Matt Heins

About this race

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

4 candidates ran for Jackson College Board of Trustees Member in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Matt Heins

Insurance and risk management; retired Jackson director of police and fire services. Heins spent many years with the Jackson Police Department, retiring as Director of Police and Fire Services, then worked in security before moving into insurance and risk management. A Jackson College alumnus, he has served on the college's board since 2008 and was elected vice chair in February 2026.

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• Kriss Giannetti
• George B. Page
• Teshna Thomas

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Quick answers

Is Matt Heins the incumbent?

Yes. Matt Heins currently holds this office.

What does the Jackson College Board of Trustees Member seat do?

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Who is Matt Heins running against?

Kriss Giannetti, George B. Page and Teshna Thomas, for Jackson College Board of Trustees Member.

Should I vote for Matt Heins?

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