Photo courtesy of the Sierra Vista Herald.
Former Sierra Vista mayor Bob Strain has joined the board of the Cochise College Foundation.
Strain has an extensive background in public service. In addition to his four years as mayor, he has been a member of the Sierra Vista City Council; chaired the Upper San Pedro Partnership Advisory Commission; served as president of the Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation board of directors; and worked as an arbitrator and mediator for the Cochise County Superior Court. He also previously served as associate faculty in economics at Cochise College.
Strain served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a colonel in 1984. He worked as a program manager and as a vice president for military contracting firms 14 years. Strain is or has been a member of the Sierra Vista Rotary Club, Greater Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce, Air Force Association, Military Officers of America Association, Fort Huachuca 50 and the Citizens Police Academy Association.
“Bob’s knowledge of the Sierra Vista community, the county at large, and the local military population will help the college foundation broaden its connections,” said Board President Charles Chambers. “We are very excited to begin working with him.”
The Cochise College Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote student success through scholarships, facilities development, and program support. By supporting Cochise College, the foundation endeavors to increase the college’s accessibility to the diverse and changing communities of Cochise County. The board also includes Yolanda Anderson, vice president, Bisbee; Mark Battaglia, treasurer, Benson; Cindy Hayostek, secretary, Douglas; Shirley Gregory, Douglas; Jan Guy, Hereford; Karen L. Justice, Bisbee; Dr. Dan Rehurek, Sonoita; Linda R. Staneart, Douglas; and Ruben Teran, Douglas.