KILGORE, Texas (KETK) - The Kilgore College Board of Trustees voted on Monday to name Dr. Staci Pollan Martin as the school's interim president, since their current president Dr. Brenda Kays is retiring in February of 2026.

“Being selected as interim president of Kilgore College is the highest honor of my career,” Martin said. “I am grateful to the Board of Trustees for placing their faith in me to serve KC in this role and will do my best to be a good steward of this great institution while it is in my care.”

Martin currently serves as Kilgore College's vice president of organizational effectiveness and excellence, and she'll officially become the college's interim president on Nov. 1.

As a Kilgore College staff member since 2001, Martin has worn many hats including serving as vice pre

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