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Meet the Board of Education
The Mt. Hood Community College District Board of Education consists of seven citizens of the school district, each of whom is elected for a four-year term. Board members serve without pay. Regular business meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, in the Mt. Hood Community College Board Room.
RALPH YATES
AT-LARGE, 2007-2011
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Ralph A. Yates, D.O., a family physician in Portland, Oregon, is a founder of Columbia Family Medical Associates, P.C., an independent primary care group, and an Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at OHSU. A graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Kirksville college of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, he is double boarded in sports medicine and family practice. Dr. Yates is a team physician for the Portland Winter Hawks of the Canadian Hockey League and the University of Portland athletic teams and has an active sports medicine practice involving the management of competitive and recreational athletes. He is a volunteer and member of the American Diabetes Association and a recipient of its Award for Outstanding Community Service in Raising Funds in 2000 and is also founder and Chairman of Summit to Surf, an ADA cycling event. Dr. Yates is in his second term on the Board and is currently serving as Chair.
Ralph Yates can be reached by email at cfma525@msn.com
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BEVERLY RUSSELL
AT-LARGE, 2007-2011
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Beverly Russell was elected to the Board of Education on May 10, 2006, to fill the unexpired term (through June 2007) of her late husband, Dr. Ronald Russell. Beverly is a graduate of Oregon College of Education (now Western Oregon University) having received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Master of Science degree in Education. She served 2 ½ years in the Peace Corps in Malaysia as a teacher. Beverly has been a substitute teacher and was also a travel agent for 16 years in the Gresham area. She has been an active participant in the community, including serving as an officer and Trail Master for the East County Wind Walkers, plus volunteering as an Oregon Zoo Guide for the Oregon Zoo.
Beverly Russell can be reached by email at bevruss@verizon.net, or by phone at 503-622-6294.
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DAVE SHIELDS
ZONE 1, 2005-2009
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Dave Shields began his term on the Board in July 2005. He is a retired MHCC instructor and retired CEO/President of EASTCO Machining. At MHCC, he taught manufacturing, automotive, sociology and education classes. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University, post-graduate studies and Master of Science degree from University of Portland. Shields was a member of the Gresham City Council from 2001 to 2005 and has held volunteer offices with the Gresham Chamber of Commerce, Gresham City Finance Committee, Gresham City Planning Commission, Gresham Police Advisory Committee, Gresham Environmental Committee, East Metro Economic Alliance, City of Gresham Transportation Committee, Metro Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), and Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT).
Dave Shields may be reached by e-mail at dave.shields@comcast.net or by phone at 503-666-6167.
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BRIAN FREEMAN
ZONE 2, 2005-2009
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Brian Freeman, elected to the board in 2001, holds a BS degree in mathematics from Oregon State University and a JD from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. He retired from his Gresham law practice in 2000. He also served as an officer in the Oregon Air National Guard, retiring in 1993 after 30 years of service. Mr. Freeman was a member of the MHCCD Foundation Board for 12 years before being elected to the MHCCD Board of Education. He is an active member of the Gresham Rotary Club.
Brian Freeman may be reached at e-mail at brianjfreeman@msn.com or by phone at 503-666-1606
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DUKE SHEPARD - Board Chair
Zone 3, 2007-2011
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Duke Shepard was elected to the board in 2003, and re-elected in 2007. He was unanimously chosen as chair of the board for 2007-2008. He is a graduate of Lebanon Union High School in Lebanon, Oregon and the University of Oregon. Professionally, Duke has an extensive background in Oregon politics, government, and economic development. He currently serves as Political Director for the Oregon AFL-CIO, the states largest union federation. In addition to his professional work, Duke has served on the Oregon Commission on Voluntary Action and Service, the Oregon Progress Board, the Opportunity Gateway Urban Renewal Advisory Committee, and the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Multnomah County Steering Committee. In 2004, Willamette Week recognized his community work as a “Best of Portland” project, and he was recently singled out as an “Unsung Hero,” by the Associated Student Government at Mt. Hood Community College. Duke lives in east Portland with his wife, Laura.
Duke Shepard may be reached by e-mail at dukeshepard@hotmail.com or by phone at 503-408-1601.
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ROD MONROE - Vice Chair
Zone 4, 2005-2009
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Rod Monroe, a small-business owner, is state senator, former David Douglas School Board member and former high school and college teacher. He was elected to the Metro Council in 1992, 1994, 1998 and 2000. He holds bachelor and master’s degrees from Portland State University and a Master’s degree from Warner Pacific College. A resident of Portland, Monroe also is a member of the FISH Emergency Services Board.
Rod Monroe may be reached by e-mail at pogomonroe@aol.com or by phone at 503-760-4310.
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BOB MORRIS
ZONE 5, 2007-2011
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Bob Morris is a 20-year resident of the MHCC district. Mr. Morris served on the Centennial School District Board of Education from 1988-1996, and was elected to a second four-year term of office in 2003. Bob holds a bachelor of science degree in economics from Arizona State University, with graduate work at Portland State University. Mr. Morris works at the Oregon Food Bank.
Bob Morris can be contacted by email at BnBMorris@comcast.net
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