Board of Governors
The board’s primary responsibility is to uphold the mission and values of Gutenberg College. All members of the board therefore adhere to Gutenberg’s Biblical Foundation Statement.
Amy Dent Beebe
Amy Dent Beebe
- B.A., Writing and Literature with a minor in Video Production; George fox University, 1997
- Currently: Digital Media Strategist, MarketScale; Owner, CocoPolka Photo Albums; Travel Agent with Best Friends Cruise Planners
Allan Bruner
Allan Bruner
- M.S., Science Education; Oregon State University, 1988
- Licensed Practical Nurse; Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute, 1982
- B.S., Chemistry; Seattle Pacific University, 1981
- National Board Certified Teacher: 2002 – Present
- Currently: Science Department Chair and Teacher, Veritas Scholars Academy
- Secretary, Gutenberg College Board of Governors
Craig A. Doerksen
Craig Doerksen
- M.A., English, Narrative and Modernity; National University of Ireland, Maynooth, 2002
- B.A., English; University of Oregon, 1992
- Currently: Director, Waterloo School (Austin, Texas)
Diane Gray
Diane Gray
- M.S., Microbiology/Molecular Biology; Oregon State University, 1998
- B.S., Microbiology with minor degrees in Chemistry and Music; Oregon State University, 1995
- M.A. in Classical Education through CC-plus and Southeastern University, 2025
- Currently: Area Representative with Classical Conversations supporting the Greater Portland Area in Oregon.
Mike Grose
Mike Grose
- M.A., Music, Tuba Performance; Northwestern University, 1985
- B.A., Music, Tuba Performance; Northwestern University, 1984
- Currently: Teacher and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance
John Hemmerich
John Hemmerich
- J.D, Liberty University School of Law, 2009
- B.A., Liberal Arts; Gutenberg College, 2005
- Currently: Practices law at John R. Hemmerich, Attorney at Law. Studying for an M.A. in Biblical Theological Studies, Western Seminary.
John Hurd
John Hurd
- Currently: Human Resources Manager at 9Wood, a commercial acoustic wood ceiling manufacturer
John Hurd is the son of McKenzie Study Center founder and former Gutenberg tutor and board member Wesley Hurd. John joined the workforce out of high school spending 8 years in the automotive service trade, 19 years in RV manufacturing in roles from service advisor to operations manager before landing with commercial acoustic wood ceiling manufacturer 9Wood where he remains today. During his journey he discovered a native interest in healthy human relations, a vocation he continues to explore as Human Resources Manager mentoring foundational principles of relational excellence. John and his wife of 33 years Brenda have two children and enjoy reading and outdoor activities.
Paul Pindell
Paul Pindell
- MBA, Northwest Christian University, 2009
- B.A., Greek, Minor in Philosophy; University of Oregon, 1992
- Currently: Principal Architect, Solution Architecture and Engineering, Business Development, F5 Networks (Eugene, Oregon)
- Chair of Gutenberg College Board of Governors
- Chair of Executive Committee, Gutenberg College Board of Governors
- Chair of Facilities Committee, Gutenberg College Board of Governors
Andy Truitt
Andy Truitt
- B.S., Management; United States Air Force Academy, 1993
- Currently: Director, Interns and Outdoor Leadership, at Spring Canyon, a retreat and conference center owned and run by Officers’ Christian Fellowship
Shane Vertner
Shane Vertner
- B.S., Broadcast Communications; Westminster College
- Currently: Licensed Real Estate Agent in Oregon