Jeff Jochems

Jeff Jochems is a seasoned education and banking professional currently serving as the Assistant Dean of Development at the College of the Ozarks since June 2023. Previously, Jeff held multiple leadership roles at Ozarks Technical Community College, including President of the Richwood Valley Campus, where experience spanned from 2011 to 2021, and earlier positions such as Assistant Vice President of Administrative Services and Dean of Student Services. Jeff's banking experience includes a position as a Commercial Banker at Arvest Bank from December 2021 to June 2023. Academic qualifications include an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, as well as dual Master’s degrees in Student Personnel from The University of Kansas and a BBA in Management from Washburn University, complemented by an Associate of Science in Business from Pratt Community College.