A former dean of studies at Mount Royal University and current president of Great Plains College in Saskatchewan is coming to Manitoba to join Assiniboine College, the college announced today. AC has announced Dr. Brad Mahon will join them as their new Vice President of Community Development.
“Brad brings a tremendous amount of experience to our team. I’m looking forward to what he is going to contribute immediately to the work we’re doing around the province,” said Mark Frison, President of Assiniboine College. “As Assiniboine considers its future, he also strengthens our depth for business continuity and succession planning.”
The college has said that Mahon, in his new role, will oversee the college’s community-based programs, Continuing Studies and Indigenous Affairs, and the Parkland campus.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Assiniboine,” Mahon said. “I’ve been impressed with what the institution has been achieving and I’m looking forward to making a meaningful contribution.”
According to a release from the college, Mahon previously served as the Dean of Continuing Studies at Mount Royal University and currently serves as a regional representative on the Board of Colleges and Institutes Canada. He has a PhD in Musicology from the University of Calgary and an MBA from Royal Roads University, and is the author of the book Leadership is Personal.
