Thursday, October 09, 2008 - Marketing & Communications
CORRECTION: Cesar Maldonado most recently served as vice president of System
Development at Maverick until they were acquired earlier this year by Platinum
Energy Resources, Inc..
Chancellor Bill Segura, Ph.D. announces the fourth president of Texas State Technical College Harlingen to be Cesar Maldonado, effective Oct. 16.
After interviews with the presidential search committee and a college community forum on Sept. 23, two of the four finalists rose to the top for Segura: Pat Hobbs, interim president and vice president for student learning at TSTC Harlingen; and Cesar Maldonado, former vice president of System Development at Maverick Engineering, Inc. Chancellor Segura shared, “Given Cesar Maldonado’s 30 years of industry experience, service to secondary education and tech prep, and Pat Hobbs’ 38 years of higher education experience, TSTC has the unique opportunity of having highly qualified complementary leaders to synergize TSTC into the future.” The Chancellor envisions a future with both of them leading TSTC Harlingen. Thus, with Cathy Maples as the vice president of student services, Pat Hobbs remaining the vice president of student learning, Teri Zamora as the vice president of financial services, Robert Gomez as the vice president of administrative services, and Cesar Maldonado leading as president of TSTC Harlingen, Segura added, “TSTC is fortunate to have the next generation higher education leadership dream team in Harlingen. “
“I appreciate that the Chancellor and the search committee value the connection between education and industry in today’s economy. It is exciting to join an institution that is team driven and understands the benefits of diversity and life-long learning,” commented Maldonado of his being selected for this leadership position.
“Cesar’s industry experience matched with years of leadership in educational initiatives and public service, combined with his passion, commitment, and knowledge, make him the ideal choice to lead TSTC,” said J.V. Martin, chairman of the TSTC Board of Regents. “TSTC will be operating as a business model, which guarantees success for our students, our workforce and our state. There is no better choice for a leader of TSTC Harlingen than Cesar Maldonado, who knows the industry demands of our globally competitive environment,” added Martin.
Maldonado holds a bachelor of science in chemical engineering; master of science in chemical engineering; and is a doctor of philosophy candidate in systems and engineering management. Maldonado most recently served as vice president of Systems Development, Maverick Engineering, Inc. Previously, Malonado has also served as managing partner of MGM Engineering Group, LLC; North American Division vice president and chief technical officer; president of Tex-Steel and MalTex Divisions of Assa Abloy; president and chief executive officer, executive vice president, chief financial officer, vice president of Information Systems, director of Materials and Purchasing of Tex-Steel Corporation; and process design and systems engineer of Celanese Chemical Corporation. His public service in education includes: membership of the TSTC Board of Regents, Texas P-16 Council, Texas Emerging Technology Fund, and Texas Business and Education Coalition; president of the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees and former board member of the UT Regional Academic Health Care Development Board; chairman and director of Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep; and member of Cameron County Workforce Development Board.
The search for a new president began in July when J. Gilbert Leal, Ph.D. announced his retirement after leading TSTC Harlingen for 30 years. A presidential search advisory committee was formed to aid the Chancellor in the process.
The search committee consisted of Rolf Haberecht and Joe Hearne, regents of the TSTC System; Georgeann Calzada, student government association representative; Edna Claus, TSTC Harlingen faculty senate president; Robert Gomez, vice president of administrative services; Jonathan Hoekstra, vice chancellor for human and organization development; Adam Hutchison, vice president of Corporate College; Frank Lewis representing instructional administration; Cathy Maples, vice president of student development; Cindy Mata, staff senate president; and Teri Zamora, vice president of financial services.
“The search process enabled the college community to become involved,” said Cindy Mata, staff senate president. “The open forum gave employees and students an opportunity to see the candidates for themselves and learn about each of their views for the college,” added Mata.
“The search committee did an excellent job in helping identify those candidates who meet the criteria sought by me and the Board,” said Chancellor Segura. As a next generation higher education leader, the president should have a demonstrated capacity to lead and manage, strong communication capabilities, fund raising skills, stature in the local community, be results focused, and have a collaborative style. The position also requires a bachelor’s degree with a commitment to further graduate study with a master’s degree preferred, and ten years of successful upper-level management experience in industry/business, government, and/or education.
The Board is expected to confirm Chancellor Segura’s appointment of Cesar Maldonado as the next TSTC Harlingen president at a called Executive Committee board meeting next week, and then the full Board of Regents will receive a report of the Executive Committee action for adoption at the November Board of Regents meeting in Sweetwater.
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