WEYBURN - The Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast College’s board of governors has announced Jody Holzmiller will be the president and CEO. Holzmiller has been in the interim role since July 2024, and will officially move into the role permanently on May 1.
Holzmiller has been at Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast College since December 2005. According to a news release from the college, with almost 20 years in the Saskatchewan college system, Holzmiller brings with her a wealth of knowledge, experience and relationships.
She has performed a variety of roles at the college, the most recent being the vice-president of professional training and continuing studies.
“The stability, experience and sector knowledge Jody brings to the role of president/CEO is invaluable," said college board chairman John Williams. Over the past eight months, the board has witnessed Jody’s commitment to fostering a climate of trust, transparency and accessibility.”
As part of her role, Holzmiller will network with First Nations, business leaders, communities, post-secondary institutions, other Saskatchewan colleges, international partners and government officials at all levels to strengthen the college’s position in the region and province.
These partnerships will enable students to learn where they live by providing accessible and affordable post-secondary education in rural areas and on all First Nations in the college region. “Jody is eager to position Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast College to play a pivotal role in the challenges our communities are facing. Forging strong relationships and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration will be key elements in doing so,” said Williams.
Holzmiller comes to the role with a masters of educational administration from the University of Regina and a masters of arts in leadership and training from Royal Roads University. She started her role at the college in 2005 as the executive assistant to the president/CEO and board of governors.
The press release states that with her education and experience, she quickly moved through the ranks to a vice-president role and will now lead the institution.
“The board is excited to work with Jody and we will support her efforts in moving the college forward during her term,” said Williams.
Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast College said in the news release it would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Advanced Education for their guidance and expertise throughout the CEO recruitment process.
