The Lee College Board of Regents unanimously elected Gilbert Santana to serve as chairman of the Board of Regents for the next two years. Other newly-elected officers included Judy Jirrels, vice chair; Mark Himsel, secretary; Daryl Fontenot, assistant secretary. The Board of Regents is reorganized every two years to coincide with the election schedule.
As a native Baytonian and Lee College alumnus, Santana has lived and worked his entire life in Baytown. He owns BDI Resources and Staffing Connection, and proudly offices on Texas Ave. Santana serves on various committees and boards for the City of Baytown, GCCISD Education Foundation Board, Rotary Club of Baytown, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Board, Baytown Chamber of Commerce Board, Lee College Foundation Board and several other local organizations.
“I am honored to be selected to serve as chair of this hard-working and dedicated group of individuals whom I also consider to be my dear friends,” Santana said. “Lee College is a blessing and a strength to our community and our state, and I am excited to be a part of this wonderful institution.”
Lee College President, Dr. Lynda Villanueva said she is enthusiastic about the future and what it has in store for Lee College.
“The Board of Regents and Lee College remain focused on improving student experiences and outcomes, and ensuring that we are the workplace of choice for faculty and staff,” said Villanueva. “I believe we have an amazing team in place to make these things happen.”