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BTECH Community Public Input Sessions
Bridgerland Technical College invites members of the BTECH community to participate in an upcoming public input session and share their perspectives on the future of the college.
This session will provide an opportunity for students, employees, alumni, industry partners, community members, and other stakeholders to provide feedback, share ideas, and help inform BTECH’s future direction.
Your voice matters. Input from the BTECH community is an important part of understanding the needs of those we serve and ensuring the college continues to provide relevant, high-quality technical education and workforce training.
In-Person Public Input Session
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 | 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. | In-person: BTECH Health Sciences Building, Room 1402 1385 North 600 West Logan, UT 84321 |
Virtual Public Input Session
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 | Noon to 1 p.m. | Join the Virtual Public Input Session |
The ten-member search committee, established by the Board of Higher Education to lead the presidential search, brings together stakeholders from across the BTECH community who are charged with identifying candidates who will advance BTECH’s mission and strategic priorities.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Karina Brown | BTECH Board of Trustees Chair and Search Committee Chair |
| Mark Smoot | BTECH Board of Trustees Vice Chair and Search Committee Co-Chair |
| Danny Ipson | Utah Board of Higher Education Member |
| Paul Nelson | BTECH Trustee Member |
| Todd McKee | Superintendent of Cache County School District |
| Zak Konakis | Director of the USU School of Professional and Technical Education & Vice Provost for Technical Education and Academic Pathways |
| Renee Milne | BTECH Vice President for Student Services |
| TaSheena Baltodano | BTECH Instructional Chief of Staff |
| Jason Rindlisbacher | BTECH Department Head & Instructor Meat Services |
| TBD Student | TBD Student |
How was the search committee selected?
Members were appointed by the Utah Board of Higher Education. The committee includes representation from students, faculty, staff, administration, trustees, and the Utah Board of Higher Education.
What is the role of the BTECH Board of Trustees in the presidential search process?
Selected members of the Board of Trustees serve on the presidential search committee to provide institutional insight and feedback throughout the process. Along with the rest of the search committee, trustee members will help review candidates and vote to forward three prioritized finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education.
Who makes the final decision?
The Utah Board of Higher Education will select the next president from three prioritized finalists recommended by the BTECH Presidential Search Committee.
Why is most of the process confidential?
The search process, including information about candidates, search committee meetings, and deliberations, is confidential by law in order to attract the most robust and competitive pool of candidates. This approach reflects common practice in presidential searches nationwide, as sitting presidents and other senior leaders often decline to participate in open processes due to the professional risks of being publicly identified as an unsuccessful candidate. Maintaining confidentiality helps ensure the college can recruit the strongest possible candidates.
What is the Utah Board of Higher Education?
The Utah Board of Higher Education is the governing body for the Utah System of Higher Education. The Utah Legislature grants it the authority to oversee and regulate the System’s public colleges and universities, including Bridgerland Technical College. The Board’s responsibilities include selecting and evaluating institutional presidents, setting policy, reviewing programs and degrees, approving institutional missions, and submitting a unified higher education budget request to the Governor and State Legislature. The Board is composed of Utah citizens appointed by the Governor, including one student member.
Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.