District Governing Board
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Governing Board members are elected officials representing various districts throughout Coconino County. For information on the election process, contact the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools at 928-679-8070.
Board Meeting Information
- Times and Places of the Board meetings are subject to change – please check this page for the latest updates.
- Agendas for District Governing Board meetings are posted electronically on this web site. Due to COVID-19, agendas are not being physically posted at this time.
- Agendas are posted no less than 24 hours before each meeting.
- Notice (agendas) of meetings are posted on this web page and at the entrance to the Lone Tree Campus Administrative Building.
- Minutes are posted as a courtesy to the public. Minutes are not posted until they have been approved at the next regular board meeting (minutes may not be approved at special meetings). Draft copies of minutes or a recording of District Governing Board meetings are available three business days after each meeting per A.R.S. § 38-438-D.
Roles, Responsibilities, Goals, and Priorities
- Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members
- 2020-2021 DGB Board Priorities for CCC and President/Administration Goals
- 2019-2020 DGB Goals, College Priorities, and President/Administration Goals
- 2018-2019 DGB Goals, Priorities, and President/Administration Goals
- 2017-2018 DGB Priorities, DGB Goals, and President's Goals
- 2016-2017 DGB Priorities and President's Goals
2021 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
Meeting Date | Location | Start Time | Materials | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Due Date |
January 20, 2021 | Zoom |
4:00 pm
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Work Session |
January 7, 2021 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
February 2, 2021 | Zoom | 5:00 pm | Budget Retreat | N/A | |
February 17, 2021 | Zoom | 4:30 pm | Agenda | Work Session | February 4, 2021 |
6:00 pm | Agenda | Regular Meeting | |||
Due to the current coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the District Governing Board will be holding regularly scheduled meetings by interactive videoconferencing.
The public will be able to watch the meetings live and participate in public comment at: https://coconino.zoom.us/j/91651948523?pwd=anU4Y1VhVGpkTmx0UmpDZWtORG0yQT09 Passcode: 718627
The public will be able to listen to the meeting live and participate in public comment by calling: 602-753-0140 or 213-338-8477 or 720-928-9299 or 206-337-9723 or 646 876 9923 or 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 916 5194 8523 Passcode: 718627
The public can submit public comment up to two hours prior to a scheduled meeting by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or leaving a voicemail at 928-226-4217. |
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March 24, 2021 (accommodates Spring Break) |
Zoom | 4:00 pm | Work Session and Regular Meeting |
March 4, 2021 (accommodates Spring Break) |
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April 21, 2021 | TBD* | 4:00 pm | Work Session and Regular Meeting | April 8, 2021 | |
May 19, 2021 |
TBD* | 4:00 pm | Work Session, Budget and Truth in Taxation Meetings, Regular Meeting | May 6, 2021 | |
June 10-11, 2021 | TBD* | TBD | Retreat | N/A | |
August 18, 2021 | TBD* | 4:00 pm | Work Session and Regular Meeting | August 5, 2021 | |
September 15, 2021 | TBD* | 4:00 pm | Work Session and Regular Meeting - Joint Meeting with Foundation Board | September 2, 2021 | |
October 20, 2021 | TBD* | 4:00 pm | Work Session and Regular Meeting | October 7, 2021 | |
October 25-26, 2021 | Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Visit | ||||
November 17, 2021 | TBD* | 4:00 pm | Work Session and Regular Meeting | November 4, 2021 |
*All locations listed as TBD due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. Meetings will be conducted by interactive videoconferencing until the Board is able to safely meet in person.
Notice of Non-Meetings of the Coconino Community College District Governing Board
Date | Event | Time | Location |
January 22, 2021 |
COVID-19 Impacts on Mental and Physical Health Presentation | 3:30 pm |
Zoom |
2020 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
Meeting Date | Location | Start Time | Materials | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Due Date |
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January 15, 2020
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Lone Tree Board Room |
4:00 pm |
Work Session |
January 2, 2020 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
January 27, 2020 | Fourth Street C3 | 5:00 pm | Budget Retreat | N/A | |
February 24, 2020 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | February 10, 2020 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
March 23, 2020 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Regular Meeting | March 4, 2020 | |
April 30, 2020 | Zoom | 4:00 pm | Work Session | April 2, 2020 | |
5:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
May 21, 2020 | Zoom | 4:00 pm | Work Session | May 7, 2020 | |
5:00 pm | TNT/Budget/Special Meetings | ||||
5:15 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
June 11 - 12, 2020 | Zoom | 5:30 pm | Retreat | N/A | |
August 19, 2020 | Zoom | 4:00 pm | Work Session | August 6, 2020 | |
5:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
August 31, 2020 | Zoom | 5:30 pm | Retreat Follow-Up | N/A | |
September 16, 2020 | Zoom | 4:00 pm | Work Session | September 3, 2020 | |
5:00 pm | Regular Meeting - Joint Meeting w/Foundation Board | ||||
October 22, 2020 | Zoom | 4:00 pm | Work Session | October 8, 2020 | |
Regular Meeting | |||||
The October 22, 2020 meeting was not called to order because there was not a quorum of board members present. | |||||
November 18, 2020 | Zoom | 4:00 pm | Work Session | November 5, 2020 | |
5:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
November 30 and December 1, 2020
NOTE: The December 1, 2020 session was canceled. |
Zoom | 4:00 pm each day | Work Session - Page Master Planning | N/A |
Notice of Non-Meetings of the Coconino Community College District Governing Board
Board members are attending the following events in 2020. Although a quorum of members may be present during these events, no meeting will be held, and no Board business will be discussed.
Date | Event | Time | Location |
January 10, 2020 |
All College Breakfast | 8:00 am |
Lone Tree Commons |
January 25, 2020 | Ribbon Cutting and Appreciation Ceremony | 4:00 pm |
Fourth Street Construction Lab |
February 14, 2020 | Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Athena Awards | 11:30 am | High Country Conference Center |
The Board did not attend events after February 14, 2020, due to COVID-19. |
2019 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
Meeting Date | Location | Start Time | Materials | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Due Date |
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January 16, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | January 3, 2019 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
January 28, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Budget Retreat | N/A | |
February 6, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Budget Retreat Follow Up | N/A | |
February 20, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | CANCELED | Work Session | February 7, 2019 |
March 13, 2019 |
Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | February 28, 2019 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
April 17, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | April 4, 2019 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
May 15, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | May 2, 2019 | |
TNT/Budget/Special Meetings | |||||
Regular Meeting | |||||
June 17, 2019 |
Lone Tree Board Room |
5:00 pm | Round Table Discussion | N/A | |
August 1-2, 2019 | See Agenda | See Agenda | Retreat | N/A | |
August 21, 2019 | Page - D9 | 1:30 pm | Regular Meeting | August 8, 2019 | |
August 23, 2019 | Lone Tree Room 301 | 4:30 pm | Special Meeting | N/A | |
September 18, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | September 5, 2019 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting - Joint Meeting with the Foundation Board | ||||
October 29, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | October 16, 2019 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
December 10, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Regular Meeting | November 27, 2019 |
Notice of Non-Meetings of the Coconino Community College District Governing Board
Board members are attending the following events in 2019. Although a quorum of members may be present during these events, no meeting will be held, and no Board business will be discussed.
Date | Event | Time | Location |
January 11, 2019 | All College Breakfast | 7:45 am | Lone Tree Commons |
February 8, 2019 | Flagstaff Chamber Annual Meeting and Athena Awards | 11:30 am | High Country Conference Center |
March 2, 2019 | Viola Awards | 5:00 pm | High Country Conference Center |
March 6, 2019 | United Way Recognition Event | 11:30 am | Little America |
March 7, 2019 | NAU Community Breakfast | 7:30 am | High Country Conference Center |
March 29, 2019 | Cesar Chavez Community Recognition Celebration | 7:30 am | American Legion |
April 17, 2019 | Red Cross Community Leaders Breakfast | 7:30 am | High Country Conference Center |
April 26, 2019 | Palette to Palate | 5:30 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
May 8, 2019 | Student Awards Ceremony | 5:30 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
May 9, 2019 | Nursing Pinning Ceremony | 5:30 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
May 10, 2019 | Commencement Ceremonies | 10:00 am and 2:00 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
June 27, 2019 | Bon Voyage Party for Ali Applin | 2:30 pm | Lone Tree Board Room |
July 4, 2019 |
Flagstaff Fourth of July Parade Williams Fourth of July Parade |
9:00 am 6:00 pm |
Downtown Flagstaff Downtown Williams |
July 23, 2019 | Flagstaff Community Band Benefit Concert for the Museum Fire | 7:30 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
August 15, 2019 | All College Breakfast | 8:00 am | Lone Tree Commons |
August 21, 2019 | Celebration for DGB Members Lloyd Hammonds and Joseph R. Smith | 12:00 pm | Page - D9 |
September 6, 2019 | Foundation Annual Meeting and Scholarship Breakfast | 7:30 am | Lone Tree Commons |
September 30, 2019 | Scott Talboom Retirement Party | 11:00 am | Lone Tree Board Room |
November 23, 2019 | CCC Holiday Celebration | 5:00 pm | Twin Arrows |
December 11, 2019 | CCC Champions Holiday Gathering | 5:30 pm | Comet Art Gallery |
2018 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
Meeting Date | Location | Start Time | Materials | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Due Date |
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January 17, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | January 4, 2018 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
January 22, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | CANCELED | Budget Retreat | N/A |
February 6, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Budget Retreat | N/A | |
February 21, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | February 8, 2018 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
March 14, 2018 |
Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | March 1, 2018 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
April 3, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table Discussion | N/A | |
April 23, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | April 5, 2018 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
May 21, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | May 3, 2018 | |
5:30 pm | Truth in Taxation Hearing, Budget Hearing, Special Budget Meeting | ||||
5:45 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
June 18, 2018 |
Fourth Street Innovation Center Room C4 |
4:00 pm | Work Session | June 7, 2018 | |
6:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
July 18, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | CANCELLED | Work Session and Regular Meeting | July 5, 2018 |
August 15, 2018 |
Lone Tree Board Room |
4:00 pm | Work Session | August 2, 2018 | |
6:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
September 7, 2018 | Lone Tree Commons Area | 7:30 am | Agenda | Foundation Annual Meeting and Scholarship Breakfast | N/A |
September 13-14, 2018 | See agenda | See agenda | Retreat | N/A | |
September 19, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | September 6, 2018 | |
5:30 pm | Joint Meeting with Foundation Board | ||||
October 2, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | CANCELLED | Round Table Discussion | N/A |
October 11, 2018 | Harkins Theatres | 5:30 pm | Agenda | Special Meeting - Lunar Legacy Movie Screening | N/A |
October 17, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | October 11, 2018 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
October 24-27, 2018 | See agenda | See agenda | Agenda | ACCT Leadership Congress | N/A |
November 14, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | November 1, 2018 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting |
2017 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
Times and Places of the Board meetings are subject to change – please check
this page for the latest updates.
Please contact the Office of the President at 928-226-4217 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information on District Governing Board meetings or to submit agenda items.
Agendas are posted no less than 24 hours before each meeting.
Notice (agendas) of meetings are posted on this web page and at the entrance to the Lone Tree Campus Administrative Building.
Minutes are posted as a courtesy to the public. Minutes are not posted until they have been approved at the next regular board meeting (minutes may not be approved at special meetings). Draft copies of minutes are available from the President's Office three business days following a board meeting.
Meeting Date | Location | Start Time | Materials | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Due Date |
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January 3 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:30 pm | Special - Work Session | N/A | |
January 20 | Lone Tree - Board Room |
4:00 pm |
Special - Swearing In Ceremony CANCELED |
N/A | |
January 25 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | January 12 | |
6:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
February 13 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table | N/A | |
February 17 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Agenda | Swearing In Ceremony | N/A |
February 22 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | February 9 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
March 22 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | March 6 | |
5:30 pm | Regular | ||||
April 7 | Lone Tree - Commons | 8:00 am | Agenda | Employee Development Day | N/A |
April 26 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | April 13 | |
5:45 pm | Regular | ||||
April 28 | Lone Tree - Commons | 5:30 pm | Agenda | Palette to Palate | N/A |
May 9 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table | N/A | |
May 10, 11, 12 | Varies-see agenda | Varies-see agenda | Special - Commencement Week Activities | N/A | |
May 24 | Fourth Street - C4 | 4:00 pm | Work Session | May 11 | |
5:30 pm | TNT, Budget, and Special Meetings | ||||
5:45 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
June 9 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 10:00 am | Agenda | Special Meeting - AADGB | N/A |
July 12 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 5:00 pm | Agenda | Special - Welcome Reception | N/A |
6:00 pm | Special | ||||
August 3-4 | Thornager's on Kiltie Lane |
August 3rd: 4:00 pm August 4th: 8:30 am |
Retreat | N/A | |
August 4 | Museum of Northern Arizona | 6:00 pm | Agenda | Special - Museum Reception | N/A |
August 11 | Fourth Street | 11:00 am | Agenda | Special - Food Truck Friday | N/A |
August 21 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | August 2 | |
5:15 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
September 8 | Lone Tree - Commons | 7:30 am | Agenda | Special - Foundation Annual Meeting | N/A |
September 20 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Joint Meeting with Foundation Board | September 7 | |
5:30 pm | |||||
October 11 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table | N/A | |
October 18 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | October 5 | |
5:30 pm | Regular | ||||
November 9 | NAU - High Country Conference Center | 8:00 am | Agenda | Special - NAU Economic Outlook Conference | N/A |
December 13 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | November 30 | |
5:30 pm | Regular Meeting |
2016 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
Meeting Date | Agenda Item Due Date | Location | Meeting Type | Start Time | Materials |
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January 27 | January 14 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular | 5:30 pm | ||||
February 9 | N/A | Flagstaff City Council Chambers | Special | 4:30 pm | Agenda |
February 17 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Commons | Special | 5:30 pm | Agenda |
February 24 | February 11 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular | 5:45 pm | ||||
February 27 | N/A | Retreat | Retreat | 9:00 am | |
March 23 | March 7 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular | 5:30 pm | ||||
April 27 | April 14 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular | 6:30 pm | ||||
April 29 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Commons | Special - Palette to Palate | 5:30 pm | |
May 11, 12 and 13 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Commons | Special - Student recognition and commencement | Varies (see agenda) | Agenda |
May 25 | May 12 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Truth in Taxation, Budget, Special Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
Regular Meeting | 6:00 pm | ||||
June 29 | June 16 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Special Meeting | 5:45 pm | ||||
July 4 | N/A | City of Flagstaff Fourth of July Parade | Special Meeting | 9:00 am | Agenda |
July 27 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special Meeting | 5:00 pm | |
August 4 and 5 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Room 537 | Retreat |
Varies-see agenda |
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August 24 | August 11 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Joint Meeting with Foundation Board/Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
September 21 | N/A | Little America Hotel | Special Meeting - United Way Kickoff Luncheon | 11:30 am | Agenda |
September 28 | September 15 | Fourth Street Campus - Room C3 | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
October 3-8 | N/A | New Orleans, Louisiana | ACCT Congress | Varies | Agenda |
October 26 | October 13 | Page Instructional Site - D7 | Work Session | 10:00 am | |
Regular Meeting | 11:00 am | ||||
November Special Events | N/A | Varies | See Agenda | See Agenda | Agenda |
November 9 | October 27 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
November 29 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special Event | 12:00 pm | Agenda |
Board Members

Dr. Nathaniel “Nat” White
Board Chair
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District 1 - Term expires 12/31/2026
Dr. Nat White has served on the CCC District Governing Board since January 1999. He currently represents the District Governing Board on the Coconino Community College Foundation Board. White’s civic contributions have included serving on the Flagstaff City Council, the Technical Research Innovation Fund, the Flagstaff/Coconino County Library Foundation Board, and the Sustainable Economic Development initiative. White came to Flagstaff in 1969 to work at Lowell Observatory as an astronomer. He has been the program manager for the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer at Anderson Mesa south of Flagstaff. White retired in April 2007 from Lowell Observatory, where he maintains the position of adjunct astronomer.

Ms. Patricia A. Garcia
Board Member
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District 2 - Term expires 12/31/2022
Ms. Patricia Garcia was sworn into her first elected six-year term on the CCC District Governing Board on January 25, 2011. She is a native of Flagstaff and has been actively involved in the Flagstaff Community as a graduate of the Flagstaff Leadership Program, Flagstaff 20/20 Vision Task Force Member, United Way Board Member and Past President, Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission, and has served on many other boards and commissions. Garcia earned her bachelors' and master's degrees at Northern Arizona University and looks forward to fostering the continued partnership between CCC and NAU.

Mr. Eric Eikenberry
Board Member
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District 3 - Term expires 12/31/2022
Alliance Representative
Eric Eikenberry was appointed in January 2021. Eric brings 20 years of experience as a community college administrator and once supervised distance learning, occupational and vocational programs, academic programs and centers, non-credit education, and a federal jobs grant. In the 40 years, he has lived in Williams, Eric has owned a construction company, a bed and breakfast, served as the chamber of commerce director, worked as an EMT, robbed and entertained passengers on the Grand Canyon Railway, and most recently, prior to his retirement, used his experience as a USMC veteran to counsel other veterans and National Guard Soldiers on employment and education. A product of the community college system, Eric earned an A.A. from Mesa Community College, a B.A. from ASU, and an M.Ed. from NAU. Eric previously served on the Board in 2007 and 2008.

Mr. Patrick Hurley
Board Member
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District 4 - Term expires 12/31/2026
CCC Foundation Board of Directors Representative
CCC District Governing Board member Patrick Hurley has served the College for more than two decades on the Citizens' Advisory Committee, CCC Foundation Board of Directors, including President, and as a District Governing Board member and chair. As the owner of Construction Management Associates, Inc., Mr. Hurley offers construction management and general contracting services. He received his education from the Colorado community college system and civil engineering training at Colorado State University. Early business years included constructing and managing residential and heavy commercial projects in Colorado and work as a construction engineer on projects such as a nuclear power plant in Illinois and the worlds’ largest natural gas liquefaction facility in Saudi Arabia. A Flagstaff resident for 28 years, Hurley has been active in many community organizations.

Mr. Joseph R. Smith
Board Vice-Chair/Secretary
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District 5 - Term expires 12/31/2024
Arizona Association of Community College Trustees (AACCT) Representative
Joseph R. Smith was born in Flagstaff and raised in Page, so is a product of Coconino County, Arizona. He is a member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation located in Camp Verde. Mr. Smith began his college education through the community college system at Mesa Community College. He then moved to Arizona State University, where he received undergraduate degrees in psychology and criminal justice. Mr. Smith is the HR Director for the Tuba City Regional School District and was previously part of the management team at Antelope Point Marina in Page. Before being appointed to the District Governing Board, Mr. Smith served on the Coconino Community College Foundation Board of Directors for three years.