Sylva attorney W. Paul Holt, Jr. was recently reappointed to Southwestern Community College’s Board of Trustees by the Jackson County Board of Education. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Holt has served on SCC’s Board since its inception in 1968, including terms as Chairman. He also founded and served as the first chairman of the Southwestern Community College Foundation. The library on the SCC Jackson County campus bears his name in recognition of his more than 40 years of dedicated service to the institution. He and his wife, former Sylva Mayor Brenda Oliver Holt, reside in Sylva.
“We are honored to have Mr. Holt serve another term on our Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Don Tomas, President of SCC. “’Mr. Holt’s incomparable history with SCC, combined with his leadership and knowledge of the institution and the educational and vocational needs of Jackson County, are fundamental to the continued growth and success of the College. I am grateful for the opportunity to
continue to work with Mr. Holt to serve the citizens and students of our region. ”
Holt also served for 50 years as board attorney for the Jackson County Board of Education, is a past president of the Sylva Rotary Club, Jackson Savings and Loan and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
