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Southeast Tech names Christine Goldsmith vice president for finance; Eric Manlakken moves to vice president of technology and operations

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Summary

The board was introduced to Christine Goldsmith, the college's new vice president for finance, and informed that Eric Manlakken has assumed the additional title of vice president of technology and operations overseeing facilities and related functions.

Southeast Technical College introduced Christine Goldsmith to the board as the college's new vice president for finance and announced that Eric Manlakken has taken on a new title and responsibilities as vice president of technology and operations.

Goldsmith told the board she joined Southeast Tech from Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City and described several decades of experience in finance and a brief period as a city administrator in Mobridge. "I came back for day number two today," Goldsmith said after being introduced; she also noted her MBA and prior finance background.

The president thanked Goldsmith and welcomed her to the campus. The board also acknowledged that Manlakken has taken on expanded responsibility for operations, including facilities and maintenance, the college bookstores and campus childcare operations (Golda Scarborough childcare center). The president thanked Manlakken for taking on the role.

No formal board action was required for the introductions; the announcements were presented as part of the meeting's good‑news report.