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Richard is currently Vice President of Facilities and Support Services for STCU, in Spokane, WA. He has been with STCU for 14 years. Responsibilities include Facilities (lease management, insurance, maintenance and upkeep, capital projects and budgets, property management and workspace planning) and Support Services (purchasing, mail services, supplies, ergonomics, and reports support). Prior to STCU, Richard worked as a Project Superintendent for six years and a Project Manager for four years in commercial construction in the Spokane and North Idaho region, building an extensive background in construction practices, project management, and estimating. Richard is also a US Army Veteran.
Education: Bachelor's degree in organizational management
Certifications: IFMA CFM, IFMA FMP, LEED GA
Professional Associations: International Facility Management Association (IFMA); Business Institute and Credit Union Council (Immediate Past President); U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Vice President of Haase Landscape Inc. Born and raised in Spokane, Tyler is a third-generation member of the family business and plays a key role in continuing the company's long-standing legacy of quality and service in the Inland Northwest. He oversees landscape construction projects, manages employees, coordinates schedules, and ensures operational efficiency and client satisfaction across all jobs.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time outdoors. He's an avid golfer and snow skier who takes full advantage of the recreational opportunities the Spokane region has to offer.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Marketing, Concordia University Irvine
Professional Associations: Spokane Home Builders Association (Board Member); International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
Assistant Vice President of Facilities Services and Campus Security at Whitworth University. Chris has been at Whitworth for over 12 years. He directs the day-to-day operations of the physical campus and plans for future needs, and oversees the safety and security of the university. Under his oversight is Facilities Maintenance, Grounds Services, Custodial Services, Capital Projects, and campus master planning, as well as Security Services and emergency planning and management. He serves the Whitworth community by leading his team to create a more beautiful, sustainable, safe, and energy-efficient campus where students live, learn, and play.
Chris is a retired Air Force Officer with 22-1/2 years of active duty. He earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University in 1989, a Master of Engineering Management from WSU-Spokane in 1997, and an MS in Systems Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2004. He is a Certified Energy Manager through the Association of Energy Engineers and has graduated from the APPA Institute and Leadership Academy, earning the designation of Education Facilities Professional through APPA.
One of his favorite sayings is "It's not who's right, but what's right," which he describes as a hybrid of thoughts on integrity, character, and staying professional about sometimes contentious issues.
Bronson works for Sodexo North America as a Facilities District Manager where he oversees their university campus business in the Western United States. He has worked with Sodexo for the past 12 years in progressing roles. His expertise is in team development, operational excellence, financial management, client relationships, and program development. He has led efforts to develop company-wide programs for Sodexo and won several awards for his leadership.
Bronson lives in the greater Boise area with his amazing wife and 4 kids. He is a classically trained pianist and speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Facility and Property Management, Brigham Young University; Graduate Certificate in Negotiation, Cornell University
