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University Governance
University of Western States (UWS) is a private,
coeducational, non-profit, professional school.
The University holds tax exempt status under the
provisions of Internal Revenue (IRS) code
section 501(c)(3).
Board of Trustees
The governing body of the University is a board of
trustees. The President, selected and appointed by
the board, is the chief administrative officer, and
is responsible for all administrative and academic
affairs of the University.
Patricia Conners-Allen, DC | Palmer College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic
Mount Saint Mary College, Bachelor of Science in ChemistryDr. Conners-Allen has held numerous high profile professional positions and appointments in the chiropractic profession. Since 1999, she has served as the Director of the District 1 Federation of the Chiropractic Licensing Board. Additionally, from 1994-2000, Dr. Conners-Allen was appointed to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee to review proposed regulations which affect the Medicaid program for the State of Alaska. Dr. Conners-Allen has held a private practice in Juneau, Alaska since 1985. |
| Shirley Cyr, CPA, TreasurerOregon State University, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing
Portland State University, Post-Baccalaureate in Accounting
Shirley presently serves as the Controller for Clean Energy Works Oregon, a nonprofit organization that delivers high-quality job creation, energy savings and carbon reductions through energy-efficiency remodels in existing homes and commercial spaces. She was previously the Director of Finance and Administration for Loaves and Fishes Centers, a nonprofit organization, serving seniors in the Portland Metro area.
Prior to that time, Shirley was a senior manager with Moss Adams LLP, a regional public accounting firm, focusing on the nonprofit industry (primarily colleges and universities) for over nine years. Professional experience includes 17 years in the banking industry in the areas of credit review, commercial real estate lending, asset based financing, and operations.
Shirley presently serves as Treasurer for the Oregon & Southwest Washington Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and is an Audit Committee member for Central City Concern and the Energy Trust of Oregon.
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| William Defoyd, MA, DC, DABCO, Cert. MDT, Secretary | University of Texas, Bachelor of Science in Business
Universiy of Houston, Master's Degree in Human Performance
Texas Chiropractic College, Doctor of ChiropracticDr. Defoyd was elected to the WSCC Board of Trustees in 2005 and currently serves on the Executive Committee as the “at large” member. He is a founder, former managing partner and Director of the Rehabilitation Department of The Spine and Rehabilitation Center, a multidisciplinary group formed in Austin, Texas in 1994. Dr. Defoyd is also an Associate Medical Advisor at the Texas Department of Insurance - Division of Workers’ Compensation.
Dr. Defoyd received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Texas at Austin, his Master's Degree in Human Performance (Exercise Physiology) from the University of Houston, and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College. He is a Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist, and a certified McKenzie practitioner. He has taught postgraduate courses in Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Sports Physician, and other subjects for several chiropractic colleges, in addition to other courses including primary care physician evaluation and treatment of low back pain. Dr. Defoyd has authored three textbook chapters and several papers relating to the management of musculoskeletal disorders.
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| Stephen Foreman, DC, DABCODr. Foreman received his DC degree in 1981 and maintains a private practice in West Hills, California.
His contributions to chiropractic literature include numerous papers and book chapters, as well as being a co-author of Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome, 3rd edition. Dr. Foreman has lectured extensively on the subject of cervical spine injuries and chiropractic orthopedics.
He is a former faculty member at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Dr. Foreman has also held numerous positions within the chiropractic profession. He served on the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners from 1995-2000 and was on the Board of Directors for the Council on Chiropractic Education from 2003 to 2009.
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| Minga Guerrero, DC | Western States Chiropractic College, Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Minga Guerrero joined the Western States Chiropractic College Board of Trustees in 2009. Dr. Guerrero has maintained a successful private practice in the Portland metro area since 1984 after she graduated WSCC.
Dr. Minga Guerrero also presently serves as President of the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Her appointment to the board started in September of 2003. She served as secretary and vice-president prior to being elected president in 2005. Dr. Guerrero has also been a state exam test writer for the chiropractic profession, a volunteer lecturer on such topics as: “Adjusting Techniques for Women Chiropractors”, “Yoga as exercise Rehab”, “Patient Management” and “Therapy Ball Exercise”
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| Alice Jacobson, EdDWestern College for Women, AB Degree in English
Teachers College, Columbia University, MA and EdDAlice Jacobson retired from a 36 year career in college and university administration and teaching in December 2003. She served as President of the Sylvania Campus of Portland Community College (Oregon) for 13 years. Prior to that, she held administrative positions at two- and four-year institutions in Oregon, South Carolina and New York. She has taught courses in English, Humanities, and Higher Education Administration.
Alice holds the AB Degree in English from Western College for Women (Oxford, Ohio) and the MA and EdD degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. Her advanced degrees are in adult and higher education administration.
Alice has served on a number of Commissions and Boards of Directors over the years. She served as a Commissioner on the Northwest Association of Colleges and Universities, the regional accrediting association, and on its Executive Committee. She has served as a member of the Boards of Directors of the Equity Foundation in Portland, Oregon, Neighborhood House, the Southwest Portland social service agency, and the Robison Jewish Home, a Southwest Portland home for the aged. She has chaired the board of the National Institute for Leadership Development in Phoenix, Arizona.
Alice has served as a presenter, trainer, and facilitator for numerous organizations. She has assisted not-for-profits in strategic planning and budgeting as well as in leadership development. Currently, she is sole proprietor of Alice Jacobson Coach, a consulting an executive coaching service. |  |
| William J. (Bill) Keppler, PhD | University of Miami, BS in Zoology and Chemistry
University of Illinois, MS and PhD in Genetic
Johns Hopkins University, Certificate in Public Health Biostatistics and EpidemiologyDr. William J. (Bill) Keppler, a Floridian, retired recently as President Emeritus of the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon after serving fifteen years as the inaugural Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Florida International University, the state urban institution in Miami.
Dr. Keppler holds the BS degree in Zoology and Chemistry with honors from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, and the MS and PhD in Genetics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While on sabbatical leave, he earned a certificate in Public Health Biostatistics and Epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland.
A long time senior evaluator and trainer for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Dr. Keppler has chaired or been a site team evaluator at more than thirty colleges and universities. He has also been an evaluator for the NCAA, CCE, and ACAOM chairing several teams for these professional organizations.
Dr. Keppler is a life long birder who worked as a naturalist and field guide for the public in the Everglades National Park for the Tropical Audubon Society. He has seen more than 400 species of avifauna in North America and revised and rewrote the Bird Watching merit badge book for the Boy Scouts of America. |
| Nancy McCown, BA, MAT, DC, DABCO, DACBN, CCN, Past ChairNorthwestern University, Master's Degree
Kansas State Universiy, Bachelor of ArtsNancy McCown, DC, a 1977 graduate of Western States Chiropractic College, joined the WSCC Board of Trustees in November 2003. Dr. McCown has practiced in Kelso, Washington, since 1987.
Dr. McCown has a Master’s Degree from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts from Kansas State University. She has been extensively involved in post-graduate education and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists. She was appointed the Director of Education of the American Chiropractic Association Council on Nutrition by two past presidents.
She is a Governor-appointed Commissioner of the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission in Washington State. She was reappointed to a second four-year term in 2004. She served as Vice Chair of the Commission from 2005-2007 and a Chair from 2007-2008.
Dr. McCown is a founding member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association. She served as an elected board member for six years and was elected Vice President from 1998 to 2001. She was the recipient of the Association’s Outstanding Service Award in 2000 and of the Distinguished Service Award in 2001. |  |
| Ron Rogers, DC, DABCO | Western States Chiropractic College, Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Rogers graduated summa cum laude from Western States in 1989. He feels fortunate to have been among the last students to have enrolled in the post-graduate orthopedics program taught by Richard Stonebrink, DC. In 1995, Dr. Rogers achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists. He is also certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Dr. Rogers practices in Washington State where, in 2006, he was appointed by Governor Chris Gregoire to serve on the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission. He served as Chair of the Commission from 2009-2011. He was reappointed for a second term with the Commission in 2010.
Dr. Rogers has had papers published in the peer-reviewed, “Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System,” “Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics” and the “Strength and Conditioning Journal.”
In his free time, Ron enjoys running and other personal fitness pursuits. He also enjoys motorcycling and community-theater. He and his wife, Christa recently celebrated 25 years of marriage. They have 2 beautiful daughters and 2 grandsons.
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| Leo Romero, DC| Cleveland Chiropractic College, Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Romero served as the Chairman of Washington State Department of Health Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission. He was appointed by Governor Locke and started serving in 2000. His Chairmanship was from July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007.
Dr. Romero is also a fellow for the National Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, and has been active with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ Competency Committee since 2000. He was a voting delegate for Washington State during the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards 78th and 79th Annual Congress.
He served on an Advisory Committee at Highline Community College for the Chiropractic Technician Program from 1997 to 2000, and he helped co-author a manual for the development of a new college curriculum for chiropractic technicians.
Dr. Romero graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles in 1992. He has been a practicing chiropractor in Washington State for 15 years, working closely with the Hispanic and Russian communities. He is currently the owner and the clinic director of four offices, which are located in Tacoma, Kent, Bellevue, and Mountlake Terrace.
Prior to serving on the Board of Trustees at Western States Chiropractic College, Dr. Romero completed post graduate work in Chiropractic Orthopedics at the college. |  |
| Craig Smith, MBA, JD, Chair | Craig A. Smith recently retired after 25 years as the Vice President/Chief Financial Officer of Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon, He was an Adjunct Professor at the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University, and previously was the Managing Partner of a large local CPA firm.
He has served as the Board Chairperson for many of the local non-profit and educational institutions including the Salem Keizer School Board, Chemeketa Community College Board of Education, State Fair Dismissal Appeals Board, Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, Oregon School Boards Association, and The United Way. He also serves as a Board member on a number of Oregon businesses.
Smith is an active member of the Oregon State Bar and a Certified Public Accountant. |
| Mark Sutton, DC, Vice ChairWestern States Chiropractic College, Doctor of Chiropractic
Loyola Marymount University, Bachelor of Science in Biology With over 20 years of experience managing a private chiropractic practice, Dr. Mark Sutton brings to the WSCC Board of Trustees extensive experience in business management and chiropractic care.
Dr. Sutton has held numerous chiropractic appointments and professional positions. In 2002, he was appointed by Governor Gary Locke to the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Committee. Additionally, he is an Examiner for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and a member of the Washington State Department of Health Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission. In 1990 he was named as the Central Valley, “Doctor of the Year.” |  |
| Bradley Yee, DC | Born and raised in Vancouver, Dr. Bradley Yee received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of British Columbia. Upon graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in San Jose California in 1991, he returned to Vancouver to open his practice in East Vancouver.
In 1993, Dr. Yee was elected to the British Columbia Chiropractic Association as a director, serving seven years as a director and one term as Secretary Treasurer. During his tenure as a director for the BCCA, Dr. Yee chaired various committees such as Worker's Compensation, Insurance, Sports Science and Career Day. In addition, Dr. Yee was an examiner for the BCCC examination Board from 1992 to 1996. Dr. Yee was nominated and subsequently appointed as a chiropractic inspector to the Medical Services Commission's Audit Committee in 1993.
In 1996 Dr. Yee completed his study in sports sciences and was granted fellowship with the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences of Canada. He subsequently served as Vice-President and then as President the Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia. "Serving as the first chiropractic President of the SMCBC was a true honour," says Yee. "It was the first time this multidisciplinary board had chiropractic representation and chiropractic inclusion in the treatment of BC's athletes."
Heeding his strong interest in sports, Dr. Yee has provided care at many local sporting events including the Vancouver Triathlon, Vancouver Marathon, Western Canada Summer Games, BC Summer Games, and most recently the Canadian Golf Tour’s Greater Vancouver Charity Classic. "I enjoy treating all athletes," says Yee. "But I get the most satisfaction seeing young amateur athletes play sports purely for fun."
Dr. Yee was elected to the British Columbia College of Chiropractors and served as President from 2001 to 2003. He currently chairs the BCCC Office Inspections Committee.
Academically Dr. Yee has continued his clinical education. "I learned a lot in school, and as an intern, but I think my most memorable clinical experience was during the three years I studied under Dr. Paul Bishop at the Shaughnessy and Vancouver General Hospital Back Pain Clinics," states Yee. "My time at the clinics afforded me the chance to see all types of back pain presentations, and a multidisciplinary perspective on management of the different pathologies." Most recently Dr. Yee was a co-author with Dr. Bishop in The C.H.I.R.O. Study (Chiropractic Hospital-based Interventions Research Outcomes) Clinical Practice Guidelines for Medical & Chiropractic Care of Acute Lower Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Married for sixteen years, Dr. Yee has three children -- a son fourteen, and two daughters, twelve and ten years old. "I used to play a lot of basketball and ski, but I've been bitten by the golf bug and have become a golf nut," declares Yee. "I've recently taken on a new associate, which I hope frees up more of my time to get out and play some golf with my family!" |
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