President
David Houten, DDS
Dentist

Lower Columbia College
University of Washington/UW School of Dentistry

"Whether you are just starting out, on a path to a career, or returning for more training to make a career change, Lower Columbia College offers hope for the future and a chance for dream to come true, not just for the individual, but for the community as a whole."
--David Houten

Vice President
Bob Beal
State Farm Insurance Company, Owner-Agent

Umpqua Community College
Oregon State University, BS

Son Thomas is currently attending LCC

Secretary
Craig Anneberg
NORPAC Mill Manager and VP at Weyerhaeuser

Grays Harbor Community College
University of Washington, BSME
University of Portland, MBA

"A community college is a great place for many students to begin their education as it is lower cost and more personal than a major university. The college is also important to manufacturing facilities such as NORPAC and Weyerhaeuser as it helps give them access to a skilled and well educated workforce."
--Craig Anneberg

Max Anderson
Anderson Advisory, LLC, Investment Advisor

Lower Columbia College
University of Washington, BA
University of Puget Sound, JD

"Lower Columbia College is one of our community's most important resources. It represents a very practical and cost-effective solution for individuals with a wide range of needs. Whether you're a student looking for transfer credits or a worker looking for training, LCC can help you progress towards you goals."
--Max Anderson

Kristi Barber
Wells Fargo Mortgage, Mortgage Consultant

Lower Columbia College
Linfield College, BS

"Lower Columbia College is an important asset and resource for our community."
--Kristi Barber

Mike Claxton
Walstead Mertsching, Attorney

Indiana University, BA
Portland State University, MBA
Willamette University, JD

"Lower Columbia College serves as a vital force in both preparing young adults for transfer to four-year colleges and providing others facing career transitions an affordable option to meet these needs."
--Mike Claxton

Jackie Davis
GL Booth JG Davis & Associates, PLLC, Certified Public Accountant

Oregon State University, BS

Bob Gregory
City of Longview, City Manager

Oregon Institute of Technology, BS

"Lower Columbia College provides a post high school opportunity for a variety of student learning needs from GED, technical trades, to a transfer degree to a university. LCC is key to the personal growth and sustainability of our community."
--Bob Gregory

Joel Hanson
KLOG/KUKN 101.5 The Wave, -President

Western Washington, Culinary Arts

"We are so lucky to have a community college that is so adept to meeting the needs of not only our county but as an amazing education resource to the workforce as a whole."
--Joel Hanson

Jim Hendrickson
Kalama Chevron, Owner

Heidi Heywood
Private Practice Attorney
Part-time Superior Court commission and District Court Judge Pro Tem in Wahkiakum County

Jim McLaughlin
Lower Columbia College, President

University of Akron, BS, MS
New Mexico State University, Ed.D

Both of his children attended LCC before transferring to four-year colleges.

Frank McShane
Cascade Networks, Inc., Chief Operating Officer

Alex Nelson
Columbia Bank, Vice President & Commercial Banking Officer

Lower Columbia College
Concordia University, BS

"LCC provides more than just higher education. Local businesses reap the benefits of a well educated workforce, but equally important, LCC supports local area culture through arts and sciences programs. The college is a hub of cultural activity, which is extremely important to our community. To have such a valuable asset is an immeasurable benefit to businesses and to Cowlitz County residents. It is very important, as citizens and business owners, to support LCC every way we can."
--Alex Nelson

P.J. Peterson
Peace Heath-St. John Medical Center, Physician

Lower Columbia College
University of Washington, BS
University of Utah-College of Medicine

"Lower Columbia College provides a wonderful affordable educational venue for many kinds of students: those seeking a two year degree, those who earn their AA so they can transfer to a four year school as well as the many people who want to learn more about many topics as offered on and off campus."
--P.J. Peterson

Peter Rybar
Columbia Ford, Manager

Jeff Tack
Longview Eye & Vision, Optometrist

Lower Columbia College
Pacific University, BS
Doctor of Optometry

"Lower Columbia College is something our community should be very proud of. Their commitment to academic excellence and the wide range of programs offered is second to none. As a community, we should realize how fortunate we are."
--Jeff Tack

Rick Winsman
Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce, President