The senior member of the Blinn College board of trustees is recognized at his final meeting.
Charles Moser, the retired publisher of the Brenham newspaper, served nearly ten years on the Blinn board.
In addition to the reading of a resolution listing Moser’s accomplishments, board members…some who were children when they met Moser and his wife…shared memories and thanks for Moser’s service to the Blinn board.
Following the tribute, retired Blinn administrator Richard O’Malley was sworn in to finish Moser’s unexpired term.
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News release from Blinn College:
The Blinn College District Board of Trustees recognized retiring trustee Charles Moser for his nearly 10 years of dedicated service to the College District and welcomed new trustee Richard O’Malley, who will fill Moser’s seat on the board, at its regular October meeting on Tuesday.
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside Charles Moser throughout his tenure on the Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Mary Hensley, Chancellor of the Blinn College District. “His guidance and leadership throughout key moments over the past decade, including Blinn’s partnership with The Texas A&M University System as a member of the RELLIS Academic Alliance, have made Blinn College a stronger institution for its students and the communities it serves.”
Jim Kolkhorst, Chair of the Board of Trustees, told Trustee Moser, “We are going to miss you on this board. Thank you for what you did for Blinn College. Thank you for what you have done for Brenham, Texas, and our community.”
In a resolution honoring Moser’s service, the Board highlighted his significant contributions since joining in 2015. Moser served as the At-Large Position 1 representative on the Board, providing leadership as Board Chair from 2017 to 2021 and as Board Secretary from 2021 to 2023. The resolution outlined Moser’s instrumental role in guiding Blinn College through numerous initiatives that have shaped the institution into a state and national leader in academic transfer and workforce training.
During his tenure, Moser championed the development of co-enrollment partnerships with Texas A&M University and other Texas institutions, enhancing Blinn’s academic offerings and transfer opportunities. He also played a key role in the expansion of Blinn College’s facilities across its campuses, including significant projects at the Brenham, Bryan, and RELLIS campuses.
Following the adoption of the resolution, the board welcomed Richard O’Malley, who was sworn in as the new At-Large Position 1 representative. O’Malley retired in January following a 16-year career with Blinn. After working as a civil engineer in the private sector, O’Malley was hired as Executive Director of Facilities, Planning, and Construction in 2008. In 2014, he was promoted to Assistant Vice President, then became the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities, Planning, and Construction in 2017.