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While newly elected Texas Southmost College Board of Trustees Chairman Ruben Herrera never planned to become a public figure, he felt a duty to serve the college that provided him with life-changing opportunities. In the five years he has served on the TSC board, he has been steadfast in his dedication to creating positive changes for the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to serve TSC in this capacity,\u201d said Herrera. \u201cI\u2019ve always been in tune with the college. It\u2019s very near and dear to my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

He was first elected to the board in 2016. Prior to being elected chair by his fellow board members, he served as board secretary and vice chair.<\/p>\n

Herrera is no stranger to the challenges students face as they enroll at TSC for the first time.<\/p>\n

After moving to the Rio Grande Valley from Matamoros in 1988 without any high school credentials, TSC became a sign of hope and changed his life for the better.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to be a police officer, but with no high school diploma it was going to be difficult getting accepted into the academy,\u201d he said. \u201cBut with TSC\u2019s help, I took all of the proper assessments I needed to be placed in the correct classes. And the rest\u2026history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Herrera went on to earn an associate degree in general studies and in law enforcement and credits his success to his instructors and his time in the TSC honors program.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had the best time at TSC,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have a distinguished group of instructors, always have and always will. They care about their students\u2019 success and educational experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through his experiences and cultural immersion trips to Mexico as part of the honors program, Herrera gained confidence and motivation to not only pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree in criminal justice, but also go to law school.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal was to graduate from TSC, apply to the border patrol or other agencies and work in law enforcement, but there were other plans for me,\u201d he said. \u201cI decided to become an attorney.\u201d<\/p>\n

Herrera is now a practicing criminal defense attorney with his office in Brownsville.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was never my plan to become a public figure. All of it was so new to me,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I\u2019m proud of TSC and what it did for me and what it does for our community. I am a product of TSC and I felt it was my duty to serve the college.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since serving on the board, Herrera has been a part of making important decisions for the college and its students, as well as being a steward of the college\u2019s financial resources.<\/p>\n

By maintaining open communication and a strong relationship with TSC administration, the TSC Board of Trustees have been able to maintain low tuition rates, have not increased taxes, have developed countless programs, hired talented and skilled professors and have approved campus building enhancements and renovations.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything we have achieved comes from a culmination of hard work and some sleepless nights,\u201d said Herrera. \u201cThere is a lot of satisfaction knowing we are making positive changes for our students and our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Herrera said since his time as a student to the present, he is amazed at the college\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\n

\u201cTSC has grown tremendously and has seen great success,\u201d he said. \u201cAs board chair, I plan to continue to grow the institution, support the vision and mission of TSC, its president, and administration, and represent our college and students positively.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said he is who he is today because of TSC.<\/p>\n

\u201cTSC was life-changing for me,\u201d said Herrera. \u201cThe college opened doors of opportunity and I want to work to provide the same opportunities for others.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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