Dr. Kevin Lee Named President of Piedmont Community College
The Board of Trustees of Piedmont Community College (PCC) has selected Dr. Kevin Lee as the College’s sixth president after a comprehensive national search. Their decision was affirmed this morning by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Lee brings nearly 25 years of experience in North Carolina’s Community College System, where he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation, student success and workforce development.
Since 2022, Lee has served as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Brunswick Community College (BCC). In this role, he has overseen academic programs, human resources, accreditation, institutional effectiveness and more. Under his leadership, the College has experienced growth in enrollment and continued excellence in student outcomes.
“We are confident in the skills, knowledge and abilities of Dr. Lee to lead the College into the future and serve the citizens of Caswell and Person counties,” Antonio Foster, PCC Board of Trustees Chair said. “Please join me in welcoming Dr. Lee to the College and the community. We also wish to thank all of those who participated in this crucial appointment; your input was of great value to the decision-making process and valued by the Board.”
Lee’s career in education began at Guilford Technical Community College, where he served as an instructor and later as department chair for Computer Technologies. He also led STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and trades programs at BCC prior to assuming his current executive role. Known for cultivating strong industry and community partnerships, he has helped secure more than $2.5 million in grant funding over the past three years.
Lee holds associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Information Technology, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership. A first-generation college graduate and native North Carolinian, Dr. Lee is also a graduate of several national leadership programs, including the American Association of Community Colleges Future Presidents Institute and the NC Community College Presidents Association Aspiring Presidents Institute.
“I am deeply honored and elated to accept the role of president at Piedmont Community College,” Lee said. “Since 1970, PCC has upheld a proud legacy of excellence and service, expanding opportunities through accessible, affordable education. I am thrilled to lead the College into its next chapter and to advance our mission of transforming lives, strengthening our community and inspiring individuals to achieve excellence.”
“I am excited to work alongside our dedicated faculty, staff and community partners to build on this strong foundation by removing barriers and expanding life-changing opportunities for our students. Together, we will forge new partnerships and strengthen existing ones with local industries and the many communities within Caswell and Person counties – ensuring both a highly skilled workforce and meaningful opportunities for personal enrichment. As PCC continues to grow, it will remain a vital engine of opportunity, innovation and economic progress for our region.”
Lee’s tenure as PCC’s president will begin August 4, 2025.
Dr. Kevin Lee Bio
Dr. Kevin Lee is an accomplished leader in higher education with nearly 25 years of experience advancing student success, building relationships and workforce development in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Since 2022, he has served as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Brunswick Community College (BCC). In this diverse capacity he provides institutional leadership for all curriculum program offerings, human resources, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, distance learning, Title IX, dual enrollment, and public safety. His leadership focuses on strategic planning, institutional innovation, local partnerships, shared governance, fostering student success and celebrating excellence.
Prior to his current role he served as the chair of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) & Trades programs, where he led technical trades and applied science programs for BCC from 2019-2022. In this role he cultivated partnerships with local industries and community organizations, creating innovative apprenticeship programs and strengthening regional economic development. Before joining BCC, he served as chair of Computer Technologies at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) from 2008-2019. From 2001-2008 he was an instructor with GTCC, teaching computer programming, database, and web development classes. He also served as an adjunct IT faculty member for GTCC prior to joining full-time.
Dr. Lee is celebrated for his innovative approaches to community college education and commitment to the success of every student. He has a proven history of enrollment growth while maintaining exceptional institutional performance measures along the way. As an experienced grant writer, he has a strong ability to find alternative channels for additional revenue streams as demonstrated by securing over $2.5 million in state, federal and private grants within the last three years. He believes in clear goals and then demonstrating a commitment to service and collaboration, helping with whatever is needed to ensure our students and employees attain these goals and then celebrating their success.
Dr. Lee is recognized as a completer of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Future Presidents Institute and a completer of the first Aspiring Presidents Institute cohort selected by the NC Community College Presidents Association. He is active in the local, state and national fabric of the community college system. He also serves on or chairs several local boards and councils, the NCCCS Curriculum Course Review Committee, the NCCCS Developmental Education Advisory Council, the AACC Commission on Student Success, and as an advisory board member within the Innovate division of the Higher Education Research and Development Institute (HERDI).
As a non-traditional, first-generation college graduate, and a proud product of the NC Community College System, Dr. Lee is committed to innovation, community impact, lifelong learning, and ensuring education remains a tool for empowering individuals with opportunities that would not exist otherwise, all while advancing local economic growth. Dr. Lee holds Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees in Information Technology and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. He is a native resident of North Carolina. He and his wife Jennifer have three sons, Jake, Jeremy, and Dylan. Kevin and Jennifer live near Holden Beach, NC and enjoy golf, fishing, food, and traveling.
Questions
Please contact Ms. Lisa Ashley, Executive Administrative Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees, at alicia.ashley@piedmontcc.edu or (336) 322-2101 with questions.
