Lee Appointed to the CCC Board of Governors

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The Central Community College Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Lee to fill the vacant seat in District 3. He was approved at the October board meeting and sworn in at the November meeting.

Lee will serve the remainder of the term previously held by long-time board member Sandra Borden.

“I am excited for Trevor to join us as he will bring a new dimension to our board with his many years of experience in community development,” said Linda Heiden, board chair. “He brings insight into what the college can do to prepare our students for the workforce which is the mission of our college and we are looking forward to working with him.”

A resident of rural Buffalo County near Gibbon, Lee currently serves as the president of the Development Council for Buffalo County where he focuses on strategic projects and partnerships designed to strengthen the regional economy. He held similar positions in Beatrice, Ord and Ravenna. Lee has served on the board of the Nebraska Economic Developers Association for the past decade, most recently as past president. He also represents Nebraska on the Heartland Economic Development board.

“I’m honored to serve on the CCC Board of Governors and help advance the college’s mission in communities that mean so much to me,” said Lee. “The community college system has played a meaningful role in my own educational journey and continue to be vital partners in the work we do to grow greater Nebraska. Whether it’s workforce development, rural innovation or lifelong learning, CCC is helping shape the future of our region and I’m excited to support that impact.”

Originally from Cambridge, Lee is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science. He later received a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Colorado-Denver.