About the Board
The Collin College Board of Trustees is comprised of nine members, elected at large for a six-year term by voters throughout Collin County. The Board is comprised of:
- Jay Saad, Chair, Place 2 (2023-2029)
- Dr. Raj Menon, Vice Chair, Place 5 (2025-2031)
- Dr. J. Robert Collins, Secretary, Place 8 (2021-2027)
- Andrew Hardin, Treasurer, Place 9 (2021-2027)
- Justin Adcock, Place 6 (2025-2031)
- Cathie Alexander, Place 3 (2023-2029)
- Jim Orr, Place 7 (2021-2027)
- Staci Weaver, Place 4 (2025-2031)
Place 1 Vacancy
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The Collin College Board of Trustees, in collaboration with the District President, establishes the vision for the future of the college, its mission and strategic direction. In addition, the Trustees are responsible for establishing college policy, providing rigorous fiscal oversight, and leadership for the college’s continued growth and success in meeting the needs of its students and our community.
The Board is committed to the college’s Mission and Core Values and is passionate about sharing the many benefits that Collin College brings to our students and to our community.
Place 1 Vacancy
Place 1 is currently vacant and accepting applications for Board appointment. Applications, resumes, and recommendation letters are due no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Anticipated approval date for the Place 1 appointment is the December 9 Board of Trustees Meeting with a swearing-in ceremony to occur during the Jan. 30, 2026 meeting. The selected individual will be appointed to serve until the next regular election of the Board, which takes place in May 2027. The individual who is duly elected in 2027 would serve the remainder of the Place 1 term. Place 1 expires in May 2029.
Eligibility for Candidacy
To be eligible for consideration for the Collin College Board of Trustees, a candidate must be:
- a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old,
- a qualified voter,
- a resident of Collin County for six continuous months and the state of Texas for 12 continuous months prior to the date the appointment is made.
- willing to commit to reside in Collin County for the duration of the appointment and be available to attend monthly meetings.
View the Policy BBA(Legal) - Eligibility/Qualifications
Collin College is an equal opportunity institution and provides educational and employment opportunities without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable law
How to Apply
By Email
Send all application materials to Deputy Elections Secretary Kristy Horkman at khorkman@collin.edu. Be sure to attach all documents as PDFs and include “Place 1 Application” in the subject line.
Download the Fillable ApplicationBy Mail
Send printed application materials to:
Kristy Horkman, Deputy Elections Secretary
Collin College
3452 Spur 399
McKinney, TX 75069
Additional Election Information
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Visit www.votetexas.gov a website that contains information on frequently asked questions, allows you to check your registration status, and provides other important details about the upcoming election.
Resources, Policies and Filing Reports
Contacts
Elections Contacts
- Melissa Irby - Elections Secretary
- Kristy Horkman- Deputy Elections Secretary
- Mary McClure - Legislative Affairs
- Elections@collin.edu