OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Owner, Allied Video Productions, Salem; Station Manager, KCCS Radio, Salem; Production Manager, KOBI-TV, Medford

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated, Franklin Pierce High School, Tacoma, Washington; L.H. Bates Vocational-Technical Institute, Television Broadcasting; Tacoma Community College; Chemeketa Community College

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chemeketa Community College Board of Education, 1997-present; Salem-Keizer Schools, Strategic Planning Committee; Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, Board Member

In today’s changing world, we need to continue developing cutting edge educational programs that will ensure an employable workforce.

Chemeketa Community College has an excellent reputation throughout Oregon and the community college system for developing innovative programs and implementing new delivery systems.

Through innovative thinking, our student population has expanded beyond the bricks and mortar of the traditional classroom. By using a variety of methods including television and online courses, we are able to provide quality instruction to students of all ages; not only in our own community, but around the world! The dynamics of educating our diverse community are complex. We must continue to provide affordable access to educational opportunities that will meet the needs of all individuals, at a level that will allow them to grow and be successful.

I have been privileged to serve on the Chemeketa Community College Board since 1997. I gain satisfaction as a board member of Chemeketa Community College by knowing that we are working to provide positive experiences for those who participate in classes offered by the college.

I ask for your support in re-electing me to the Chemeketa Community College Board of Education, Zone 5.

Thank you.

Thomas (Tom) R. Marks

(This information furnished by Thomas R. Marks