The Board Appointment Committee for the Gateway Technical College District Board of Trustees is accepting applications from district residents seeking appointment to the board to fill the seat of the late R. Scott Pierce.

One seat is open for a part-time appointment, designated as Employee Member, Kenosha County. In general, this is someone who is employed but does not meet the classification of an Employer Member. The term takes effect March 19, 2026, and expires June 30, 2027.

The deadline to apply for the appointment is January 6, 2026. Paper applications are due by 5 p.m., and electronic applications are due by 11:59 p.m.

Pierce, known for his passion for technical education, passed away Nov. 20. He had served on the board for 16 years.

Applications must include two letters of reference, and applicants must be present to meet and be interviewed in person at the 5:30 p.m. January 26 meeting of the appointment committee. Chairpersons of the Kenosha County, Walworth County and Racine County boards of supervisors make up the interview committee.

Those interested in applying can obtain the application/affidavit packet:

• Online at www.gtc.edu/appointments
• From the office of the college president, located at the Inspire Center on Gateway’s Kenosha Campus, 3520-30th Ave., Kenosha.

Questions? Please contact David Elliott, district board liaison, at elliottd@gtc.edu.