Tandberg is the 12th President of Adams State University
On April 21, David A. Tandberg, Ph.D., was selected by unanimous vote of the Adams State University Board of Trustees as the twelfth president, to take effect after finalizing contract terms, already agreed to in principle with all finalists.
Dr. Tandberg has guided Adams State through the last 10 months as interim president. His dedication and strong leadership skills and practical management style stood out among the finalists.
Tandberg is the 12th President
The Adams State presidential search committee selected four finalists to move forward in the search for the next president of Adams State University.
The candidates were recommended by a search advisory committee comprised of students, faculty, staff, and community leaders, and co-chaired by Board of Trustees Jonathon Marquez, Class of 2013, and Mark Martinez, Class of 2013.
Once interview scheduling is finalized, the Board of Trustees and the entire campus community will have the opportunity to meet all finalists. The Board will carefully review all feedback collected as they select the next president:
Timothy Dayne Pinnow, MFA
President, Finlandia University
On-Campus Visit: Tuesday, April 18
11 am – noon: Staff forum in Richardson Hall Auditorium
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Student forum in McDaniel 101
3:15 pm – 4 pm: Faculty forum in McDaniel 101
Weblink: https://adams-edu.zoom.us/j/
David Allen Tandberg, Ph.D.
Interim President, Adams State University
On-Campus Visit: Wednesday, April 19
11 am – noon: Staff forum in Richardson Hall Auditorium
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Student forum in McDaniel 101
3:15 pm – 4 pm: Faculty forum in McDaniel 101
Weblink: https://adams-edu.zoom.us/j/
Mary Holohan Bonderoff, Ed.D
Officer in Charge (Interim President), SUNY Delhi
On-Campus Visit: Thursday, April 17
11 am – noon: Staff forum in Richardson Hall Auditorium
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Student forum in McDaniel 101
3:15 pm – 4 pm: Faculty forum in McDaniel 101
Weblink: https://adams-edu.zoom.us/j/
Roxanne M. Gonzales-Walker, Ed.D
Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, Professor with Tenure, New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
The candidate has withdrawn her application for consideration.
The Board of Trustees for Adams State University is conducting a comprehensive and inclusive search for a permanent president. The search for a permanent president is co-chaired by Board members Mark Martinez and Jonathan Marquez.
“Over the past year the Board of Trustees has come to realize that the University is entering a new era requiring forward thinking leadership and strategic direction,” said BOT Chair Michele Lueck. “As we move forward, we look for improvements in campus climate, increased enrollment, and student success.”
Presidential Search Community Intake Survey
Search committee meetings are scheduled for the fourth Thursday of each month
Presidential Search Committee
- Jonathan Marquez ’13, co-chair, search committee
- Mark Martinez ’13, co-chair, search committee
- Faculty Senate: Jenna Neilsen M.F.A., Neil Rigsbee Ph.D.
- Academic Council: Colleen Schaffner Ph.D.
- Graduate Council: Melissa Freeman Ph.D.
- PASC: Trevor Turner ’10
- Classified Employees: Rodney Martinez
- Administration (exempt): Margaret Doell M.F.A.
- Administration (eTeam): Bruce Rosengrant
- Athletics: Katelyn Smith ’16
- AS&F (undergrad): Jose Villagomez ’24
- AS&F (graduate) Courtney Hocking ’22
- Adams State Foundation: Duane Bussey ’82
- K-12 rep: Carrie Zimmerman ’95
- Alamosa Businesses: Jennifer Mueller
- Community Leadership: Konnie Martin
- Governmental Leadership: Cleave Simpson
- DEI Leadership: Heidi Schneider Ph.D.
- Trustees HSI Leadership: Arthur Ortegon J.D.
- Alumni at-large: Lance Hostetter ’11
- Alumni at-large: Kole Kelley ’16
- Board of Trustees: Michele Lueck
Executive Committee:
- Jonathan Marquez
- Mark Martinez
- Heidi Schneider
- Cleave Simpson
- Konnie Martin
