Tech’s choice: Galen DeHay

For the next president at Tri-County Tech, the college is staying local.  The Tech commission approved the hiring this morning of its senior vice president, Galen DeHay.  He will succeed Dr. Ronnie Booth on Booth’s June 30 retirement.  College spokeswoman Rebecca Eidson says DeHay is excited at the opportunity. DeHay, the College’s former science department head who has served as senior vice president for the past four years, will succeed Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, who was named the College’s third president in 2003. Dr. Booth announced last September he will retire June 30. Commission Chairman John Powell, Walhalla businessman, and members of the College Commission announced their selection by unanimous vote following an executive session.
The Presidential Search Committee conducted a national search over the past several months and conducted interviews with DeHay and two other candidates in late March. DeHay will assume his duties as president July 1, 2019.