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Dr. Tony Miksa

Johnson County Community College President

Dr. Miksa has more than 20 years of experience in higher education. Prior to joining JCCC, Miksa served as the President of Walters State Community College (WSCC) in Morristown, TN. Before his role as President at WSCC, Dr. Miksa was the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at McHenry County College. He has also held leadership positions, including Dean of Math, Science and Health Professions and Dean of Mathematics, Science, Education and Health at both Elgin Community College and Kishwaukee College. Earlier in Dr. Miksa’s career, he served as a tenured Mathematics Instructor at Kishwaukee College.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Dr. Miksa has served as chair of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and the Morristown Chamber of Commerce Board. He has also served on the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and the National Junior Council Athletic Association Board.

Dr. Miksa received multiple awards, including the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) President’s Paragon Award for new presidents and the Mount Mercy College Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dr. Miksa holds a Doctorate of Education, Community College Leadership from National Louis University, a Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Northern Iowa, a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Mount Mercy College, and an Associate of Arts in Mathematics from Kishwaukee College.

Dr. Miksa and his wife, Deb, have two grown children. They enjoy spending time together, traveling, and doing outdoor adventure activities.

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