The governing board of Midlands Technical College is the Midlands Technical College Commission. These 13 leading citizens are appointed by the governor, upon the recommendation of their respective legislative delegations, to serve as trustees for the college.
L. Todd Sease
Lexington County, Commission Chair
Board Member since: 2009
Occupation
Architect
Education
Clemson University College of Architecture, Bachelor of Science, 1985
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
Businesswoman
Committees
- Curriculum and Faculty 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
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Resource Management
- Student and College Relations
Michael S. (Mike) Farrell
Lexington County
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
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Government Relations
- Student and College Relations
Pamela S. Harrison
Richland County
Board Member since: 2011
Occupation
- Retired Educator
- Adjunct Faculty Moore School, University of South Carolina
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 Secretary
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
- Facilities and Operations (Chair)
- Executive
Margaret U. Holmes
Fairfield County, Commission Past-Chair
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
- Executive
- Facilities and Operations
- 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
- Currently enrolled at Columbia International University seeking Doctorate of Ministries
Committees
- Student and College Relations (Chair)
- Government Relations
- Resource Management
Sandra J. Jackson
Richland County, Commission Vice 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
- Facilities and Operations
- 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
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Facilities and Operations
- Government Relations
Robert C. Lentz
Richland County
Board Member since 1995
Occupation
Insurance Consultant
Education
Wofford College, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1972
Committees
- Facilities and Operations
- Government Relations
- Resource Management
George P. “Garry” Powers
Richland County, Commission Treasurer
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
- Resource Management (Chair)
- Executive
- Facilities and Operations
Diane E. Sumpter
Richland County
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
- Government Relations (chair)
- Curriculum and Faculty Relations
- Resource Management
MTC Commission Meeting Schedule
View 2022-23 MTC Commission Meeting Schedule
MTC COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAS
March 23, 2023
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March 9, 2023
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March 2, 2023
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February 22, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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November 17, 2022
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November 16, 2022
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November 3, 2022
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October 20, 2022
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September 29, 2022
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September 22, 2022
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September 14, 2022
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August 30, 2022
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August 25, 2022
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May 19, 2022
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May 4, 2022
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March 24, 2022
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March 18, 2022
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