Leadership

Kevin Brockbank, Ed.D

Chancellor - Spokane Colleges

Dr. Kevin Brockbank became chancellor of the Spokane Colleges on May 1, 2023. He has dedicated his expertise and commitment to Spokane Colleges since starting as vice provost of Strategic Partnerships from 2015 – 2017. Following that, he was the president of Spokane Community College from 2017 – 2023.

Before working at Spokane Colleges, Dr. Brockbank was the dean of the School of Applied Technologies and Professional Development at Salt Lake Community College in Utah from 2013 – 2015. He was also interim associate dean and department chair of Industrial Technology at Missoula College, a two-year college affiliated with the University of Montana, from 2011 – 2012.

He was employed for 17 years at Helena College-University of Montana where he served as the executive director of Academic and Workforce Development, department chair of Industrial Trades and a tenured faculty member in Computer Technology and Office Technology.

Dr. Brockbank earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, a masters in Curriculum Studies and a bachelor’s degree in Business and Information Technology, all from the University of Montana.

Jenni Martin

President - Spokane Community College

Jenni Martin was selected to be the Acting President at Spokane Community College on May 1, 2023. Previously, she worked as the VP of Instruction, starting in 2017. She has worked at the Community Colleges of Spokane in various capacities, including dean of Extended Learning, assistant dean of Adult Basic Education, WorkFirst manager and adjunct faculty.

Prior to working at Spokane Colleges, she was employed at Eastern Washington University (EWU) as the head women’s soccer coach and also served as faculty at EWU and Spokane Colleges. She has a Master of Education degree in Adult Education from EWU and earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Gonzaga University.

Patrick McEachern, M.Ed

Interim President - Spokane Falls Community College

Patrick McEachern (he/him/his) joined the Community Colleges of Spokane in 2014 serving as an instructional designer. He has also served the district as adjunct faculty, District Director of eLearning and Associate Provost where his responsibilities included supporting the Instructional Support Services division initiatives, leadership of the eLearning Department, and leadership of the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research. A career educator, Patrick began his career with Teach For America teaching Head Start in Las Vegas, Nevada and later, middle school computer information systems.

He holds an A.A. from Spokane Falls Community College, a B.A.E. in Secondary Education, and a M.Ed. in Instructional Design. Patrick is a Ph.D. candidate in Oregon State University’s Adult and Higher Education Program with an emphasis in Community College Leadership.