Meet the Candidates – Collin College Trustees 2023
Meet the Candidates: Collin College Trustees
Meet the Candidates: Collin College Trustees
The Collin College Board of Trustees plays a crucial role in shaping the education system and the future of our community. With several Collin College Trustee seats up for election, it’s important to learn about the candidates and their vision for Collin College. Here’s a closer look at the candidates running for Collin College Trustees:
Place 1:Fred Moses
He has spent his entire career in the electrical supply industry. From his career at General Electric Supply Company in finance and operations, to owning his own business. Fred Moses has served as a Collin College Trustee for six years.
His Priorities Include:
Improve campus services and facilities
grow workforce programs and resources with businesses
develop strategic plan to give more students in collin access to more resources
develop maintenance plans for facilities and equipment
increase marketing and outreach strategy throughout the county
work with high schools to develop more resources to advance their careers
Place 1: Megan Wallace
She is a current student at Collin College. Megan has served as a PTA volunteer and is shift lead at the Community Food Pantry of McKinney.
Her Priorities Include:
Beneficial for Collin County
Excellent in Education
Tuned in to the student experience
Transparent in Leadership
Equal in Access
Responsible in Spending
Click here to visit Megan’s website.
Place 2: Scott Coleman
Assistant principal, Harmony School of Innovation-Garland. Scott has been in public education for 14 years in various roles, including social studies teacher, assistant principal, principal, district director of academics, district testing coordinator, district development coordinator, and district Human Resources manager.
His Priorities Include:
First, I want to reduce dual credit fees that parents pay their local ISDs. Second, I want to work with the board and administration to avoid lawsuits that have cost Collin County $1 million. According to the Texas comptroller, this is a $6 million impact to our local economy.
Click here to visit Scott’s website.
Place 2: Jay Saad
A retired health care executive. Incumbent Jay Saad, serves as the current board’s vice chair. A Plano resident for 18 years, Saad has participated on local and state boards for the Texas Association of Business.
Click here to visit Jay’s website.
Place 2: Philip Timmons
*We were not able to find any information about Philip Timmons.
Place 3: Joe Minissale
Currently serving as the Hospital President at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery. Joe has lived in Collin County for 17 years. He has served with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, McKinney Chamber of Commerce, Collin College, McKinney ISD and various community organizations.
Click here to visit Joe’s website.
His Priorities Include:
Collin College has the lowest tuition of any college in the state of Texas! The District has the 2nd lowest tax rate of all colleges in Texas. I have worked with Collin College and their nursing program which is one of the top programs for nursing in the nation!
I want to deliver the residents of Collin County bachelor’s degrees in more areas, so that our kids do not have to move away or pile up large student loans to get a top tier education. Our cybersecurity and nursing programs are already top tier. I want to bring this level of excellence to other fields of study while keeping the tuition the lowest and our tax rate the lowest!
I want to expand the partnerships with local schools providing more opportunities for vocational training and dual credits
We have been the fastest growing economic area in the nation for nearly two decades and we need to provide the education to keep the Texas Miracle going!
Place 3: Dr. Stacy Donald
Incumbent Stacy Donald has served on the Collin College Board of Trustees for the last six years (2017-2023). She is a Professor and chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences at DeVry University and has lived in Collin County for 13 years.
Her Priorities Include:
Extending paid family leave policy, establishing a VP of Inclusion, and revamping policy so all full-time employees have a pathway to the board as part of the grievance process. I’d also like to continue working with my fellow trustees on getting our fourth baccalaureate degree launched.
Click here to visit Stacy’s website.
Place 3: Cathie Alexander
*We were not able to find any information about Cathie Alexander.
It’s important to stay informed about the candidates and their priorities. Consider attending candidate forums, researching their backgrounds and voting records, and reading up on their platforms. You can find more information about the candidates on their websites, local news outlets, and community organizations.
We encourage you to make your voice heard and participate in this important election. The future of our community is in our hands, so let’s make an informed decision and vote! Election Day is Saturday, May 6, 2023, early voting is now open April 24-May 2 (hours: 8am-5pm April 24-29 and 7am-7pm May 1-2).