Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
studentsupport@ozarka.edu 870.368.2300

Marcus Orf Appointed Vice President of Advancement and Workforce Development

Published on January 31, 2025

Ozarka College is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Marcus Orf as the Vice President of Advancement and Workforce Development. Prior to this new leadership role, Orf served as the Technical Center director. Orf also has experience in workforce development and played a key role in expanding Ozarka's technical programs, strengthening industry partnerships and increasing student access to career-focused education.

"Marcus has played a tremendous role in growing Ozarka's technical programs to meet regional workforce needs, said Dr. Josh Wilson, Ozarka College president. "Marcus has a great track record of forging key relationships and bringing folks together to accomplish big goals. I'm confident his leadership will continue driving innovation and student success in this new role. "

Marcus Orf has been instrumental in Ozarka College's continued expansion of workforce and technical education. His efforts brought technical programs to Stone County, launched the Skilled Trades program, and boosted enrollment in career and technical pathways. Orf also played a pivotal role in leading the facility remodel of the Carpenter Technical Center in Ash Flat, ensuring students have access to state-of-the-art learning environments.

Orf, who is a native of Calico Rock, holds a Bachelor of Education in Agriculture Science from Arkansas State University. He is also a graduate of Leadership Arkansas Class XVIII.

"I am excited to take on this new role at Ozarka College. My time in workforce development has been incredibly rewarding, and I am proud of the progress we've made in expanding technical programs, said Marcus Orf, vice president of advancement and workforce development. "I look forward to continuing this work and leading new initiatives that support student success and industry partnerships. "

For more information  about the workforce development at Ozarka, please contact Marcus Orf, vice president of advancement and workforce development at 870.368.2060 or  advancment@ozarka.edu.

*** Photo: Marcus Orf, newly appointed Ozarka College Vice President of Advancement and Workforce Development.












Image of Norris

Katie Norris
Director of Marketing & PR
870.368.2045
katie.norris@ozarka.edu
Image of Wilson

Dr. Josh Wilson
President
870.368.2060
jwilson@ozarka.edu




Subscribe for News Updates

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner


RSS Feeds Google RSS Feed