Sinor retires from San Jacinto College Board of Trustees
Pasadena, Texas – San Jacinto College Board of Trustees Secretary Keith Sinor announced his retirement from the Board after more than 15 years of dedicated service to the College. Sinor made the announcement at the Oct. 12, 2026, Board meeting.
“Serving on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees has been a great honor,” said Sinor, who was first elected to the Board in 2011. “I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated trustees, faculty, and staff who are deeply committed to providing our students with opportunities to succeed and to strengthen the communities we serve. I am incredibly proud of what San Jacinto College has accomplished and grateful to have played a part in this institution’s success.”
During his time on the Board of Trustees, Sinor has championed the College’s growth
through the expansion of campuses, construction of new facilities, and improvements
to existing infrastructure.
Beyond expanding the College’s facilities, Sinor has remained committed to removing
barriers and creating opportunities for students. He has championed policies to streamline
admissions and transfer processes and has been a longtime supporter of the San Jacinto College Foundation. In addition to supporting scholarships for for North Campus students pursuing industrial
technology, Sinor and his wife, Rae, were founding supporters of the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship and have chaired and sponsored the Foundation’s biennial gala benefiting the Promise
Scholarship.
I am incredibly proud of what San Jacinto College has accomplished and grateful to have played a part in this institution’s success.
Sinor was chair of the College Finance Committee and an active member of the San Jacinto College Foundation Board of Directors.
“On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, I thank Keith for his years of service to San Jacinto College,” said Dan Mims, Board Chair. “Keith’s steady presence, insight, and passion for our students and employees have been unmatched. His commitment to this College and the communities we serve has made a lasting impact, and his thoughtful leadership and friendship will be greatly missed. We are grateful for the many years Keith has devoted to helping San Jacinto College move forward and for the legacy he leaves behind.”
Sinor, a Pasadena native, is a former San Jacinto College student who went on to attend
Texas A&M University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance,
as well as an MBA. As a certified public accountant, Sinor has worked for Arthur Andersen
and Sinor Engine Company, Inc., where he was co-owner and chief financial officer.
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today,
and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris
County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than
1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving
the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020 and 2026. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution
that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately
45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and
certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer
to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding
bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s. San Jacinto College is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
