DR. GARY TOLLEFSON
President, Skagit Valley College

Before being named president of Skagit Valley College, Dr. Tollefson served as vice president for instruction and student services for Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) in Yakima. A long-time employee of YVCC, Tollefson held several positions there including dean for arts and sciences, associate dean for business and vocational technologies, and director of admissions.

Degrees and Honors

  • Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Seattle University
  • M.Ed., Student Personnel Administration, Western Washington University
  • B.A.Ed., History/East Asian Studies Emphasis, Western Washington University
  • A.A., History, Yakima Valley Community College

Service

  • Board of Directors, Economic Development Association of Skagit County
  • Member of the Northwest Workforce Development Council
  • Member of the Mount Vernon Rotary Club

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