Tigard‑Tualatin board welcomes new communications director, facilities manager and assistant superintendent

The Tigard‑Tualatin School District board introduced three new district leaders during its meeting, announcing staff transitions the district says will support communications, facilities and instructional leadership.

Director Brian Bailey presented the slate, naming Dr. Jordan Mills as director of communications and school relations, Kelly Montgomery as facilities manager and Dr. Jeremiah Patterson as assistant superintendent. Dr. Mills will transition into the communications role this spring, Montgomery will begin work on Feb. 17, and Patterson will succeed Dr. Lisa McCall as second in command to the superintendent.

Dr. Mills, a second‑generation Tigard High School graduate who joined the district in 2006 and has served as a Bridgeport Elementary principal since 2018, was introduced for her district experience and commitment to inclusive communication. "I am really, really looking forward to this opportunity," Dr. Mills said during brief remarks.

Kelly Montgomery joins TTSD from Clackamas Community College, where he oversaw campus services and capital construction projects totaling more than $70,000,000. Montgomery was introduced as playing a key role in upcoming bond projects, including replacement of Fowler Middle School and renovations to four elementary schools. "I'm very excited to be joining your team and I hope to be an integral part of it," Montgomery said.

Dr. Jeremiah Patterson, introduced as the district’s next assistant superintendent and a fifth‑generation educator, previously served as superintendent of Gladstone School District and brings almost a decade of district‑level leadership experience. "I'm thrilled I am joining this team," Patterson said. "The teaming nature of this community is exactly what attracted me to it."

The board framed the hires as part of broader preparations tied to upcoming bond projects and leadership transitions, including retirements. The hires were presented during the board’s recognition and good‑news segment and drew brief expressions of welcome from board members.

The board did not take a separate vote to confirm these announcements during the meeting; the personnel introductions were presented and welcomed in public session.

Next steps: Montgomery’s start date is Feb. 17; the board and district will proceed with onboarding and transition activities for the other roles.