Personal Information

Dr. Michael A. Lanser was named the third President of Lakeshore Technical College on March 27, 2003. His official duties began July 1, 2003.

A native of Port Washington, WI, Lanser received his B.S. in education from the University of North Dakota. He received his Masters and Specialist degrees in education administration from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri and his Doctorate of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Lanser started his career in 1979 as a public school teacher in Okeechobee, FL. After attending graduate school, he worked as the Business Manager for the Lincoln County School district in Troy, MO. He then began work as the Financial Services Manager at Lakeshore Technical College. While at LTC, Lanser assumed different leadership responsibilities in the areas of finance, information technology, physical plant, and auxiliary services. He was the Chief Financial Officer since 1987 and most recently held the position of Vice President of Educational Support prior to assuming the presidency.

Providing leadership in the community, Lanser serves as a board member on the Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc, The Manitowoc County Chamber, St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP).   His past involvements include serving as president of Family Connections and the REACH hotline board and serving as a board member on the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Board in Sheboygan. Lanser is also actively involved in the community.  He is a member of the Sheboygan Sunrise Kiwanis Club and volunteers for Meals on Wheels, the Salvation Army bell ringing and is a member of the Sheboygan South High School Football Coaches Council.

Lanser and his wife, Lori, along with their two sons, Andy and James, live in the Town of Wilson.  Lori is employed with Acuity, while his elder son, Andy, is a freshman at Northern Michigan University and James is a freshman at Sheboygan South High School.  The Lansers are a member of St. Cyril & Methodius Parish.

President’s Biography

Background

• Began tenure as LTC President on July 1, 2003
• Served as the Vice President of Educational Support at LTC for 14 years
• Worked as Business Manager for Lincoln County Schools in Troy, MO
• Teaching experience as a public school teacher in Okeechobee, FL
• Adjunct teaching at Cardinal Stritch University and LTC

Academic Background

• Ed.D.–Nova Southeastern University (Higher Education)
• Ed.S.–Truman State University (Education Administration)
• M.S.–Truman State University (Education Administration)
• B.S.–University of North Dakota (Education)

Community Involvement

• Manitowoc Economic Development Corporation, Board Member
• Manitowoc/Two Rivers Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
• Sheboygan Lakeshore Sunrise Kiwanis Club, Member
• Sheboygan and Plymouth Area United Way, 2007-08 Campaign Cabinet Member
• SS Cyril & Methodius Parish in Sheboygan, Member
• Sheboygan South High School Football Coaches Council, Member
• St. Nicholas Hospital, Board Member

Awards and Recognitions

• Outstanding Kiwanian, Sheboygan Lakeshore Sunrise Kiwanis Club, 1998 and 1999
• Distinguished President, Sheboygan Lakeshore Sunrise Kiwanis Club, 1996
• Program Scholar, Nova Southeastern University, 1996
• Registered School Business Administrator, Association of School Business Officials, 1990

Professional Activities

• Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing Productivity Board, 2005–Present
• Wisconsin Technical College System Presidents Association, 2003–Present, President 2006–07
• Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance, 2003–Present