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Board of Trustees

Skagit Valley College is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor. Each member serves a five-year term and must reside within the college's district boundaries. The Board's duties include setting the college's strategic direction, establishing policy for the college, awarding tenure, and approving the operating budget.

For additional information about the Board of Trustees, please contact the President's Office at Skagit Valley College: (360) 416-7997; presidentsoffice@skagit.edu


Margaret Rojas, Chair, Anacortes, App. 2005

Profile: Received an ATA degree from Skagit Valley College and earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology/Psychology and, Master's degree in Adult and Higher Education from Western Washington University. In addition, she has worked as a WorkFirst Coordinator/Family Support Specialist for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services in Bellingham and a Student Services Administration Specialist with the Coupeville School District.


Tom Moser, Vice Chair, Mount Vernon, App. 2000, Reapp. 2005

Profile: Attorney at Law; former Prosecuting Attorney for Skagit and San Juan Counties and past President of Skagit and San Juan Bar Association. J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law; M.P.A., George Washington University; B.A., Central Washington State College; A.A., Yakima Valley College.



Debra Lisser, Mount Vernon, App. 2003

Profile: B.A. Communcation, Washington State University; former fundraiser for the McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center; owned and operated an advertising/public relations agency. Volunteer involvement includes: the WSU "Rally in the Valley," ALS Ride for Life, and the Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees. She also coordinated campaigns for alcohol/drug awareness programs in local high schools.


Don Piercy, Coupeville, App. 2007

Profile: Received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Syracuse University and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Pace University in New York. He also is an Honors Graduate with the National School of Savings Banking, National Association of Mutual Savings Banks, and is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School. In 2003, he earned the status of Certified Financial Marketing Professional from the American Bankers Association. He serves on the board of numerous other community organizations including Island County Economic Development Council, Whidbey General Hospital Foundation, and Central Whidbey Lions.


John Stephens, La Conner, App. 2007

Profile: Programs Administrator for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. B.S. Western Washington University. Served four years on the La Conner School Board, two years on the La Conner Town Council, and two years as Vice Chair of the La Conner Planning Commission.