NIC names new human resources director

North Idaho College president Rick MacLennan announced the selection of Don Millikan as the college’s new executive director for human resources.

“Don is a leader with a commitment to improving operations and a passion for developing talent,” MacLennan said.

In this cabinet-level position, Millikan will report directly to the president and provide strategic leadership on human resource matters.

“Don joins our executive leadership team to help drive our college’s organizational performance through the recruitment, development and retention of high-caliber faculty and staff,” MacLennan said.

Millikan is no stranger to understanding the mission of North Idaho College, as he currently serves on several of the college’s industry advisory committees. His most recent human resource experience comes from working as director of human resources for Unitech Aerospace in Hayden. Prior experience in retail, banking and manufacturing round out Millikan’s career in human resources. In addition to holding an active Senior Certified Professional Certification in human resources, Millikan received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Montana.

“I am a big fan of NIC and the many opportunities it provides students, so this opportunity excites me greatly,” Millikan said. “NIC is a key economic building block in this region and I look forward to contributing to the college’s future success.”

Millikan will lead the recruiting, employee relations, policies and procedures, training and performance management efforts for the college.

He assumes his role at NIC on April 17.