Joshua Carter appointed to serve as Panola College Trustee

Panola College is proud to announce the appointment of Joshua Carter as the newest member of the Board of Trustees, filling the position held by longtime Trustee Richard Thomas.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joshua Carter to the Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Jessica Pace, Panola College President. “Mr. Carter brings valuable experience to a Board that is already dedicated and forward-thinking. I’m confident his contributions will be of great value to the College.”

An alumnus of Panola College and Texas A&M University (B.B.A., Finance), Joshua began his career in banking, ultimately serving as Vice President of Operations at Panola National Bank. He later joined MPLX – Marathon Petroleum Logistics – and today serves as NG&NGL Operations Supervisor in Carthage, leading field gathering and compression operations. His track record includes implementing Oracle and SAP work-management systems; planning major turnarounds and start-ups; delivering strong audit results; and managing substantial OPEX and CAPEX budgets while driving operational excellence. He has completed leadership development through Marathon’s supervisor and leadership programs, as well as technical training at the Colorado School of Mines.

Joshua Carter and his wife, Caroline, reside in Carthage with their three children – Carson, Claire, and Corie Jane. Their family’s diverse backgrounds and individual achievements have instilled in Joshua a deep appreciation for hard work, resilience, and the value of opportunity. The Carters are active members of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where their faith and commitment to community service play a central role in their lives.

“I am really excited for the opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees,” said Carter. “As a hometown guy with a history at the College, I look forward to working with my fellow Trustees to support the College’s mission and to help shape its future.”

The Panola College Board of Trustees are: William Goolsby, Chair; Bobby Phillips, Vice Chair; Kevin Smith; Brooke Lipsey; Fatha Burchette, Secretary; Mark Roberson; and Joshua Carter.