Leadership & Administration
The Milwaukee Area Technical College District ("MATC") is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors (link), who in turn select the college’s president (link).
Leaders reporting directly to the president represent the Executive Leadership Team, whose members are identified below as well as those additional individuals who serve on the President’s Cabinet. MATC leaders are committed to driving a healthy climate and culture where all students and employees are welcome and have the resources needed for success.
District Board
Board Chairperson Mark Foley
The MATC District Board ensures the college is meeting its commitment in increasing the potential and productivity of the people in the district through the development and delivery of high-quality programs consistent with current and emerging educational and labor market needs.
President
Dr. Anthony Cruz was unanimously selected as 11th president of Milwaukee Area Technical College in May 2024 by the MATC District Board of Directors and began his tenure in July 2024.
Executive Leadership Team
Additional Members of the President's Cabinet
Chief Information Officer
David Rowe
Chief Marketing Officer
Tony Tagliavia
Executive Dean, Academic Learning
Barb Cannell
Executive Dean, Academic Strategy & Innovation
Sadique Isahaku, Ph.D.
Legislative Task Force
The MATC Legislative Task Force (link) is a cross-functional group whose members include MATC students, faculty, staff, administration, a district board member and the college's lobbyist.
Audit Advisory Committee
The Audit Advisory Committee is responsible for providing oversight assistance to the MATC Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibility relative to the auditing, accounting and financial reporting processes. See meeting agendas on the board page.