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Kilgore College is embarking on an exciting new chapter as we begin the search for our next president.

Kilgore College’s new president will play a vital role in shaping the future of our institution, guiding our mission to serve students, strengthen our communities and expand opportunities for growth and innovation. The search process is inclusive and transparent, with input from faculty, staff, students and community members to help ensure we find a president who reflects our values and vision.

Two finalists selected in Kilgore College presidential search

STATEMENT FROM JOSH EDMONSON, KC BOARD PRESIDENT:

“The Kilgore College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected two finalists for the president of Kilgore College. We would like to thank the entire college community for your continued interest and support in the process to identify our next president. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each member of the Presidential Search Committee for their exceptional insight, work and effort.”

The Kilgore College president finalists (in alphabetical order): Dr. Staci Martin & Dr. Tracee Watts

VIEW FINALISTS' FULL BIOS

Public forums for Kilgore College presidential finalists Dr. Staci Martin and Dr. Tracee Watts will be held April 15 and April 16 in the Devall Student Center Ballroom on the Kilgore campus.

Each finalist will participate in two one-hour forums (times are TBD). Dr. Martin’s forums are scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, and Dr. Watts’ forums are scheduled for Thursday, April 16.

The forums will be open to faculty, staff, students and members of the public. Both sessions also will be livestreamed. Additional details and information on submitting questions prior to the forums will be available at www.kilgore.edu/presidential-search.

Attendees will be asked to provide feedback on each candidate through a survey, with a survey link distributed following each forum.

Learn more about the Kilgore College presidential search and review the full presidential profile below.

KC PRESIDENTIAL PROFILE

The application period has ended.

  • Amber Stewart, Staff Liaison to the Search Committee; Executive Assistant, HR & Office of the President
Members of the Board of Trustees
  • Joshua Edmonson, KC Board President & Search Committee Chair
  • Janice Bagley, KC Trustee
  • Jason Steele, KC Trustee
Economic Development Leader
  • Lisa Denton, KEDC Executive Director
KC Foundation Officer
  • Michael Clements Jr., President, KC Foundation
Local ISD Leader
  • Dr. Andy Baker, Superintendent, Kilgore ISD
Local Hospital/Health Care Leadership
  • Teresa Halcomb, Chief Nursing Officer, CHRISTUS Health
Local Industry Employer/Leader
  • Samantha Jennings, HR Leader, Eastman Chemical
City of Kilgore
  • Ronnie Spradlin, Kilgore Mayor
City of Longview
  • Kristen Ishihara, Longview Mayor
Kilgore College Employees
  • Brandon Walker, Dean of Dual Credit
  • Chris Craddock, Associate Director of Communications & Public Relations / Public Information Officer / Sports Information Director
  • Ben Avedikian, Executive Director of Facilities Services
  • Terence Mathis, Director of Campus Life
  • Brandon Belken, Interim Dean of Public Services and Industrial Technologies
  • Jason Graves, Interim Dean of Liberal and Fine Arts
  • Traci Thompson, Assistant Department Chair, Business & Information Technology / Administrative Office Professional Lead Instructor
  • Sheri Gillis, Director of Nursing Programs
  • Olivia Moore, Director of Auxiliary Enterprises

For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries please contact: Bill Holda, Ed.D., ACCT Search Consultant, wmholda@gmail.com
or (903) 987-3332 (mobile).