CANDIDATES AT A GLANCE What are the most significant challenges LCC faces today? Jeffrey Cooper, Zone 1: I think the biggest challenge for any educational institution, including LCC, is finding its niche and doing it well. There are always finite resources, so it is important to…

RICHARD ANDREW VASQUEZ, 44 Zone 4 candidate Hometown: Eureka, Calif. Family: Engaged to a CNA/ Creswell Post Acute … An adult daughter Employer and occupation: South Lane County School District  Public sector experience: College Trustee, 4 years  … Trustee, San Joaquin Delta Community College, 2018-24…

By Jeffrey Cooper, Lane Community College Zone 1 candidate One of my passions is helping others be successful. I have done this as a parent and coach, participating in trade fairs and my job in management positions. Everyone has tremendous potential, and community colleges are…

JESSE MALDONADO, 30 At Large candidate Hometown: Lewiston, Idaho Employer and occupation: Adjunct Professor, University of Oregon, School of Planning Public Policy and Management; Political and Labor Director, Democratic Municipal Officials  Private sector experience: Junior Associate, Hilltop Public Solutions; Political Director, Idaho Democratic Party ……

AUSTIN FÖLNAGY, 37 Incumbent, Zone 4 Hometown: Harrison, Idaho Marital status: Single Employer and occupation: Employment Department, employment specialist Public sector experience: State of Oregon, Employment Department Private sector experience: Founder and CEO of Magyar Property Management and Investment LLC Elected office held: Klamath Community…

DEVON LAWSON, 18 Zone 3 candidate Hometown: Norman, Okla. Family: Engaged to nursing student Employer and occupation: Restaurant manager and student at Lane Community College  Public sector experience:  Member, Lane Community College Bond Oversight Committee (overseeing $125M bond); Education advocate. Testified on 200+ education bills…

JULIE WEISMANN, 65 Zone 3 incumbent candidate Hometown: Springfield for 7 years, Eugene for 12 years, and then Northern California Family: Partnered for 27 years, married 12 years …  partner occupation is artist … adult children aged 30, 35, and 40 Employer and occupation:  Hope…

JERRY RUST, 82 Zone 1 candidate Hometown: Glide, Ore. Family: Married … Partner is retired … Adult children aged 55, 54, and 49 Occupation: Retired part-time small farmer  Public sector experience: United States Peace Corps; Lane County Commissioner 1977-97; 2012 unsuccessful run for West Lane…