SUNY Canton VP Hired as Lincoln College President

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SUNY Canton Vice President for Advancement David M. Gerlach was recently selected as the new president of Lincoln College in Lincoln, Ill.

CANTON, NY (05/01/2015)(readMedia)-- Lincoln College, Illinois, has selected SUNY Canton Vice President for Advancement David M. Gerlach as its 22nd president. Gerlach will begin his new position on June 15.

The newly appointed president is a 1983 graduate of SUNY Canton and has worked at the College for more than 30 years in various positions. He's spent the last 11 years as Vice President and has overseen the Alumni and College Foundation Offices, and previously oversaw the Admissions, Public Relations and Athletic departments during the college's remarkable growth period.

He will be replacing Lincoln College's current President, John Blackburn, who is retiring after a distinguished career.

"David's credentials, knowledge of higher education and experience leading a campus to new heights impressed us from the outset," said Bob Neal, chairman of the Lincoln College Board of Trustees in a press release. "John Blackburn has been an important leader and supporter of Lincoln College for many years. We are confident David is ready to take over and build on John's track record of success."

Gerlach has a bachelor's degree from Roberts Wesleyan College, his master's from St. Lawrence University and recently received his doctorate from Syracuse University.

"I cannot thank SUNY Canton enough for the experiences and education that it has provided for me and my family," He said. "The college's faculty, staff, students and alumni have been a huge part of my life. Now I'm are looking to the future and building on Lincoln College's great reputation."

Gerlach is a Canton resident who grew up in Rochester. His wife, Lisa, is a 1983 and 2006 SUNY Canton graduate, his son, Joshua, is a 2011 graduate and his daughter, Kayla, attended other SUNY colleges.

His final week at SUNY Canton will be through Alumni Weekend (June 5-7), where he hopes to say farewell to all of the friends he's made over the years.

About SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs. The college delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management and public service. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses, as well as 10 exclusively online bachelor's degrees. The college's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA.

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