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Mitchell County commissioners honor retiring community college president John Boyd and introduce successor Aaron Gabriel
Summary
The board presented a certificate and gift recognizing Dr. John Boyd’s retirement and his role in local economic development, and Dr. Boyd introduced Dr. Aaron Gabriel as the incoming president at a Friday induction. Commissioners praised Boyd’s leadership and the college’s contributions to projects such as a new hotel, YMCA and event center.
Mitchell County commissioners presented a certificate of appreciation and a small gift to Dr. John Boyd in recognition of his years of service as president of the community college.
Board members and community representatives credited Boyd with supporting economic-development efforts that helped bring projects to the county, including a hotel, a YMCA and an event center later referenced by commissioners as the Dr. John Boyd Arena. Speakers emphasized Boyd’s role in bridging the college with local economic initiatives and thanked him for his leadership during difficult times, including storm recovery.
Dr. Boyd said he appreciated the recognition and told the board he intended to remain involved in local work. He introduced Dr. Aaron Gabriel, who will be formally installed as the college’s next president on Friday and said he looked forward to working with the board going forward. "It's been my honor to be able to work with all of you," Boyd said.
Commissioners offered additional remarks about the college’s contributions to community projects and the value of collaboration between the college, the EDC and county government.
