SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors announced that John Marrin has been selected to serve as the interim President of Western Nebraska Community College. The Board voted to select Marrin after formally accepting the resignation of Dr. Carmen Simone at the June Board of Governors meeting, Wednesday, June 16.
Marrin will begin a one-year contract Monday, June 21. Compensation and benefits of the contract will be voted on by the Board at the July meeting.
“The Board welcomes John Marrin’s return to WNCC as the new interim president,” Board Chair Lynne Klemke said. “John brings a wealth of knowledge about this institution, the people who work here, who reside in our service area, and most of all, he brings a wealth of knowledge about how to serve our students.”
Marrin previously served WNCC as the interim executive Vice President from July 2019 to December 2020. Prior to that role, he has spent 22 years in a variety of other roles at WNCC. He has also served as president of Lamar Community College in Colorado from 2008 until his retirement in 2016.
"I'd like to thank the Board for their support and their support of the college as well," Marrin said. "They've done some phenomenal work over the years. I really look forward to coming back and working with my friends and colleagues at WNCC toward the success of our students. That has always been a big part of everyone's lives there."
Marrin holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Chadron State College and a master's in business administration from Regis University in Denver.
Marrin will serve as the interim President of WNCC until a full-time replacement is found.