President's Biography
Personal Information
Dr. Michael A. Lanser was named the third President of Lakeshore Technical College on March 27, 2003. His official duties began July 1, 2003.
A native of Port Washington, WI, Lanser received his B.S. in education from the University of North Dakota. He received his Masters and Specialist degrees in education administration from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri and his Doctorate of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Lanser started his career in 1979 as a public school teacher in Okeechobee, FL. After attending graduate school, he worked as the Business Manager for the Lincoln County School district in Troy, MO. He then began work at Lakeshore Technical College in 1987. While at LTC, Lanser assumed different leadership responsibilities in the areas of finance, information technology, physical plant, and auxiliary services. He was the Chief Financial Officer since 1987 and most recently held the position of Vice President of Educational Support prior to assuming the presidency.
Providing leadership in the community, Lanser serves as a board member on the Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc, The Manitowoc County Chamber, St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP). His past involvements include serving as president of Family Connections and the REACH hotline board and serving as a board member on the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Board in Sheboygan.
Lanser and his wife, Lori, live in the Town of Wilson. Lori is employed with Acuity, while his elder son, Andy, is a student at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, and James is a freshman at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. The Lansers are a member of St. Cyril & Methodius Parish.
President’s Biography
Background
- Began tenure as LTC President on July 1, 2003
- Served as the Vice President of Educational Support at LTC for 14 years
- Worked as Business Manager for Lincoln County Schools in Troy, MO
- Teaching experience as a public school teacher in Okeechobee, FL
- Adjunct teaching at Cardinal Stritch University and LTC
Academic Background
- Ed.D.–Nova Southeastern University (Higher Education)
- Ed.S.–Truman State University (Education Administration)
- M.S.–Truman State University (Education Administration)
- B.S.–University of North Dakota (Education)
Community Involvement
- 2010 Sheboygan United Way Campaign Cabinet Member
- St. Nicholas Hospital Board
- Manitowoc County Economic Development Corporation Board
- The Chamber of Manitowoc County Board
- Sheboygan County Junior Achievement Board
- Sheboygan Economic Club
- Bay-Lakes Boy Scouts Nominating Committee
- Holy Family Hospital Performance Improvement Committee
- Franklin University's Council of Presidents
Awards and Recognitions
- 2010 Education Impact
