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2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CMC Full-Time Faculty

Johann Aberger, M.A., International Relations, Prescott College; B.S., Kinesiology, University of New Hampshire; Associate Professor, Outdoor Education; Spring Valley

Sharon Aguiar, M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of California; Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL); Dillon

Cory Allen, M.A., English, Emporia State University; Associate Professor; Developmental Education; Rifle

Jerry Andrew, M.Ed., Texas A&M University; B.S., Iowa State University; Associate Professor; Leadville

Jen Barchers, M.A., Global Humanities, University of Denver; B.A., Kinesiology, Western State Colorado University; Assistant Professor, Humanities; Breckenridge

Louis Beatty, M.S., Old Dominion University; B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Professor, Computers/Information Systems/Information Technology/Microcomputers;

Erin Beaver, M.A., University of South Dakota; B.A., University of Dayton; Associate Professor, Communications and Humanities; Spring Valley and Online Learning

Bruce Beckum, M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.F.A., University of Texas-El Paso; B.S., University of Kansas; Professor, Communications and Humanities; Steamboat Springs

Cynthia Bell, Ed.D., Human and Organizational Learning, The George Washington University; M.A., Corporate Communications, City University of New York; B.A., Business/Government, Skidmore College; Associate Professor, Business; Spring Valley

Kevin Brun, P.O.S.T. Police Officer Certifications; Instructor, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA); Spring Valley

Darren Brungardt, M.A., Mathematics, University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Coaching, Adams State University; B.S., Mathematics; Assistant Professor, Mathematics; Leadville

Ian Buchanan, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York; Director, Recreational Culinary Institute; Breckenridge

Thomas Buesch, Ph.D., M.A., Northwestern University; B.S., Ripon College; Professor, Communications and Humanities; Aspen

Letecia Burbano De Lara, Ph.D., New Mexico State University; Associate Professor, Teacher Education; Glenwood Springs and Vail Valley

Kimberly Carmitchell, M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Fort Lewis College; Associate Professor, Psychology; Vail Valley

Robert Cartelli, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Marlboro College; B.S., Saint Michael’s College; Associate Professor, Business; Breckenridge

Abel Castillo, A.A.S.,Texas State Technical College; Associate Professor, Automotive Technology; Vail Valley

Katherine Cesark, M.F.A., Three Dimensional Design, Massachusetts College of Arts and Design; B.A., Art, Plymouth State College; Assistant Professor, Art; Aspen

David Chimovitz, M.A., B.S., University of Maine; Associate Professor, Humanities/Speech; Leadville

Stewart Clark, B.S., Arizona State University; Instructor, Process Technology; Rifle

Kevin Clarke, J.D., B.S., University of Colorado; A.A.S., Colorado Mountain College; Professor, Culinary Arts; Dillon

Kent Clement, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., Western Illinois University; B.S., California State University; Professor, Outdoor Education and Leadership; Leadville

Roger Coit, B.S., Colorado State University; Assistant Professor, EMS and Outdoor Studies; Leadville

Amy Connerton, B.A., Colorado Mesa University; A.A.S. Colorado Mountain College; Assistant Professor, Medical Office Terminology; Vail Valley

Stephen Craig, M.S., B.S., University of Colorado; Professor, Mathematics; Steamboat Springs

Joseph Crutcher, B.S., University of Central Florida; A.S., A.A., Edison College; Assistant Professor, EMS; Vail Valley

Stewart Curry, B.A., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; C.O.P., Colorado Mountain College; Associate Professor, CLETA; Spring Valley

Kato Dee, M.S., University of Kansas; Associate Professor, National Resource Management; Leadville

Jeremy Deem, M.A., History, Colorado State University; B.A., History, Ohio University; Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies; Breckenridge

Marion Dragonette, M.S., B.A., University of Colorado; Professor, Mathematics; Spring Valley

Judy Evans, M.S., Walden University; Associate Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley

Tina Evans, Ph.D., Prescott College; M.L.S., University of Arizona; M.A., Tulane University; B.A., University of Arizona; Associate Professor, Sustainability Studies; Steamboat Springs

Joseph Gamble, M.F.A., Savannah College of Art & Design; B.A., Trinity College; Assistant Professor, Professional Photography; Spring Valley

Connie Geiman, M.S.N., University of Virginia; B.S.N., John Hopkins School of Nursing; B.S., Virginia Tech; Associate Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley

Margaret Gilmon, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., University of Northern Colorado; Associate Professor, Nursing; Breckenridge

Jessica Guarnero, B.A., Florida State University; A.A.S., le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts; Instructor, Restaurant & Culinary Management; Steamboat Springs

Leslie Gumbrecht, M.A., B.A., University of Colorado; Associate Professor, Developmental Education; Steamboat Springs

Robert Gumbrecht, M.A., B.A., University of Colorado; Professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Steamboat Springs

 

 

Jason Gusaas, A.A., Gogebic Community College; Instructor, Ski Area Operations; Leadville

Karen Hamick, M.S., Northern Illinois University-Dekalb; B.S.N., Illinois Benedictine University-Lisle; Assistant Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley

Kim Harding, Ph.D., Indiana University School of Medicine; M.S., Ball State University; Professor, Biology; Spring Valley

Tal Hardman, M.A., B.A., Illinois State University; Professor, Communications/Composition; Spring Valley

Sandra Harting, Ph.D., Michigan Technological University; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior; Associate Professor, Science; Leadville

Jeremy Hockley, B.A., Education, University of Kentucky; Assistant Professor, EMS Program; Steamboat Springs

Charles House, B.A., Adams State University; Assistant Professor, Fire Science; Vail Valley

Terry Hunter, B.S., University of Central Arkansas; Professor, Resort Management; Steamboat Springs

Barbara Jackman, M.S., B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education; Dillon

Benedicte Jeanson, M.A., B.A., Florida Atlantic University; Professor, Mathematics; Breckenridge

Laura Jensson, M.A., B.S., Northern Arizona University; Associate Professor, Psychology; Spring Valley

Derek Johnston, B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; Professor, Photography; Spring Valley

Gary Ketzenbarger M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of Denver; Associate Professor, Speech/Theatre; Spring Valley

Martyn Kingston, Ph.D., Harvard University; M.B.A., University of Utah; M.A., Harvard University; M.T.P., Manchester University (U.K.); B.A., Manchester University (U.K.); Associate Professor, Business; Steamboat Springs

Carol Koch, M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of Colorado; Associate Professor, Spanish; Vail Valley

Aleksandr Krolik, M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of Maine; Associate Professor, Developmental Mathematics; Steamboat Springs

Elizabeth Kruger, M.S.N., Grand Canyon University; B.S.N., San Diego State University; A.S.N., Grossmont College; Associate Professor, Nursing; Breckenridge

Gretchen Lamb, D.V.M., B.A., Colorado State University; Associate Professor, Veterinary Technology; Spring Valley

Geoff Lautzenhiser; Faculty Instructor, Welding; Leadville

Jennifer le Roux, M.A., Adams State College; H.D.E., University of Cape Town; B.A., Stellenbosch University; Professor, Developmental Education and Studies; Steamboat Springs

Timothy Loes II, M.S., B.S., St. Cloud State University; Associate Professor, Science Biology; Vail Valley

Rebecca Loth, M.S.N., Fort Hays State University; B.S.N., Regis University; Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley and Breckenridge

Cooper Mallozzi, M.S., Montana State University; Professor, Outdoor Studies; Leadville

Michael Martin, M.B.A., B.S., Regis University; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Professor, Ski and Snowboard Business; Steamboat Springs

Kelli McCall, M.Ed., University of Minnesota; B.A., St. Olaf College; Associate Professor, Developmental Education; Leadville

Kari McMurray, M.S., B.S., University of Idaho; Assistant Professor, Developmental Education; Glenwood Springs

Andrew Mikita, M.Ed., B.A., Ohio University; Associate Professor, Social Science; Breckenridge

Lorraine Miller, M.A., Adams State College; B.A., San Diego State University; Professor, Developmental Education; Aspen

Laurie Moroco, Ph.D., Duquesne University; Assistant Dean of Instruction; Dillon

Joyce Mosher, Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Regis University; B.A., Penn State; Professor, English Communications; Breckenridge

Athena Murray, Ph.D., University of Georgia; Associate Professor, Communication; Steamboat Springs

Jeff Myers, D.V.M., B.S., Colorado State University; Professor, Veterinary Technology; Spring Valley

Virginia Nicholai, M.A., University of New South Wales; B.A., Wesleyan University; Assistant Professor of English as a Second Language (ESL), Carbondale

Perry Ninger, M.B.A., University of Chicago; B.S., University of Pennsylvania-Wharton; Associate Professor, Business; Steamboat Springs

Theresa Orlovsky, M.A., TESL/Applied Linguistics; Iowa State University; Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language; Spring Valley

Elizabeth Owen, B.S., University of Missouri; Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine and Paramedics; Vail Valley

William Painter, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., B.S., Clemson University; Associate Professor, Science/Mathematics; Dillon

Justin Pollack, N.D., Bastyr University; B.A., Evergreen State College; Associate Professor, Science; Dillon

Rebecca Potter, M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University; B.A., Washington University-St. Louis; Professor, English/Communications; Steamboat Springs

Mercedes Quesada-Embid, Ph.D., Antioch University New England; Associate Professor, Sustainability Studies; Spring Valley

Paul Rauschke, B.A., Illinois State University; A.A.S., Colorado Mountain College; Associate Professor, Ski Area Operations; Leadville

 

Joseph Reining, M.S., University of Texas; B.A., Adams State College; Associate Professor, Geology/Mathematics/Physics; Spring Valley

Michael Reyelts, M.A., Adams State College; B.A., Brigham Young University; Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL); Rifle

Adrian Rippy-Sheehy, B.A., Colorado State University; Professor, Real Estate; Rifle

Lindsey Royce, Ph.D., University of Houston; M.A., New York University; M.A., Brooklyn College; Professor, English; Steamboat Springs

David Ruffley, Ph.D., Ohio State University; M.S., Troy State University; B.S., United States Air Force Academy; Associate Professor, History; Rifle

Jeffrey Runyon, M.F.A., Western State Colorado University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Sam Houston State University; Associate Professor, English/ Literature; Leadville

Todd Rymer, M.S., Florida International University; B.A., New College of the University of South Florida; Professor, Culinary Education; Vail Valley

John Saunders, Ph.D., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., North Carolina State University; Professor, Outdoor Education and Leadership; Steamboat Springs

Rebecca Sears Edmiston, M.S., University of Colorado-Boulder; Associate Professor, Biology; Steamboat Springs 

Nancy Sheffield, Ed.M., University of Illinois; B.S., University of Maryland; Professor, Veterinary Technology; Spring Valley

Roseanne Shepard, B.A., Benedictine College; Assistant Professor, Developmental Education and Studies; Spring Valley

Jason Shoup; Faculty Instructor, Welding; Rifle

Shawn Sigstedt, A.M., Harvard University; B.A., Colorado College; Associate Professor, Biology; Steamboat Springs

Christine Smith, Ph.D., University of Denver; M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Tufts University; Associate Professor, Communications/Humanities; Spring Valley and Glenwood Springs

Sara A. Smith, Ph.D., Michigan State University; Professor, Spanish; Glenwood Springs

Susanna Spaulding, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.B.A., New York University; Professor, Entrepreneur Program; Leadville

Patrick Staib, Ph.D., M.A., University of New Mexico; B.A., Dickinson College; Associate Professor, Social Science; Steamboat Springs

Nathan Stewart, Ph.D., University of Alaska; Associate Professor, Sustainable Studies; Steamboat Springs

Steven Stewart, Ph.D., B.A., University of New Mexico; Associate Professor, Business; Steamboat Springs

Charlotte Strahm, M.S., B.S., Valparaiso University; Associate Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley

Brian Taylor, B.S., Northland College; Assistant Professor, EMS Program; Breckenridge

Rodrick Taylor, Ph.D., University of Utah; B.S., Utah State University; Associate Professor, Biology/Chemistry; Spring Valley

Nephi Thompson, Ph.D., M.Phil., B.S., University of California; Associate Professor, Biology/Chemistry; Rifle

Brian Tinker, Ed.D., Argosy University; M.F.A, Miami International University; B.A., Anderson College; Professor, Graphic Design; Spring Valley

Joyce Treulieb, M.S., University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; Assistant Professor, Math; Steamboat Springs

Carol Turrin, M.S.N., Walden University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; B.S.N., University of South Florida-Tampa; A.D.N., St. Petersburg Junior College; Professor, Nursing; Breckenridge

Jason Vargas, M.S., B.S., California State University; Professor, Mathematics; Spring Valley

Robert Von Achen, Ph.D., Oxford University; Associate Professor, English; Rifle

Robert Wang, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.S.E., University of Michigan; Associate Professor, Biology/Chemistry; Spring Valley

Evan Weatherbie, M.Ed., Grand Canyon University; Associate Professor, Developmental Education, Vail Valley

Sarah Weatherred, M.S.N., Excelsior College; A.D.N., Colorado Mountain College; B.A., University of Kansas; Associate Professor, Nursing; Spring Valley and Vail Valley

Megan Weaver, Ph.D., Saint Louis University; Assistant Dean of Instruction; Breckenridge

James Westlake, Jr., M.S., Louisiana State University; B.S., University of Alaska; B.S., Valdosta State University; Professor, Physical Sciences; Steamboat Springs

Tracy White, M.S., B.A., University of Colorado; Assistant Professor, Mathematics; Rifle

Timothy Widmer, M.A., B.S., A.A., Regis University; Associate Professor, Ski and Snowboard Business; Steamboat Springs

Jennifer Wing, Ph.D., M.A., Georgia State University; B.A., University of Georgia; Associate Professor, Communications; Vail Valley

Jessica Yandle, M.A., Azusa Pacific University; B.A., University of North Texas; Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language; Vail Valley

Stacy Yarnell, M.A., M.S., B.S., University of Colorado; Assistant Professor, Mathematics; Vail Valley

Cynthia Zyzda, M.F.A., Washington State University; B.F.A., University of Iowa; Professor, Visual Arts/Humanities; Steamboat Springs

CMC Full-Time Staff by Location

Central Services - Glenwood Springs

Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles; College President & CEO

Mary Boyd, C.P.A.,  B.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Director, Budget and Finance

Al Buyok, Ed.D., New Mexico State University; M.A., New Mexico State University; B.S., Eastern New Mexico University; Assistant Vice President, Arts and Sciences

Karleen Clark, B.S., University of Maryland, University College; A.S., Southwestern Community College; Director, Administrative Application Services

Debra Crawford, B.A., Colorado State University; Director, Public Information Officer

Lisa Doak, M.Ed., University of Wisconsin; B.A., Southern Illinois University; Assistant Vice President, Student Services

Jim English, M.B.A., B.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; Executive Director, Information Technology

Linda English, CPA; Bachelor of Accountancy, Walsh ColleDelete Tablege; Vice President, Fiscal Affairs

Kirsten Gauthier-Newbury, M.S., Miami University; B.A., Hiram College; Career Services Director

Matt Gianneschi, Ph.D., University of Arizona; Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff

 

Richard Gonzales, J.D., Stanford Law School; B.S., University of Colorado-Boulder; General Counsel

Kristin Heath Colon, B.A., Scripps College; Vice President for Advancement and CMC Foundation CEO

Veneeya Kinion, B.B.A., California Lutheran University; Director of Institutional Research

Kathy Kiser-Miller, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A., Otterbein College; Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs

Renee Kuharski, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Colorado; Assistant Vice President, Career and Technical Education

Shane Larson, M.S., Capella University; B.A., University of Wyoming; Vice President for Student Affairs

Laurie Lawrence, M.Ed., Temple University; Executive Director of TRIO - SSS Programs

Deborah Loper, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Assistant Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness

Acquelnetta Myrick, Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, The George Washington University; M.S., Adult and Continuing Education, Coppin State University; B.S., Business Administration, University of Baltimore; Dean, Development And Adult Education

Kendra Rhodes, M.A., Antioch University; B.A., California State University-Chico; Director of Development

 

Stephen Rozanski, M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.B.A., University of Colorado; B.A., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Director, Risk Management

Doug Stewart, Director, Marketing and Communications

Lin Stickler, M.P.A., University of Colorado; B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; A.A., Arapahoe Community College; 50th Anniversary Coordinator

Pat Tomasko, B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Assistant Registrar

Thomas Valles, B.A., Colorado Mesa University; A.A.S., Arapahoe Community College; Director, Financial Aid

Pete Waller, M.S., Purdue University; Director, Facilities

Angela Wurtsmith, B.S., Colorado Mountain College; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Director of Human Resources

Jill Ziemann, M.S.Ed., University of Kansas; B.S., Baker University; Director, Go2Work Programs: Women in Transition/Gateway/GarCo Sewing Works

Aspen

Linda Crockett, M.S., University of Colorado;
Vice President and Campus Dean

       

Breckenridge 

David Askeland, M.A., Columbia International University; B.S., Taylor University; Vice President and Campus Dean

Ian Buchanan, Culinary Institute of America; Director of Recreational Culinary Institute

  Laurie Moroco, Ph.D., Duquesne University; Assistant Dean of Instruction    

Buena Vista

See Leadville

Carbondale

Craig Farnum, Ph.D., University of Nevada; College Counselor and Site Administrator

     

 

Dillon

Nicole Fazande, M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix; B.S., Louisiana State University; Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs

Yuliya Lef, M.L.S., Indiana University-Bloomington; B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Virtual Library Director

 

 

   

Glenwood Springs

Joan Chovanec, B.A., College of St. Mary’s; Director, Children’s Mini College

Patty Daniels, Director, RSVP

 

Barbara Johnson, Ph.D., Union Institute and University; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Teacher Education Director

Daryl Yarrow, M.A., Regis University; B.S., Kansas State University; Associate Vice President, Online Learning

   

Leadville

Rachel Pokrandt, M.B.A., Western Governor University; Vice President and Campus Dean

Walter “Skip” Lee, M.S., University at Albany; B.A., State University of New York-Oneonta; A.A., Sullivan County Community College; Dean of Student Affairs

 

Christine Whittington, M.S., Wake Forest University; M.S.L.S., Clarion University; B.A., Purdue University; Library Director

   

Online Learning

Daryl Yarrow, M.A., Regis University; B.S., Kansas State University; Associate Vice President, Online Learning

       

 

Rifle

Tinkler Duclo, M.A., University of Colorado, Denver; B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Coordinator of Student Services

Laura Hardman, M.A., Adams State University; Assistant Dean of Instruction

 

Jessica Paugh, M.S., Johns Hopkins University; Assistant Dean of Instruction

   

Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs

Heather Exby, Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.Ed., Harvard University; B.A., Colorado College; Vice President and Campus Dean

Betty Bembenek, Ed.D., Northcentral University; M.N., University of Phoenix College of Nursing-Salt Lake City; B.S., Marian College; A.S., North Central Technical College; Director, Nursing Education

Adrian Fielder, Ph.D., Northwestern University; M.A., University of Utah; B.A., Duke University; Instructional Chair

 

Abbie Kroesen, M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Mesa State College; Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Robert Martin, M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University; B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; Director, Isaacson School of New Media

Mercedes Quesada-Embid, Ph.D., Antioch University New England; Associate Professor, Sustainability Studies

 

 

Jane Szucs, M.Phil., University of Utah; M.A., Northern Arizona University; B.A., Fort Lewis College; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Assistant Dean of Instruction

Mindy White, M.L.S., Indiana University; B.A., Fort Lewis College; A.A., Colorado Mountain College; Library Director

Steamboat Springs

Kathy Kiser-Miller, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A., Otterbein College; Vice President and Campus Dean

Brian Hoza, M.S., Western Illinois University; B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Dean of Student Affairs 

Jonathan “J.C.” Norling, Ph.D., University of Utah; M.S.Ed., S. Illinois University; Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

 

Randall Rudasics, M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.S., Colorado State University; Manager, Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center and CMC Foundation Regional Development Officer

Kevin Williams, M.S., University of Missouri, Columbia; B.A., University of Missouri, Rolla; Library Director

   

Vail Valley

Kathryn Regjo, Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania; M.B.A., University of Denver; B.A., Adrian College; Vice President and Campus Dean

Marc Brennan, Ph.D., Queensland University of Technology; Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs

 

Heather O’Malley, M.A., School for International Training; B.A., Lewis and Clark University; Director, Upward Bound

Diana Scherr, B.S., Miami University; Regional Development Officer

 

Michael Trujillo, M.P.H., Tulane University; Director, Health Science and Public Safety

CMC Board of Trustees

The CMC President is governed by a Board of Trustees. They are:

Glenn Davis, President
  Director, District 7
  Edwards, CO
Pat Chlouber, Secretary
  Director, District 6
  Leadville, CO
Ken Brenner, Treasurer
  Director, District 5
  Steamboat Springs, CO
Patty Theobald, Trustee
  Director, District 4
  Dillon, CO
Mary Ellen Denomy, Trustee
  Director, District 3
  Parachute, CO
Kathy Goudy, Trustee
  Director, District 2
  Carbondale, CO
 Charles Cunniffe, Trustee
   Director, District 1
   Aspen, CO

CMC Foundation Board of Directors

Bere Neas, Chair, Steamboat Springs

Merilee Maupin, Vice Chair, Leadville

Peter Gilbert, Treasurer, Carbondale

Ed Brown, Secretary, Carbondale

Bruce Allbright, Director, Steamboat Springs

Doe Browning, Director, Vail

Jerry Gavenda, Director, Breckenridge

Roger Hennefeld, Director, Aspen

Ferdinand (Tito) Liotta, Director, Carbondale

Gino Rossetti, Director, Basalt

Kyle Welch, Director, Leadville

Carrie Besnette Hauser, CMC President, Ex-officio Director

Charles Cunniffe, CMC Board of Trustee’s Representative, Ex-officio Director

Patty Theobald, CMC Board of Trustee’s Representative, Ex-officio Director

Joe Yob, Past-Chair, Ex-officio

Kristin Heath Colon, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation