Victor Valley College is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees elected by vote of the citizens of the District. A Student Trustee is elected by the student body and is the official representative of the students to the Board.
Victor Valley Community College District Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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OPEN SESSION: 6:00 PM
Victor Valley College Educational Event's Center Bldg. 74
Salon B
18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA 92395
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As of May 11, 2021, the Victor Valley Community College District Board of Trustee meetings will no longer be held virtually, however, AB 361 allows for recommended measures as necessary to promote the health and safety of attendees. The public is welcome to join the meeting in person.
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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTION
Members of the public may participate in the meeting. If you wish to make a Public Comment, please complete a public comment card found at http://www.vvc.edu/offices/Board_of_Trustees/agenda-n-minutes/Public_Comment_Form_fill_in_version.pdf and email it to stephanie.schrum@vvc.edu, or fill one out at the meeting before the meeting begins. You will have the opportunity to speak at the appropriate time during the meeting. Comment cards must be submitted before the start of the Board meeting in order to be recognized during the meeting.
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It is the intention of Victor Valley Community College District to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If you require special accommodations or assistance to attend or participate in the meeting, or require the agenda be made available in an appropriate alternative format, please direct requests at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to Vice President of Human Resources, Monica Martinez, Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, California 92395-5849, (760) 245-4271, Ext. 2455.
Government Code Section 54954.2.
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This meeting will be electronically recorded and web cast live at https://www.vvc.edu/live-stream-vvccd-board-trustees
Board Members
President | Board of Trustees - Mr. Brandon A. Wood
Area Four
Term Year: 2022 - 2026
brandonawood@brandonawood.com
Brandon Wood has served on the Victor Valley Community College District Board of Trustees
since 2013. Trustee Wood is a local small business owner and servant to our community. Brandon owns and operates The Law Offices of Brandon A. Wood here in the High Desert / Mojave River
Valley. In addition to representing private clients, he serves on the panel representing adult and juvenile indigent clients, at no cost to the client. Mr. Wood is proud to have won the Best of the Desert distinction many times. Prior to attending Law School, Brandon served for 8 1/2 years in the United States Navy as a Naval Aircrewman / Aviation Weapons System Operator. He was Honorably Discharged after many detachments, work ups, sea trials and deployments, operating during war time in the gulf war and operation enduring freedom. Brandon earned his Associates and Bachelors Degrees while active duty, and left the Navy to attend Law School. After high school and before the U.S. Navy, he attended X-Ray tech school and worked in the medical field.
In addition to his service to VVC as a Trustee, he also serves the community thru his work on
the High Desert Bar Association Board of Directors, providing legal support via programs like
Law Day and community outreach, and assisting local attorneys with their Mandatory
Continuing Legal Education requirements.
He has volunteered with the local High School Mock Trial Program for many years. He also volunteers with the Hesperia Unified School District’s Experiential Learning Program and the local Park University’s internship program.
Trustee Wood has been married to Kathleen Wood since 1991. Kathleen is VVC alumni, a
certificated paralegal, and a Masters Degree candidate in psychology. Kathleen serves on the
VVC Foundation Board helping students achieve their educational dreams.
Brandon and Kathleen’s daughter, Kortney, is a nurse and their son in law Brian honorably
protects our community as a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy. They have 3
grandchildren. Brandon is a licensed fixed wing airplane Pilot, an advanced certified Scuba Diver and enjoys boating, fishing, technology, hockey, camping, off-roading, traveling, live music and anything else fun!
Earned Degrees / Certificates:
Chapman University School of Law: Juris Doctor
Brandman University: Master of Arts Criminal Justice - Magna Cum Laude
Chapman University: Master of Arts Criminal Justice - Magna Cum Laude
Chapman University: Bachelor of Arts Social Science - Summa Cum Laude
Vincennes University: Associate in Science - Summa Cum Laude
Excellence in Trusteeship
DRPA Certified Mediator
Certificate in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution
Certificate in Trial Advocacy
Vice-President | Board of Trustees - Mrs. Jennifer Tarpley
Area One
Term Year: 2024 - 2028
jennifer.l.tarpley@gmail.com
Jennifer Tarpley has served on the Victor Valley Community College District Board of Trustees since December 2018.
California born and bred, Trustee Tarpley grew up in Redlands and lived in various locations throughout California before moving to the High Desert in 2008, where she married her husband Michael. They have a blended family that includes their 10 year old son Jason, 24 year old daughter Briana, and are the proud grandparents to their 3 year old granddaughter Natalie.
As a competitive swimmer, making it through the ranks of the Junior Olympics, Trustee Tarpley is adept at combining great aptitude with great effort in order reach her goals. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Associates in Humanities, and continues her education working towards her MBA. Between family, her work at Oro Grande School District, and serving on the VVC Governing Board, Trustee Tarpley is no stranger to hard work and long hours.
Trustee Tarpley’s passion for the surrounding communities fuels her desire to see an expansion to VVCs Career Technical programs in order to create more opportunities and connect students to careers by providing industry-based skills. Her commitment to the Victor Valley College students is why she chose to serve on the VVCCD Board of Trustees. She is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the student experience is of her highest priority.
Trustee Tarpley currently serves on the Membership and Advisory Committees for the Community College League of California Women’s Caucus, and in her free time when she is not spending time with her family and friends or serving the college she is doing school work.
Clerk | Board of Trustees -Mr. Joseph W. Brady
Area 2
Term Year: 2022 - 2026
jbrady@thebradcocompanies.com
As the longest serving commercial broker in the High Desert/Mojave River Valley and
Northern San Bernardino County, Mr. Joseph W. Brady, CCIM, SIOR has singlehandedly
made a significant contribution to the economic growth that the area has
seen over the past thirty-eight years. The Bradco Companies, the top-selling
commercial brokerage firm in the Mojave River Valley region between 2000 and 2006
and in 2011, during a still slow commercial real estate market, has sold or leased
±1,874,065sq. ft. of office, commercial, or retail buildings in the Mojave River Valley,
over the past eight years.
Since 1989, Mr. Brady has participated in well over 4,217 real estate transactions.
These transactions include: leasing, selling, and releasing over 3,645,744 square feet
during extremely slow markets in the years 2000- 2006 and 2011, a High Desert
record breaking industrial lease of ±505,192 square feet for United Furniture
Industries (North Carolina & Mississippi) at Southern California Logistics Base
(Victorville, CA), a High Desert Broker record breaking industrial warehouse sell at
$11,800,000, and participation in a High Desert Broker record breaking land sell of
$13,723,403 at SCLA (Southern California Logistics Airport). This astounding industry
success has allowed Mr. Brady to exceed $953,100,941 in gross sales and exceed
$39,194,172 in commission income.
Joseph W. Brady is the Publisher and Co-editor of The Bradco High Desert Report, and
economic overview of the Mojave River Valley market that has continued to grow as a
trusted cornerstone of knowledge in the industry. Mr. Brady has completed 61
editions and has printed more than 325,000± copies and distributed them worldwide.
Nearly 2,000± people subscribe online.
Mr. Brady is also the Managing Member of Barstow Spanish Trial, LLC, a fully entitled
and approved 801,000± sq. ft. retail development project in Barstow, California,
located at Avenue L & Interstate 15, adjacent to and across from the Home Depot.
This project is called “The Shops at Spanish Trail”.
Mr. Brady holds the two highest designations in commercial real estate, CCIM, & SIOR
and is proud to be one of 950 commercial, industrial, office, retail land brokers
worldwide to have these two designations. Mr. Brady is the only CCIM SIOR dual
designated Broker in the Mojave River Valley Region.
- CCIM Institute (Certified Commercial Investment Manager) – 2000
- SIOR (Society of Industrial Office Realtors) - 2005
Education
Mr. Brady is a proud 1979 graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he earned a
B.S. Degree in Business Administration, with a dual concentration in Human Resource
Management and Real Estate.
Mr. Brady and his wife of 28 years both reside in Spring Valley Lake in Victorville,
California where they have lived for 37 years. Mr. Brady also used to be an avid golfer,
playing 56 of the top 100 golf courses in the world.
Trustee | Board of Trustees - Stephen Tyrrell
Area Five
Term Year: 2024 - 2026
Stephen.Tyrrell@vvc.edu
Stephen (Steve) Tyrrell is the enthusiastic Engineering and Maintenance Manager at Mitsubishi Cement Corporation’s Cushenbury Plant, proudly located near the vibrant Lucerne Valley, California. As an alumnus of Northern Arizona University and a dedicated veteran of the United States Navy Submarine Force, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role, along with a natural talent for building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues.
Recently, Steve has taken the initiative to develop a dynamic apprentice training program that addresses the growing need for skilled labor in fields such as electrical work, millwrighting, mechanics, and machining. His successful implementation of these programs in both union and nonunion facilities across the Inland Empire and High Desert reflects his commitment to strengthening the workforce.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Steve is deeply engaged in his local community. He founded the High Desert Manufacturers Council and actively serves as an Executive Board Member for the Manufacturers Council of the Inland Empire and the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, as a Steering Committee member of the Mountain Desert Economic Partnership and Chair of the Inland Desert Employers Apprentice Committee, he is making a real difference. Steve passionately advocates for Career Technical Education for the youth in the High Desert.
He often takes the opportunity to guide local high school and Victor Valley College students on tours, showcasing exciting job prospects in the mining industry. His unwavering commitment to mentoring young individuals truly aims to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow, inspiring the next generation to achieve greatness.
Trustee | Board of Trustees - Dr. Chappelle Griffin
Area Three
Term Year: 2024 - 2028
Chappelle.Griffin@vvc.edu
Dr. Chappelle Griffin is a devout Christian, devoted husband and father, and a consummate professional educator. He was sworn in as a Victor Valley Community College Trustee in December 2024.
Trustee Griffin is a retired high school principal who moved to the High Desert in 2021 with his wife of 31 years, Tarsha, and their children. His eldest son, Dieu-Donne is completing his HVAC certification; his daughter Angelique is an Operations Manager for the world’s largest e-commerce company; his son, Justice, is a college student in Louisiana; and his son, Bonte, is an Enlisted Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy.
In 1998, Dr. Griffin earned his B.A. degree from Florida A & M University, where he majored in Musical Theatre. Thus, when he is not working in academia, Dr. Griffin is oftentimes performing in Community Theatre, writing screenplays, stage plays or instructing others in these crafts. In 2015, Dr. Griffin penned, “Your Child Is Gifted” a parent self-help book, offering practical advice and strategies for securing acting roles for children.
Dr. Griffin has spent more than 25 years guiding students and educators towards academic and personal success. In 2014, he earned his Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fresno. Since that time, his career has led him throughout the State of California, where he has utilized his experience and methodology to help school staffs close achievement gaps, while helping students improve their self-efficacy.
In addition to being part of the Governance Team at Victor Valley Community College, Dr. Griffin also works with students within Adelanto Elementary School District in an administrative capacity on a part-time basis.
Inasmuch as his faith is paramount, Dr. Griffin always leads with love and his unshakeable belief in the resilience and strength of the human spirit. He wholeheartedly subscribes to the notion that “a person can change his/her future by merely changing their attitude”. Dr. Griffin is deeply impressed by the vibrant, supportive community in the Victor Valley; hence, he feels honored and ready to serve on the Victor Valley Community College Board of Trustees.
ASB President & Student Trustee - Ms. Hailey Reyes
Haileyr4454@student.vvc.edu