Board of Directors
Overview
The Alumni Association's Board of Directors is composed of ISU graduates from various colleges, classes and walks of life. We'd like you to get to know them and feel free to contact them if you'd like to get involved in the Alumni Association.
The Alumni Board of Directors
- President - Ron D. Stephenson
- Dr. J. Brent Berrey
- Dr. Jo Kay Elliott-Blakeslee
- Jennifer K. Bowen
- Dr. LoriLee Critchfield
- Patti Bennion Eaton
- Deb Graves-Stone
- Gerald John Heelan
- Phillip Luckey
- Walter Luhr
- Dr. Diana McLaughlin
- Ted Messmore
- Chuck Mollerup
- Dennis Moodie
- Cassandra Moore
- Robert Myers
- Michael Nesbitt
- Albert Pool
- Geoff Ranere
- Paul Ronan
- Michele Shuler
- Bill D. Smith
- Stephen A. Stokes
- Susan Delana (Godfrey) Walker
- Nancy Wheeler
President-Ron D. Stephenson
E-mail: ronbarbs@msn.com
Phone: (208) 378-8503
Home: Boise, Idaho
'65, BBA, Management & Organization
Term Expires: October 2009
Now retired, Ron spent 30 years working in intercollegiate athletics. From 1981 to 1995, he served as Commissioner of the Big Sky Athletic Conference. Prior to that time, he was Assistant Athletic Director at the University of Idaho and Boise State University. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from ISU in 1965 and an MBA from the University of Idaho in 1971. He now manages a commercial building he owns with a partner and spends as much time as possible with his grandchildren.
Dr. J. Brent Berrey
E-mail: drjbb333@aim.com
Phone: (208) 233-7407
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'67, BS, Pre-Dentistry
Term Expires: October 2010
Dr. J. Brent Berrey graduated from Idaho State University in 1967 with a degree in pre-dentistry. While a student at ISU, he was member of the basketball team (1962-65) and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Dr. Berrey graduated from the University of Oregon Dental School in Eugene in 1969. He served as Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps and completed residency at Valley Forge Army General Hospital from 1969-71. He established his private practice in Pocatello in 1971. Dr. Berrey is a member of the Bengal Foundation and numerous professional organizations and also actively supports the "I Love ISU" campaign and the Stephens Performing Arts Center. He and his wife, Eleanor, have been married for 37 years and have five children and seven grandchildren.
Dr. Jo Elliott-Blakeslee
E-mail: cocobear1@qwest.net
Phone: (208) 321-1251
Home: Boise, Idaho
'71, BA, Biology
'74, MNS, Zoology
Term Expires: October 2011
Jo is an Idaho native, being born in Twin Falls, and growing up in Filer and Mountain Home. She attended ISU for a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in zoology. She taught at Mountain Home Air Force Base Junior High School in 1972 for one year, the decided to go to medical school.
More than any one other individual, Dr. Fred Rose from the biology department deserves thanks for persuading her to become a physician. She attended the University of Washington School of Medicine before becoming a missionary for the Lutheran Church and serving 3 years as a missionary doctor in Cameroon, Africa. Since returning from Africa, Jo has been in the Naval Reserve, worked in private practice and well as for Group Health of Puget Sound in and around the Seattle area. She returned to Idaho to be near her family in 1997.
Currently she provides medical care for the men prisoners at the Snake River Correctional Institution at Ontario, Oregon.
Jo lives in Boise and has already served for four years on the Board from 1997 until 200. She and several other Board members are responsible for the ISU History walk coming into being. Jo loves ISU so much she wanted to serve a second term on the Board.
Jennifer K. Bowen
E-mail: jbowen@pocatelloidaho.com
Phone: (208) 681-3132
Home: Chubbuck, Idaho
'71, CERT., Cosmetology
Term Expires: October 2009
Jennifer K. Bowen is Director of Marketing and Promotions at the Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce. March 11, 2006 was her four-year anniversary.
Bowen was born in Pocatello but grew up in Downey. Returned to Pocatello 36 years ago and has taken an active roll in the community. Her career has included 22 years in the banking industry. One year in the Title Industry. Two years in the automobile industry.
She is the recipient of numerous awards including the ISU Professional Achievement Award in 1997. Leadership Pocatello Alumni of the Year in 1994-95. Women of achievement in 1994. SEICAA Networking award, West One Bank Community Award, CWI Credit Professional of the Year, and the US Bank Pioneer Award. Her civic involvement is extensive ranging from Smile Pocatello Chairwomen to co-chairwoman of the Mike Kelly Memorial Golf Tournament.
She has been a facilitator in Leadership Pocatello, is a member of the Pocatello Chiefs and has taken part in many community activities. Jennifer has recently been appointed Public Relations Manager for POW/MIA Awareness Rally Corp. Pocatello POW/MIA Awareness Rally Corp. is national headquarters. Mom of Ryan, Nikki and Cherice. Grandma Jen to Mikaela, Ashlie, Michael, Trevor and Jacob. All who inspire her the most.
Dr. LoriLee Critchfield
E-mail: ctw@pmt.org
Phone: (208) 736-7178
Home: Oakley, Idaho
'88, BA, Social Work
'90, MPA, Political Science
'91, DA, Political Science
Term Expires: October 2008
LoriLee grew up in San Antonio, Texas. She began her studies at Idaho State University in 1985. She graduated with a bachelor' s degree in social work in 1988, a master's degree in public administration in 1990 and a doctorate of arts in political science in 1991.
She has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in political science, public administration, and sociology as adjunct faculty for Idaho State University and the College of Southern Idaho.
In addition, she has added a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. She continues to teach criminal justice and clinical psychology for Kennedy-Western University and Boise State University. She belongs to several professional organizations and continues to write and publish. She also does forensic work for local law enforcement. She is licensed in psychology and is a member of the American Psychological Association. She maintains a private psychology practice in Twin Falls and Burley, where she works with children, adults, and couples.
She has been married to Cameron Critchfield for 28 years, and they have two sons, Taylor, a graduate from the University of Utah, and Parker, currently attending the University of Utah.
Patti Bennion Eaton
E-mail: pbeaton@aol.com
Phone: (208) 342-4722
Home: Boise, Idaho
'76, Nursing
Term Expires: October 2009
Patti is a graduate of Idaho Falls High School and Idaho State University. She met her husband, W. Brent Eaton, while in nursing school and they were married in 1973. Upon her graduation in 1975, they moved to Boise where she began work at St. Alphonsus Hospital. She subsequently worked for private physicians until her retirement from nursing in 1992. Along with owning their own business, Patti has volunteered on various home and school boards, Bishop Kelly High School, St. John's Liturgy Committee, St. Alphonsus Festival of Trees, and is currently membership chairman for the St. Alphonsus Women's Healthcare Fund. She stays active with three children, two grandsons, biking, fly-fishing, cooking and entertaining, and traveling with her husband and friends.
Gerald John Heelan
E-mail: Jheelan34@aol.com
Phone: (360) 866-0623
Home: Olympia, Wash.
'58, BA, Political Science
Term Expires: October 2009
Phillip L. Luckey
E-mail: luckphil@isu.edu
Phone: (208) 282-3408
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'65, BA, Physical Education
'75, MPA, Athletic Administration
Term Expires: October 2011
Phil recently retired after 40 years as ISU’s head athletic trainer. Often called ISU’s “Hall of Fame Trainer,” the former standout Bengal distance runner is a member of the ISU Sports and the Northwest Athletic Trainers Association Halls of Fame.
Walter (Walt) Luhr
E-mail: wluhr1@msn.com
Phone: (208) 467-5146
Home: Nampa, Idaho
'59, BS, Pharmacy
Term Expires: October 2010
Walt Luhr graduated from ISU in 1959 from the School of Pharmacy. He owned and operated a drugstore in LaGrande, Oregon until 1977. He returned to the Treasure Valley, working in several drugstores in Nampa. He and his wife Kay have been married for 47 years. They like to travel and enjoy each other's company.
Dr. Diana G. McLaughlin
E-mail: mcladian@isu.edu
Phone: (208) 234-1860
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'64, AS, Dental Hygiene
'79, BS, Nursing
'93, MS, Nursing Education
'01, Ed D, Education Leadership
Term Expires: October 2011
Dr. Diana G. McLaughlin is a native of Southeastern Idaho. Her first connection with ISU was as a childhood friend of Diana McIntosh the daughter of the then President of ISC, Dr. Carl McIntosh. It became her dream to one day be a faculty here. She graduated with an A.S. in Dental Hygiene (64), a B.S. in Nursing (79), an M.S. in Nursing Education (93), and an Ed D in Education Leadership (01). She practiced both Dental Hygiene and Nursing before becoming a faculty member at ISU. She also saw much of the US and Far East as she moved with her Naval Office and Pilot husband to many places.
Her tenure at ISU was filled with many faculty and alumni activities. She was the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the School of Nursing at ISU at the time of her retirement. Her passion was and is teaching. It is all about the students. She and her husband Bob have already begun their retirement travels and family activities. She has two children, James McLaughlin and Heather (Joe) Gunter and two grandchildren, Andrew and Allison. All of which live in Pocatello. All of the adults are ISU graduates. Thus you can say that we are truly an ISU family.
Ted Messmore
E-mail: tedm@tejacadv.com
Phone: (208) 478-4223
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'70, BA, Sociology
Term Expires October 2009
Ted received his bachelor's degree from ISU in 1970. Following graduation he moved to Minneapolis and soon began his career as district manager with the Gillette Co., Premium and Incentives Sales, based out of Minneapolis and later Chicago. In 1978 he started his own business, Tejac Advertising, distributor of creative imprinted promotional products, advertising specialties, and corporate gifts, now celebrating his 27th year in business.
Returning to Pocatello in 1993, Ted took an active roll in many civic and community organizations, serving as president of the Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Southeast Idaho, and Leadership Pocatello Alumni Association. He was honored as Chamber Volunteer of the Year in 1997 and Leadership Pocatello Alumni of the Year in 1998, and is listed in the National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals 2002-03 edition.
Ted is a member of the Pocatello Rotary Club, Pocatello Chiefs, and Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce. He is father of two daughters, Lindsay and Meg, currently residing in Pocatello.
Chuck Mollerup
E-mail: chuckmollerup@hotmail.com
Phone: (208) 336-0022
Home: Boise, Idaho
'70, BBA, Management & Organization
Term Expires: October 2009
Chuck is an Idaho native and received his Bachelor' s degree in 1970 from ISU in Management and Organization and later a Master' s degree in Adult and Vocational Education.
Initially, he worked for the Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor as a labor market and a management analyst conducting economic and management. In 1980, Chuck founded the Idaho Career Information System and served as its Director until his retirement in June 2005. CIS provides information via the Internet to people throughout Idaho that helps them make successful career decisions, explore educational opportunities, find scholarships, attend college and find jobs.
Throughout his career, Chuck held several leadership positions in counseling and career development professional organizations and has been an active member of the Boise Chamber of Commerce. Chuck lives in Boise with his wife, Louann Krueger. Together they are involved in community organizations and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
Dennis Moodie
E-mail: dcmpkm@cableone.net
Phone: (208) 939-4803
Home: Boise, Idaho
'70, BBA, Management & Organization
Term Expires: October 2008
Dennis C. Moodie was born and raised in the Salmon, Idaho, area. He graduated from Idaho State University in 1970 with a business degree in management and organization. While attending Idaho State, he was active in Phi Sigma Kappa, Alpha Kappa Psi and ROTC. Through the ROTC program, he spent the first four years following graduation flying helicopters for the military. Dennis and his wife, Pam, moved with their two children, Kim and Jason, to Boise in 1974. Kim and Jason also have degrees from Idaho State University. Dennis went to work for First Security Bank and Morrison Knudsen before going to work for Valley Truss Co. in 1979. In 1986, he and a partner bought the company. IN 1997, Dennis bought out his partner and he retired in 2003.
Cassandra "Sandee" Moore
E-mail: sandee.moore@hcahealthcare.com
Phone: (702) 731-8874
Home: Henderson, Nevada
'03, BS, Healthcare Administration
Term Expires: October 2010
Cassandra "Sandee" graduated from Idaho State University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration. While at ISU, Sandee was involved in Student Association of Healthcare Administrators, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, The Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center, and Project Hope, an on campus crisis line. In addition to on campus activities, Sandee attended ISU's Alternative Spring Break trip to New York City in 2002, providing community service for an organization helping homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS find housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
After graduating from ISU, she went on to receive her Master's in Business
Administration and Health Administration from the University of Colorado.
Sandee worked as an Administrative Fellow at The Medical Center of Aurora
for 2 years following graduate school. She has recently relocated to Las
Vegas, Nevada where she is an Associate Administrator at Sunrise Hospital
and Medical Center & Sunrise Children’s Hospital, an organization
totaling over 700 beds.
Dr. Robert Myers
E-mail: myersrobertw@hotmail.com
Phone: (208) 233-6475
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'68, BBA, Management & Organization
'82, MED, Educational Administration
Term Expires: October 2010
Robert (Bob) Myers is a Pocatello native where he still resides. While at ISU, he was active in Pi Kappa Alpha and Alpha Kappa Psi. In his last year of his bachelor's degree he married ISU's Solo Twirler, LaVoy Riley, who also has a bachelor and master degree from ISU. They have three grown children, two girls and a boy, all of whom are graduates of ISU as are the spouses of the girls. Bob is a life long public school educator and administrator retiring after 33 years. He has served ISU in the past as: a guest lecturer, a member of a college dean selection committee, an advisory board member to ISU=s College of Technology, as well as a volunteer for AI Love ISU@ scholarship campaigns.
Bob is active in his community as a board member in Rotary, Pheasants Forever, Pocatello Retired Teachers Association, Bannock County Historical Society, and ISU Alumni Association. In the past he has served as a member and in leadership roles in several other community and state organizations. He is 35 year member of the National Ski Patrol and still actively patrols. In their retirement, Bob and LaVoy greatly enjoy attending performances at ISU's L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center and spending time with their children and grandchild.
Michael Nesbitt
E-mail: mike@jonescotrucking.com
Phone: (928) 779-5916
Home: Flagstaff, Arizona
'68, BA, Physical Education
Term Expires: October 2011
When Mike graduated from ISU in 1968, he went to graduate school at Indiana State University and then began his first job at Southwest Minnesota State College, Marshall, Minnesota. After one year in Minnesota, he began a 36 year career at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. He was the Head Athletic Trainer and a tenured Associate Professor of Athletic Training Education.
He retired from higher education in August, 2006, and is now working full-time in the business he began in 1979, Jonesco Trucking, a transporter of petroleum products. Mike is a member of the NAU Sports Hall of Fame; the Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame; the Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame; and the highest honor an athletic trainer can attain, member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.
Mike’s wife’s name is Karen and they have one son, Cody.
Albert Pool
E-mail: alberpool@msn.com
Phone: (801) 523-9354
Home: Lewiston, Idaho
'69, BBA, Marketing
Term Expires: October 2009
Albert graduated in 1969 in Business. After graduation he went to work for Osco Drug Inc. and worked in Montana, Minnesota and Illinois. In 1979, he went to work for American Land Title Co., now known as Alliance Title and Escrow, in Pocatello, rising to Senior Vice President. In 1998 he moved to Salt Lake City and now works for United General Title Co. as Rocky Mountain Agency Representative. Albert has four children and four grandkids.
In his spare time he can be found on the golf course or on the ski slopes, and he now spends a lot of time at his lake house at Sacheen Lake, Newport, Wash.
Geoff Ranere
E-mail: geoffr@bannockcounty.us
Phone: (208) 236-0400
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'74, CERT, Electrical Technology
'88, AA, Electrical Technology
'88, BBA, Management & Organization
'93, MED, Occupational Training Management
Term Expires: October 2010
Geoff was born in Washington D.C., and lived in District Heights Maryland until he was eighteen, at which time he moved to Pocatello, ID, to attend Idaho State University. He considers himself a native Pocatellan, it just took him eighteen years to get here.
His university credits include:
- Certificate of Completion in Electrical Technology from the School of Technology.
- Degree of Associate of Technology, and Degree of Associate of Applied Sciences.
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Organization.
- Masters Degree of Education in Human Resource Development.
After obtaining his Masters Degree, he worked at ISU as a Training Specialist for the Department for Environmental Health and Safety for three years. After the funding was discontinued, he went to work as a Tax Appraiser for the Bannock County Assessor's Office. He is currently the head of the Personal Property Tax Department.
Geoff was the Student Body President of the School of Applied Technology (1973-74), ASISU Student Senator (1973-74), and ASISU Student Body President (1974-75.) He is Past President of the Idaho Association of Assessment Personnel (IAAP.)
Geoff is currently a member of the Pocatello Rotary Club, has served on the Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, and was a volunteer fro Habitat for Humanity, as well as the Special Olympics. He has also been very active in community in theatre and choral productions, and sang locally with his wife and friends in the 50's and 60's rock and roll group, the "Argyles" for many years.
His wife, Cathy Conley, is familiar to many as the former head of the Periodicals Department for ISU Eli Oboler Library for many years. Together, they have eight children, eighteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Paul Ronan
E-mail: ronanpj@redriver-ex.army.mil
Phone: (903) 793-7954
Home: Texarkana, Texas
'76, BA, American Studies
Term Expires: October 2009
Originally from the state of New Jersey, Paul Ronan attended ISU on and off from 1968 until his graduation in 1976, when he earned a BA in American Studies. He was active in a variety of school activities, including a stint as Social Chairman and President of the Owen-Redfield Complex, Secretary of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and as a member of the Bengal Rifles. He also appeared as a bit player in Theater ISU productions under the watchful eye of Chick Bilyeu.
He earned a master' s degree in Counseling from Rider University, Lawrenceville, N.J. in 1980. Paul served in the United States Navy and was medically retired. He served a six-year tour in The Netherlands under the leadership of another ISU alumnus, Major General Rich Griffiths.
Paul has served as a board member on two national counseling associations, as a member of the Governor of New Jersey' s Alcohol and Drug Curriculum Panel and as a Boy Scout leader for more than 15 years. He is a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow, a three-bead Wood Badger, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a past board member of the Texarkana Kiwanis Club and the American Heart Association and on the parish council of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Paul is currently employed as the Chief Community Support at Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas. He is a graduate of the Army Management Staff College and is a nationally certified Employee Assistance Professional.
Paul is married to the former Debby Milton - a Phi Sig Junior Moonlight Girl - and has two sons: Kyle, 23, and Collin, 21. He and his wife reside in Texarkana, Texas, with their German Shepherd, Belle, and their fat cat, Sweetheart.
Michele Shuler
E-mail: michele@rainiermortgage.com
Phone: (253) 862-0444
Home: Seattle, Washington
'72, BA, Secondary Education/Drama
Term Expires: October 2008
Michele (Schreiber) Shuler graduated from Idaho State University in 1972 with a bachelor' s degree in secondary education. She later received a master' s degree in education from Gonzaga University. While attending ISU Michele was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and is a current member of Beta Chi Beta Alumnae Chapter. Michele participated in several speech and drama productions at ISU.
She married ISU business major Kirk Shuler and they have three children, one who joined the family as a teenager, and five grandchildren. Michele was an English teacher at White River High School in Buckley, Washington, before joining Kirk in their business, Rainier Mortgage and Investment Corporation. They reside on Lake Tapps in the Seattle area with their American Eskimo, Little Rainier.
Bill D. Smith
E-mail: bsmith@theapexgroup.biz
Phone: (509) 624-5525
Home: Newport, Washington
'71, BA, Health Education
Term Expires: October 2008
Bill received his bachelor' s degree in Parks and Recreation Management from Idaho State University in 1970. Following graduation, he was appointed as the first full-time Park and Recreation Director of Havre, Mont., for 11 years, during which he was elected as the President of the Montana Recreation and Parks Association and the Regional Representative to the National Recreation and Parks Association. In 1981, he moved to Spokane, Wash., where he has worked for the past 24 years as president of The Apex Group, a full-service, independent financial planning firm. Bill is a Certified Senior Advisor with an emphasis in retirement counseling. He is a Registered Investment Advisor and a Registered Principal in the State of Washington. For seven years, he served as a Commissioner for the Public Hospital District Board of Commissioners in Pend Oreille County.
Bill shares his time between his Spokane home and his Sacheen Lake home just north of Spokane with his wife, Sandra, who just recently completed her PhD in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. "I am excited about re-establishing my relationships with many alumni that I have known in the past."
Stephen A. Stokes
E-mail: s_stokes@qwest.net
Home: (208) 406-2861
Work: (208) 233-4121, ext. 208
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'01, BA, History
Term Expires: October 2010
Stephen, a Pocatello native and Pocatello High School alumnus, graduated from Idaho State University in December 2001 with a bachelor' s degree in History. While at ISU, Stephen was involved in many activities, including the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honors Society, writing for the ISU "Extra" newspaper, ISU Greek Council and ISU bands. In 2001, he received the Greek Man of the Year award.
He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2005, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, President of the Student Chapter of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association and a student editor for the German Law Journal (www.germanlawjournal.com). During law school he also worked for the Latah County Prosecuting Attorney' s Office. Upon graduation from law school he returned to Pocatello where he served a one-year clerkship for the Honorable Ronald E. Bush. He now is an associate with Meyers & Thomsen, PLLP, a Pocatello law firm.
Stephen is currently a member of the Idaho State Bar, the Sixth District Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Portneuf Inn of Court. In his spare time he enjoys instructing skiing and snowboarding at the Pebble Creek Ski Area, where he is a AASI/PSIA certified snowboard instructor, remodeling his historic home and reading classic novels. Stephen is married to Rebeca Stokes, an ISU alumna and U of I graduate, who is currently pursuing her MBA from the ISU College of Business while acting as Marketing Director for Prime Time Auctions.
Deb Graves-Stone
E-mail: dgstone@cableone.net
Phone: (208) 829-5144
Home: Pocatello, ID
'73 BS, Physical Education
'82, MED, Occupational Training Management
Term Expires: October 2010
Formerly a native of Rhode Island, Deb Graves-Stone moved to Pocatello after graduating from Idaho State University with a bachelor of science degree in secondary education. She retired after 25 years with US WEST Communications, formally Mountain Bell Telephone Company. Her leadership experience in the global corporation resulted in being a two-time recipient of the prestigious Customer Service Award. Offering a different combination of creative and operational strengths, Deb earned her master's of education from Idaho State University in 1982.
Deb became the interim Executive Director of the Portneuf Greenway Foundation, later to become the Director of the non-profit. During that two year status, her strategic business approach significantly impacted the profitability and growth of the organization, as it continues to improve the quality of life in Bannock County.
Employed at Wal-Mart in Chubbuck, ID since 2004, Deb enjoys the fast paced ever-changing environment as an Asset Protection Coordinator. Deb Stone's exceptional track record of business improvement is based on her unique philosophy of management and the passion fro continuous improvement. She is known for her ability to identify and diagnose opportunities for enrichment.
Deb currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Gate City Gymnastics Association, continues to be a volunteer for the Portneuf Greenway Foundation, is actively involved in supporting veterans, environmental sustainability efforts and diversity.
On April 1, 1983 Deb married G. Scott Stone, a 1989 Idaho State University graduate in laser optics and electronic technologies. Their daughter, Mackenzie, transferred to the University of Idaho, after a freshman year at Idaho State University, and recently finished her three years of consecutive dean's list honors majoring in journalism.
Susan Delana (Godfrey) Walker
E-mail: susan.delanawalker@usbank.com
Phone: (208) 383-7119
Home: Boise, Idaho
'81, BBA, Finance
Term Expires: October 2009
Susan (Godfrey) Delana Walker grew up in Pocatello, graduating with honors from ISU with a BBA in Finance in 1981. During her time on campus, she participated in the Mortar Board honor society and the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity. She was selected as the Wall Street Journal Business Student of the Year at the ISU College of Business in 1981.
Upon graduation, she went to work for Idaho First National Bank in their management trainee program. She is still with the same bank (now U.S. Bank after several mergers) and is vice president and senior relationship manager with the commercial banking division in downtown Boise.
In 2005, Susan was selected as an annual Pinnacle Award winner at U.S. Bank. This award recognizes outstanding performance in helping U.S. Bank meet its production and customer service goals. She was one of only two relationship managers to earn this honor in her region, which spans Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming.
Active in her community, Susan was recognized with a TWIN award in 2006 (Tribute to Women in Industry) and is on the Boards of the ISU Alumni Association, the Beaux Arts Société (fund raising arm for the Boise Art Museum) and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Susan’s involvement as an ISU alumnus increased in the past few years due to the construction and completion of the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. Inspired by the vision of this Center as a cultural focal point for southeastern Idaho, Susan donated seats in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in honor of her mother, Lenée Godfrey (who works in the chemistry department at ISU), and in memory of her father, J. Bert Godfrey (a well-known advertising executive with KID-TV for years). They both were active in musicals and community organizations in Pocatello for a number of years.
Susan lives in Boise with her husband, Kris Walker. They enjoy travel,
golf, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Nancy Wheeler
E-mail: rwheelie@cableone.net
Phone: (208) 237-5010
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'81, BA, Early Childhood Education
'86, MED, Early Childhood Education
Term Expires: October 2009
Nancy grew up in southern Idaho and moved to Pocatello in 1964. She worked for Idaho Power for several years before starting her college career. She graduated from ISU's College of Education with a BA in Early Childhood Education in 1981 and again in 1986 with a master's degree in Early Childhood Education.
Upon graduation, Nancy began her teaching career with School District 25 in Pocatello and continued as an elementary school childhood specialist until her retirement in 2005.
Active in the community, she has performed with the local Camarata Singers, was part of the cast for a community summer musical, worked for cancer and heart fund-raisers, helped build homes with Habitat for Humanity, and takes an active part in the Presbyterian Church serving as Deacon, Elder and choir member.
During retirement she has spent some time traveling, working in her garden and sewing. Nancy has been active in ISU activities as a member of the Bengal Foundation, a member of the ISU Centennial Celebration committee and has served on selection committees for outstanding ISU students and deserving past alumni. She was active in the ISU Alumni Board as her husband, Roger, served as board member and as Board President. Her daughter, Jennifer, is also a graduate of ISU.
Nancy is married and is mother of twins, Jennifer and Jason. Just recently she became a grandmother with the birth of Lily Mae Wheeler. She is happy to be on the Alumni Board and looks forward to participating in all alumni activities.
Ex-Officio Members
Dr. Kent Tingey
Vice President, University Advancement
tingkent@isu.edu
Dave Sanna
Alumni & Visitors Center Campaign Cabinet Chair
david_sanna@ml.com
Michele Pond-Bell
Alumni & Visitors Center Campaign Cabinet Member
mpbell_8@msn.com
Paul Bubb
Athletics Director, Athletics
bubbpaul@isu.edu
Jennifer Brown
ASISU President
browjenn@isu.edu