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District Board

Blackhawk Technical College has a nine-member District Board. Members serve three-year staggered terms with re-appointment possible. Each year, three members are appointed by the County Board Chairs of Rock and Green Counties.

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Meet Our District Board

Wisconsin Statutes require that the Board consist of two employer members, two employee members, three additional members, one elected official who holds a state or local office, and one school district administrator. Membership consists of a cross-section of representatives from geographic, occupational, and ethnic/racial backgrounds with gender balance.

Board members are appointed based on their interest in helping to keep Blackhawk strong and meeting individual students’ and employers’ needs while balancing the needs and desires of area taxpayers.

Eric Thornton, Chairperson

  • Employer Member — Janesville
  • Term expires June 30, 2028
  • President, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital — Madison
ethornton@blackhawk.edu (608) 295-6750

Barbara J. Barrington-Tillman, Vice-Chairperson

  • Elected Official Member — Janesville
  • Term expires June 30, 2028
  • Retired Chief Deputy, Rock County Sheriff's Office
bbarrington@blackhawk.edu (608) 757-2089

Rich Deprez, Secretary

  • Employee Member — Monroe
  • Term expires June 30, 2028
  • Senior Manager, TDS Telecom
rdeprez@blackhawk.edu (608) 354-6250

Suzann Holland, Treasurer

  • Employer Member — Monroe
  • Term expires June 30, 2027
  • Monroe Public Library Director
sholland@blackhawk.edu (608) 426-1667

Rachel Andres

  • Additional Member — Janesville
  • Term expires June 2026
  • Executive Vice President, Prent Corporation
randres@blackhawk.edu (608) 373-7244

Robert Hendrickson

  • Employer Member — Beloit
  • Term expires June 30, 2027
  • PepsiCo/Frito-Lay Technical Director
rhendrickson@blackhawk.edu (608) 289-2741

Mark Holzman

  • School Administrator Member — Janesville
  • Term expires June 30, 2027
  • Superintendent, Janesville School District
mholzman@blackhawk.edu (608) 743-5050

Dave Marshick

  • Additional Member — Janesville
  • Term expires June 30, 2028
  • Senior Vice President - Commercial Banking, First National Bank and Trust
dmarshick@blackhawk.edu (608) 751-8964

Kathy Sukus

  • Additional Member — Janesville
  • Term expires June 30, 2026
  • Retired Rock County Communications Director
ksukus@blackhawk.edu (608) 436-3801

District Board Agendas & Minutes

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, starting at 5 p.m., except in the months of August, November and January. Dates, times and locations are subject to change.

View Upcoming Meeting Schedule

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

7/14 Agenda 7/14 Packet

Public hearing on the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus.

6/23 Agenda 6/23 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

6/18 Agenda 6/18 Packet 6/18 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

5/21 Agenda 5/21 Packet 5/21 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

4/16 Agenda 4/16 Packet 4/16 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

3/19 Agenda 3/19 Packet 3/19 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

2/19 Agenda 2/19 Packet 2/19 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

1/15 Agenda 1/15 Packet 1/15 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

12/18 Agenda 12/18 Packet 12/18 Minutes

Held in room 413 on the Monroe Campus

11/20 Agenda 11/20 Packet 11/20 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus

10/16 Agenda 10/16 Packet 10/16 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus.

9/18 Agenda 9/18 Packet 9/18 Minutes

Held in room 2613 on the Beloit-Janesville Campus.

8/21 Agenda 8/21 Packet 8/21 Minutes

Held in room 2603 on Central Campus.

7/8 Agenda 7/8 Packet 7/8 Minutes

Held in room 2603 on Central Campus.

6/19 Agenda 6/19 Packet 6/19 Minutes

Additional District Board Information

Members of the public may submit written communications to the District Board on items on the agenda. Written communication regarding items on the District Board's agenda should reach the Office of the President (OfficeofthePresident@blackhawk.edu)  no later than seven (7) working days before the meeting. The matter concerned is to be before the District Board. All such written communications shall be dated and signed by the author and shall contain the residence or business address of the author and the author's organizational affiliation if any.

Members of the public wishing to address the District Board must complete the "Registration Form to Participate in Public Comments" to be allowed to participate in the Public Comments part of the regular District Board meeting.

Public Participation Policy Public Comments Form

To request access to archived board minutes or agendas, please contact Julie Barreau, Assistant to the President/District Board, at (608) 757-7772 or jbarreau@blackhawk.edu.

View Policies & Procedures website