Presidential Search

David Knezek, Jr.

Board of Trustees appoints David M. Knezek, Jr. as the seventh College President

In a public meeting on April 10, 2026, the HFC Board of Trustees appointed Mr. David M. Knezek, Jr. as the College's seventh president, succeeding Interim President Dr. Lori M. Gonko.
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Board of Trustees special meeting, April 10

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in the Rosenau Board Room to deliberate on the Presidential Finalists.
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Board of Trustees announces Presidential Finalists’ public interview schedule

The four finalists will be interviewed on campus March 25 and 26 and April 1 and 2. There will be a public forum and public interview for each candidate, as well as meetings with stakeholder groups each day.
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Board of Trustees special meeting, March 23

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in the Rosenau Board Room. It might include a closed session.
Dr. Lori M. Gonko

Dr. Lori M. Gonko named President of Macomb Community College

The Macomb Community College Board of Trustees selected HFC Interim President Dr. Lori M. Gonko as the incoming President at MCC, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
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HFC Board of Trustees announces finalists for the College Presidency

The Board has approved the finalists, who will participate in public interviews on campus the weeks of March 23 and 30.
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Special Board of Trustees special meeting, February 12

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in the Rosenau Board Room. The Board may call for an executive session during this meeting.
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Henry Ford College Board of Trustees invites visionary leaders to apply for College Presidency

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by January 30. You may also nominate a potential candidate within the same time period.
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Presidential Search Profile Listening Session

The public and HFC community are invited to a listening session to discuss requirements for the College president position. This information will be used to develop the position posting.
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Henry Ford College Board of Trustees selects Academic Search to assist with presidential search

The Board of Trustees selected Academic Search due to its expertise, approachability, and solid history of working with community colleges in hiring their leaders.
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Board of Trustees special meeting, August 22

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss proposals presented by search firms for the Presidential Search.
Dr. Lori M. Gonko

Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Lori M. Gonko as Interim President of the College

In a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees appointed Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., as interim president of the College. Dr. Gonko is expected to start her new role on July 1.
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President Kavalhuna announces his departure to become President at WMU

President Russ Kavalhuna will join Western Michigan University as its 10th president this July, after an accomplished seven-year tenure at HFC.