The Board Member (2006-2007)

The Board Member (2007-2008)

Student Directors

Corey Boon, Undergraduate Student Director, coreyboon@hotmail.com

Corey is a junior at Washington State University. He is certified in the School of Business as an Accounting major, and will be receiving his Bachelor’s degree in May 2009. After completing his undergraduate degree, Corey plans on completing the Masters of Accounting program and finishing the program in May 2010. Corey’s goal is to work for an international accounting firm and learn all that he possibly can about the business world, and he feels that the Students Book Corporation Board of Directors can give him a great jump start in this process right here in Pullman.

Corey is very interested in serving on the board so that he can apply what he has learned thus far in the business school. He also appreciates being involved with a respected student organization and business. Corey feels that he can bring a lot to the

Board of Directors in terms of new ideas, and in the way of representing a large portion of the student body on campus. He also wants to be able to start giving back to the university and the community, and feels this organization is a great way to do so.

Tyson O’Donnell, Undergraduate Student Director, itsallgood@wsu.edu

Tyson is a junior pursuing a double major in Entrepreneurship and Business Operations. He is involved in numerous extra-curricular activities. Tyson is a member of Pi Kappa Phi, a social fraternity based around encouraging young men to build class and strong character. He is also a founding father of Delta Sigma Pi, a professional fraternity dedicated to pursuing scholarship and the study of business. Lastly, Tyson is a voting member on the University Recreation Board. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor cooking, hiking, boating, and spending time with friends. Tyson is excited to serve his fellow students this year by being on the Students Book Corporation Board of Directors.

Brady Prim, Undergraduate Student Director, bradyprim@gmail.com

Brady is proud to be a COUG! He comes from a family of Cougars that have instilled the spirit of WAZZU in him since he was a child. Brady is currently a junior and by the end of his four years, he hopes to leave a positive, lasting impact on the WSU Campus. Whether participating in the registered student organization of WSU Camp Adventure, serving his fraternity of Pi Kappa Phi, or being a board member of the CUB and the Students Book Corporation, his passion for leading peers is evident. However, Brady is not all work, and during summers he enjoys traveling to foreign destinations. He has been to South Korea, Europe, and recently Beijing, China. He likes that WSU is a “World Class, Face to Face” university, that encourages his efforts to obtain an International Business degree. Brady is looking forward serving as a Director on the Students Book Corporation Board.

Guleed Yusuf, Undergraduate Student Director, guleedyusuf@yahoo.com

Guleed is a transfer student from the Seattle area and pursuing a major in Finance and a minor in Accounting. He has a passion for traveling to foreign places and hopes that in the future he would be able to get a job opportunity overseas. Guleed is also part of Muslim Student Association (MSA) and African Friendship Association (AFA). Guleed’s first love is soccer, and he plays every opportunity that is available to him. Golf is a new hobby that he has recently acquired. Reading and hanging out with friends is what Guleed does most of the time during the long, cold Pullman winters. Guleed was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, but at a young age left to escape the war. His journey has led him to Washington State University, and he hopes that the road he takes will lead him back to his nation some day.

Tim Graciano, Graduate Student Director, graciata@gmail.com

Tim is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Economics, specializing in international trade and econometrics. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2006 where he was active in student government. After finishing his time at WSU, Tim plans on pursuing an academic position at a university. Having grown up in Tacoma, Washington, Tim and his wife enjoy living in Eastern Washington.

Teresa Jeans, Alternate Undergraduate Student Director, teresajeans@hotmail.com

May 2008 completes Teresa’s freshman year at Washington State University. She is planning to major in Hospitality Business Management and her estimated graduation is December 2010. Teresa will be attending summer school this year to help accelerate her schedule.

Outside of school, Teresa is a member of the Omicron Psi chapter of the professional business fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. She was recently elected as the Vice President of Pledge Education for the 2008-2009 school year. Teresa also volunteers at the Whitman County Humane Society, and has participated in fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Teresa’s future goals focus on event coordinating. She has already successfully, single-handedly, planned and operated four annual cheerleading clinics for the local high school in her hometown of Longview, WA. Teresa plans to own and operate her own event coordinating business in the future, possibly in or around Portland, OR, Seattle, WA or even in California.

Zane Murfitt, Alternate Undergraduate Student Director, zanemurfitt@gmail.com

Zane is a Public Relations major and English minor. He is very involved in his fraternity, is on the executive board of ZZU CRU, works in the Office of Enrollment Services as a Cougar Connector, and works with the Athletic Foundation as member of Coug Guys and Gals. Zane’s family recently started a foundation to help support families that have children with disabilities and he hopes to work for the foundation after he graduates. Zane loves to play intramural sports, snowboard, write, read, and go to Cougar sporting events. He would love for the Students Book Corporation to have a better line of communication with the student body to help the students fully understand all that the Bookie has to offer. Zane is really excited to serve the WSU students and the Bookie as an alternate to the executive board!

Faculty Directors

Susan Gills, Faculty Director, SueGill1@hotmail.com

Dr. Susan Gills is an Associate Professor for the Department of Accounting. Her areas of expertise are Financial Accounting and Managerial/Cost Accounting, and her teaching responsibilities are in the areas of Master of Accounting and Undergraduate Accounting.

Dr. Gills received her Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Psychology in 1977, her Master of Sciences Degree in Accounting in 1983 and her Ph. D. Degree in Business Administration/Accounting in 1994 from Central Michigan University.

Dr. Gills’ Professional Memberships include: The American Accounting Association; The Canadian Accounting Association; the Certified Public Accountant-State of Michigan since 1987; Faculty Diversity and Initiatives section of the American Accounting Association; Financial Reporting Section of the American Accounting Association.

Dr. Gill has received awards for: Excellence in Education, Who’s Who Among American Teachers, 2005; Dean’s Teaching Innovation Grant, WSU, College of Business and Economics, 2003; Outstanding Teaching Award, Beta Alpha Psi –WSU, 2003; Mortarboard Distinguished Professor Award, WSU, 2001; College of Business and Economics Summer Research Grant, WSU, 1997; College of Business and Economics Excellence in Advising Award, WSU, 1995; Doctoral Excellence in Teaching Award, Michigan State University, 1992; Department of Accounting Doctorial Teaching Award, Michigan State University, 1989.

Dr. Gills’ area of service include: Beta Alpha Psi, Faculty Advisor and Recruiting Coordinator; UPPC Member; Beta Alpha Psi, Faculty Advisor & Recruiting Coordinator; Friends of the Art Museum Board, Secretary; General Education Review, Member; Becker Convisor CPA Review, Coordinator and Financial Accounting Instructor.

Karen Leonas, Faculty Director

Dr. Karen K. Leonas joined the faculty at Washington State University in May 2007 as Professor and Chair of the Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles Department. She came to WSU from the University of Georgia, where she was a Professor of Textile Sciences and Graduate Programs Coordinator for her department. Dr. Leonas has been recognized for excellence in teaching, advising, and research while actively supporting student programs and participating in university governance.

Dr. Leonas has received numerous recognitions for her excellence in teaching and advising. She has been a leader in incorporating new technology into her teaching style and is known for her innovation in course development. Dr. Leonas has frequently mentored students in special projects and provided opportunities for them to complete laboratory research. Her students have received awards, both nationally and internationally, for their work. Dr. Leonas has taken an active role in developing and directing international study programs to provide students with opportunities to experience other cultures in our ever-changing society. She has directed programs to London three times, Oaxaca Mexico three times and New York three times. In 2007 she was selected as the College of Family and Consumer Sciences candidate for the Josiah Meigs Award for Excellence in Teaching – the most prestigious teaching award at the university. She received the Gamma Sigma Delta Senior Distinguished Teaching in 2007, the Creswell Award for Leadership in Motivating and Guiding Students from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences in 2006, was inducted into the University of Georgia Teaching Academy in 2005, selected as the Outstanding Advisor for her college in 2003, in 2002 was recognized as a National Outstanding Faculty Advisor by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), received the University of Georgia Outstanding Advisor/Mentor Award in 2002, the Outstanding Advisor Award for her department in 2000, 2002 and 2003 and the Outstanding Teaching Award for her department in 2000 and 2004.

Dr. Leonas has an active research program. She has over 80 research publications, over 40 presentations, and has received over 1.7 million dollars in research funding. Her work has been recognized as outstanding and she has received Best Section Paper Awards twice and the Best Overall Paper Award once from the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. Her research area is the development of medical textiles and she pioneered work in using Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy in the evaluation of small particle transmission through textile fabrics.

Dr. Leonas has been active in university governance at the department, college and university level. She served two three year terms on the University of Georgia University Council and was active on numerous committees including the following: Educational Affairs, Graduate Recruitment, Faculty Benefits, Graduate Mentoring Award (Chair), University Round Table (Board Member), Facilities, Student Affairs Committee (Chair), Program Review Board, Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Dr. Leonas joined the faculty at the University of Georgia in 1990, prior to that she was an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois from 1986 to 1990. She received her Ph.D. in Textile Chemistry, and M.S. in Clothing and Textiles, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and her B.S. in Textile Chemistry from North Carolina State University. After receiving her B.S. she worked for Burlington Industries, Industrial Fabrics Division.

Administrative Directors

Barry Johnston, bejsbc@hotmail.com

Barry Johnston is the Assistant Vice President for Business and Finance at Washington State University. Barry received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Economics from Austin College, Sherman, Texas, in May of 1972, and a Master of Business

Administration from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona in August of 1974.
Barry has been with WSU for 29 years. He began as an Accounting Supervisor 1979 and subsequently served as the Director of Payroll Services, the Director of Benefits and Payroll Services, and as the Executive Director for Business Services/Controller.

In his role as Assistant Vice President, Barry oversees the activities of the Business Services / Controller’s Office (Accounts Payable, Payroll Services, Collection Services, General Accounting, Property Inventory, Purchasing, Revenue and Cashiers, Sponsored Programs Services, Student Accounts, Student Loans and Travel Services), University Recreation (Student Recreation Center, Outdoor Recreation, Intramural Sports, Sport Club Federation, Education and Fitness, Aquatics and Youth Camps), and the Department of Administrative Services and Housing and Dining Services.

Barry’s committee responsibilities include: Housing, Dining and Parking Capital Planning Coordination Group; University Cabinet; University Services and Activities Fee Committee; Students Book Corporation (Bookie) Board of Directors; University Fee Committee; Student Publication Advisory Board; Risk Management Committee; Health and Wellness Committee; Strategic Planning Committee for the Division of Business and Finance; Compton Union Building Renovation and Planning Committee; WSU Real Estate Committee and the Operating Portfolio Investment Committee including Cash Management and Interfund Loans.

Barry’s affiliations include Washington State Higher Education Budget; Accounting & Resource Association; American Payroll Association; Inter-Institutional Benefit Officers Association; National Association of College and University Business Officers; Western Association of College and University Business Officers; TIAA-CREF Advisory Committee –2002 –2006; TIAA-CREF Advisory Committee Chair –2003 –2004; and is a member of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce.

Victoria Murray, Administrative Director, vickymurray@hotmail.com

Victoria (Vicky) Murray has been a Students Book Corporation Board member since July 2005, serving as one of two administrative directors. A proud alumna of WSU, she is currently the Executive Director of Budget and Resource Planning, and Internal Affairs for the Division of Business and Finance. She has been associated with the University for over 20 years.

Her career at WSU includes several different roles in both academic departments as well as central administrative units. In addition to her experience in budget and planning, her background includes experience related to institutional research, human resources, affirmative action and diversity.

Past responsibilities at WSU include serving on the Administrative/Professional Advisory Council, chair of the Compensation Task Force, chair of the NCAA Certification Sub-committee, Student Leadership Award Committee, an appointment to the WSU President’s Commission on the Status of Women, and an appointment by Governor Gary Locke to serve as a member of the Governor’s Interagency Committee of State Employed Women.

In addition to her appointment to the Students Book Corporation Board and the Board’s Finance Committee, she also currently serves as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee for the Division of Business and Finance, and is a active member of: the CUB Advisory Committee; WSU Real Estate Committee; University Investment Advisory Committee; University Services and Activities Fee Committee; University Services and Activities Facility Fee Committee; the Parking Task Force; the Workforce Management Committee; and the Non-Academic Program Review Committee. She is the designated Data Custodian for WSU Financial, Personnel and Facilities records. National affiliations include the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the Western Association of College and University Business Officers, and the Association of University Real Estate Officers. She is active in the local community, having served as a volunteer for local schools and as a volunteer reader for the visually impaired.