The Louisiana Community and Technical College System on Wednesday selected its new president, giving the top job to Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson.

Nelson will begin leading the state’s community college system, which includes 12 schools, effective Jan. 1.

"Secretary Nelson is a problem solver, a bridge builder, and a leader who recognizes the critical role our colleges play in every region of Louisiana," Tim Hardy, chair of the LCTCS board, said in a statement.

Nelson has been at the helm of the Department of Revenue since early 2024, when he was tapped to lead the agency by Gov. Jeff Landry. He is a former state representative from Mandeville who ran for governor in 2023 but dropped out and endorsed Landry.

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