

As part of the search process, Western will invite employees, students, board members, and community members to share their perspectives during a series of listening sessions held on February 3, 5-6. These conversations will guide the development of the Presidential Leadership Profile, a document capturing the qualities, experiences, and priorities our next president must embody.