Staff Bios

As the Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment at Northwest Christian, Michael is responsible for the oversight of Admission, Financial Aid, Athletics, Campus Ministry, Campus Dining, Career Development, Residence Life, Student Activities, Intramurals, Security, and Wellness. In 1997 he received his MS in Counseling and Guidance with a Specialization in College Student Personnel from California Lutheran University and in 1994 graduated with his BA in History from Pacific Lutheran University. 

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, attending campus events, reading, and playing fantasy football. He and his wife Erin have two children; a son, Zach, and a daughter, Madison.

Favorite Bible verse: "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."  (James 1:12, NIV)

Brian most recently served as Director of Student Services at Westminster Seminary California where he received his MA in Historical Theology. He graduated from of U of O in history and loves being back to this green state. Brian looks forward to building a strong professional studies and graduate programs and enhancing your student experience.

Brian’s outside interests include reading, collecting books and pocket watches. Among his favorite authors are Boethius, John Calvin, Martin Luther, Gerhardus Vos, Meredith Kline and C. S. Lewis. He and his wife Sarah have two children and live in North Eugene.

Favorite Bible verse: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."  (Genesis 1:1, NIV)

A graduate of Westminster College in Salt Lake City with a BS in Marketing, Kathy has been in Admissions at Northwest Christian since October of 2007.  She has over 10 years of marketing experience in a variety of industries. 

In her spare time she enjoys watching football, making cards, reading mystery novels, and walking on the beach.  She recently became the Team Leader of the Welcome Center at her church and is enjoying this new role immensely.

Favorite Bible verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear.” (Psalm 27:1, NIV)

Che’ree has been working as an academic advisor in the PSP program for over 1 ½ years; prior to that she worked in the banking industry. She attended college in Eastern and Central Oregon. She loves being a part of the student’s success in the program and watching him/her graduate; it is very fulfilling.

Che’ree and her husband are expecting their first baby next month.

Favorite Bible verse:  "Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free." (Psalm 118:5, ESV)

Tony most recently was an Admissions Counselor at Dynamic Education Systems. He joined the enrollment team in April of 2008. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon.

Tony is married with five children and is also the Director of Golf & Women’s golf coach for Northwest Christian.  

Favorite Bible verse: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." (James 1:2-3, NIV)

James has been working in Financial Aid since September of 2007.  Prior to that he worked at a local RV manufacturer. He is a graduate of the PSP program in Accounting.

James is married with one child.

Andrew came to Northwest Christian in August of 2007, shortly after marrying his wife, Lisa. He holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Puget Sound.

In his spare time he enjoys golfing, watching football, and studying the Bible. Andrew and Lisa recently celebrated the birth of a new baby girl, Hannah Christine, born on February 8th, 2008.  Hannah is their first child.

Favorite Bible verse: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own."  (Matthew 6:34, NIV)