Why Oak Valley
Board & Advisors
Oak Valley’s Board of Trustees and Advisory Board are made up of trusted business, education, and community leaders from throughout California and beyond.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees governs the College. Board members are trusted advisors, advocates, and ambassadors for the College. Board members commit to invest time, talent, and financial resources to support the mission, vision, and values of the College. Click here to view Oak Valley’s Board Manual.
Meet Oak Valley’s Board of Trustees
Ruth Johnson is President of Assisting Hands in Dana Point, a senior care company. Prior to her current role, Ms. Johnson served in senior leadership roles for more than 20 years at Pepsi/Frito Lay. She serves on the Advancement Committee…
Craig Feeck, BA, Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Feeck is an experienced investor and financial advisor who has also served in consulting and operations management. He is also involved in volunteer efforts that work towards feeding the needy…
John Mills, MA, Biola and BS, University of Auckland, is Managing Director of Inwoven, Inc and Designer/Owner of The RedlandsMill. Mr. Mills holds a MA in Theology and Psychology. He serves on the board for several nonprofit organizations…
Brandon Elrod, PhD and MS, Newburgh Theological Seminary, and BS, Cal Poly Pomona. Dr. Elrod is an arborist, business owner, and President of Community Forest Council. He serves as an Elder at Calvary Church of Santa Ana…
Jeff Collier, MPA, CSU Fullerton, BS, Cal Poly Pomona. Mr. Collier is retired having served as city manager of several Southern California cities over his lengthy public service career. He serves on the Advancement Committee…
Eric Blum, MPA, University of Washington, BA, Claremont McKenna College, serves as President of Oak Valley College. Mr. Blum has a career in higher education spanning more than 30 years. Previous to founding Oak Valley College…
Angel Estrada - Class of 2021. Mr Estrada is a graduate of Oak Valley College. He is pursuing his graduate degree and serves as a pastor at Cornerstone Covenant Church in Palm Desert. He serves on the Advancement Committee…
Mildred Treash, MS, Cal Baptist University, BS, University of Southern California. Ms. Treash is a first-generation college student and earned both of her degrees while raising twin sons. She is the Assistant Director, Industry Relations…
Mark Cook, BS, Cal Poly Pomona. Mark has owned and operated multiple Taco Bell franchises, and currently owns Avalon, Bagels to Burgers and several Pieology franchises. Mr. Cook won the Glen Bell Award from Taco Bell…
Wendy Little, PhD and MS, UC Davis, BA, Westmont College. Dr. Little has served in the field of education two decades. She has co-authored several articles and book chapters on adolescent development, family dynamics, sibling relationships, and …
LaSharnda Beckwith, DBA, California Southern University, and PhD, Capella University, MBA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, MA, Webster University, BA, Barry University. Dr. Beckwith serves as President/CEO of Lutheran Social Services …
Wendy Little, PhD and MS, UC Davis, BA, Westmont College. Dr. Little has served in the field of education two decades. She has co-authored several articles and book chapters on adolescent development, family dynamics, sibling relationships, and …
Ruth Johnson is President of Assisting Hands in Dana Point, a senior care company. Prior to her current role, Ms. Johnson served in senior leadership roles for more than 20 years at Pepsi/Frito Lay. She serves on the Advancement Committee…
Craig Feeck, BA, Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Feeck is an experienced investor and financial advisor who has also served in consulting and operations management. He is also involved in volunteer efforts that work towards feeding the needy…
John Mills, MA, Biola and BS, University of Auckland, is Managing Director of Inwoven, Inc and Designer/Owner of The RedlandsMill. Mr. Mills holds a MA in Theology and Psychology. He serves on the board for several nonprofit organizations…
Brandon Elrod, PhD and MS, Newburgh Theological Seminary, and BS, Cal Poly Pomona. Dr. Elrod is an arborist, business owner, and President of Community Forest Council. He serves as an Elder at Calvary Church of Santa Ana…
Jeff Collier, MPA, CSU Fullerton, BS, Cal Poly Pomona. Mr. Collier is retired having served as city manager of several Southern California cities over his lengthy public service career. He serves on the Advancement Committee…
Eric Blum, MPA, University of Washington, BA, Claremont McKenna College, serves as President of Oak Valley College. Mr. Blum has a career in higher education spanning more than 30 years. Previous to founding Oak Valley College…
Angel Estrada - Class of 2021. Mr Estrada is a graduate of Oak Valley College. He is pursuing his graduate degree and serves as a pastor at Cornerstone Covenant Church in Palm Desert. He serves on the Advancement Committee…
Mildred Treash, MS, Cal Baptist University, BS, University of Southern California. Ms. Treash is a first-generation college student and earned both of her degrees while raising twin sons. She is the Assistant Director, Industry Relations…
Mark Cook, BS, Cal Poly Pomona. Mark has owned and operated multiple Taco Bell franchises, and currently owns Avalon, Bagels to Burgers and several Pieology franchises. Mr. Cook won the Glen Bell Award from Taco Bell…
Wendy Little, PhD and MS, UC Davis, BA, Westmont College. Dr. Little has served in the field of education two decades. She has co-authored several articles and book chapters on adolescent development, family dynamics, sibling relationships, and …
LaSharnda Beckwith, DBA, California Southern University, and PhD, Capella University, MBA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, MA, Webster University, BA, Barry University. Dr. Beckwith serves as President/CEO of Lutheran Social Services …
Wendy Little, PhD and MS, UC Davis, BA, Westmont College. Dr. Little has served in the field of education two decades. She has co-authored several articles and book chapters on adolescent development, family dynamics, sibling relationships, and …
Consider joining Oak Valley’s Advisory Board.
The Oak Valley College Advisory Board serves as advisors, advocates, and ambassadors, providing connectivity and support to serve students and attract resources to support Oak Valley’s mission, vision, and values.
Meet some of Oak Valley’s Advisory Board Members.
Get Involved — Join the Advisory Board
Becoming an Advisory Board Member is simple and flexible. Some Advisory Board Members participate in one of Oak Valley’s Committees (Advancement, Academic Affairs, Enrollment, Student Services, the Santa Ana Campus, or Finance). Others play a more informal role meeting with one of the Deans or President Blum. The commitment and time you devote is entirely up to you.
If you, or someone you know is interested in becoming an Advisory Board Member, please click on the email below.