John Wood Community College Announces Update on Presidential Search Process

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December 1, 2025

 The John Wood Community College (JWCC) Board of Trustees has begun interviewing the finalists for the institution’s next president. Dr. Albert Lewis is interviewing today.

Interviews with Dr. Jesse Pisors have been cancelled for tomorrow. Dr. Pisors has withdrawn from consideration after accepting a leadership role at another institution.

Two additional candidates, Dr. Aron Potter and Dr. Michelle Allmendinger, will visit JWCC December 10 and 11, respectively.

Community open forums are scheduled from 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for all candidates on their scheduled interview day. These forums are open to the public and will take place in JWCC’s Heath Center in room D022/23 on the Quincy campus.


John Wood Community College is the educational link between business and community. JWCC collaboratively creates innovative and relevant academic and training programs with business leaders to educate young people and the workforce for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities. JWCC has centers in Quincy, Pittsfield, Baylis and Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Programs include a comprehensive baccalaureate transfer curriculum, customized business training, career/technical degrees, certificates, and personal enrichment courses.