President

Dr. Valentine assumed the presidency of Lamar Institute of Technology in August 2022. Prior to LIT, he served as chief academic and student services officer at South Florida State College, providing leadership across transfer programs, workforce education, and adult career training. His extensive experience includes academic administration, workforce development strategy, and institutional leadership.

Dr. Valentine earned his doctoral degree and Master of Science degree in computer engineering from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., and his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the WVU Institute of Technology in Montgomery, W.V.

Provost/Vice President of Instruction

Dr. Angela Hill, Provost and Vice President for Instruction, has been with Lamar Institute of Technology since 2009. She has nearly two decades of K-12 and higher education expertise.

Dr. Hill has leadership experience in student services, academic affairs, online learning, and faculty and staff development. She has held positions such as Computer Information Systems Instructor, Executive Director for Teaching and Learning Center, Faculty Liaison, Dean of Student Success and Associate Vice President for Student and Academic Success.

Dr. Hill earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Hampton University and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Prairie View A&M University. In addition, she earned two bachelor’s degrees from Lamar University: a B.B.A., Management Information Systems and a B.B.A.

Vice President of Finance and Operations

Leanna Odom, Interim Vice President of Finance and Operations, provides collaborative leadership across all business, finance, and physical resource functions to support the College’s vision of transformative continual innovation in education. She oversees the management and oversight of financial and business services, including accounting, finance, budgeting, audit, payroll, purchasing, contract management, information technology, inventory control, investments, and facilities.

Prior to this role, Leanna served as Vice President of Business Services for Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur. Leanna brings 29 years of experience and institutional knowledge, having dedicated many years to higher education and the shared services initiatives within the Texas State University System.

She holds a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Accounting and has been a Texas Certified Public Accountant for 25 years.

Associate Vice President of Student Services

Ms. Morales has nine years of experience in higher education and is a strong student advocate focused on removing barriers to student success. Her work has included leadership roles in TRiO, HSI-STEM, and quality enhancement initiatives supporting student achievement and support systems.

Ms. Morales holds a Master of Business Administration in Business Administration from California Southern University, a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Hodge University, and an Associate of Arts Degree from South Florida State College.

Associate Vice President of Accreditation and Strategic Initiatives

Mr. Mason joined LIT in 2007 and combines academic instruction with administrative leadership. His experience includes both academic instruction and adult continuing education. He has leadership experience in the LIT Regional Police Academy and as an academic department chair.

He has held positions as a Criminal Justice instructor, Assistant Director of the LIT Regional Police Academy, Public Service and Safety Department Chair, and Dean of Instruction.

He earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Lamar University. His expertise strengthens institutional accreditation and strategic planning efforts.

Chief of Staff

Dr. Clark provides executive leadership and strategic coordination for the Office of the President. Since joining LIT in 2019, she has strengthened operational systems, enhanced cross-departmental collaboration, and advanced presidential initiatives.

Dr. Clark holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Sam Houston State University, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas, and a Bachelor of Science in General Studies from Lamar University.