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College Leadership

Anoka Technical College leadership team welcomes you and brings out the values and commitment to a quality education.

To learn more about the history of the college click HERE. 

Kent Hanson, President 

Credentials:

Doctorate in educational leadership
Master's in human resource administration
Bachelor's in psychology

 

Eric BlankenburgEric Blankenburg, Interim Academic Dean 

Credentials: 

Master of fine arts in English
Bachelor of arts English

 

 

Steve CrittendenSteve Crittenden, Interim Vice President for Academics and Student Affairs 

Credentials: 

Master of education in education leadership
Bachelor of arts in human services and coaching endorsement

 

Mary McCarthyMary McCarthy, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Credentials:

Master of arts, liberal studies
Bachelor of science, mass communications

 

 

Jay Nelson, Senior Human Resources Officer 

Credentials:

Master of arts in human resources management 
SHRM-SCP (SHRM Senior Certified Professional)

 

Thom Nordin, Dean of Community Partnerships and Student Success

Credentials:

Master of science in higher education leadership
Bachelor of science in psychology

 

Robert PerezRobert Perez, Vice President for Finance and Administration

Credentials:

Doctor of education, Ed.D, higher education/higher education administration
Master of public administration, government, education and non-profit management
Bachelor of public and business administration

Brandyn Woodard, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion

Credentials: 

Doctoral student 
Bachelor’s degree in Spanish
Master’s degree in human resources development 
Certified diversity professional

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Join us on November 19th from 2 to 4 pm to get help filling out your 2024-2025 FAFSA, completing entrance counseling, Master Promissory Note, exit counseling and more. One-on-one help will be available. Reserve your spot for the Financial Aid workshop today on our website.
The Turf and Golf Course Management degree program at Anoka Tech helps students develop the technical skills needed to maintain turfgrass environments and the management and organizational skills necessary to help successfully manage golf course events and employees. Learn more on our website, link in bio.
The Anoka Technical College Associate of Applied Science degree in Judicial Reporting is a program designed to get graduates working as soon as possible. Learn more on Nov. 12 about the Judicial Reporting/Captioning degree at a virtual information session and NCRA "A to Z Intro to Steno" class. Check out our website to learn more, link in bio.
The demand for highly skilled analysts in health care is increasing every year. Anoka Technical College's Health Data Analytics certificate is designed specifically to help graduates and working professionals in Health Information Management advance their careers in data analytics. Attend the virtual information session to learn more on November 19. Visit our website in our bio to learn more!
When Diana Sanchez moved to the US from Ecuador, she was looking for a college that would support her dream of becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant. "Anoka [Tech] opened the doors for me and gave me all the opportunities and facilities that I needed. They made me feel welcome the first time that I came here and helped me on my career path." Learn more about our Health Technology programs on our website in our bio.