President's Cabinet

 Amy Maxeiner, Vice President of Student Success 
amy.maxeiner@southeastmn.edu, 507-453-1433

Dr. Amy Maxeiner became Southeast's Vice President of Student Success in October 2024.  She leads the college's academic enterprise and student support services, which impact virtually every aspect of the student experience at the college. She has more than 20 years of experience in higher education administration. From 2016 to 2024 she served at Black Hawk College (Moline and Galva, IL) as Vice President for Instruction and Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. Previously she worked in leadership roles at McHenry County College (Crystal Lake, IL), the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL). She earned an Ed.D. and a master's degree (MS) in Adult Education from Northern Illinois University and a bachelor of science in Physical Therapy from Marquette University.

Steve McNaughton, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
steven.mcnaughton@southeastmn.edu, 507-453-1420

As Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Steve's portfolio includes strategic planning, Minnesota State initiatives, marketing and communications, workforce education, institutional advancement including grants and partnership development and implementation of strategic, mission aligned revenue generating activities. Steve comes to Southeast from Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin, where he served as Dean of Business and Transportation, and interim Dean of Manufacturing, Engineering & Information Technology. He brings more than 35 years of experience from government, industry and higher education to Southeast. He earned a master's degree in management from Troy University, and a bachelor of science in Engineering Mechanics from University of Wisconsin – Madison.

 Ashlesha Pawar, College Institutional Effectiveness Officer
ashlesha.pawar@southeastmn.edu, 651-385-6346

As the College Institutional Effectiveness Officer, Ashlesha will lead efforts to identify, collect, analyze, and report accurate and accessible data that supports data-informed decision-making across the college. Her work will be instrumental in strengthening institutional planning, assessment, and strategic initiatives. Ashlesha brings over a decade of experience in higher education, with expertise in institutional research, data analytics, assessment, data management, and accreditation. Her professional journey includes impactful roles at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, University of Mary Washington, Luther College, University of West Georgia, and Purdue University Northwest. Ashlesha holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and an MBA from the University of Pune.

Bill Spindle, Acting Vice President of Finance and Administration 
bill.spindle@southeastmn.edu, 507-453-2402

Laurie Textor, Chief Human Resources Officer
laurie.textor@southeastmn.edu, 507-453-2673

Laurie joined Southeast as the College HR Officer in December 2025. Laurie has served in several senior HR roles in higher education, including Chief Human Resources Officer at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, Senior HR Director at the University of Iowa, and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at East Carolina University. Across these institutions, she has built a reputation for thoughtful, strategic, and collaborative leadership—particularly in complex, unionized environments where strong relationships and shared purpose are essential. Laurie holds a Master of Public Administration and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Iowa State University, and has been recognized nationally and institutionally for her leadership.