The work of the Trustees is to give governance oversight to the mission, values, policies, programs, and resources of the University. They are Ambassadors of Fresno Pacific University who use their talents and abilities to further the university. The governance, property, affairs and business of the Corporation (Fresno Pacific University) shall be managed by the Board of Trustees.
Board Executive
Joshua Wilson, J.D.
Board Chair
Shafter, CA
Darling & Wilson, Attorney
Patrick (Pat) Evans
Chair, Advancement Committee
Fresno, CA
Family Community Church, Associate Pastor
Royce Fast
Treasurer, Chair, Business/Finance Committee
Bakersfield, CA
R & G Farms, Partner
Will Dyck, M.A.
Fresno, CA
Summa Properties, CEO
Xavier Piña, Ed.D.
Chair, Academic Committee
Hanford, CA
Armona Union Elementary School District, Superintendent
Aaron Wiens, O.D.
Chair, Enrollment Committee
Fresno, CA
Fogg, Maxwell, Lanier, Remington Eyecare, Doctor
Gary Wall, D.Min.
PDC District Minister
Visalia, CA
Pacific District Conference, District Minister
Nicolas Allen, CFP®, M.A.
Chair, Audit Committee, Chair, Student Life Committee
Fresno, CA
Ameriprise Financial, Financial Advisor
Ronald Smith, Ed.D.
Chair, Seminary Committee
Fresno, CA
Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors, Inc, President
Board Members
Lynne Ashbeck, M.A., M.S.
Clovis, CA
Valley Children's Healthcare, Senior VP, Community Engagement and Population Wellness
Dale Boese
Salem, OR
Dale Boese Construction, President
Patrick Coyle, M.Div.
Shafter, CA
Shafter MB Church, Lead Pastor
Jason Ekk, J.D.
Visalia, CA
Darling & Wilson, Attorney
Ed Eng, M.B.A.
Fresno, CA
State Center Community College District, Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration (Retired)
Marilyn Friesen
Fresno, CA
Educator
Arthur L. "Bud" Klassen
Reedly, CA
Klassen & Associates Insurance Services, Owner
Paul Micu, M.A.
Clovis, CA
Preaching Pastor, Highview Bible Church
Linda Montemayor, M.A.
Visalia, CA
Rocky Hill Elementary School, Principal
Ken Neufeld, M.P.A.
Fresno, CA
London Properties, Broker Associate
Cary Nikkel
Bakersfield, CA
Vaquero Energy Inc., Chief Financial Officer
James Parks, J.D.
Fresno, CA
West Fresno Christian Center, Pastor
Garry Prieb, M.Div.
Fresno, CA
Retired FPU Staff
John Gregory Root, Ed.S
Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield Christian High School, VP for Academic Growth
Don Warkentine, C.P.A.
Fresno, CA
Daniel, Towle & Warkentine, CPAs, Owner
Emeritus Trustees
Wesley Braun
Eugene Enns
Velma Dyck
Peter Klassen
Max Steinert
Alvin Warkentine
Recording Secretary
Gwen Burks, M.A.
Fresno, CA
Fresno Pacific University, Executive Assistant to the President
Legal Counsel
Elizabeth (Liz) Steinhauer-Clark, Legal Counsel
Fresno, CA
Bolen Fransen LLP
FPU Representatives to the Board
Jeff Jones
Staff President
Pam Johnston
Faculty Senate Chair
Samra Gebretsadkan
Student Body President