EAU CLAIRE – Five people were appointed to the Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board of Trustees on Thursday at the College’s Transportation Education Center. The district board provides oversight and direction to the college based on its mission, vision, values and end statements.
Those appointed are:
- Lori Whelan, Osseo-Fairchild School District, school district administrator member (1-year term)
- Ramona Mathews, CVTC Board incumbent, elected official
- Justin Zoromski, CVTC Board incumbent at Integrated Wealth Partners, employer member (1-year term)
- Erin Greenawald, CVTC Board incumbent, at-large member from Eau Claire
- Brady Weiss, at-large member
Current members not up for re-election are:
- Mike Noreen, River Falls City Forester, employee member
- Mike Lea, at-large member from Augusta
- Monica Obrycki, CEO of Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, employer member
- Tim Benedict, at-large member from Eau Claire
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The district board consists of nine members who serve staggered three-year terms. Each year members are appointed by a committee comprised of the county board chairpersons of the counties belonging to the Chippewa Valley Technical College district.
During the appointment hearing, candidates shared messages of their dedication to CVTC, the communities it serves and the power of collaboration. They also spoke of the importance of the technical college system. Several candidates identified the attraction and retention of faculty and staff to support the CVTC mission, technology and funding as key challenges.
Sunem Beaton-Garcia, CVTC president, said the commitment and diverse viewpoints of trustees is crucial to the College’s success.
“We’re grateful to the applicants, new members and those who continue to serve Chippewa Valley Technical College on the Board of Trustees,” Beaton-Garcia said. “The scope of their roles is vast, and they shoulder much responsibility. We’re honored to have them provide governance for CVTC.”
Board members will focus on the college’s continued success in collaborating with its university partners, providing stellar K-12 dual enrollment opportunities, working closely with community businesses and evolving as an educational institution.
Appointees will begin their roles July 1.
PHOTOS: CVTC open house
CVTC sign
Chippewa Valley Technical College hosted an open house Thursday for a new Transportation Education Center. The new facility allows transportation programs to be under one roof. It’s been in the works since 2020, when voters approved a allowing for its construction.
CVTC administrators, faculty, board members and students
Chippewa Valley Technical College administrators, faculty, board members and students pose for photos at the new Transportation Education Center.
Chippewa Valley Technical College administrators, faculty, board members and students
Chippewa Valley Technical College administrators, faculty, board members and students pose for photos at the new Transportation Education Center.
Justin Zoromski
Justin Zoromski, CVTC District Board member.
CVTC truck
CVTC hosted an open house for the new Transportation Education Center last week. The new facility allows transportation programs to be under one roof. It’s been in the works since 2020 when voters approved a referendum allowing for its construction.
CVTC Transportation Education Center
CVTC hosted an open house for the new Transportation Education Center last week. The new facility allows transportation programs to be under one roof. It’s been in the works since 2020 when a referendum passed, allowing for its construction.
Drone
A drone flies over the Transportation Education Center during the Chippewa Valley Technical College open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday at its new facility at 3810 Campus Road in Eau Claire. The facility allows all transportation education to happen under one roof. The center has more than 120,000 square feet of modern labs and classrooms.
Truck and ribbon
Above: A CVTC truck drives through a ribbon at the Transportation Education Center during the Chippewa Valley Technical College open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday at its new facility at 3810 Campus Road in Eau Claire. The facility allows all transportation education to happen under one roof. The center has more than 120,000 square feet of modern labs and classrooms.
Adam Wehling
Adam Wehling, Dean at CVTC.
Bruce Barker
Chippewa Valley Technical College hosted an Open House and ribbon-cutting for a new Transportation Education Center Thursday. The facility offers more than 120,000 square feet of modern labs and classrooms.
Chippewa Valley Technical College hosted an Open House for its new Transportation Education Center Thursday. The facility allows transportation programs to be under one roof.
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