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2008-2009 Victoria Foundation Board of Directors
Charla Borchers Leon, President
Special Events Coordinator, Investor, and Community Volunteer
MBA, University Texas at Austin
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Steve Hipes, Vice President
Chairman South Texas Area, Prosperity Bank
“Serving on The Victoria College Foundation Board of Directors provides me the opportunity to participate in helping fund student participation. Additionally Victoria College Foundation provides essential funding for instructional equipment as well as funding educational initiatives for faculty members. As a Victoria College Foundation Board member, I am privileged to assist with fund raising sd well as helping provide stewardship for Foundation resources.
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David McLarry, Secretary
Community Banking President, Wells Fargo Bank
B.B.A., University of Houston
"Being asked to serve on the Victoria College Foundation board has indeed been an honor, given the caliber of individuals I have been fortunate to serve with. The Foundation exists primarily to further Victoria College's important role in higher education for our community and region, including especially making it possible for all students to have access to higher education. To be a part of this is highly gratifying and I consider it a privilege to serve"
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Bill Blackwell
Retired, Wells Fargo Bank
BS, University Texas at Austin
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John F. Brimberry
Retired, Frost Insurance
B.S., Sam Houston State University
M.Ed., Sam Houston State University
"I am privileged to be one of the founding members on the Victoria College Foundation Board. Our work encourages teaching excellence and student opportunity and success by way of activity participation and financial support. Such support comes generously from our Local and Regional Communities. To witness and be a part of the exciting growth and success of The Victoria College is indeed an honor."
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Bob Burchard
Attorney
B.S.C.E., University of Texas
J.D., South Texas College of Law
M.Div., Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary
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Robby Burdge
CEO, klean corps international
“I serve on the Board because it allows me to give back to our community by being a part of a team that is dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities to the leaders of tomorrow. Everyone likes being a part of a winning team. Success breeds success.”
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Elton Calhoun
President, Regional Steel Products, Inc.
“I strongly support the students and faculty in their pursuit of academic excellence. The community’s commitment to higher education benefits hundreds of students both materially and positively through scholarships and funding initiatives. Faculty and staff development ensures students a high-quality education and enhances the educational opportunities offered at the College to meet the needs of the future.”
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Clara Clemons
Retired Educator
B.S., Lamar State College of Technology
M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University
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Dr. Ruth Constant
Owner/Administrator, Home Health Agencies
M.S.N., University of Texas
Ed.D., Texas A&M University
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Judge Frank H. Crain
State Representative and County Judge, Retired
A.A., Schreiner University
J.D., University of Texas
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Penni Gietz
Community Volunteer
R.N., Nursing School in London, Ontario
“Victoria College is a very important asset to our community. It offers higher education opportunities to many who are unable to leave the area. Educating our population, especially the youth, will further the growth and quality of life we all share in this wonderful community.Victoria is my home, and I want to help make a difference for our present and future generations."
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Beatriz Q. Gonzalez, Treasurer
Assistant District Attorney, Victoria County
A.A., The Victoria College
J.D., University of Houston
“Victoria College has always been very important to me and my family. It is where I started my college career and many of my family and friends have also attended VC. The college offers fantastic educational opportunities to Victoria and the surrounding areas. Our region is better educated and thus better prepared to thrive in all ways--socially, economically, etc. I am proud to serve on the Victoria College Foundation Board and I hope that I can make a difference in our community by my efforts.”
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Luis A. Guerra
Owner, San Rafael Corporation
B.S., Texas A&M University
“I serve on the VC Foundation Board because having personally benefited from higher education at both the community college and university levels I recognize the importance Victoria College presents to this far reaching and culturally diverse community. Making available a quality education to those willing to embark on this educational journey is an awesome undertaking and I am both honored and privileged to be associated with this wonderful organization in support of advancing its Mission.”
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Dr. Michael Hummel
Professor of History, The Victoria College
B.A., M.A., Baylor University
Ph.D., North Texas State University
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Kathy Hunt
Retired, Union Carbide (UCC) / Dow
B.S., Iowa State University
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Elgin Janssen
Community Service Manager, AEP
B.B.A, Texas A&M Corpus Christi
“The primary reason I serve on the Victoria College Foundation Board is because I fundamentally believe in educational expansion and improvement at all levels. I also believe that increasing financial opportunities and resources at the college and university level, that benefit as many prospective students as possible, is a noble pursuit. VCF Board provides me the opportunity to use my personal and professional influence and resources to benefit others in the educational venue, while associating myself with other individuals whom I highly respect, that are engaged in the same effort.”
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Arlene N. Marshall
Former Calhoun County Judge
Executive Director, Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation
B.A., University of Houston
“I am truly honored to have been asked to serve as a member of the Victoria College Foundation Board of Directors. A good education is one of the finest gifts a parent can give to a child, and for more advanced studies it is a gift you give to yourself. We should always continue to learn something new, whether in the classroom or through our own study. Since moving to Calhoun County in 1983 I have seen the impact Victoria College has had on family, friends and acquaintances. The College provides an opportunity for continuing education that many would not otherwise have and is the beginning step for others who are not quite ready to attend a four-year college. We can be very proud of the vision for growth and quality of educational services that are being pursued and implemented on a daily basis by the outstanding leadership at Victoria College.”
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Terrell Mullins
Private Practice of Law, Hallettsville
B.A., Texas A&M University
J.D., University of Texas School of Law
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Connie Murray
Retired Educator
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LuAnn O'Connor
Realtor/Broker, The Ron Brown Company
A.A., The Victoria College
B.A., University of Houston - Victoria
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Dr. Josie Rivera
Retired Educator
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Peter Paul Rojas, M.D.
Physician, Victoria Surgical Associates
A.A., The Victoria College
B.S., University of Houston
M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston
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Janis L. Scott
Attorney
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Shane Sklar
Sklar & Son Cattle
Attended The Victoria College
B.S., Sam Houston State University
"As a former Student Body President of Victoria College, I have first hand knowledge of the great educators and administrators we have in this system. As a resident of an outlying community like Edna and Jackson County I am pleased to have the ability to provide input from the perspective of residents in our area and generate interest and excitement about the opportunities we have with a great academic institution like Victoria College next door." |
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Tim Von Dohlen
Co-owner of The Von Dohlen Group
Pharmacy & Law degree, University of Texas at Austin
“The Von Dohlen’s cherish their family traditions, and seek to help others learn how fortunate all who live in the area are, and to have access to an excellent school – Victoria College.”
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Sandra Williams
Community Volunteer
B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
“I serve on the Foundation Board of Directors of the Victoria College because it allows me the opportunity to give of myself and my time to an institution that has played an important role in my life and the lives of my family members. I believe that Victoria College plays a very important role in the field of education in our community and in our surrounding communities.”
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