Board of Trustees

Legal power and responsibility for the operation of Lower Community College rests with the board of trustees. The board of trustees establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of the college.

The board is composed of five trustees, who are appointed by the governor of Washington State with the consent of the Senate. The board of trustees acts as a unit. As such, it represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.

Board members can serve up to two, five-year terms (the actual length of service may vary depending on several factors, such as when members depart before their term is up, gubernatorial election cycles, etc.).

Board of Trustee Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month in the Heritage Room in the LCC Administration Building, or as otherwise noted on the calendar.

Board Policies

Board of Trustees Members

Photo of Bogyeong Kim

Bogyeong Kim

Chair

Appointed January 2023

Former English teacher in South Korea.

  • Bachelor's of Arts (in English education, South Korea)
Alice Dietz

Alice Dietz

Vice Chair

Appointed October 2018

Public Relations Manager at Cowlitz PUD; former Director of Programs at Cowlitz Economic Development Council.

  • Attended Lower Columbia College
  • BA, Public Administration with an emphasis in Community Development, The Evergreen State College
Liz Cattin

Liz Cattin

Member

Appointed March 2021

Director of Community Health, PeaceHealth Columbia Network.

  • BS, Nutrition and Food Management, Oregon State University
  • MS, Foods and Nutrition, University of Utah
  • MBA, Health Management, Western Governor's University
Mike Karnofski

Mike Karnofski

Member

Appointed June 2020

Kelso City Council member; former manager at Weyerhaeuser.

  • BS, Chemistry, University of Washington
  • MS, Forest Resources, University of Washington
  • MBA, University of Portland
 Marc Silva

Marc Silva

Member

Appointed March 2022

Branch Manager, 30th Avenue Branch, Red Canoe Credit Union.

  • AA, Portland Community College
  • BS, Social Science, Portland State University

 

Please contact the LCC President's Office at (360) 442-2100 to confirm a meeting, obtain an agenda, or request accommodations for a disability during a Board of Trustees meeting.

Official documentation of Board of Trustees (BOT) meetings is maintained through written minutes (see the BOT agendas and minutes webpage). Please note that the use of AI tools or recording devices during BOT meetings is prohibited.

 

Board of Trustees Contacts

  President's Office

  (360) 442-2100 

  tpowell@lowercolumbia.edu

  Board Chair

  bkim@lowercolumbia.edu