Corban University
Board of Trustees
Corban University is governed by an autonomous, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Board members are selected for three-year terms. They are vested with the responsibility of setting broad policies that govern all aspects of the University. The executive committee of the board consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairs of the standing committees, and the President of the University. The board meets in October, February, and May.
These men and women love the Lord Jesus Christ and Corban University, sacrificing their time, talent, and resources to provide direction and oversight.
Board of Trustees
Current Members
- Karen Avinelis
Founder & CEO of Thomas Creek Farms
Jefferson, Oregon - Doug Beals
National Account Manager at United Technologies Supra
Salem, Oregon - Board Chair: Jim Carlson
Lead Residency Accreditation Surveyor at ASHP
Seattle, Washington - Ryan Dempster
President & CEO at Willamette Valley Bank
Salem, Oregon - Deanna Gardiner-Garcia
Owner & Partner at Lester, Roach & Gardiner
Watsonville, California - Patti Garrido
Community Volunteer
Taiwan - James Gleason
Teaching Pastor Sonrise Church
Hillsboro, Oregon - Mark Hanke
Pastor at Salem First Baptist Church
Salem, Oregon - Rev. Craig Hardinger
Lead Pastor at Arcade Church
Sacramento, California - Rod Hoff
VP Operations ā Compensation and Benefits at State Farm Insurance
Bloomington, Illinois - Kellen Luey
Associate at Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
Portland, Oregon - Paul Martin
Senior Director at Nike
Portland, Oregon - Rev. Paul Null
Pastor at West Salem Baptist Church
Salem, Oregon - Patty Roth
Retired State Farm Insurance Agent of Assurance Consulting Group
Salem, Oregon - Richard Whipps
Retired Veterinarian
Spokane, Washington - Jim White
CPA at James O. White, CPA, LLC
Tualatin, Oregon
Emeritus Members
- Jerry Cudney (Advancement/Mktg)
- Curtis Horton (Finance/Audit)
- Donn Mogford (Acad/Student Life)
- Nicholas, Th.D. , Rev. David R. (Acad/Student Life)
- Joyce (Jo) Sherman (Acad/Student Life)