Neil Matkin has been named the next president for Collin College. The Collin College board of trustees appointed him March 6 and will finalize his contract at a later date.

Matkin is currently the Louisiana Community and Technical College System executive vice president.

Matkin has also served as the San Jacinto College president in Pasadena, Texas and the Virginia Community College System vice chancellor and chief information officer.

Matkin is replacing former president Cary Israel.