(Flint, MI) – Swartz Creek resident Santino Guerra was appointed to a vacant seat on the Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees during a Special Meeting held August 26. Guerra’s appointment is effective through December 2026.
“It is truly an honor to be appointed to the Mott Community College Board of Trustees,” said Guerra. “I look forward to working with the board to maintain a high-quality, accessible, and affordable education for all.”
Mr. Guerra currently serves as a federal law enforcement officer and was formerly a deputy with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. He served as a City of Flint Councilman – Third Ward from 2017 to 2021. Mr. Guerra is also an active community volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint and is founder of The Guerra Project, which focuses on creating small, but meaningful, community-based initiatives for positive change in communities.
“I was pleased so many residents were willing to serve their community by applying for the vacant trustee position,” said Jeffrey Swanson, MCC Board of Trustees Chairman. “I congratulate Mr. Guerra on his appointment and welcome him to the Mott Community College Board of Trustees. I look forward to serving with him.”
Guerra is a graduate of Kearsley High School and holds a bachelor degree in criminal justice from the University of Michigan-Flint. He also graduated from the United States Customs and Border Protection Field Operations Academy in Brunswick, Georgia. In addition, he completed the Summer Venture in Management Program at Harvard Business School.
