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
Royce Fast
Vice Chair/Treasurer, Chair/Budget, Finance, and Facilities Committee.
Bakersfield, CA
R & G Farms, Partner
Vacant
Secretary
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
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.
Clovis, CA
Valley Children's Healthcare, Senior VP, Community Engagement and Population Wellness
Patrick Coyle, M.Div.
Shafter, CA
Shafter MB Church, Lead Pastor
Steven Dick
Fresno, CA
Inspiration Cruises & Tours Inc, President and CEO
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)
Dennis Fast, M.Div.
Interim, Pacific District Conference, District Minister (June 1, 2020)
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
Larry Powell, M.A.
Fresno, CA
Peoples Church, Pastor for Community Connections
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
Dale Boese
Eugene Enns
Patrick (Pat) Evans
Velma Dyck
Max Steinert
Alvin Warkentine
Recording Secretary
Gwen Burks, M.A.
Fresno, CA
Fresno Pacific University, Executive Assistant to the President
FPU Representatives to the Board
Jason McGensy, Staff Caucus President
Staff Representative
Marshall Johnston, Ph.D.
Faculty Senate Chair
Kelsey Lowrey, Student Body President
Student Body Representative