Dr. Dave Louis served Kishwaukee College in a variety of roles before taking over as President. Starting at Kish in 1973, Dr. Louis started as a counselor and Coordinator of Financial Aid before taking on the role of Associate Dean and Administrative Dean. In 1986, he was named Kish’s Vice President and held the role until taking over as President. During his tenure, Dr. Louis oversaw major additions on campus, including the construction of the Conference Center, the Therapeutic Massage Clinic, additional classrooms, and expansion of the Caukin Building. Along with expansions to the College’s campus, Kish saw a continuous growth in the student population under Dr. Louis’s leadership, posting some of its highest enrollment numbers ever. The College continued its mission to provide education and training responsive to the community's needs. In 2002, Kish received the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce’s Industry of the Year Award for its efforts. Dr. Louis and his wife, Mary Anne, continue their involvement with Kish through the Kishwaukee College Foundation.

Served: 2000-2007