Linn-Benton Community College has selected Dale Stowell as the next executive director to lead the college’s office of Institutional Advancement.

Dale Stowell. Image from LBCC's Blog. Click to view source.

In addition, Stowell was employed as a regional physician communication manager with Franciscan Health System, and as a publications and media relations manager for St. Joseph Medical Center, both in Washington
state. Stowell also worked for several years as an editor and reporter for the Woodburn Independent newspaper and as a reporter for the Lebanon Express.

Stowell was raised in Philomath and attended LBCC where he studied journalism. He went on to Portland State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in English. Stowell will start in his new position at the college on Jan. 12.

Dale Stowell succeeds Marlene Propst, who has served at executive director since 2003. Propst recently retired after serving 35 years at the college.

Via: News Release | LBCC News Service | Dec. 9, 2011 | Contact: Scott Rolen, Human Resources, 541-917-4425

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