The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Advisory Board  


The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication enjoys a close professional association with graduates and supporters of the College through The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Advisory Council. Members of this group are industry professionals representing print journalism, broadcasting, public relations, advertising, and other fields of communication. Advisory Council members are charged with the responsibility of contributing their knowledge, vision, and experience to enable the College to meet and exceed expectations of The Edward R. Murrow legacy and to help the College chart a successful course for the future. Advisory Council members meet regularly to discuss issues and trends and make recommendations to the College’s director.

DJ Wilson, Chair
President and General Manager
KGW TV Media Group Portland
Portland, OR

Paul E. Casey, Vice Chairman
Chair of Symposium Committee
Casey Communications, Incorporated

Peter Bhatia, Past Chair
Executive Editor
The Oregonian
Portland, OR
Chair of Nominating Committee

Active Members

A.L. Butch Alford, Jr.

Mark Allen

Bruce Amundson

Jill Ballo

Ronald W. Beinner

Ryan Blethen

Richard Boyce

Rod Brooks

Cherilyn Brennan

Louis Gellos

Michael Harney

Mark Hendricks

Karen Heric

Kenji Kitatani, PhD

William Ludlam

Steven L. Lutz

Clark Brunkow-Mather

Virginia J. McCarty

John McDonagh

Arthur H. McDonald

Scott Irwin McDonald

Jim Moore

Margo Myers

Sherry Nebel

Christopher NeVan

Roger Nyhus

Albert E. Powell, Jr., PhD

Jeffrey Rounce

Kenneth L. Robertson

Loree Wagner

Keith Shipman

Shirley A. Skidmore

Joyce Szymanski

Sean Tresvant

Kay Wight

Affiliate Members

Randy Barney

Frank Blethen

Gordon Bryson

Maureen Chan-Hefflin

Robert Louis Dove

Mark D. Dyce

Lynn S. Espinoza

Jay Giesa

James Hall

Sharon Hastings

Marilyn Hawkins

Stephen Herling

Dennis Kelly

Norma McKinney-Roley

Casey Murrow, Honorary

Tim Pavish

Gary R. Petersen

Jay Rockey

Lester M. Smith

Mark N. Trahant

Greg Witter

Murrow College Staff

Charlene Burroughs, Board liaison

Carol Kowalski, Murrow College Director of Development

Lawrence Pintak, Founding Dean

Read the Advisory Board Charter >> (.pdf file)

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