Dr. Jimmy L. Goodson, of Victoria, Texas, holds a Doctorate Degree in Education from Texas A&M University – Commerce and a Master of Arts Degree from Sam Houston State University, where he also earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. 

He is former president of Victoria College, where he served for 19 years and retired in 2008. Goodson is past president of Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde, where he served from 1982 to 1989. He was also vice president, dean of administrative services and taught history and government during his 21-year tenure. 

Goodson has served in leadership roles on committees within the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Texas Association of Community Colleges. He has served on the boards of Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Victoria Economic Development Corporation, and DeTar Hospital in Victoria. 

Goodson and his wife, Michelle, have two daughters – Kristen Clark and Meredith Hairell, and four grandchildren – Kaitlyn and Haleigh Clark; and Kelly and Zane Hairell. 

Dr. Goodson serves as interim president of Coastal Bend College.