The Wisconsin Rapids campus walking path, bridge, and pond.

Board of Directors

Providing Leadership & Direction

Mid-State Technical College is governed by a nine-member appointed board. Each member is appointed to serve a three-year staggered term by county board chairpersons from those counties making up the Mid-State District. The District Board is comprised of:

  • Two employers
  • Two employees
  • Three additional members
  • One school district administrator
  • One elected official

Shawn Becker: Wisconsin Rapids
Elected Official Member
Term Expires: June 2026

Betty Bruski Mallek: Junction City
Secretary
Additional Member
Term Expires: June 2026

Richard Merdan: Wisconsin Rapids
Chairperson
Additional Member
Term Expires: June 2026

Charles Spargo: Friendship
Treasurer
Additional Member
Term Expires: June 2025

Are Vang: Stevens Point
Vice Chairperson
Term Expires: June 2025

Terry Whitmore: Nekoosa
Employee Member
Term Expires: June 2027

Ron Rasmussen: Wisconsin Rapids
School District Administrator Member
Term Expires: June 2027

Ryan Zietlow: Amherst
Employer Member
Term Expires: June 2025

VACANT
Employee Member
Term Expires: June 2024