Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Appoints Interim President
Mr. Richard Watson, President of the Board of Trustees of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, announced the appointment of Mrs. Betty Tompos as interim President of the College, effective February 1, 2020. The appointment follows the recent resignation of long-time College President Dr. William Griscom, who announced plans to retire effective January 31, 2020.
Tompos has been with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology throughout her career, serving the majority of that time as Vice President of Finance and Administration. In that capacity, she provides executive leadership for finance, administration and operations throughout the College.
“Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology plays an important role in preparing under-resourced and economically disadvantaged individuals for an in-demand career, while addressing an urgent workforce need in Pennsylvania and throughout the country,” says Watson. “We are confident Mrs. Tompos will provide direction and oversight to the College to ensure a consistent focus on mission critical priorities and goals. The Board has full confidence in her ability to lead the college during this transition period and to continue to advance the growth plans approved by the Board.”
The Board of Trustees will undertake a search to fill the President position.
Tompos is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Finance, and holds a Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College. Tompos and her husband reside in Lititz, PA.
Under Dr. Griscom’s 23-year tenure as President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the College grew from a student population of 300 students to more than 1,300 students today, with plans to exceed 1,800 students within the next several years. Last year, the College opened the Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center to house three in-demand majors, greatly expanding access. Also during his tenure, the passage of Act 187 gave the College autonomy and created a culture of evidence that allowed the College to utilize performance-based management to better fulfill the College’s mission. Plans are currently underway to expand existing program capacity and add new programs to meet student and industry demand, and to build an expanded dining hall and additional student housing.