Contact: Kathleen Hohl, Communications and Events Director
414-297-6208 (office); 414-235-7105 (cell); hohlk@matc.edu

The Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board Appointment Committee has appointed three individuals to volunteer positions on the MATC District Board.

The MATC Board has the responsibility to ensure that MATC is meeting its commitment in increasing the potential and productivity of the people in the district through the development and delivery of high-quality educational programs consistent with current and emerging educational and labor market needs.

Appointment Committee members include: Chris Abele, Milwaukee County Executive; Marina Dimitrijevic, Milwaukee County Board Chairperson; Rick Gundrum, Washington County Board of Supervisors First Vice-Chair (designee for Herbert Tennies, Chair); and Lee Schlenvogt, Ozaukee County Board Chairperson.

The following individuals were appointed to the MATC District Board:

Mark Foley, Shareholder/Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, s.c., Employer classification (100+ employees)

Mary Isbister, President, GenMet, Additional Member classification

Graciela Maizonet, Machine Builder and Repairer, Master Lock – Employer classification (Manufacturer; 100+ employees)

Terms begin July 1, 2015, and expire June 30, 2018. The appointments are subject to approval by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.