Dr. Harold E. Nolte has 44 years of distinguished service in executive leader roles, including presidencies at Dodge City Community College (KS) for the past nine years, Blinn (TX), and Navarro (TX), and vice presidencies in student services and athletics at Kilgore (TX) and Edison Community College (FL).

His achievements include the development and successful implementation of institutional strategic and master plans, forging transfer pathways with Baylor, Texas A&M, and regent universities throughout Kansas that has resulted in significant increases in enrollment (including workforce and concurrent/dual), transfers and degree completions. He has championed successful institutional and programmatic accreditation with SAC, HLC and various state and industry entities. Athletic teams at each of his colleges have garnered national athletic championships.

Throughout his career, his fundraising efforts have resulted in millions to support scholarships and facility improvements. He is widely renowned for his support of student learning and activities, most recently recognized by the international honor society of Phi Theta Kappa with their Shirley B. Gordon award for community college presidents who support student leadership, scholarship, fellowship and community service. He is actively involved in many civic and community organizations.

Dr. Nolte began his educational path obtaining an Associate of Arts Degree at McLennan Community College; his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees from Baylor University. He obtained his Doctorate from Mississippi State University and his Postdoctoral Leadership Certification from Harvard University. Dr. Nolte is married to Dr. Lynn Nolte and they dote upon two daughters, two granddaughters and two dogs.