Dr. Lease joined PPL Inc. in 2009 following a 34-year career in education, including 18 years as Superintendent/President of the Lake Tahoe Community College District. In retirement, he has served in interim CEO positions at Fresno City College, Lake Tahoe Community College, Las Positas College, and San Francisco City College as a Special Trustee for the Chancellor’s office.
Dr. Lease has been an active member of a number of statewide community college boards and commissions, including serving as President of the Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges and the Community College League of California. His professional experience includes presentations at a number of conferences on the regional and state level.
In 2008, Dr. Lease received the Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award from the Association of California Community College Administrators. His community service includes serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Barton Healthcare System.