Two new members took the oath of office at the August meeting of the Cochise College Governing Board.
Danny Ortega
Daniel Ortega, mayor of the City of Douglas and a 1982 Cochise College graduate, now holds the Precinct 2 seat vacated by Donald Hudgins, who resigned earlier this year. A Douglas native, Ortega worked for IBM in Kentucky for some time, returning to the community in 1989 to assist with family businesses. He has also served on the Douglas Unified School District board, including as chair. Precinct 2 includes Douglas, McNeal, Tombstone, Elfrida and surrounding areas.
Tim Quinn
Tim Quinn, a retired U.S. Army Military Intelligence colonel, fills the Precinct 4 seat vacated by Dr. John Eaton, who has moved out of the area. Quinn currently serves as the deputy director, Training, Development and Support Directorate, where he is involved with the analysis, design and development of training for military intelligence soldiers and civilians. He is president of the Fort Huachuca Accommodation School Board and previously served as president of the Buena High School Site Council. He holds a master’s degree in adult and continuing education from Kansas State University and another from the National War College. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Montana State University and has taken a number of classes at Cochise College. Precinct 4 serves much of the City of Sierra Vista.
The Cochise College Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at one of the institution’s campuses or centers. Agendas and minutes are available on the college website.