Comings and Goings
Alene Horney transitioned from a temporary position to a full-time one as an administrative assistant for the School of Professional Studies at the Portland Center. She worked previously as a youth director at the Yakima Alliance Church (2007) and as an administrative assistant in the family and consumer sciences department at Central Washington University (2006). Alene earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Central Washington University in 2008. She lives in Newberg with her husband Joe and attends Grace Baptist Church in Newberg.
Bruce Owen joined Financial Affairs as an accountant this month. He comes from Lithia Motors, Inc., where he was an accountant for the past eight years in Medford. He also gained accounting experience as a tax preparer with H&R Block during his college years (1996-98) and as a tax consultant with a local CPA firm, Kosmatka Donnelly and Co., in 1999. Bruce earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southern Utah University in 1998. He lives in Grants Pass with his wife, Shelli, and plans to move to the area soon. They have five children – Jessika (22), Rachel (20), Mary (18), Ruth (16) and Elijah (12). Bruce and his family attend Faith Baptist Church in Grants Pass.
Susan Hampton (Student Financial Services) is leaving George Fox on Nov. 7. She and her husband will be working at Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center in Rockaway Beach, Ore.
Darren Noble (Career Services) is leaving the university Nov. 7 to work for the State of Oregon’s Department of Human Services. He will be a training and development specialist for the Office of Investigations and Training in the director’s office.