2026 Presidential Search

2026 Presidential Search
keene campus

The University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees and the Keene State College community invite nominations and applications for the 12th President of Keene State College. Submissions are requested by December 18, 2026.

Interested candidates should review the leadership profile. 

 

EEO Statement 

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. 

Presidential Search Committee Members

  • Gregg Tewksbury, Search Committee Chair, USNH Trustee
  • David Westover, KSC Alumnus, USNH Trustee
  • Matthew D. Ash, KSC Student Trustee
  • Lynne Andrews, KSC Staff Representative
  • Jan Cohen, Keene Coalition Member
  • Wink Faulkner, President, Keene Endowment Association
  • Donovan Fenton, Senator, New Hampshire District 10
  • Jen Ferrell, KSC Staff Representative
  • Jay Kahn, Mayor, City of Keene
  • Loren Launen, KSC Faculty Representative
  • Joseph L. Perras, MD, President & CEO, Cheshire Medical Center
  • Julie Schoelzel, President & CEO, Greater Monadnock Collaborative and Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Karen Stanish, KSC Faculty Representative

Search Partner

AGB Search, LLC
Kimberly Templeton, J.D., Principal, AGB Search  
kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com, (540) 761-9494  
Concetta M. Stewart, Ph.D., Principal, AGB Search  
concetta.stewart@agbsearch.com, (908) 341-2178