Established in 1909, Hesston College is a faith-based academic institution educating and nurturing each student within Christ-centered community. Historically known as a two-year college, Hesston is now focused on growing its bachelor’s degree program offerings and meeting the needs of today’s students.
Mark Landes named 10th president of Hesston College
Following a national search, Hesston College announced January 13, 2025, local businessman and former college administrator Mark Landes will serve as its next president.
Search Committee
The search for the next president of Hesston College was led by committee members identified and affirmed by the Hesston College Board of Directors. The 10-person committee was comprised of the following individuals:
- Luanne (Yoder) ’81 Southern, M.S.W., Hesston College board member, committee chair
- Roger Yoder ’79, Hesston College board member
- Ken Rodgers ’85, M.A., Hesston College faculty member
- Ben Miller, Hesston College staff member
- Jessica Clopton-Robinson, M.B.A., Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) member
- Jeff Gingerich ’88, Ph.D., at-large member
- Pastor Stanley W. Green, at-large member
- Reverend Kathy (Goering) Reid, at-large member
- Yvonne Sieber ’71, M.B.A., at-large member
- Pastor Grace Tijerina ’16, at-large member
News
- Presidential Search Committee Announced, April 5, 2024
- Hesston College welcomes finalists for presidential search, invitation to community events, November 14, 2024
- Mark Landes named 10th president of Hesston College, January 13, 2025