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 ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors
- President - Ted Messmore
- Dr. David G. Adler - Faculty Representative
- Dr. J. Brent Berrey
- Dr. Ronald R. Bolinger
- Tom R. Curtis
- Dr. JoAn Dilweg
- Phillip Luckey
- Dr. Diana McLaughlin
- Cassandra Moore
- Robert Myers
- Michael Nesbitt
- Geoff Ranere
- Stephen M. Rhoads
- Dr. Lynn J. Romrell
- Paul Ronan
- Jayson Ronk
- Larry W. Satterwhite
- Carisa K. Schultz
- Rick Semba
- Kirk Shuler
- Anntara Smith
- Stephen A. Stokes
- Deb Graves-Stone
- Sandra E. Thoen
- Judge B. Lynn Winmill
- Lincoln C. Yamashita
President-Ted Messmore
E-mail: tedm@tejacadv.com
Phone: (208) 478-4223
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'70, BA, Sociology
Term Expires October 2011
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 role 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.
Faculty Representative-Dr. David G. Adler
E-mail: adledavi@isu.edu
Phone: (208) 282-2530
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
Term Expires: October 2010
J. Brent Berrey, D.M.D.
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. Ronald R. Bolinger
E-mail: ronb@sd381.k12.id.us
Phone: (208) 226-5391
Home: American Falls, Idaho
'70, BA, Education/Social Science
'72, MED, Elementary Education
'78, EDS, Education Administration
Term Expires: October 2013
Ron was born in Greeley Colorado, but moved to Twin Falls, Idaho at the age of six months with his family. He was raised in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1966 and the College of Southeast Idaho in 1968.
Transferring to Idaho State he graduated in 1970 with a B.A. in Secondary Education, Masters in elementary education in 1972 and a Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in 1978 in educational administration.
During his time at I.S.U., Ron was active in student government, serving in several committees including Homecoming Parade Chairman and as a senator on the student senate. He was also a member of Circle K International (The college affiliate to Kiwanis International) which was very active on the I.S.U. campus during the late 60’s. In addition to local offices, he served on Utah-Idaho District Governor and later as a Trustee for Circle K International.
Ron began his career in education at the Filer School District in 1971 as a teacher and a year later moved to American Falls School District where he has taught, and has served in several administrative positions for the past 38 years, with the last fifteen as Superintendent of Schools. He earned is Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in 1988 from Montana State University and taught for both Montana State and I.S.U. as an adjunct professor through the early 1990’s.
Ron and his wife Patty (Allsberry) have four adult children, Alex, Elizabeth and twin sons Jeff and Mark all of who attended I.S.U. with Alex, Elizabeth, and Mark earning both bachelors and masters degrees. Jeff, an architecture major graduated from the University of Utah and is completing his masters at the University of Oregon.
The Bolingers enjoy tennis, golf, traveling and church activities.
Tom R. Curtis, D.D.S.
E-mail: tomlauracurtis@msn.com
Phone: (208) 853-6433
Home: Boise, Idaho
Term Expires: October 2012
Tom was raised in Pocatello, Idaho where he attended and graduated from Pocatello High School. After graduating from high school Tom enrolled in Idaho State University. He attended ISU from 1965-1968 and obtained his degree in Zoology.
After graduating from Idaho State, Tom went on to graduate from the University of Washington Dental School in Seattle, WA.
Tom was stationed in Germany for four years where he served as a dentist and was promoted to the rank of major and clinic chief. After serving in Germany Tom returned to Idaho and started to practice general dentistry in Boise.
Tom is a graduate of the Misch Institute of Implantology, he also served as a member of the Idaho State Board of Dentistry from 2003-2008. Tom also co-founded the Children's Free Dental Clinic in Boise where he also worked as a volunteer.
His hobbies include: golfing, snow skiing, fly fishing, gardening, reading, and traveling.
Tom is married to Laura and they have four children; Rick, Amy, Gregg, and Randy. Tom has a step-son, Gregg Hyde, who is an Idaho State University graduate and University of Michigan graduate. Gregg will be joining his father's dental practice, Advanced Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dental Studio in January of 2009. Tom and Laura are grateful that all of their children have chosen to acquire college educations.
Dr. JoAn Dilweg
E-mail: swede1@cableone.net
Phone: (208) 232-2656
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'65, BA, General Education
'75, MAED, General Education
Term Expires: October 2013
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.
Diana G. McLaughlin, Ed.D
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.
Cassandra "Sandee" Moore
E-mail: Sandee.Moore@HCAHealthcare.com
Phone: (702) 731-8874
Home: Henderson, Nevada
'03, BS, Health Care 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.
Robert Myers, Ed.D
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 lifelong 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.
Geoff Ranere
E-mail: g.ranere@yahoo.com
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 worked there for a number of years.
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 for 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.
Dr. Lynn J. Romrell
E-mail: lynn.romrell@med.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 645-8449
Home: Alachua, Florida
'67, BS, Zoology
'78, DNS, Zoology
Term Expires: October 2013
Stephen M. Rhoads
E-mail: rhoadstep@hotmail.com
Phone: (208) 232-8438
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'77, CERT, Merchandising
'78, CERT, Mid-Management
Term Expires: October 2012
Stephen was born and raised in here in Pocatello. He obtained a Certificate in Marketing 1977 and a Certificate in Management in 1978, both from ISU’s College of Technology.
Stephen managed Rhoads Inc., “Idaho Most Interesting Store,” from 1979 until it closed in 1999. He met his wife, Teena, in 1980 and they married in 1982.
Stephen has been and continues to be a strong supporter of the Bengal Foundation and he served on the Board of Directors for five years.
He assisted in starting Westside Players, one of Idaho’s oldest community dinner theaters. He is also a Past President of Westside Theatre. During his tenure he helped to fund and to renovate the old Rhoads store into a world class dinner theater in Pocatello.
He still acts when time permits and scripts are worthy. Stephen enjoys golfing, downhill skiing, his wife’s gourmet cooking, traveling with daughters and wife, and spending time on the Big Lost River in Mackay, Idaho. He is also an active supporter of all the Bengals athletic events.
Stephen is currently employed by Bannock County where he works as an appraiser.
Paul Ronan
E-mail: ronanpj@redriver-ex.army.mil
Phone: (903) 793-7954
Home: Texarkana, Texas
'76, BA, American Studies
Term Expires: October 2010
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.
Jayson Ronk
E-mail: jronk@iaci.org
Phone: (208) 871-7606
Home: Meridian, Idaho
'02, BS, Political Science
Term Expires: October 2012
Jayson currently serves as the Vice President for the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry (IACI). He came to IACI in December 2007, with a wealth of political experience, including previous work in the executive branch in the Kempthorne Administration, legislative experience as a business lobbyist with the Building Contractors of Southwest Idaho, and campaign experience as the Executive Director of the Idaho Republican Party.
Graduating with a B.S. in political science from Idaho State University in 2002, Jayson began his career by working as a Field Representative for the College Republican National Committee following a United States Senate internship in Washington, D.C.
Jayson and his wife, Megan, reside in Meridian, Idaho.
Larry W. Satterwhite
E-mail: lsatterwhite@cableone.net
Phone: (208) 344-0188
Home: Boise, Idaho
'70, BA, History
Term Expires: October 2013
Carisa K. Schultz
E-mail: carisasch7@aol.com
Phone: (208) 351-3969
Home: Idaho Falls, Idaho
’82, BA, Secondary Education
’92, MED, Occupational Training Management
Term Expires: October 2012
Carisa was born in Portland, Oregon, but has lived in Idaho most of her life. She attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from high school at Marsh Valley. She attended Idaho State University earning a bachelor's degree in 1982 and a master's in 1992. In 2007, she earned an Education Specialist degree from the University of Idaho.
While earning her master’s degree at ISU, she participated in an internship program at the Idaho National Laboratory. After completing the degree she was offered a job in the training organization and worked in training and emergency management at the lab until she moved to South Carolina in 2001. While living in SC, Carisa worked in the proposal development unit of the Washington Group International offices in Aiken. When the opportunity to assist with the contract transition at INL came along, she decided to return to Idaho.
Employed by Battelle Energy Alliance at the Idaho National Laboratory since November 2004, Carisa is the team leader for Community Relations in the Communications and Public Affairs directorate. The Community Relations team is responsible for INL Tours, Speakers Bureau, Community Outreach and giving programs, and INL events.
Carisa has a daughter, Arielle Sierra, a student, and a husband, Bruce Schultz who is currently working at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory in California.
Rick Semba
E-mail: ricksemba@cableone.net
Phone: (208) 378-0824
Home: Boise, Idaho
’75, BS, Biology
’80, MNS, Biology/Zoology
Term Expires: October 2013
Rick was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho and attended Twin Falls High School. After graduating from high school he enrolled at Idaho State University. Rick was a member of the ISU baseball team. He graduated in 1975 with a B.S. degree in Biology. Rick then entered ISU’s graduate school and obtained a Masters degree in Zoology/Physiology in 1980. He was an associate member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society of North America, and the American Association of Clinical Chemists.
Rick worked at the Eastern Idaho Clinical Pathology Laboratory in Pocatello during the time he was attending graduate school. After obtaining his Masters degree he worked for the Treasure Valley Laboratory in Boise for 18 years as operations officer. In 2000, Rick opened a new, private lab in Boise, the Interpath Laboratory. Rick went on to open additional lab sites in Caldwell, Nampa and Twin Falls. He retired in 2007.
Rick enjoys all sports, golfing, flying and spending time with his two golden retrievers Katie and Little Kate. Rick’s wife Susan, formerly Susan Commander, is also an ISU graduate. She graduated from the College of Business with a degree in Finance and is the Director of Home Ownership Lending at Idaho Housing and Finance. Susan has served as past National President of the Association of Professional Mortgage Women, and as past president of the Idaho Mortgage Bankers. Both Rick and Susan are proud to be alumni of Idaho State University.
Kirk Shuler
E-mail: kirk@rainiermortgage.com
Phone: (253) 862-0444
Home: Sumner, Washington
'71, Alumnus
Term Expires: October 2012
Kirk was born and raised in Soda Springs Idaho where he graduated as a four year Athletic Letterman and earned his BSA Eagle Badge. He attended ISU where he majored in Business, Management and Organization from
1967-1972.
While attending ISU he was active in Concert, Stage, Marching and Pep Band, and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
After leaving ISU Kirk was the President of Pocatello Civitan Club; Orange County, CA, BSA Finance Chairman; National Business Advisory Board for the State of Washington; President of Friends of Lake Tapps; Lake Tapps Task Force Representative for Bonney Lake Chamber of Commerce; Lake Tapps Community Council Board Member; Pierce County GOP State Delegate and a member of several political Steering Committees.
Throughout the years Kirk has continued to support ISU as a volunteer for the ISU Student Mentoring Program, a contributor of “I Love ISU” campaign, attended numerous ISU Alumni activities and Homecoming events as well as Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and Alpha Chi Omega Sorority reunions. While attending ISU Kirk owned Wheels Unlimited recreational vehicle business and The Library Bar.
Kirk met and married Michele (Schreiber) while attending ISU and they have three children and 6 grandchildren. Kirk was the youngest Airstream Travel Trailer Dealer and after several years in the recreation vehicle business, he and Michele founded Rainier Mortgage and Investment Corporation in 1997 which they continue to manage today. For the last 20 years they have presided in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Anntara Smith
E-mail: smitannt@gmail.com
Phone: (208) 447-6120
Home: Boise, Idaho
'03, BS, Pysician Assistant
Term Expires: October 2013
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, and 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.
Sandra E. Thoen
E-mail: sathoen@hotmail.com
Phone: (208) 684-5096
Cell: (208) 589-2701
Home: Blackfoot, ID
'89 CERT, Nursing Assistant
'94, CERT, Emergency Medical Technician
'03, BS, Health Care Administration
Term Expires: October 2011
Sandra is from Cincinnati, Ohio, but was raised in Boise, Idaho. During much of Sandra’s youth, she was active in Job’s Daughters. She moved to Pocatello in 1988. In 1990, she married her high school sweetheart, Don K. Thoen; to whom she is still happily married. Don and Sandra have one son, Douglas, who is now 15 years old. Douglas is making plans to attend ISU in the Fall of 2011.
Sandra worked as a nurse’s aide for handicapped children from 1985-1989. In 1989 she received her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. Sandra worked as a CNA in nursing homes, home care settings, and hospice. Due to her love of caring for people, Sandra remained a Certified Nursing Assistant from 1989 until well after receiving her bachelor’s degree in 2003.
Sandra was a member of Gamma Beta Phi and was quite active as the Vice President of The Student Association of Health Care Administrators during her time at ISU.
Sandra has utilized her bachelor’s degree by working for Adult Protection Services as an AP investigator, and with The Area Agency on Aging as a Case Manager. The Case Management experience she received with Area Agency on Aging was the foundation block she needed to begin the current phase of her career.
Currently, Sandra is self employed and owns TRI Management. TRI Management is a case management company that specializes in assisting elderly or disabled clients with medical or social service alignment. TRI Management is contracted with The Department of Health and Welfare to work in 16 counties of Idaho; Sandra and her staff travel to the Utah, Wyoming, and Montana borders to provide service coordination for seniors.
B. Lynn Winmill
E-mail: lynn_winmill@id.uscourts.gov
Phone: (208) 478-4123
Home: Pocatello, Idaho
'74, BA, American Studies
Term Expires: October 2013
Lincoln C. Yamashita
E-mail: lcyamashita@hawaiiantel.net
Phone: (808) 259-5316
Home: Waimanalo, Hawaii
'66, BS, Health, Physical Education, and Art
'71, MED, Health & Physical Education, University of Hawaii
Term Expires: October 2013
Born and raised in Honolulu, graduated 1961 Farrington High School. Attended Idaho State University 1961 – 1966 on a 4 year Swimming Scholarship: Activities while at ISU – 4 years varsity swimming, President of “I” Club – ISU Varsity Lettermen’s Club, 4 years Mother’s Day Water Show, Lifeguard, Synchronize Swimming [Idaho State Open runner-up], Senior ROTC – Commanded B Company Senior year [Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 4 August 1966].
Family: Married Linda Davis of Hailey, Idaho on Campus 30 June 1965, 4 children: 3 girls and a son, 8 grandchildren, 4 girls and 4 boys. Son Robert attended ISU and played varsity football his freshman year, returned home and graduated from University of Hawaii system.
Work: Lifeguard – pools and Waikiki Beach, United States Army – 2 years West Germany 2nd and 1st Lieutenant, 1 year in Republic of South Vietnam Captain, Taught school in Hawaii for 33 years in secondary education, 22 years in the Hawaii Army National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, worked 2 years as an environment officer for the Hawaii Army National Guard – doing research and field work, worked 13 months as a personal screener for Transportation Security Administration at the Honolulu International Airport, and was a volunteer instructor [HSS] Hawaii State Chapter American Red Cross [Teacher of the Year 1988].
Activities: Coach High School and Age Group Swimming, Coach Strength Training, Skin diver, Power Lifter, Wood worker, Write Poetry, and Travel: our favorite place the 9th Hawaiian Island [Las Vegas].
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
Ross Knight
ASISU President
knigherb@isu.edu