Board of Directors + Alumni Ambassadors

"The purpose of the PSU Alumni Association is to advance Portland State University and to enhance the lives of alumni, students, and the community."

The all-volunteer Board of Directors guides the Alumni Association's programs and development, in addition to overseeing PSUAA finances. Members serve for a term of two years and the board meets each month during the academic year. If you would like more information about the board's activities or how to become a board member, please email the Alumni Association or call the main office at 503-725-4948 (local) or 1-800-547-8887 Ext. 4948 (toll-free).


Kori Allen ('84, Political Science), President
Portfolio Manager & Principal, Coldstream Capital Management
  Gary Barth ('86, Business Administration)
Deputy Director Business & Community Services, Clakamas County
 
Steve Brannan ('57, Elementary Education)
Retired, Professor Emeritus

Chris Cooper ('06 MBA)
Project Manager, Standard Insurance Company
 
Aubre Dickson ('98 Business Administration)
Aquisitions Manager, Homestead Capital
Alan Fitzpatrick ('83, Education)
Retired, School Principal

Dave Friesen ('03 MPA)
Senior Manager, Epiq Systems

Jerry Gordon ('68, Business)
Retired HS Teacher/Coach
Eric Graham ('87, History & German)
President, Montgomery & Graham, Inc.

Linda Hamilton ('90, Economics)
Director of Energy Marketing, Shell Energy North America
Richard Helzer ('62, Political Science)
Lawyer, Helzer Cromar, LLC

Behzad Hosseini ('96, Finance; '97, MBA) Treasurer
General Manager of Organizational Learning & Development, Portland General Electric

David Keys, ('81 Bus Adm, Fin & Law, '92, MBA)
Vice President, Norris & Stevens

Bill Lemman ('47, Vanport Extension Center)
Executive Vice Chancellor Emeritus, OUS

Gina Leon ('95, Business Administration)
Vice President, U.S. Bank

Milica Markovic ('04, International Studies/Marketing/Management)
Program Coordinator, World Affairs Council of Oregon
Karen McCarty ('06, Marketing)

Kendal McDonald (MA '02)
Office Manager/Archaeologist, Applied Archaeological Reseach Inc.
Nancy Morgan ('87, Business Administration)
Retired Account Executive Manager, Bonneville Power Administration

Tamara "T.J." Newby ('90 General Studies, Arts & Letters)
Commercial & Investment Real Estate Broker, T.J. Newby Real Estate
 
Krishnakumar Regupathy (MS '99, Engineering)
Engineering Technology Development Manager, Intel

Barbara Verchot (MPA '97)
(former) Marketing Director, Literary Arts

Rick Watson (MBA '00)
Consultant, Whychus Consultants, LLC

PSU Alumni Ambassadors, 2007 - 2008

PSU Alumni Ambassadors act as our liaisons in their part of the state. They act as advocates for PSU, assist with gatherings and events, and keep us abreast of regional issues. If you are interested in becoming an Alumni Ambassador or would like more information on the ambassadors' activities, please email the Alumni Association or call the main office at 503-725-4948 (local) or 1-800-547-8887 Ext. 4948 (toll-free).

Medford

Pendleton
Dennis Olson ('68, Geography; '80, MS, Geography), Retired, Director, Department of Resource Services & Development, Umatilla County

Sisters/Central Oregon