Pitt Community College Welcomes Local Veteran Ricky Brown as Interim President

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Pitt Community College (PCC) has named Ricky Brown as the interim president, following Dr. Lawrence Rouse's retirement at the end of June. Brown, who is the current Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at PCC, will step into this role to maintain leadership stability while the college looks for a permanent president.

The State Board of Community Colleges approved Brown's appointment on May 17, after a recommendation from the PCC Trustees. Charles Ellis, the Chairman of the PCC Trustees, stated that this appointment is aimed at ensuring a smooth transition, a commitment made at the start of the presidential search in early March.

With over thirty years at PCC, Brown's thorough knowledge of the college’s financial and administrative operations will support the college during this transition. Dr. Rouse has commended Brown’s skills and expressed his confidence in Brown's leadership during this interim period.

The search for a new president is actively progressing, led by an eight-member committee and search consultant Kennon Briggs from the Association of Community College Trustees. The timeline for appointing a new president is still to be determined, which allows Brown to lead without immediate pressure.