Monroe County Community College alum and Lambertville-based financial advisor Joel Spotts was sworn in as a trustee of the college last night during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Spotts was administered the oath of office by Board Chair Aaron N. Mason.
He fills the vacancy on the board created when Florence M. Buchanan resigned effective Sept. 1.
The Erie resident was appointed by the Board of Trustees at a special meeting on Sept. 18 after an extensive search that began in early August. He was selected from among four finalists.
The appointment for Spotts’ seat runs through Dec. 31, 2024. The next regular election is in November 2024.
“Joel stood out as a unique opportunity for the Board to add an additional student-focused dynamic and perspective to its future decisions and discussions,” Mason said. “His recent academic success and campus engagement at MCCC will improve the Board’s focus on bringing relevance and innovation in education to our students. I think the Board was moved by his well-articulated heart for MCCC.”
Spotts earned an associate of science degree with a global studies designation from MCCC in 2018. While at MCCC, he served as president of Student Government and as a student ambassador, was a member of the President’s Advisory Group and received the Dr. Ronald Campbell Student Government and Key to Success Award.
He went on to earn a bachelor of business administration from the University of Toledo in 2020, majoring in financial services and minoring in professional sales.
Spotts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lambertiville and the secretary and a board member for the Bedford Business Association. He has been a member of MCCC’s Alumni Association Board of Directors since 2020 and a deputy grand knight for the Knights of Columbus since 2019.
He said that one of his primary goals as a trustee will be to “promote student success and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have equitable access to educational resources.”
“Additionally, I am eager to support initiatives that foster innovation, strengthen connections with the local community and meet the evolving needs of students and employers in Monroe County,” Spotts said.
Joel Spotts, newly appointed trustee at Monroe County Community College, is congratulated by Board of Trustees
Chair Aaron Mason last night at the college's regular board meeting. Spotts was given the oath of office by Mason.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich lives in our community by providing opportunity through student-focused, affordable, quality higher education and other learning experiences. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.