College President’s Office

Dr. Willis Holcombe, Interim College President

Dr. Willis Holcombe agreed to take a brief respite from retirement and began serving as the Interim College President of Florida State College at Jacksonville in January 2013. Dr. Holcombe has a long history of distinction as a leader in higher education having served as President of Broward Community College (1987-2004, 2006-2007) and Chancellor of the Florida College System (2007-2011).

Prior to beginning his career in education, he served as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.  Since 2003, he has served on the Board of Directors for BankAtlantic and on the Advisory Board for Skelly Foundation. He also served as a member of the Visions 2000 Committee, High Speed Rail Task Force, Hundred Club of Broward Country, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Florida Association of Community Colleges, as well as the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

He has been a Visiting Lecturer at the Colleges of Education at the University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, and the University of Texas.

Patti Williams, Project Coordinator

In early 2006, Patti received her Bachelor of Science in Management (B.S.M.) and started her career at the College in Resource Development. With immense enthusiasm she became part of the College President’s Office in December 2006. She serves as a liaison for the College and District Board of Trustees, assists with organizing monthly Board meetings and performs various duties in support of the College.

Outside of the office, Patti enjoys spending time with her family, lounging by the pool, Tae Kwon Do, reading, cooking and bowling.

Jeffie Woodham, Secretary to the College President

Jeffie has been an employee of the College since 1999. Since receiving her B.S. from Auburn University (War Eagle!), she has held positions at universities in Indiana and Florida. Her responsibilities include coordinating the College President’s schedule and facilitating special projects.

When not at work, you can find Jeffie with her family, worshiping with her church family, reading, gardening or bicycling.

Shirley Hendley, Administrative Assistant II

Shirley has been an employee at the College since 1974 and has been a part of the College President’s Office since 1989. She is the first person you see when you enter the reception area greeting you with a warm smile.

She performs clerical duties which include processing incoming mail, payroll, disbursement requests, requisitions, maintaining office equipment, supplies and supervising student assistants.

In addition, Shirley received her A.S. degree at Florida State College at Jacksonville. She is a native of Jacksonville and in her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, listening to gospel CD’s, watching and attending sports events and spending time with her family (especially her grandchildren). She is actively involved in the Women’s Missionary Ministry of her church and throughout the District, State and National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. as well as the youth departments.

Kim Sodek, District Board of Trustees Support Specialist

Kimberli has been an employee at the College since 1994 and part of the College President’s Office since 2007. Prior to that time, she worked in the General Counsel’s Office and the Finance Department. Her current responsibilities include coordinating the compilation of the monthly Board agenda and meetings of the District Board of Trustees. In addition, she serves as event coordinator for the College President and District Board of Trustees.

You can find Kimberli spending her leisure time with her son, family, friends, shopping, parent’s lake house, or attending sports events.