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
Board Chair: Rod Hoff
Vice President, Total Rewards at State Farm Insurance (retired)
Scottsdale, AZ
Karen Avinelis
Founder & CEO of Thomas Creek Farms
Jefferson, Oregon
Doug Beals
National Account Manager at United Technologies Supra
Salem, Oregon
Joe Beattie
President of Harbor Pipe & Steel Inc.
Riverside, California
Jim Carlson
Lead Residency Accreditation Surveyor at ASHP
Seattle, Washington
Ryan Dempster
President & CEO at Willamette Valley Bank
Salem, Oregon
Ed Dressel
President at Retire Ready Solutions
Dallas, Oregon
Deanna Gardiner-Garcia
Owner & Partner at Lester, Roach & Gardiner
Watsonville, California
Patti Garrido
Community Volunteer
Bixby, Oklahoma
James Gleason
Executive Director at Church Venture Network Northwest
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark Hanke
Pastor at Salem First Baptist Church
Salem, Oregon
Rev. Craig Hardinger
Lead Pastor at Arcade Church
Sacramento, California
Valerie Webb
Staff Pastor at Twin Lakes Church
Aptos, California
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)
Contact the Board
Questions or comments for the Board of Trustees may be submitted via email to board@corban.edu.