Welcome LCC Retirees!
Our goal is to help keep you connected to the LCC family. We appreciate your dedication and years of service to LCC students and the campus community. Even in retirement, you remain LCC family!
Benefits
Your LCC Retiree VIP card allows you to enjoy the same benefits you did as an employee, such as:
- Entrance into LCC sponsored events, including plays, concerts, and sporting events
- 15% off apparel in the LCC Bookstore
- LCC Gym membership ($60 per quarter or $160 per year)
- Exclusive invitations to shop at Adidas and Columbia Sportswear employee stores.
(For more information about benefits or for a replacement card, please contact Retiree Association Relations, Sheila Timm at stimm@lowercolumbia.edu)
Do you need to update your information with LCC Foundations so you don't miss out on events and other important emails and information? Complete the form below to get your contact information updated.
Lower Columbia College Staff, Retirees, and Alumni Pass Details:
- Valid Dates: June 5 - 28th, 2026
- Discount: Enjoy 40% off storewide
- Brands: Shop the latest styles from Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna
- How to Use: Show the digital pass on your phone or bring a printed copy + proof of affiliation
- Guest Policy: Bring up to four guests per visit
- Note: For Employee Store access only (not valid online)
Congratulations 2026 Retirees
Congratulations on your retirement and welcome to the LCC Retiree Association!
It is an honor to welcome the following individuals to the LCC Foundation Retiree Association. Together, they have a combined 267 years of service and commitment to Student Success at Lower Columbia College.
Suzanne "Sue" Akins-Fields
Education/CCP/College Success
2002-2026
Tamara Boyco
Learning Resources
2011-2026
Joseph "Joe" Gerick
Natural Science
2012-2025
Traci Hilligoss
Athletics
2011-2026
Phung "Kim" Luu
Natural Science
1983-2026
Anita Quirk
Social Science & Humanities
2010-2026
Elizabeth "Betsy" Richard
Performing & Visual Arts
2015-2026
David "Dave" Rukkila
Campus Services
1991-2026
Richard "Rick" Swee
Mathematics
1993-2026
David Wallis
Information Technology
2025-2026
Michele Waltz
Substance Use Disorder Studies
1996-2026
Marguerite "Nonnie" Weaver
Social Science & Humanities
1995-2026
Lower Columbia College Emeritus
Congratulations to the most recently conferred emeritus recipients!
- Ann Williamson, Faculty Emeritus
- Jim Stanley, Faculty Emeritus
Lower Columbia College Emeritus List
Dr. Vernon Pickett, President Emeritus
Dr. Donald Fuller, Dean Emeritus
Mr. Hilmar Kuebel, Dean Emeritus
Mr. Bruce Cardwell, Trustee Emeritus
Mr. Gary Healea, Trustee Emeritus
Dr. Kurtz Carpenter, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Lionel Livermore, Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Carol McNair, Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Judith Irwin, Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Ann Mottet, Trustee Emeritus
Dr. Clint Benjamin, Faculty Emeritus
Mrs. Evelyn Boyd, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Lyle Lovingfoss, Trustee Emeritus
Ms. Kathy Demarest, Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Mary Harding Vice President Emeritus
Ms. Mary Stone, Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Helen Kuebel, Dean Emeritus
Dr. James L. McLaughlin, President Emeritus
Mr. Michael Dugaw, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. George Dennis, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Richard Kelly, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Jerry Zimmerman, Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Kathy Meier, Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Darlene de Vida, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Dave Cordero, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Joel Schaaf, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Don Correll, Faculty Emeritus
Mrs. Sharon Layton, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Mark Bergeson, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Joe Green, Faculty Emeritus
Mrs. Rhonda Meyers, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. David Benson, Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Karen Joiner, Dean Emeritus
Mr. Michael Strayer, Faculty Emeritus
Mrs. Ann Williamson, Faculty Emeritus
Mr. Jim Stanley, Faculty Emeritus