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Edison State Community College
Hanes Named VP
of Business and Community Partnerships at Edison
After an extensive search, Edison State Community College is pleased to
welcome Mr. Rick Hanes as Vice President of Business and Community
Partnerships.
In her announcement to the college community, Edison State President
Dr. Doreen Larson said, “Throughout the search process Mr. Hanes
demonstrated an extraordinary level of research and innovation that
will serve Edison State well. Mr. Hanes has the regional connections,
personal history, and high level of energy needed to make our goals of
community outreach successful.”
“I am very excited to become a member of the Edison State team,” said
Rick Hanes. “This advancement provides the opportunity for me to
continue serving the region my family loves and calls home.”
Hanes’ prior experience in educational leadership will prove to be
instrumental as he helps to develop innovative business partnerships,
lead marketing ingenuities, and engage in community outreach
initiatives for the college. His extensive knowledge of community
leadership will also prove necessary in helping to position the college
for growth.
“Edison State is a great workforce development resource for our
region,” added Hanes. “I look forward to strengthening the college’s
relationships with community leaders, legislators, regional business
and industry leaders and the general public including our many
organizations.”
Hanes most recently served as superintendent for Piqua City Schools, a
position he held since 2007. Prior to being superintendent, Hanes spent
seven years as the assistant superintendent for Tipp City Exempted
Village School District. Hanes previously held the role of principal at
Smith Middle School in the Vandalia-Butler City District and Principal
of Arcanum Elementary School in the Arcanum-Butler Local School
District.
In addition to holding administrative roles, Hanes actively engages in
community leadership through Rotary International, Miami County 4-H,
Children’s International Summer Village, Grace United Methodist Church,
Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Piqua Education Foundation to
name a few.
Hanes earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master’s degree
in Educational Leadership from Wright State University. Additionally,
Hanes is on track to successfully complete a Doctorate of Educational
Leadership from Miami University.
The search committee for this position consisted of five Edison State
employees from various departments and three external constituents. Mr.
Hanes will assume the role of Vice President beginning in August of
2016.
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