Alumni Association Board of Directors and PSU 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."

Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2007 - 2008

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), Chair, PSU Advocates
Portfolio Manager & Principal, Coldstream Capital Management

Jeff Austin ('77, Psychology), Vice President
Partner, Miller Nash, LLP

Gary Barth ('86, Business Administration)
Deputy Director Business & Community Services, Clakamas County

Donna Derington ('79, English)
Owner, Bella Norte

Charles "Chip" Dunn ('01 Speech Communication)
Relationship Manager, MBank

Jerry Gordon ('68, Business)
Retired HS Teacher/Coach

Linda Hamilton ('90, Economics)
Director, Shell Trading Gas & Power Co.

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

Marshal Jevning ('96, History)
Field Representative, Office of Congressman David Wu

Komi Kalevor ('88, Business Administration)
Manager of Housing Development Finance, Portland Development Commission

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

Kendal McDonald (MA '02)
Office Manager/Archaeologist, Applied Archaeological Reseach Inc.

Terry Pinnell ('01, Speech Communication)
Principal, TAP Resources

Gary Purpura ('71, Business Administration)
President, Liberty Capital Investment Corp.

Gerry Scovil ('65; '68, MS, Education), President
Retired, School Administrator

Ann Takamura ('97, MPA)
Audit Supervisor, Delap, White, Caldwell & Croy

Charisse Tooze ('94, English & Psychology)
Video Producer, Tooze Films

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

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

Cathy Williams ('56, Elementary Education)
Retired, Teacher/Counselor

Angela Wykoff ('72; '75, MS, Mathematics; '80, Engineering), Past Board President
Retired, Sr. Account Executive, Bonneville Power Administration

Dolores Leon, MD ('70 Biology), Ex Officio
Retired, Physician

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
Jon Jalali ('67, Business Administration; '71, MBA), Retired, City Manager, City of Medford Finance Department

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

Sisters/Central Oregon
Cathy Williams ('56, Elementary Education), Retired, Teacher/Counselor