Chancellor
Dr. Bill Lindemann, San Jacinto College Chancellor
Dr. Bill Lindemann became the fourth chancellor in the 46-year history of San Jacinto College in June 2003, after serving briefly as interim chancellor. He is the chief professional advisor to the Board of Trustees in all matters pertaining to the educational and business policies of the college.
Dr. Lindemann came to San Jacinto College in 1997 as vice chancellor for Business, Industry and Technology. In 1999, his titled changed to reflect additional duties relative to overall instructional curriculum.
His community college experience spans more than 40 years. Prior to joining San Jacinto College, he was vice president of external relations and business development at Central Oregon Community College where he was senior manager for economic development, research and development, institutional/community development, support services and fundraising.
Lindemann’s doctorate is from Rutgers State University with an emphasis in professional and technical education management and research, planning and evaluation. His Master of Arts degree from the University of Arizona held an emphasis in human development/counseling, higher education measurement and evaluation.
He is a board member of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and Bayshore Hospital. He is also a member of the Pasadena Rotary Club. He is a past board member of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce. He also lends his talent to the La Porte Chamber Economic Development and the University of Houston Economic Advisory Council.
Lindemann most recently presented a paper on technology for the League of Innovation and wrote articles about business and industry training. Dr. Lindemann was named the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 2007 Citizen of the Year.
Lindemann and his wife Jacqueline have been married for 40 years. They have two sons and six grandchildren.
