NIC Picks Martin As New Spokesman

John Martin has been selected as the new vice president for community relations and marketing at North Idaho College, a role he was appointed to on temporary assignment in August of 2008. Martin was asked to serve in the interim after former NIC vice president for community relations Kent Propst accepted a position as the executive director of the foundation of Peru State College in Nebraska. Martin served as the regional director for U.S. Senator Larry Craig’s North Idaho office from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, he was the disabled veterans outreach program manager for the Idaho Department of Labor.His background also includes more than 30 years of human resources experience both in private industry and the military. He retired as lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service/ NIC news release . Full release below .

ohn Martin has been selected as the new vice president for community relations and marketing at North Idaho College, a role he was appointed to on temporary assignment in August of 2008.

“John has done an excellent job serving in this temporary role over the past five months,” NIC President Priscilla Bell said. “He has cemented his value within the college and community during that time and I am certain that his contributions will help the college continue to further its mission and presence throughout the region.”

Martin was asked to serve in the interim after former NIC vice president for community relations Kent Propst accepted a position as the executive director of the foundation of Peru State College in Nebraska.

A national search was conducted by a committee made up of NIC faculty and staff and community members to fill the vacancy permanently. More than 150 people applied for the position.

“I want to thank Dr. Bell and the search committee for selecting me for this position,” Martin said. “It is truly an honor and a privilege to be able to serve the college and the community. NIC has a rich and successful history and I am excited about being part of the college’s future.”

Martin served as the regional director for U.S. Senator Larry Craig’s North Idaho office from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, he was the disabled veterans outreach program manager for the Idaho Department of Labor.

His background also includes more than 30 years of human resources experience both in private industry and the military. He retired as lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service.

Martin holds a master’s degree in management from Troy University in Alabama and a bachelor’s degree in education from Frostburg State University in Maryland. He has also completed graduate and undergraduate work in communication at Boise State University.