Ron Gardner
Vice President of Operations

Ron Gardner serves as Vice President of Operations at San Joaquin Valley College, providing strategic leadership and direction across multiple campuses. His focus is on continuous improvement and operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to a student-first approach. Ron collaborates closely with campus teams to promote academic excellence and ensure the delivery of a high-quality educational experience.

With more than 15 years of experience in higher education, Ron has held various leadership roles, including ten years as a Campus President/Director. He assumed the role of Vice President of Operations in spring 2025.

Ron holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Political Science from Fresno Pacific University and an MBA from Fremont University.