Johnston Community College announces fourth president

Submitted by JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SMITHFIELD — Dr. Vern Lindquist has been named the fourth president of Johnston Community College.

Lindquist was chosen from five finalists who were part of an extensive search led by a committee of internal and external stakeholders and executive leadership associates. He comes to JCC from Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Ill. He has served as vice-president of academics at Lincoln Land for five years. Lindquist has nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, including almost two decades as an instructor at a community college.

The North Carolina Board of Community Colleges approved the recommendation for Lindquist’s hire at its meeting in December.

“We are thrilled that Dr. Lindquist has accepted the position. The board believes Dr. Lindquist is the right person to lead JCC during this time of great growth in Johnston County and on our campuses,” said JCC Board of Trustees Chair Lyn T. Austin. “We would also like to thank the trustees, faculty, staff and community members who dedicated their efforts to this search or provided us with valuable feedback.”

Lindquist and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 35 years. They have two grown children. Lindquist began his new role at JCC on Jan. 16.