Administration
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President
Dr. Brian S. Merritt
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Vice-President for Finance and Administration
Ryan T. Garrison
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Vice-President for Learning and Student Services
Dr. Penny Cross
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Dean of Arts and Sciences
Judy Melton
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Dean of Career and Technical Education
Stacy Buff
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Dean of Student Success
Dr. Beverly Watts
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Our president, Dr. Brian S. Merritt, was appointed by the MTCC Board of Trustees and approved by the NC State Board of Community Colleges in November, 2020. All other administrative officers are recommended by the President and approved by the MTCC Board of Trustees.
Other Members of the President's Council
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Dr. Billy Cline
McDowell Early College
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Madalyn Gaito
Executive Assistant to the President and Director of Development
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Ladelle (Bo) Harmon
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
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Michael Lavender
Director of External Relations
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Elmer Macopson
Director of Technology
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Andy Morgan
Faculty Representative
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Julie Padgett
Director of Enrollment Management
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Rachel Pearson
Faculty Representative
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Breanna Rose
Director of Human Resources
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