Peter Lortz

Peter Lortz started his career as an adjunct instructor in biology, anatomy and physiology, and environmental science, including at North from 1994-1997. After teaching at several colleges in Washington and Ohio, he was hired as a full-time biology faculty member at North Seattle College (NSC) in 1997. He worked as a tenured faculty member for approximately 10 years, which included chairing the Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee and the Sustainability Committee along with other committee and initiative work.

In 2007, Peter was hired as the Dean of the Math, Sciences and Social Sciences division at North marking the beginning of his administrative career. In addition to working as Dean, Peter also served as the Interim IT Services Director and Interim Vice President for Instruction at North. In his time at North he worked on various district and state groups including the negotiations team for the Seattle district faculty contract.

In January 2015, Peter transitioned to South Seattle College as the Vice President for Instruction. After serving in that role for 2.5 years, Peter accepted the role of Interim President at South for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Peter has a Masters' degree in zoology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, a bachelor's degree in biology from DePauw University and has completed his work experience with a variety of professional education opportunities including the "Power of Leadership" retreat series from Whidbey Institute and "Washington Executive Leadership Academy" from the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Along his professional journey, Peter has learned a great deal about how North, South and the Seattle Colleges as a whole, operate. Peter has worked on city-wide and state-wide initiatives and committees.