Southwest Wisconsin Technical College stands at a defining moment shaped by both tradition and triumph. Fresh from earning the nation’s highest honor for community colleges—the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence—the college is ready to welcome a president who leads with heart, vision, and purpose.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College began in 1967, inspired by the hopes of rural families who believed opportunity should not depend on geography. In a corner of Wisconsin defined by rolling hills and hardworking towns, a vision took shape: a college where education would be close to home, practical, and transformative. Southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Region is a place of quiet beauty and deep roots. Spanning Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Crawford, and Richland counties, the area covers more than 3,800 square miles of rolling hills, winding rivers, and fertile valleys untouched by glaciers.
Southwest Tech serves more than 7,000 students each year, representing learners from five counties and thirty school districts. Our students reflect the heart of rural Wisconsin—people from different backgrounds, experiences, and goals—united by a shared purpose: to improve their lives through education and meaningful work. Enrollment remains strongest in programs leading directly to in-demand careers in healthcare, manufacturing, business, and transportation, with nursing, welding, criminal justice, and agribusiness among our top-enrolled programs. Investments in automation and cybersecurity reflect employer demand and the evolving nature of work.
The next President of Southwest Tech will be a visionary, transparent, collaborative leader who reports directly to the Southwest Tech Board of Trustees. The President will be student-centered; committed to the college’s mission; and have a deep understanding of a rural demographic and community needs. The next President will honor the successes of Southwest Tech while embracing future opportunities to advance student success and meet educational and training needs of the communities it serves.
The full position profile can be found above. Additional information about Southwest Wisconsin Technical College can be found at www.swtc.edu.
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Presidential Search Committee invites nominations and applications from individuals who are inspired by the opportunity to lead a vibrant institution with a proud record of achievement and an exciting future ahead. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 12, 2025. Application materials should be submitted through the Southwest Tech Presidential Search Portal and must include the following:
The Southwest Tech College Presidential Search Portal can also be accessed directly at: Southwest Tech Presidential Search Portal
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Presidential Search is being assisted by AGB Search. Nominations and confidential inquiries should be sent to SouthwestTechPres@agbsearch.com or one of the AGB Search consultants listed below.
Frederick V. Moore, J.D./M.B.A
Senior Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
fred.moore@agbsearch.com
(712) 299-2544
Jeanne F. Jacobs, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
jeanne.jacobs@agbsearch.com
(937) 470-9068
Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809.
