Walla Walla University leadership team

Education

• BA Southern Adventist University, 1980; Theology
• MDiv Andrews University, 1983
• PhD University of Sheffield, 1995

Previous Experience

• Seminary dean, Andrews University Theological Seminary, 2000–2006
• Associate dean and professor of New Testament, Andrews University Theological Seminary, 1998–2000
• Assistant and associate professor of religion, Pacific Union College, 1985–1998
• Pastor, Iowa and Georgia, 1977–1978, 1982–1985

Family

John and his wife, Pam, have two children: Marshall and Macy.

Other

John McVay's Inauguration Address 

Education

• BSW Walla Walla College
• MSW Walla Walla University
• PhD Andrews University

Previous Experience 

• Dean of the School of Social Work and Sociology 
• Professor of social work 

Academic Qualifications

• PhD - Business Administration
• MBA - Accounting & Finance Specialization
• MAPTH - Leadership & Administration Specialization
• BS - Applied Accounting

Professional Qualifications

• FCCA - Certified Chartered Accountant
• CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
• CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes

Experience

• Over the last 15 years, served in various corporate positions including Junior Accountant, Accountant, Internal Auditor, Accounts Manager, Chief Accountant, and Vice President of Financial Administration.
• Over the last 9 years, held academic roles as e-Tutor, Second Examiner, Course Coordinator, Lecturer, and Assistant Professor at various institutions of higher learning including the University of the West Indies Open Campus, University of the Southern Caribbean, the School of Higher Learning for Heriot-Watt University, and the Associate of Business Executives (UK).

Teaching Areas

• Intermediate Accounting, Auditing, Managerial Cost Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting, Risk & Insurance, Business Analytics 

Awards

• First Recipient of the University of the Southern Caribbean Special President's Award - Outstanding Contribution Toward the Development of Financial Administration, 2016-2021
• Outstanding Service Award - Financial Affairs, University of the Southern Caribbean, 2013

Memberships

• Fellow Chartered Certified Accountants (United Kingdom)
• Institute of Internal Auditors (USA)
• Association of Fraud Examiners (USA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants (Trinidad and Tobago)

Research Interests

• Budgetary Control
• Working Capital Management
• Business Sustainability
• Performance Management

Hobbies

• Cricket, traveling, spending time with family

Education

• Montana State University, 2008; State High School Principal Endorsement
• MA La Sierra University, 2004; Curriculum and Instruction, Emphasis in Ancient Languages
• BS Walla Walla University, 1994; French, Minors-Mathematics, History

Previous Experience 

• Principal, Spring Valley Academy, 2013–June 2023
• Principal, Mt. Ellis Academy, 2002-2013
• Teacher, Loma Linda Academy High School, 2001-2002
• Teacher/Vice-Principal, Loma Linda Academy Hr. High School, 1994-2001

Family

Darren and his wife, Yvette, have three sons.

Education

• BA Walla Walla University, 1992; Mass Communication with emphasis in Journalism
  • Minors in Business and English

Previous Experience

• Director of Client Planning and Strategy Services, Coffey Communications, 1998–2008
• Client services representative, Coffey Communications, 1994–1998
• Copy editor, Coffey Communications, 1992–1994

Family

Jodi and her husband, Jeff, have three children: Katie, Jenna, and Nikolas.

Education

• ATCL Trinity College of Music, 1969
• LTCL Trinity College of Music, 1970
• LRSM Royal Schools of Music, 1970
• BTh West Indies College, 1970
• MA Andrews University, 1973
• MDiv Andrews University, 1975
• ThD Andrews University, 1981
• MTh Fuller Theological Seminary, 1995

Previous Experience

• Vice president for spiritual life and mission and professor of biblical studies and missiology, Walla Walla University
• Professor of biblical studies and missiology, Walla Walla University
• Professor of music and religious studies, Northern Caribbean University
• Professor of theology, Antillean University

Family

Pedrito and his wife, Violet, have two children: Pedrito II and Natasha.

Education

• PhD Washington State University

• MA, U.S. History from Portland State University
• BA, Summa Cum Laude, Major-U.S. History, Minor-Biblical Archaeology Honors Program, Walla Walla College  

Previous Experience

• Professor and Department Chair: Pacific Union College July 2018-June 2023

• Associate Professor: Pacific Union College July 2015-July 2018
• Assistant Professor: Pacific Union College July 2012-July 2015
• Instructor: Washington State University Summer 2010,2011,2012
• Teaching Assistant: Washington State University Spring 2008-2012
• Instructor: Pacific Union College Summer 2006-Summer 2007
• Instructor: Walla Walla College Spring 2003-Spring 2006
• Graduate Assistant: Portland State University Fall 2002-Spring 2003

Family 

Howard and his wife, Brenda, have two sons.

Education

• PhD Indiana University, 2007; Mathematics
• MS Indiana University 2001; Computer Science
• MA Indiana University, 2001; Mathematics
• BS Walla Walla College, 1997; Mathematics
• BA Walla Walla College, 1997; Computer Science, German

Research/Interests
Set theory, logic and foundations

Education

• BS Walla Walla College; Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting
• CPA
• Planned Giving & Trust Services certification

Previous Experience

• Staff Auditor, General Conference Auditing Service
• Senior Accountant and Director of Accounting, Walla Walla University

Family

Eric and his wife Kristelle have two children.

Education

• MSW Walla Walla University, 2007
• BSW Walla Walla University, 2006; Social Work with a minor in Religion

Previous Experience

• Director for recruitment, Walla Walla University, 2010–2012
• Director for guest relations, Walla Walla University, 2008–2010
• School counselor, Walla Walla Valley Academy, 2007–2008

Education 

• BS Walla Walla University, 1999; Business Administration 
• MBA City University, 2004
• Administrative certificate, NPUC in conjunction with Walla Walla University, 2008
• Planned Giving & Trust Services certification

Previous Experience

• Trust officer, Upper Columbia Conference, 2012–2014
• Principal, Upper Columbia Academy, 2008–2012
• Vice president of student administration/accountant, Upper Columbia Academy, 2004–2008
• Treasurer/accountant, Upper Columbia Academy, 1999–2004

Family

Troy and his wife, Renée, have three daughters: Amélie, Elianne, and Lilia.

Education

• JD University of Oregon School of Law, 2020
• BA Walla Walla University, 2016

Previous Experience

• Judicial Clerk for Hon. Judge Debra Vogt, Lane County Circuit Court, 2020-2021
• Attorney, Criminal Law & Family Law, 2021-2023

Family

Brooklynn and her husband Manuel have one daughter.