Paul McNamara<\/i><\/b> takes the helm as the Board President<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
The Palomar Community College District Governing Board voted in new leaders at their meeting on Tuesday, December 10.<\/p>\n
The Board proceeded to elect Trustee Paul P. McNamara to the position of Governing Board President.\u00a0 Trustees John Halc\u00f3n and Nancy Ann Hensch were elected to the positions of Board Vice President and Secretary respectively.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are fortunate to have such a committed Governing Board,\u201d stated Palomar College Superintendent\/President Robert P. Deegan.\u00a0 \u201cAll of the Board members understand the College\u2019s mission to provide the best education and services for the students and citizens of our District.\u201d<\/p>\n
McNamara was first elected to the Palomar College Governing Board in 2010. McNamara, a retired Marine Corps Colonel, is active in Rotary, Escondido Chamber of Commerce, and is a life-member of several organizations including the Eagle Scout Alumni Association, Disabled American Veterans, the Marine Corps Association and the Marine Corps Aviation Association.\u00a0 He is a resident of Escondido.<\/p>\n
Palomar Community College District is governed by a five-member Board.\u00a0 Each member is elected to a four-year term by voters in the District.\u00a0 A student Executive Officer of the Associated Student Government serves as student trustee for a one-year term.\u00a0 The public may contact members of the Governing Board in writing c\/o Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069, or by calling the District office at 760-744-1150 x2104.<\/p>\n
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Media contact:<\/p>\n
Laura Gropen, Public Affairs Department, 760-744-1150 x2152
\nMelinda Finn, Public Affairs Department, 760-744-1150 x2365<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"