Patritto is an alumnus of Gogebic Community College and will become the school’s tenth president, effective January 2, 2024.
Chris Patritto has been selected as Gogebic Community College's new president as the search comes to a close after interviewing 46 potential new leaders. Patritto will take on the role beginning on January 2, 2024.
According to an article on Gogebic Community College’s website, board chair Susan Beals spoke highly of Patritto, saying, “Mr. Patritto brings extensive experience working in an educational setting and is well respected and engaged in our local community. He has a proven successful leadership style along with having teambuilding experience, and strong communication skills. He is a fiscally responsible budget manager after working with the Hurley Board of Education to eliminate all district debt. He’s also been successful in obtaining numerous grants to help fund various initiatives.” She added, "When the Board of Trustees interviewed the final three candidates, Mr. Patritto emerged as a top candidate having the characteristics we desired for a strong community college president.”
Patritto resides in Hurley, Wisconsin, and is an alumnus of Gogebic Community College. He has received a bachelor degree and a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. Throughout his career, Patritto has served as a special needs teacher, a science teacher, a middle and high school principal, and a district administrator. Currently, Patritto is a Neola Policy Associate.
He is also an active member of his community, with involvement in the Lions Club, Rotary Club, and as a Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators Board Member.
Patritto was able to participate in public forums at Gogebic Community College throughout the interview process along with the other final candidates, giving the public time to ask questions or provide feedback about the potential new presidents.
“The public had ample opportunity to view the forums online or attend in person along with providing input regarding their perspective utilizing the feedback form. The Board was very cognizant of the survey responses in developing the search and finalizing the results,” said Beals.
For more information about Gogebic Community College, visit the school’s website.