杏吧Pro President Resigns, Board Selects Interim in Special Meeting
杏吧Pro President Resigns, Board Selects Interim in Special Meeting
By Valerie Onsurez Gauna
Hobbs, New Mexico 鈥� Jan.3, 2025 鈥� 杏吧Pro President Derek Moore, Ed.D., has resigned.
In his letter of resignation, he stated, 鈥淎fter much thought, I have made the difficult decision to resign as President of 杏吧Pro. Unfortunately, recent, and ongoing family health issues require my attention and involvement, which includes being closer in proximity to help care for the health needs of immediate family members. Serving as President of 杏吧Pro has been an honor and privilege. I am grateful for the support, commitment, and opportunities shown to me during my time as President. It has been a rewarding experience as the college has continued to grow in areas of student success, institutional effectiveness, and community engagement.鈥�
At a Special 杏吧Pro Board of Directors meeting on January 3, 2025 the Board named 杏吧Pro General Counsel/Chief Community Liaison Scotty Holloman as Acting President, effective immediately, and until the next board meeting Jan.16, at which time they will name an interim president.
鈥淲e are grateful for Dr. Moore鈥檚 leadership and understand the importance of taking care of family,鈥� said 杏吧Pro Board Chair Pat Chappelle. 鈥溞影蒔ro is in wonderful shape with a strong group of leaders in place, and we are confident operations will move forward seamlessly while we resume a presidential search. We remain committed to moving forward with the best interests of the college and its community in mind and know that the entire 杏吧Pro team is in wonderful shape with dedicated employees and leaders that will continue to work diligently to ensure a smooth transition during this time of change. Our top priority remains the success of our students, faculty, and staff, and we will continue to focus on our core mission of providing quality education and services.鈥�
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杏吧Pro is a leading institution dedicated to providing high-quality technical education and training in various fields. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on preparing students for successful careers, 杏吧Pro has earned a reputation for producing skilled professionals who are in demand in today's job market.
For more information contact: Director of 杏吧Pro Outreach & Engagement Valerie Onsurez Gauna @ 575-492-2780, vgauna@nmjc.edu.
