About

Leslie Vann began his career in education as a high school agricultural science teacher for Holiday ISD in 1986 and later taught agricultural science at Klondike ISD and Sands CISD.  He then transitioned to a PK-12 principal in central Texas for a short period of time before moving to Wellman as the K-12 principal.   In 1998, Vann accepted the position of Superintendent for Lometa ISD.  Two years later he accepted the superintendent’s position for Gorman ISD, and in July of 2005 he returned to Wellman-Union as the superintendent.  Mr. Vann began working with Lamesa ISD in March of 2010, as the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations.  Vann retired from education as the Superintendent for Comfort ISD.   He recently served as the interim superintendent for Boyd ISD.

Graduating from Lampasas High School, Vann earned his Bachelor of Science from Tarleton State University in 1984 and Master of Science and Teaching from Tarleton in 1986.  He later completed his principal’s certification at Sul Ross State University, received his superintendent’s certification at Tarleton State University and participated in the Lamar University Superintendents’ Academy.   

Serving the public is the family business.  Vann’s wife is a retired teacher, and his son is the Career and Technology Director for City View ISD. 

Transitioning into a career in real estate enables Vann to continue to serve the public by providing families the opportunity to own their own home and to assist business owners to acquire facilities and property that will strengthen the economy.  He graduated from the Worldwide College of Auctioneering in 2018 which enhanced his marketing, sales and negotiation skills. Vann is a graduate of the World Champion Ringman College enhance his skills in negotiations and sales. His auction service is equipped to assist with personal property (estate sales), livestock, benefit and real estate sales using the traditional live auction method or the popular online method.  Vann’s background in agriculture education, livestock production, farming, and agricultural marketing makes him a great resource for agricultural land, residential and commercial sales. 

Vann has served as interim superintendent for Boyd ISD on two occasions.  In addition to serving as interim, he has served as a mentor to multiple educators entering the role of superintendent and campus administration.  His ability to evaluate policies, programs, and leadership and in turn guide the implementation of plans for improvement have served his constituents well.