Meet the Trustees

board MEMBER *Dereck Borders - [email protected]* Place: 1 Term Began: 2020/Term Expires 2023 Moved to Kilgore: 1976 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1980 Graduated from: Texas A & M with a BS in Biomedical Science Occupation: Senior Plant Operator – Tenaska Gateway Power Plant Spouse: Beverly Spouse Occupation: Registrar at Chandler Elementary School Children: Chelsi (KHS Class of 2010) Sydni (KHS Class of 2016) Interesting Fact: Taxidermist by trade; Collect, restore, and show antique tractors and farm equipment Vision for Kilgore ISD: I have a real passion for kids, especially those less fortunate and from homes that have social issues, and our teachers need our support to provide the best environment to change these kids’ lives.
secretary *Jason Smith - [email protected]* Place: 2 Term Began 2020/Term Expires 2023 Moved to Kilgore: 1978 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1996 Graduated from: Kilgore College with an Associates of Science degree; Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology Occupation: Safety Manager at Tyler Pipe Spouse: Tracey Spouse Occupation: 4th Grade Math & Science Teacher at Kilgore Intermediate School Children: Morgan (KHS Class of 2025) Community Involvement: Deacon and Usher Chairman at Forest Home Baptist Church Interesting Fact: I have been a part of the Ragin' Red Broadcasting team covering Kilgore High School Football on the radio since 2010. Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want our schools to provide a supportive learning environment that will allow our students, faculty, and staff to thrive in working to reach their full potentials as individuals and as a district. Working together, Kilgore ISD will be able to provide a safe and encouraging environment where achievements are celebrated and a culture of continuous improvement is fostered.
president *Alan Clark - [email protected]* Place: 3 Term Began 2018/Term Expires 2024 Born & Raised in Kilgore Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1998 Graduated from: Arkansas State University with a Business Administration degree Occupation: VP of Commercial Lending at VeraBank Spouse: Meggan Spouse Occupation: Teacher – Kilgore Primary School Children: Cade (Class of 2025) Cooper (Class of 2028) Caylee: (Class of 2030) Community Involvement: East Texas Oil Men's Golf Association Board Member, KISD Education Foundation Board Member Interesting Fact: In 2008, I represented the Texas Golf Association in International Team event in Argentina with some of the best amateur golfers from all over the world Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to help provide an exceptional educational opportunity for ALL students at KISD.
board member *Reggie Henson - [email protected]* Place: 4 Term Began 2018/Term Expires 2024 Moved to Kilgore: 1994 Graduated from: West Rusk High School in 1983 Graduated from: Kilgore College with an Associates of Business degree Occupation: Self Employed - E Tex Gasket Spouse: Sandra (KHS Class of 1987) Children: Lakisha (KHS Class of 2004) Daytrian (KHS Class of 2013) Adrian (KHS Class of 2017) Community Involvement: Kilgore Youth Basketball, Kilgore Youth Football, KHS Football Boosters Interesting Fact: I enjoy the volunteer work that I do for the schools that will help students and staff in whatever area they may need Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to help our schools strive to be schools of purpose by ensuring that every student, teacher, food service worker, custodian, nurse, counselor, bus driver, maintenance worker, and administrator has a safe working environment as well as adhering to the vision and motto of KISD.
vice-president *Lloyd Vanderwater - [email protected]* Place: 5 Term Began 2019/Term Expires 2025 Born & Raised in Kilgore Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1987 Graduated from: Kilgore College with an Associates of Applied Science in Science degree Occupation: CFO – Drover Energy Services, LLC Spouse: Jessica (KHS Class of 1996) Spouse Occupation: Insurance Children: Carley (KHS Class of 2022) Community Involvement: First Baptist Church Member Interesting Fact: Served in the US Army Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to serve the district and community ensuring students, faculty, and administrators have the best of what they need to be successful.
board member *Rachel Harrington - [email protected]* Place: 6 Term Began 2022/Term Expires 2025 Born and Raised in Waco, TX Graduated from: Midway High School in Waco, TX Graduated from: Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Minor in Social Work; University of Alabama with a Masters of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling Occupation: Program Manager with Community Healthcore, Counselor for Gregg County Juvenile Detention Center, Ad Hoc Instructor for Kilgore Police Academy Spouse: Craig Children: Ella (KHS Class of 2033) Community Involvement: Sexual Assault Response Team of Gregg County, Children's Committee and Welcome Committee at First Baptist Church of Kilgore, Active Supporter of CASA Interesting Fact: I play the piano Vision for Kilgore ISD: I would like there to be cohesion between the community and Kilgore ISD. It's important that the community and schools work closely as the district largely sets the tone for community. It is also important that our schools set a high standard in terms of education, athletics, extracurricular, and continuing education. This is done by staff retention and recognition as well as supporting our students to excel in whatever area they are able to shine.
board member *Dana Sneed - [email protected]* Place: 7 Term Began 2019/Term Expires 2025 Moved to Kilgore: 1957 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1975 Graduated from: Stephen F. Austin State University with BA in Political Science and MA in History Occupation: Retired Teacher/Coach from KISD & Owner of Kilgore Community Airfield Community Involvement: Helping Hands Volunteer, Danville Methodist Church Member & Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation Member Interesting Fact: I fly a WWII military biplane I built with no instructions Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to see KISD become a beacon for Kilgore that everyone wants to be a part of and that is renowned for developing well-rounded, conscientious, productive young citizens of the future.