Tillamook Bay Community College President Paul Jarrell is sworn in for a second term on Northwest Regional Education Service District’s Board of Directors. The four-year appointed position represents higher education. 

Higher education leader Paul Jarrell, Ph.D., is joining Northwest Regional Education Service District’s board of directors for a second term. 

At the July 31 work session, Paul took his oath to serve for a four-year term in the higher education position. He was reappointed to the role by the five zoned board members in an unanimous vote. 

In his application, Paul wrote that he is passionate about the work NWRESD does. “I feel our schools will need strong and dedicated leadership now more than ever, and I am up for the task of supporting the mission and families of NWRESD,” he says. 

A strong advocate for making community college more accessible for everyone, Paul has worked in the field for 35 years. He has held leadership positions in California and Oregon and was named president of Tillamook Bay Community College in February of 2024 after serving as vice president of instruction and student services. Before that, he was provost and executive vice president at Lane Community College in Eugene.

NWRESD Superintendent Dan Goldman says Paul’s contributions to our board have been immeasurable. “Paul is a champion for every student, and his expertise in higher education makes him an especially thoughtful partner on our workforce development and career and college readiness initiatives.” 

His term ends June 30, 2029.