Academic Affairs
Jason Tisdel
Interim President
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jason Tisdel was announced as the Vice President for Academic Affairs in August 2023.
Tisdel started at Central Carolina Technical College in August 2008 as a mathematics instructor. He has served in the roles of Mathematics department chair, dean of Arts and Sciences and assistant vice president for Academic Affairs.
Prior to joining the CCTC family, Tisdel enlisted in the United States Air Force and successfully completed a commissioning program through the Education Office to join the officer ranks. During his time in the Air Force, Tisdel earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Wright State University and a master’s degree in Mathematics from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT).
Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Tisdel moved to Sumter with his wife, Rhiannon, and son, AJ, after separating from the Air Force.
Business Affairs
Cheryl Allen-Lint
Vice President for Business Affairs
Cheryl Allen-Lint serves as the Vice President for Business Affairs at Central Carolina Technical College.
Allen-Lint began her career at Central Carolina Technical College in July 1994 as a fiscal technician. She has served as director of accounting since December 1999 and as executive director of finance since August 2023.
“In my 30 years at CCTC, I’ve established a long-standing presence and gained extensive knowledge of the college,” Allen-Lint said. “One of my favorite quotes by Ella Fitzgerald is, ‘It isn’t where you come from, but where you are going.’ I am very excited to continue to ensure that available resources are effectively utilized to support student needs.”
Areas under her leadership include physical plant and operations, grounds, accounting, payroll and purchasing, information and learning technology, user support, security services, custodial, printshop and auxiliary services.
Allen-Lint is a member of the South Carolina Government Finance Officers Association and is a Certified Government Finance Officer of South Carolina. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of South Carolina.
Originally from Sumter, Allen-Lint is married to James Lint. They have three daughters, one son and an adorable puppy.
Institutional Advancement
Misty Hatfield
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Misty Hatfield serves as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Central Carolina Technical College.
She has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations and advancement in the fields of healthcare, higher education and the military. Hatfield began her career as a Public Relations Specialist with Tuomey Healthcare System, now Prisma Health. She has previously held director level positions at Central Carolina Technical College, the Department of Defense and the University of South Carolina Sumter. While marketing and public relations has been a main focus, Hatfield has extensive experience in development and fundraising including employee campaigns, special event fundraising, golf tournaments and annual campaigns.
Hatfield has been involved with numerous boards and foundations including the City of Sumter ATAX Board, the American Heart Association, the YMCA Board of Trustees, the Chamber of Commerce, the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. She is also a graduate of Leadership Sumter.
Hatfield received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s in Public Administration from Troy State University, graduating cum laude and summa cum laude respectively. She and her husband, Lee, have two daughters.
Student Affairs
Lisa Bracken
Vice President for Student Affairs
Lisa Bracken has served as Vice President for Student Affairs since 2008. In this capacity, Bracken provides leadership and oversight for recruitment, testing services, admissions, financial aid, student records, outreach locations, student life, counseling services, career services, tutoring services, and TRIO and PBI grant programs. Bracken is responsible for overseeing student services, processes, personnel, budgets and planning.
Prior to serving as Vice President for Student Affairs, Bracken served as the Director of Admissions and Records, Assistant Registrar, Disability Services Counselor, Admissions Counselor, Recruiter, and Program Manager for Shaw Center. She also worked in a psychological treatment facility for children, domestic violence programs, and as a foreign language instructor overseas. Bracken has over 30 years’ experience in counseling and education.
Bracken is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota and came to Sumter, South Carolina as a dependent of a military member serving in the U.S. Air Force. She holds an associate degree from the University of Maryland, a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Eastern New Mexico University and a Masters of Education in Counseling and Psychology from Troy State University. Bracken also holds a graduate certificate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of South Carolina.
Bracken resides in Lexington, South Carolina with her husband Ron. She has two grown children, one of which is a graduate of Central Carolina Technical College.