2025 Alumni of the Year: Max Anderson
Max Anderson Named 2025 LCC Alumnus of the Year
Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) are pleased to announce the selection of Max Anderson as the 2025 LCC Alumnus of the Year. The Alumnus of the Year award recognizes LCC alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and whose accomplishments, relationships, and careers exemplify a legacy of excellence at LCC.
A 1986 graduate of Mark Morris High School, Max began his higher education at LCC, where he played men's soccer for one year before transferring to the University of Washington to earn his Bachelor of Arts. He later received a Juris Doctor from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1993. Shortly thereafter, Max returned to his hometown of Longview to begin his career as an investment and financial planning professional. He and his wife, Karen, have been married for 30 years. They have four children: Quinn, Abbie, Brady, and Alice.
Max's involvement with LCC over the years is extensive. He currently serves as the co-chair of the LCCF Opportunity Can’t Wait Capital Campaign, the largest fundraising effort in the college’s history. Additionally, he acts as the investment advisor for the LCCF, has been a board member of the LCCF, and was appointed by the governor as a trustee of LCC. His passion for soccer runs deep. Max began as a student-athlete on the LCC soccer team and later coached the women's team in 1997 and again from 2002 to 2006. This fall, he returned to volunteer as an assistant soccer coach. Furthermore, Max was the keynote speaker at LCC’s Commencement in 2018.
Max’s generosity extends beyond sharing his time. He and his family, including brother John Anderson and his wife Jenna, have made significant monetary contributions totaling over $115,000 over the years. These donations support the David M. and Mary P. Anderson Endowed Scholarship (in honor of his parents), athletics, unrestricted giving, and student success.
“Reflecting on all the relationships, personal growth, and satisfaction I’ve experienced over the past 39 years of association with LCC – in so many different capacities – knowing the magnitude of positive impact it has in our community, this is beyond humbling,” said Max.
“We are honored to present Max Anderson as LCC’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year. Max’s remarkable involvement with LCC for nearly four decades and his community contributions are extraordinary,” noted LCC President Dr. Matt Seimears.
Max Anderson will be honored at this year’s Lifetime Donor Wall Celebration on November 12, 2025. For more information about the LCC Foundation, LCC Alumni, or to join the LCC Foundation Alumni Association, visit lowercolumbia.edu/foundation.