Midland College Board of Trustees Appoints Jacobe Kendrick to Fill Place 3March 17, 2026

The Midland College Board of Trustees unanimously voted on March 17 to appoint Jacobe Kendrick to Place 3, filling the seat previously held by retiring trustee G. Larry Lawrence.

 

A Midland native, Air Force veteran, and business professional, Kendrick brings experience in military leadership, entrepreneurship, and workforce-focused industries.

 

Kendrick graduated from Robert E. Lee High School before attending the United States Air Force Academy, where he played Division I football and earned his degree in 2007. He was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force and served ten years, including five years of active duty as a Cyber Operations Officer with assignments in South Korea and at Hurlburt Field, Florida, supporting Air Force Special Operations Command. He separated with the rank of Captain.

 

He returned to Midland in 2012, joining his family’s oilfield pipe inspection business before building a successful career as a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker and business intermediary serving the Permian Basin.

 

“Jacobe brings a strong combination of leadership, service, and real-world experience that will help guide Midland College into the future,” said Steve Kiser, President of the Board of Trustees. “His service to our country and his dedication to this community make him an outstanding choice for the Board of Trustees, and we are confident he will be a valuable addition and a strong advocate for our students and community.”

 

Motivated by the impact he has seen Midland College make across the region, Kendrick said he is honored to serve.

 

“Through both personal relationships and professional experience, I have seen firsthand the impact Midland College has on our community,” Kendrick said. “Many of my friends, former classmates, and colleagues are Midland College graduates who have built successful careers right here in the Permian Basin. I believe education plays a critical role in strengthening families, developing leaders, and preparing the workforce that moves Midland forward. It is an honor to serve this institution and the community I call home.”

 

Kendrick will be sworn in at the next regular meeting of the Board on April 21, 2026.