Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) President Jim Glass has appointed Leigh Wallace as the new Executive Vice President for Southern Regional Technical College.

Ms. Wallace has worked for the college since 1997, beginning her career in higher education as a New Connections to Work Instructor at the former Moultrie Technical College.  Since that time, she served as a School to Work Coordinator, the Director of Admissions, the college’s Registrar, and most recently, the Vice President for Student Affairs.  

“Technical education has always been important and will continue to be a lifeline for our communities,” commented Wallace.  “In nearly every aspect of life, there is an opportunity for a technical college student. From a person’s automobile, electricity, hair care, healthcare, air conditioning, bookkeeping, and many other areas, the technical college graduate plays a role. Our mission is workforce development. SRTC wants to fill the employment needs in our area and I would encourage anyone to come visit our beautiful campuses, speak with our exceptional faculty, and work with our friendly staff to enroll in a program that leads to an exciting career.”

In her new role, Ms. Wallace will work closely with President Glass to plan, organize, oversee and direct assigned functions that will fulfill the college’s major goals, objectives and mission. 

“After working with Leigh for 16 years, I have full confidence that she will shine in this new role,” said SRTC President Jim Glass. “She has a keen sense of the excellence and the flexibility that a technical college must maintain in order to meet the needs of the students and the communities that we serve. She has dedicated her career to nurturing students, faculty, and staff, and her influence can be felt by every person that sets foot on campus.”

Wallace holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Education from the University of Georgia.

Wallace said that in her two decades of work in higher education, she has witnessed firsthand how technical education has positively impacted the community, “Over the years, I’ve seen how many lives have been changed for the better by attending our college. We have smart, goal-oriented students who are pushing us to continue to bring innovative and exciting programs to our campuses. I look forward to being a part of all of the many advancements ahead. It’s a great time to be at SRTC!”