Dr Nichols receiving an award from Jenny Senter and Jay Carnes
From left to right: Jenny Senter, chamber president, Dr. Nichols, Jay Carnes, 2017 chairman

The Texas City/La Marque Chamber recognized COM President Dr. Warren Nichols with the Rising Star award at its January 18 membership banquet.

The award recognizes an emerging leader whose record reflects ongoing and exceptional growth in contributions to the profession.

Dr. Nichol’s nomination notes that “he has demonstrated in every way that he is part of and committed to our community and the college, as he engages with everyone and constantly searches for ways the college and the community can be innovative partners. He has taken College of the Mainland to the next level and invoked a true sense of confidence from the college’s service area.”