Bill Stoller
Class of 1971
Accounting, Business and Leadership
Bill Stoller is the Founder and CEO of Oklahoma-based Express Employment Professionals, one of the top staffing companies in the United States and Canada. After earning an associate degree from LCC, Bill earned a bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Pacific University, and a Masters in Business Administration from Portland State University.
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Glen John Cervantes
Class of 2018
Arts, Communication and Humanities
Glen John Cervantes is a Program Coordinator at Genesys Works in Chicago, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing pathways to success for high school students in underserved communities. After receiving an associate degree from LCC, John Glen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Willamette University.
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Bud Black
Class of 1977
Health Sciences and Wellness
Bud Black is the manager of the Denver-based Colorado Rockies, and former manager of the San Diego Padres. Black pitched 15 years in the Major Leagues, including a world championship with the 1985 Kansas City Royals. In addition to receiving an associate degree from LCC, Black earned a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University.
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Alex DeJaynes
Class of 2008
Information Technology
Alex DeJaynes is a Data Management Analyst at Columbia Wellness in Longview, a nonprofit community mental health agency. After receiving his associate degree in information technology from LCC, Alex received a Bachelor of Science in Data Management and Data Analytics from Western Governors University.
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Nicole Page
Class of 2021
Manufacturing, Trades and Transportation
Nicole Page is a Union Pipe Fitter with Longview-based JH Kelly, one of the largest industrial mechanical contractors in the Pacific Northwest. Nicole began her apprenticeship with United Association (UA) 26, the Western Washington union association for plumbers and pipefitters, after completing an associate degree in welding at LCC.
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Aaron Lopez
Class of 2018
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Aaron Lopez is a Project Engineer with ATS in Seattle, an automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. After receiving an engineering associate degree from LCC, Aaron earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Washington.
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Summer Comte
Class of 2020
Social Science and Criminal Justice
Summer Comte is a Corrections and Custody Officer 2 with the Washington State Department of Corrections. She received her Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer degree from LCC with a concentration in criminal justice, and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in forensic science and psychology from Grand Canyon University (GCU) through LCC’s University Center.
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Tonya Drake
Class of 1992
Teacher Education and Early Learning
Tonya Drake is the Chancellor and Regional Vice President of WGU, a Utah-based national university created by a group of U.S. governors in 1997. In addition to her associate degree from LCC, Tonya also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington, and a Master of Education and Ph.D. in Education Leadership from Arizona State University.
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