Professional Bio
Dr. John Rainone became the fourth president of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (now Mountain Gateway Community College) in 2013. He has dedicated more than 33 years to higher education in a variety of teaching, administration, and leadership roles. Dr. Rainone is passionate about student success, entrepreneurial fundraising, community colleges, rural development, and nonprofit management.
Active in numerous local community activities as well as on national boards and commissions, Rainone was named "Entrepreneurial President of the Year" by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship in 2021.
Active in numerous local community activities as well as on national boards and commissions, Rainone was named "Entrepreneurial President of the Year" by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship in 2021.
Organization
Mountain Gateway Community College
1000 COLLEGE DR
Mountain Gateway Community College
CLIFTON FORGE, VA 24422-3310
United States 540.863.2827 https://www.mgcc.edu
Organization
Awards:
2010 Alumni Distinguished Service Award, SNHU
2016 Emerging Leadership Award, AACC
2016 Diversity Leadership Award, Insight into Diversity
2020 Entrepreneurial President of the Year, NACCE
Areas of Expertise
Entrepreneurial Mindset, Fundraising and Grants