Bellingham Technical College was pleased to welcome President James Lemerond to our campus community in January 2023.
With more than 20 years of experience in higher education in a technical college setting — and as a graduate of a technical college program himself — Dr. Lemerond understands the power of technical college education. The knowledge, skills, and abilities students get at Bellingham Technical College prepare them for high-demand and high-earning careers that can be transformational for students and their families, in fields that include Nursing & Allied Health, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences, Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Business and Transportation.
Dr. Lemerond has worked in higher education, focused on student achievement, since 2000. He started at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, WI, as an adjunct faculty in 2001. From there, he transitioned to teaching and managing a medical imaging program in Milwaukee, WI. In 2007, he moved back to Lakeshore Technical College full-time, where he served as Radiography Program Faculty/Chair, Dean of Health and Human Services, and Dean of Business, Technology, and Hospitality. In 2018, he became the Vice President of Instruction at Lakeshore Technical College.
Dr. Lemerond earned his doctorate of education in education leadership from the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY; a master of science in training and development and a bachelor of arts in health arts from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL; and an associate of science in radiography from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, WI.
Following his move to Bellingham in December 2022 with his wife, Carie, he is excited to continue to get to know the on- and off-campus community and help foster an educational environment where BTC’s students can thrive.
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Bellingham Technical College’s office of the president is responsible for bringing together campus members including, BTC Board of Trustees, Associated Student Body, Administrators, Deans and other constituents to advocate and influence public policy and opinions about BTC and the CTC system priorities and challenges. These participants uphold BTC’s vision and mission by sharing the college's accomplishments, and highlighting BTC's long-standing dedication to the community through education, which strengthens the colleges connectivity, reputation and perception within the community and beyond. Read more about BTC's Legislative Advocacy.
BTC is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. Each member is appointed by the governor, and serves a five-year term.
The Board’s activities include strategic planning, policy creation, appointing the College President, approving operating budgets, and awarding tenure.
For additional information regarding the Board of Trustees please contact the College President's office at 360.752.8334.