Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees
Drew Peterson, President
Mr. Drew Peterson was elected to the Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees in 2020. His current term will expire in 2023. Mr. Peterson grew up in Odessa, TX and graduated from Permian High School in 2004. He then attended Angelo State University in which he received a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Sciences in 2009. Since graduating from college he has built a career in the orthopedic medical field. He has two children that attend KISD schools. Go Lions!
Christine Borders, Vice President
Mrs. Christine Borders was elected to the Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees in 2010 and again in 2013. Her current term will expire in 2025. Mrs. Borders graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in business. Her husband, their two sons and daughter are all graduates of KHS. cborders@kaufman-isd.net
Linda Mott, Secretary
Mrs. Linda Mott was elected to the Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees in 2012. Her current term will expire 2021. She was employed 25 years as an administrator in the district, retiring in 2012. Mrs. Mott graduated from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce) with a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and Master’s degree in educational administration. Her three daughters and one grandson are graduates of Kaufman High School. Mrs. Mott has three grandchildren attending KISD schools. lmott@kaufman-isd.net
Elizabeth O'Donnell, Member
Ms. Elizabeth O'Donnell was elected to the Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees in 2016. Her current term will expire in 2025. Ms. O'Donnell is a 1999 graduate of Kaufman High School. Ms. O'Donnell received her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Marketing from Baylor University in 2003. Upon graduation from college she began a career in medical sales. She has a daughter attending KISD schools. eodonnell@kaufman-isd.net
Byron Gregg, Member
Mr. Bryon Gregg was elected to the Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees in 1992. His current term will expire in 2025. Mr. Gregg has served as President of the ![]()
Board of Trustees since 2006. He is a 1973 graduate of Kaufman High School and has two daughters who graduated from KHS. Mr. Gregg is a retired Dallas firefighter. bgregg@kaufman-isd.net
Lindsey Abell, Member
Mrs. Lindsey Abell was elected to the Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees in 2021. Her current term will expire 2024. She was employed with KISD for 7 years as a teacher, coach and counselor. Mrs. Abell graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in 2008. She Later received a Master’s degree in Counseling from Lamar University. She is a local business owner.
“I could not be more excited to serve and advocate for our community, our students, and our staff, as a member of the Board of Trustees. I am a proud Kaufman Lion and a parent of students that are proud to be Kaufman Lions, and I look forward to helping support the future development of that pride."