2006-2008 Board of Directors

Executive Committee:

Larry Thomas, '01- President
larry_thomas@alumni.csusm.edu

After 22 years in the US Marine Corps, Larry is a perfect fit at SkillStorm, a government and commercial contracting firm that provides solutions to various federal agencies and the military, as well as some of the nations Fortune 500 companies. Larry is nationally certified as a Professional in Human Resources Management and has a Six-Sigma Black Belt in Process Improvement. Larry holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Management, from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the California State University at San Marcos.  He remains committed to his alma mater and is the current President of the CSU San Marcos Alumni Association.  Larry previously served on the board as the Vice President and as the Director of Communications. Larry is as a lifetime member of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology; a founding and lifetime member of the CSU San Marcos Alumni Association, as well as a member of the Cal-Alpha Gamma Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity

Rachel Nafrada, '95 - Vice President
RachelNafrada@yahoo.com

Johnny Navarro, '97 - Treasurer
mrclean@owl.csusm.edu

Johnny graduated in 1997 with a degree in political science.  He obtained a paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego in 1998.  He has worked as a paralegal for a law firm until he retired in 2006. He has been a member of the alumni association board since 2001. He served as director of compliance and is now serving as treasurer.

Kathy Stuart, '04 - Recorder
kstuart@ucsd.edu

When her daughter entered middle school, Kathy decided that it was time to focus on her educational goals.  After several years at Miramar College and attaining her A.S. in Business Administration, she felt that working at UCSD she needed her bachelor's degree to move her further along in her career.  She graduated cum laude from CSUSM with her B.S. in Business (service sector emphasis) in 2004 and decided in 2006 that it was time to give back to her alma mater by volunteering to serve on the Alumni Board.  "Reconnecting with former classmates and other alumns, has been an especially rewarding experience, and I recommend it highly to all Cougars past and present." 

Ken Green, '96 - Compliance
kgreen@vdacollect.net

Ken graduated in 2001 with an MBA which helped provide better understanding of senior management issues. He enjoys skiing in the winter and relaxing at the beach in the summer. He currently resides in Oceanside with Wife of 18 years, Robin and 3 Children - Alex, Danielle, and Matthew.

Directors:

Dayleen Coleman, '05- Human Development Chapter
colem030@csusm.edu

After getting married to her husband Curt in September of 2000, she decided to return to college. She obtained a Liberal Arts degree from Palomar College before transferring to CSUSM into their Human Development Program. After graduation she finished out the year by working for Casa de Amparo as an Intake Coordinator. In February 2006 she gave birth to their first child Elizabeth. Since then she has committed herself to being a full time mom and love every moment of it. With her free time, she volunteer for Casa de Amparo’s fundraising events and am on the Board of Directors for the Human Development Alumni Chapter.

Rebecca Bousquet, 05'- Membership Development

Rebecca graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from CSUSM in 2005.  Just before graduating, she began a career as an independent insurance agent in Rancho Bernardo, where she lives with her fiance, John and cat, Skittles.  She is looking forward to applying back to CSUSM in the near future to pursue a second bachelors degree in Biology.  Rebecca is a new member of the Board and hopes to have a long term involvement with the Alumni Association.  When she is not at work, Rebecca enjoys reading, traveling, snorkeling and Yoga.

Lena Dubrovsky, '04 - Scholarships
lenadubrovsky@hotmail.com

After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Service Sector Management from CSUSM, Lena pursued a career with Union Bank of California.  She quickly ascended to Project Officer for the Extreme Sales and Service department, and then was promoted to Project Officer for the rapidly expanding Company Benefits department.  In addition to her full-time banking career, Lena is the founder and CEO of the "Dubrovsky Canine Center", a supplier of raw meat, mixes and supplements for canines of all breeds.  She volunteers for many organizations through the bank, and is in the process of applying for a Masters of Business Administration program in 2008.

Michelle Harvey, '02 - College of Education
harveyhomes@hotmail.com

Michelle graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in Business Administration. She started on this path as an assistant for two managers at Coldwell Banker and in 2000 received her real estate license. After graduating from CSUSM, she then set her sights higher and decided to start her own real estate company. Michelle received her Broker's license and then launched Harvey Homes, a full service real estate company that offers sales and property management. She has been interviewed by the San Diego Business Journal and has had articles published about her in the San Diego Union Tribune and The North County Times. Michelle is also a member of the Association of Realtors. She is happily married to her best friend and fellow CSUSM alumnus, Jason Harvey ('02). They live in Vista.

Leif Jacobsen, '03- At Large

Leif graduated CSUSM fall 2003 with degree in Business Administration emphasis finance. He began working at Merrill Lynch February 2004, managing investment portfolios for high net-worth individuals. He is involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Riverside County and the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce and currently resides in Temecula with his three children Dakota 8, Bailey 6,  Dawson 2 months.

Josh Heers, '02 - College of Business Administration
jheers@gmail.com

Joshua Heers graduated from CSUSM in the spring of 2002 with a B.S. in Business administration.  After graduating Joshua founded a Real Estate Appraisal business, and enjoyed success in this field.  He further pursued this career by obtaining his real estate sales license in 2007.  Joshua is active in the community through his participation with the CSUSM Alumni Association as well as his membership in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. 

Jacob Malki, '98 - At Large
jpmalki@owl.csusm.edu

Jacob Malki is a Senior Loan Officer and CA licensed Real Estate Broker, working for a global financial powerhouse JP Morgan Chase. He graduated in 1998 from CSUSM with a BA and he is currently completing his MBA at the University of Phoenix. He is also a State of CA Notary Public.

Brian Velasquez, '06  - College of Arts and Sciences
velas012@csusm.edu

Brian Velasquez graduated in spring 2006 from CSUSM with a B.A. in Sociology and a B.A. in Criminology & Justice Studies.  He is currently working for the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego and he will be entering law school in fall 2008.  Brian actively participates as a member of the CSUSM Alumni Association and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

Ex-Officio:

Lori Brockett

Lori Brockett, originally from Santa Rosa, CA moved to San Diego to attend San Diego State University.  She graduated from SDSU with a BS in Kinesiology in 1998.  She began her career in education working for the Rancho Santa Fe School District and San Dieguito School District before accepting a position at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center.  From 2000-2007 Lori has been working her way up from Program Director to Director of Development to Executive Director.  She served as Executive Director for three years during a time of tremendous growth at the Center.  In order to continue her education in the fundraising arena, she received a Certificate in Fundraising Management from Indiana University Center on Philanthropy.  Lori and her husband Bryan, a Spanish Teacher at Torrey Pines High School, live with their daughter  Samantha in San Marcos.

Charles Ragland, '96- Past President
cragland2@cox.net

Charles Ragland is a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice in downtown San Diego. He has argued cases in the California Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.  Charles graduated from CSUSM in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and was President of the Associated Students, Inc. from 1995-1996. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.  In 1999, he graduated from the University Of Texas School Of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence. He passed the California bar exam in 1999. Charles served as President of the Alumni Association from 2002 to 2006.  In November 2002, he was inducted into the El Camino High School Hall of Fame.  Charles has been profiled in San Diego Lawyer Magazine, the CSUSM Blueprint, and the San Diego Union Tribune. 

Caitlin Gelrud - President, Associated Students, Inc.

VACANT - Athletics Representative

VACANT - Greek Life Representative