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Board of Directors

The EWU Alumni Association is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of passionate Eagles committed to advancing alumni engagement and university pride. Together, they create impactful programs, foster lifelong connections, and celebrate the traditions that unite our 125,000+ alumni worldwide.

Executive CommitteeBoard MembersPast Presidents

Executive Director

The Executive Director leads alumni engagement strategy and operations at Eastern Washington University, serving as Executive Director of the EWU Alumni Association and Director of Alumni Relations. She partners with university leadership and the Alumni Association Board to strengthen connections across the global Eagle community.

Kelsey Hatch-Brecek '05

Executive Director, EWU Alumni Association
Director of Alumni Relations
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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the EWU Alumni Association serves as the leadership team of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Its primary purpose is to provide strategic direction, oversight, and support to ensure the board and the Office of Alumni Relations operate effectively and in alignment with the mission of Eastern Washington University.

Rhonda Stevenson '88

President
California Beer and Beverage Distributors
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Tom Kimball '81

Vice President
Retired
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Jennifer Mandarino '94

Treasurer
STCU
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Johnathan Davis '11

Secretary
Petcurean
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Board of Directors | Board Members

The purpose of a Board Member of the EWU Alumni Association is to serve as a dedicated ambassador, connector, and advocate for Eastern Washington University and its alumni community. Board members play a vital role in supporting the mission of the Alumni Association by fostering engagement, building relationships, and promoting Eagle pride.

Kevin Bacon '93

Board Member
Bank of CDA
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Sarah Burger '17

Board Member
RiverBank
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Chandler Colver '19

Board Member
Federated Insurance
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Marianne Duong '06

Board Member
Niagara Bottling and Beverages
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Scott Fletcher '93

Board Member
Keller Supply
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Ryan Forney '10

Board Member
Upwork
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Carlos Hernández '17 & '20

Board Member
Probst Elect
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Senan Kiambati '24

Board Member
Center for Multicultural Health
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Hannah Lemelin '24

Associate Board Member
STCU
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Jessica Long '02

Board Member
HUB International Northwest, LLC
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Jessie Miller '18

Board Member
STCU
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Raynee Miller '92

Board Member
Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center
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Blake Myer '20

Board Member
CleanTech Alliance
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Sarah Raugust '01

Board Member
Davenport School Districrt
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Isaac Reed III '18 & '20

Board Member
AMFM Healthcare
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Lauren Smith '16

Board Member
Alaska Airlines
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Kasey Knox Wilberding '08

Board Member
Spokane Regional Health District
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Past Presidents

The leaders who have served as President of the EWU Alumni Association have played a vital role in advancing alumni engagement and strengthening the university’s future. Their commitment, guidance, and advocacy leave a lasting impact on our alumni community and the institution we proudly serve.

Term ServedNameEWU Alum
2025-Rhonda Stevenson'88
2023-2025Nate Peters'16
2021-2023Stacey Rasmussen'04
2017-2021Jeff Stannard'91
2016-2017Kelleye Heydon'95
2014-2016Tom Capaul'94
2012-2013Gina Mauro-Campbell'90
2010-2011Kevin Linn'88
2008-2010Fran Bierig'76
2006-2008Von Klohe'88
2004-2006Doug Kelley'83
2002-2004Terri Hayman'85
2000-2002Ray Johnson'78
1999-2000W.C. (Cam) Buffington'74
1998-1999Spencer F. Sherwood'69
1997-1998Jack L. Fallis Jr.'89
1995-1997Kerry D. Lynch'75
1994Margaret (Mickey) Alferez'77
1993Sally W. Cole'47
1991-1992Shanon L. Lynch'78
1990-1991Jeff B. Skeesick'70
1989-1990Karen K. Raver'76
1988-1989Jan Plester'71
1986-1988John W. Fishback'66
1985-1986Robert G. Headstrom'70
1983-1985Mark E. Dahlen'76
1981-1982Donna M. Roloff'67
1980-1981C. Lynn Smith'68
1979-1980Willard A. Hatch'65
1978-1979Allen C. Wetzel'64
1977-1978Helen L. Liberg'61
1976-1977Richard O'Dell'60
1975-1976John C. Schuster'67
1974-1975Richard D. Soss'58
1973-1974Charles E. Hafner'56
1972-1973Walter J. Schaar'57
1971-1972William E. Nye'47
1970-1971Anton Rasmussen'51
1969-1970Robert C. Lincoln'49
1968-1969William V. Hinchliffe'50
1967-1968Leroy D. Buckley'50
1966-1967Alvie L. Shaw'48
1965-1966R. Gene Hoon'50
1964-1965Laurence D. Jones'55
1963-1964Ray A. Conrath'55
1962-1963Robert K. Carlton'51
1961-1962John H. Lothspeich'48
1960-1961Helen Allen'51
1959-1960(John) Donald Gibbs'50
1958-1959Merrill R. Smith'49
1957-1958Alvin M. Janssen'42
1956-1957Lloyd Rainwater'53
1955-1956Richard Heimbinger'51
1954-1955Ernest R. Fox'41
1953-1954Abe Miller'37
1952-1953Marvin E. Shadduck'41
1951-1952Leslie (Lee) Wollin'78
1950-1951Edward E. Anderson'47
1949-1950Leonard West'39
1948-1949Clarence O. Pence'31
1947-1948Albert (Bert) Pierce'34
1946-1947George Dyer'34