2018-2019 Benefactor of the Year: Delores Rodman
Delores Rodman has been giving to the college for more than 26 years, establishing
the Bruce E. Rodman Memorial Endowed Scholarship, contributing to the LCC Library
fund, and supporting the greatest needs of the college.
Delores began her career in the local community as an English teacher at Rainier High
School. After teaching for a few years, she changed careers and began working in real
estate with her husband Bruce at his company, the Longview Agency. After Bruce’s retirement
in 1980, she opened her own real estate office, Rodman Realty. Bruce passed away in
1988.
In 2007, Delores established the Bruce E. Rodman Memorial Endowed Scholarship to honor
her husband’s memory, his service on the LCC Foundation Board of Directors, and his
passion for education. The scholarship provides two annual awards for first-year business
majors from Washington, with a preference for first-generation college students.
“Nearly 20 students have had the opportunity to work towards their business degrees
with the help of this extraordinary scholarship. LCC is fortunate to have supporters
like Delores, whose gifts will continue to benefit students for years to come,” said Kendra Sprague, LCC Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs.
Since 1992, in addition to the Bruce E. Rodman Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Delores’s
contributions include the LCC Library fund and support for the greatest needs of the
college. “The LCC Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to honor Delores for more
than 26 years of giving and her continued support of students at LCC,” said Rich Gushman,
LCC Foundation Chair.
Although Delores spends the majority of time out of state, her heart remains in Longview.
As a young mother who did not have an opportunity to go to college until the age of
24, she believes LCC fills an important role in the community. “Bruce and I wanted
to become promoters and helpers of young people, to help them complete their college
education,” she said.
“We appreciate this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate Delores for her ongoing
commitment to education at LCC,” said LCC President Chris Bailey.
Delores will be honored at the 2019 LCC Foundation Horns & Halos Gala in September.
