Mesa Community College welcomes Patrick Burkhart, the new Provost for the Red Mountain Campus and Downtown Center.  Burkhart brings experience in workforce development, fundraising, and strategic planning to his position at MCC. 

Burkhart said he is looking forward to contributing to the future of MCC.

 “Mesa Community College is an extraordinary institution playing a catalytic role in shaping the future of the East Valley,” Burkhart said. “Its vitality, vision, as well as its legacy of innovation, excellence and leadership is truly palpable. I am equally excited and honored to have been selected to be a part of this vibrant educational community.” 

The selection of Burkhart completes MCC’s College Leadership team, with all permanent positions now filled.  The team members and year they joined MCC are:

James C. Mabry, Vice President of Academic Affairs, July 2008

Jeff Darbut, Vice President of Administrative Services, June 2011

Sasan Poureetezadi, Vice President of Information Technology, June 2011

Sonya Pearson, Vice President of Student Affairs, April 2010