A message from the President
Welcome to BridgeValley Community and Technical College!
As a lifelong resident of the Kanawha Valley and a proud product of Kanawha County Schools, it is the honor of my career to serve as president of this remarkable institution. BridgeValley holds a special place in our region, and I am both humbled by the opportunity to lead a college that has done so much to open doors for students and strengthen the communities we serve.
At BridgeValley, we believe that education should be accessible, meaningful, and connected to real opportunity. Whether you are a recent high school graduate exploring your options, an adult returning to the classroom to advance your career, or an employer seeking a skilled and dedicated workforce, you will find a partner in us. Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to your success, and our programs are designed to prepare you for meaningful careers, further education, and a lifetime of learning.
What makes BridgeValley special is not just the quality of our programs or the strength of our partnerships—it is our people. Our dedicated faculty and staff pour their hearts into helping students achieve their goals, and our students bring determination and ambition that inspire me every single day. Together, we are building pathways to prosperity for individuals, families, and the entire region.
As we look to the future, I am excited about the possibilities ahead. Guided by our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, we will continue to grow, innovate, and expand opportunity—while staying true to the values that have always defined us: accessibility, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to student success.
If you are considering BridgeValley, I invite you to take the next step. Come visit us, talk with our faculty and staff, and discover all that this college has to offer. I am confident you will find, as I have, that BridgeValley is a place where dreams take shape and futures are built.
I look forward to seeing all that we will accomplish together. Welcome to the BridgeValley family!
Warm regards,
Chris Treadway, Ed.D.
President
About the President
Dr. Christopher C. Treadway became president of BridgeValley Community and Technical College on July 1, 2026, bringing more than a decade of statewide leadership in higher education, workforce development, and public policy to the role.
A lifelong resident of the Kanawha Valley and a product of Kanawha County Schools, Dr. Treadway is a graduate of DuPont High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Charleston before completing graduate studies at Marshall University. His deep personal roots in the region—and his commitment to the students and communities BridgeValley serves—are at the heart of his approach to leadership.
Before joining BridgeValley, Dr. Treadway served as Vice Chancellor for Community and Technical College Education with the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, where he provided leadership and oversight for the state's nine community and technical colleges. In that role, he directed major statewide workforce development grant programs, oversaw capital project planning, led initiatives to integrate emerging technologies like artificial intelligence into instruction, and guided institutions through complex governance and accreditation challenges.
Earlier in his tenure, he served as Senior Director of the Division of Policy and Planning, where he was the chief architect of West Virginia's higher education funding formula and helped launch the West Virginia Invests Grant program, the state's free community college initiative. Throughout his career, his work has consistently focused on removing barriers to access and improving student success.
Dr. Treadway's career in education began with nearly fourteen years at the West Virginia STARBASE Academy, where he spent most of his tenure as director of a federally funded STEM outreach program serving more than 1,000 students annually. He has also taught as adjunct faculty at the University of Charleston and continues to serve as a consultant to the West Virginia Department of Education, coordinating the state's Social Studies Fair and Science and Engineering Fair.
He and his wife, Teresa, are proud to call the Kanawha Valley home. Outside of work, they love to travel and share a passion for the theater and cooking. Dr. Treadway holds a private pilot certificate, and he and Teresa both recently became certified SCUBA divers. Dr. Treadway is honored to lead BridgeValley and remains deeply committed to advancing its mission of delivering accessible, high-quality education that empowers students to succeed in meaningful careers and further education.