BRIAN J. FREEMAN

OCCUPATION: Retired Attorney

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Private practice of law (28 years).

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland Public Schools; Oregon State University, BS, Mathematics; Northwest School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, LLB.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale City Attorney (fee basis); Gresham/Barlow High School Budget Committee, past chairman; Retired as Colonel after serving 30 years as an Officer of the Oregon Air National Guard; Commander of the 123rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron.

BRIAN J. FREEMAN IS INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY

  • Mount Hood Community College District Foundation board member for 11 years, past president
  • Mount Hood Community College District Board Member, past four years, two years as Chairman of the Board.
  • Rotary Club of Gresham, past president
  • Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce, past board member
  • Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation, past board member.

BRIAN J FREEMAN WILL WORK TO:

  • Maintain educational excellence as the top priority.
  • Build trust among all college groups.
  • Establish priorities and build budgets to address them.
  • Continually compare programs offered to community needs.
  • Evaluate existing programs to assure that they meet current needs.
  • Establish long range plans to meet future needs.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with private and public organizations in the community.
  • Continue and expand cooperation and joint programs with high schools within the MHCC District.

(This information furnished by Brian J. Freeman)