Meet the Trustees

board MEMBER *Dereck Borders - dborders@kisd.org* 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.
board member *Jason Smith - jdsmith@kisd.org* 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.
vice-president *Alan Clark - aclark@kisd.org* Place: 3 Term Began 2018/Term Expires 2021 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.
PRESIDENT *Reggie Henson - rhenson@kisd.org* Place: 4 Term Began 2018/Term Expires 2021 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.
secretary *Lloyd Vanderwater - lvanderwater@kisd.org* Place: 5 Term Began 2019/Term Expires 2022 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 (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 *Joe Parker - jparker@kisd.org* Place: 6 Term Began 2019/Term Expires 2022 Born and Raised in Kilgore Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1965 Graduated from: Kilgore College with an Associates degree in Applied Art Occupation: Self Employed - Parker Upholstery Spouse: Sherren Children: Tim (KHS Class of 1988) Chris (KHS Class of 1990) Adrian (KHS Class of 1993) Community Involvement: Lions Club, City Council Member (17 years), Mayor (11 years) Interesting Fact: Santa Claus for kids Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to see Kilgore ISD be one of the best districts in Texas. God gave me a servants heart, so I serve people the best I can with His help.
board member *Dana Sneed - dsneed@kisd.org* Place: 7 Term Began 2019/Term Expires 2022 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.

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Dana Sneed, Dr. Andy Baker, Jason Smith, Lloyd Vanderwater, Dereck Borders, Alan Clark, Reggie Henson, Joe Parker