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Dr. Michael Eric Wooten

Chair

michael.wooten@vccs.edu

Dr. Michael Eric Wooten of Woodbridge is the Senior Partner at Wooten & Associates Experts. A retired Federal government executive, he was nominated and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy at the White House. Additionally, he served at the U.S. Department of Education in various roles, including Senior Advisor in the Office of Federal Student Aid, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges, and Acting Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education.

At the U.S. Department of Education, Wooten directed a national education portfolio that included advocacy for community colleges, career and technical education (CTE), and adult literacy education. He directed national initiatives serving more than 17 million students through a staff of 75 personnel and was a key participant in new national initiatives to expand apprenticeships and strengthen the national workforce.

Wooten was a member and Chairman of the Northern Virginia Community College Board. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Major, and is a veteran of Afghanistan.

Wooten earned his Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Management at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned master’s degrees at George Washington University, the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, and Norwich University. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Chapman University and his A.A. at Perimeter College at Georgia State University.

Term of service began July 20, 2022, appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Mark J. Hourigan 

Vice-chair

Mark Hourigan is founder and CEO of the Richmond development and construction firm that bears his name. He has more than 30 years of experience in the development and commercial construction industry.

His ability to understand the big picture, coupled with his keen eye for detail, consistently allow him to focus on the drivers of success for Hourigan Construction’s clients. Acting as a champion for innovation and fostering a consultative approach, he has instilled a discipline for continuous improvement throughout his organization.

Growing the next generation of industry leaders is a passion that has led to a role on the Advisory Board at the Virginia Tech School of Building Construction. In this role, he serves as a guest lecturer, assists in developing curriculum, sponsors internships and provides real world experience for capstone coursework by integrating the students into Hourigan projects.  In addition to his professional leadership, Hourigan serves on numerous community service boards.

Term of service began July 1, 2023, Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Dr. Michael Eric Wooten

Chair

michael.wooten@vccs.edu

Dr. Michael Eric Wooten of Woodbridge is the Senior Partner at Wooten & Associates Experts. A retired Federal government executive, he was nominated and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy at the White House. Additionally, he served at the U.S. Department of Education in various roles, including Senior Advisor in the Office of Federal Student Aid, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges, and Acting Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education.

At the U.S. Department of Education, Wooten directed a national education portfolio that included advocacy for community colleges, career and technical education (CTE), and adult literacy education. He directed national initiatives serving more than 17 million students through a staff of 75 personnel and was a key participant in new national initiatives to expand apprenticeships and strengthen the national workforce.

Wooten was a member and Chairman of the Northern Virginia Community College Board. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Major, and is a veteran of Afghanistan.

Wooten earned his Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Management at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned master’s degrees at George Washington University, the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, and Norwich University. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Chapman University and his A.A. at Perimeter College at Georgia State University.

Term of service began July 20, 2022, appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Mark J. Hourigan 

Vice-chair

Mark Hourigan is founder and CEO of the Richmond development and construction firm that bears his name. He has more than 30 years of experience in the development and commercial construction industry.

His ability to understand the big picture, coupled with his keen eye for detail, consistently allow him to focus on the drivers of success for Hourigan Construction’s clients. Acting as a champion for innovation and fostering a consultative approach, he has instilled a discipline for continuous improvement throughout his organization.

Growing the next generation of industry leaders is a passion that has led to a role on the Advisory Board at the Virginia Tech School of Building Construction. In this role, he serves as a guest lecturer, assists in developing curriculum, sponsors internships and provides real world experience for capstone coursework by integrating the students into Hourigan projects.  In addition to his professional leadership, Hourigan serves on numerous community service boards.

Term of service began July 1, 2023, Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.