Garrett College Senior Leadership Team

Dr. Richard Midcap became Garrett College’s 13th president in January 2017 after almost 23 years at Chesapeake College on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. While he has spent most of his career in student affairs – including 13 years as Chesapeake’s vice president of student affairs – Dr. Midcap has also taught as an adjunct faculty member and served a one-year appointment as Chesapeake’s interim vice president of academic affairs. Read More.

Christa Bowser who most recently served as Garrett College’s interim dean of academic affairs, has been named GC’s dean of academic affairs and chief academic officer (CAO).

"Garrett County has always been my home, and helping GC serve this community is a task I will gladly take on,". Read More.

Dean Kerns, who became dean of student affairs in 2018, is committed to a continued expansion of support services for Garrett College students.

"Our Students in Need Group does an excellent job," said Dean Kerns, pointing to the student food pantry as an example of the volunteer group's positive impact. "I'd like to expand the work this group performs in order to provide more services to those students in need of additional resources." Read more.

Dean Yoder is the longest-serving member of Garrett College's leadership team, having served as dean of continuing education and workforce development since 2011.

"My job is incredibly rewarding because so many elements of it are community-facing," said Dean Yoder, who has spent her entire Garrett College career in CEWD. "After 27 years, I still love going to work every day." Read more.

Dean Nichols, who was appointed Dean of Administrative Services in April 2025, previously served as senior research and development business manager for the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown. In her present role, she oversees the College budget and administration, a portfolio that includes oversight of facilities, capital projects, financial aid, fiscal operations, compliance, and information technology. Read more.