Leadership
Administration
President
Lori Ragland
Rend Lake College’s eighth full-time President since July 2025.
Goals & Priorities:
Aim to lead Rend Lake College into a future marked by innovation, academic quality, partnerships, financial stability, and sustained excellence.
- Enhance Educational Excellence. Expand and update instructional programs to align with evolving industry demands and community needs.
- Foster Innovation. Integrate advanced technologies and innovative teaching methods to enrich the learning experience.
- Strengthen Community Partnerships. Engage with industry and community organizations to address regional challenges and opportunities.
- Ensure Financial Sustainability and Stewardship. Maintain the college’s strong financial condition while seeking additional funding sources to support institutional growth and student success.
- Maintain Accreditation and Quality Assurance. Implement continuous improvement processes to uphold academic quality.
- Enhance public relations and institutional visibility. Maintain an active and visible presence in the community through participation in local events and gatherings.
President's Executive Leadership Team
Lori Ragland
President
Chad Copple
Vice President - Institutional Effectiveness
Cathy DeJarnette
Executive Director - Administrative Services
Henry "Buster" Leeck
Vice President - Academic & Student Services
Kim Wilkerson
Vice President - CTE & Student Support
John Gulley
Vice President - Finance & Auxiliary Services
President's Cabinet
Amy Epplin
Dean of Institutional Research
Andrea Banach
Dean – Pinckneyville Campus Advancement and Outreach
Amy Newell
RLC Foundation Director
Bria Robinson
Dean of Allied Health
Donnie Millenbine
Dean of Facilities Management & Campus Operations
Jena Jensik
Dean of Enrollment Services
Kent McKown
Chief Information Officer
Nathan Wheeler
Director of Marketing and Communications
Shari Carpenter
Dean of Applied Science & Technology
Vickie Schulte
Dean of Student Success and Development
Corey Phillips
Director of Auxiliary Services / Head Coach - Men's Golf
Greg Hollmann
Dean of Arts & Sciences Division
