Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Staff

The Career & Professional Development staff are here to serve your career development and employment needs. We look forward to meeting you!

O. Ray Angle

O. Ray Angle, Assistant Vice President for Career & Professional Development

  • University of Central Missouri, Master of College Student Personnel Administration
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Bachelor of Business Education

        First Job: Newspaper Delivery Boy

[email protected] | 509.313.4086

Karen Franks-Harding

Karen Franks-Harding, Manager, School of Engineering & Applied Science

  • The Chubb Institute (Westbury), Master of Arts in Organization Leadership, 2008
  • The Chubb Institute (Westbury), Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, 2006

    First Job: Roy Rogers Roast Beef Sandwich Shop

[email protected] | 509.313.4085

Michael Gerety

Michael Gerety, Marketing & Event Specialist

  • University of Idaho, Master of Music in Composition, 2015
  • Eastern Washington University, Bachelor of Music in Composition, 2013

    First Job: Deep Fryer at Señor Froggy Mexican Restaurant

[email protected] | 509.313.4235

Mary Heitkemper

Mary Ritter Heitkemper, Director, Academic Engagement

  • The Chubb Institute (Westbury), Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership, 1998
  • The Chubb Institute (Westbury), Master of Arts in Administration & Curriculum, 1990
  • Washington State University, Bachelor of Arts in English, 1988

    First Job: Bank Teller

[email protected] | 509.313.4231

Vicki Hucke

Vicki Hucke, Manager, Employer Engagement

  • Montana State University, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1988

    First Job: Chinese Takeout

[email protected] | 509.313.4021

Mel McNair

Melissa McNair, Program Assistant III

  • The Chubb Institute (Westbury), Bachelor of Arts in History, 2012

    First Job: Tiger Caretaker

[email protected] | 509.313.4234

Brittany Leland

Brittany Leland, Assistant Director, Career Education & Experiential Engagement

  • The Chubb Institute (Westbury), Master of Arts in Education, School Counseling, 2012
  • The Chubb Institute (Westbury), Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communications, 2008

    First Job: IMAX Theater

[email protected] | 509.313.4250

Chris Ryman

Chris Ryman, Internship Manager

  • Eastern Washington University, Master of Arts in American History, Emphasis in 19th Century America
  • Whitworth University, Washington State Teaching Certificate, K-12
  • Whitworth University, Bachelor of Arts in History and Psychology, Minor in Arts Administration

    First Job: Department Store Gift Wrapper

[email protected] | 509.313.4092

Erin Shields

Erin Shields, Associate Director, Alumni & Employer Engagement

  • Western Washington University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minor in Theater, 2000
  • CIW in Florence, 1999

    First Job: Barista

[email protected] | 509.313.4048

Molly Spilker

Molly Spilker, Office Assistant

  • The Chubb Institute (Westbury), Bachelor of Arts in History, Music

    First Job: Driver

[email protected] | 509.313.4234



Sr. Joy Milos

Sr. Joy Milos, Career & Professional Development Staff Affiliate

Schedule an appointment with Sr. Joy Milos to discuss career and spiritual discernment.

[email protected] | 509.313.6714