WWU Alumni Association Board

Lisa Jervey Lennox earned a BA degree in English. Following graduation, she worked in the Registrar’s Office and taught College Writing. She taught one year at Greater Boston Academy before earning her MA in English at Western Washington Univ. She returned to WW as Assist. Director for the TLC, overseeing the Writing Center and developing a special services program for students with disabilities. For the past twenty years, she and her husband David have worked for Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Lisa is the Assistant Director of Volunteer Initiatives for Alumni Affairs. Memorable experiences at WWU include forging lifelong friendships while working on the Collegian, becoming a reader’s theater pro under the tutelage of Donnie Rigby, and being the recipient of numerous acts of kindness by dear WWU faculty and staff who, Lisa says, taught her to be a critical thinker while simultaneously demonstrating how to be a gracious and generous human being. She and David have two daughters, Sarah and Hannah, who are in their 20s. In her free time, Lisa enjoys reading, gardening, sharing her floral arrangements with others, and traveling.

Brad Brown ’98 graduated with bachelor's degree in theology and pastored in the Washington and Montana conferences for 14 years. He later graduated from Andrews University with a Doctorate in Ministry. In 2012 he accepted the position of Director of Mission and Spiritual Care for Adventist Health Feather River Hospital in Paradise, California. Brad married Melea Spencer (class of 97’) and they had two children. Unfortunately Melea passed in 2018 after a 6 year battle with cancer.  Five months later the town of Paradise experienced the worst wild fire in the history of California. Brad was recognized for his efforts in saving patients and community during Campfire by TIME magazine as hero of the year 2018.  Brad has remained in the Paradise community to support the rebuild efforts and finish raising his children who both now attend Walla Walla University. Jaron is a junior electrical engineering student and Alina is a freshman pre-dental hygiene student. Brad enjoys dirt biking, fly fishing and traveling.

Jerry Woods ’97 graduated from Walla Walla University with a B.A. in mass communications. During his time on campus, he worked at Positive Life Radio where he continues to do a weekend show. He jumped into media with both feet and it has taken him to Christian radio stations in Idaho, North Carolina, and Washington D.C. In D.C., he currently serves as the morning host and director of promotions for WGTS 91.9 reaching close to 600,000 people weekly. He is married to Crystal and they have two daughters, Adilynn and Maya, who look forward to attending WWU one day.

Jimmy Johnson graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Jimmy has worked as the assistant treasurer and corporation treasurer for Upper Columbia Conference for the past 20 years. He is married to Debbie and together they have three children: Chloe (senior at WWU), Tori (freshman at UCA) and Jack (6th grade). Jimmy enjoys vocal performance, water skiing, camping, and reading.

Laurel Rogers completed a bachelor’s degree with majors in English and speech communication while thoroughly enjoying her four years at WWU. She also has a master’s degree in writing from Portland State University. Laurel’s passion for clear communication drives her desire to keep alumni well-informed of their board’s activities by serving.

Danielle Craigg is a proud graduate of the Honors General Studies program at WWU. She obtained a bachelor’s degree of biology, after she received her doctorate in medicine from Loma Linda University. Currently she is perusing a specialization in Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook University and obtaining a Master of Public Health simultaneously. Engaging with medical student education, participating in cancer research, creating community awareness of preventive medicine. She is passionate about lifestyle education, global health, cancer research and disaster preparation. She currently resides in Long Island, NY.

"I'm an implant--not born here nor schooled here. Our family of four jettisons here in the early 60's from Takoma Park, MD. Carolyn took a job in the accounting office; I managed KGTS and taught communications courses. My aspirations were simple: Seek the appropriate education available, and work to be a credible instructor. I'll support notions reasonable and timely. I'll oppose those not useful or untimely. In that process I'll listen to your views as you offer them."

BILL GERBER ’84 graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He then captained a commercial salmon fishing boat off the coast of BC for 14 years. Next, the natural transition of becoming a ‘fisher of men’ took place when he left his nets and became an ambidextrous Development Director for Fraser Valley Adventist Academy. For the last 13 years he has been the Director of Camp Hope for the BC Conference. He and his wife Bonnie ’84 have a daughter Bethany (2015) married to Rob (2014), and a son Beau (2019) all WWU graduates and have a sophomore daughter Brooklyn currently at WWU. He loves being a grandpa to granddaughters Eliza and Goldie. He enjoys visiting and speaking at smaller BC churches, collecting trumpets and axes, playing ice hockey, and watching for unique opportunities to touch someone’s life.

KARLI HART ’18 graduated from WWU with a bachelor’s degree in English and secondary teaching certification and has been teaching high school English in the Walla Walla area since then. Currently, she teaches English at Walla Walla High School. In 2023, she earned her master’s degree in education in Curriculum and Instruction from Eastern Washington University. In her spare time, she enjoys rock climbing and water sports, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and a new puppy. 

Sue Huett, a 1975 WWC graduate with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, taught at Walla Walla Valley Academy for ten years. During that time she earned a Master of Science in Teaching from Portland State University and later worked at Walla Walla General Hospital before pursuing a Master of Education in school counseling. She then worked at the Walla Walla Mental Health Center for three years in the child and family unit while contract teaching for the education department at WWU. In 1994, Sue was asked to join the staff of the Teaching Learning Center where she helped develop and expand disability support services for students. In her 28 years in that position, she delighted in hearing of student’s successes, finding their passions, and attending their graduations. Additionally, Sue has had a private practice in counseling for over 30 years. In her spare time Sue enjoys gardening, traveling, water aerobics, and outdoor activities. She and her husband, Dale, have three children—Steven, Beren, and Stacy—and six grandchildren.

Joy Brunt Veverka '04 earned a master’s degree in curriculum. She began her teaching career at San Diego Academy where she taught for almost 12 years. Later she taught for 12 years in the Oregon Conference, and finally for 19 years at Rogers Adventist School. For more than a decade of her time at Rogers, she taught education classes for WWU. Additional career experience includes being co-owner of nursing homes on the Oregon coast where she served as administrator of the residential care portion and comptroller. Her three children, Donny, Deanna, and James are WWU alumni. She delights in spending time with them and their families including six grandchildren.