Commission
The governing board of Midlands Technical College is the Midlands Technical College Commission. These 12 leading citizens are appointed by the governor, upon the recommendation of their respective legislative delegations, to serve as trustees for the college.
Sandra V. Jackson
Richland County, Commission Chair
Board Member since: 2013
Occupation
- Office of the Adjutant General, Resource Manager for the Construction and Facilities Management Office
Education
- Associate of Arts from Midlands Technical College
- BA degree from the University of South Carolina in Experimental Psychology/Social Work
Committees
- Executive (Chair)
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations (ex-officio)
- Facilities and Operations (ex-officio)
- Government Relations (ex-officio)
- Resource Management (ex-officio)
- Student and College Relations(ex-officio)
Katie M. Bolden
Richland County
Board Member since: 2009
Occupation
Retired Businesswoman
Committees
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Government Relations
- Student and College Relations
Ronald H. Burkett
Lexington County
Board Member since: 2002
Occupation
CPA
Education
University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1974
Committees
- Facilities and Operations
- Government Relations
- Resource Management
Michael S. (Mike) Farrell
Lexington County, Commission Secretary
Board Member since: 2021
Occupation
Insurance Broker, Agency Owner Farrell Insurance Agency
Education
- University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, 2006
- Midlands Technical College, Associate in Arts, 2006
- The American College, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow, 2012
Committees
- Executive
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Government Relations
Pamela S. Harrison
Richland County
Board Member since: 2011
Occupation
- Retired Educator
Education
- University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Education, 1975
- University of South Carolina, Master of Education, 1982
Committees
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations (chair)
- Government Relations
- Student and College Relations
Paula A. Hite
Lexington County, Commission Vice Chair
Board Member since: 2016
Occupation
- Retired Nurse
- Homemaker/Volunteer
Education
- Rio Hondo College, Whittier, California, Associate Degree in Nursing, 1973
- University of South Carolina, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 1988
Committees
- Executive (Vice Chair)
- Facilities and Operations (Chair)
- Resource Management
Margaret U. Holmes
Fairfield County
Board Member since: 2015
Occupation
- Retired Federal Records Officer, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Education
- Management Analysis Certificate-National Archives
- Forms Analysis & Design Certificate-General Services Administration
- Elements of Management Analysis Certificate-US Civil Service Commission
Committees
- Facilities and Operations
- Resource Management
- Student and College Relations
Randall “Mack” Jackson
Richland County
Board Member since: 2009
Occupation
Pastor and Businessman
Education
- Benedict College, Bachelor of Arts, 1984
- University of South Carolina, Master of Education, 1988
- Doctorate of Ministries, Columbia International University, 2021
Committees
- Student and College Relations (chair)
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Resource Management
John M. Knotts, Jr.
Lexington County
Board Member since: 2019
Occupation
- Member of the SC Senate - 23rd District (2002-2012)
- Member of the SC House of Representatives - 88th District (1994-2002)
- Retired Law Enforcement
Education
- University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts, 1981
- FBI Academy, 1977
- Midlands Technical College, Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, 1975
- Palmer College, Associate Degree in Police Administration, 1973
Committees
- Government Relations (chair)
- Facilities and Operations
- Student and College Relations
George P. “Garry” Powers
Richland County
Board Member since: 2009
Occupation
Retired, former Economic Development Consultant
Education
- University of Houston, Bachelor of Arts, 1977
- University of South Carolina, Masters of Science-Business Administration, 1984
Committees
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Facilities and Operations
- Resource Management
- Student and College Relations
L. Todd Sease
Lexington County, Commission Past-Chair
Board Member since: 2009
Occupation
Architect
Education
Clemson University College of Architecture, Bachelor of Science, 1985
Committees
- Executive (Past Chair)
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Facilities and Operations
Diane E. Sumpter
Richland County, Commission Treasurer
Board Member since: 2010
Occupation
Businesswoman
Education
- University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts English, 1976
- University of South Carolina, Master of Social Work, 1986
Committees
- Executive (Treasurer)
- Resource Management (chair)
- Government Relations
MTC Commission Meeting Schedule
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MTC COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAS
May 21, 2025
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May 13, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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Executive Committee Agenda
April 25, 2025
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View Budget Workshop Agenda
April 9, 2025
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March 20, 2025
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February 19, 2025
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February 6, 2025
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November 18, 2024
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November 7, 2024
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November 4, 2024
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October 16, 2024
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October 7, 2024
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October 3, 2024
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October 1, 2024
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September 18, 2024
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September 12, 2024
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August 27, 2024
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July 17, 2024
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July 10, 2024
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May 15, 2024
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