People in Business
The Educational Service District 112 Board of Directors appointed Dr. Mel Netzhammer to represent District 5, which encompasses parts of the Vancouver and Evergreen school districts.
Netzhammer, who will retire as chancellor of Washington State University Vancouver this spring, brings leadership experience in higher education and a commitment to community engagement to the post.
During his 13-year tenure as WSU Vancouver Chancellor, Netzhammer actively partnered with ESD 112, school districts, Clark College and other educational institutions to strengthen K-12 and higher-education opportunities in Southwest Washington.
He has also had leadership roles on the boards of the Columbia River Economic Development Council, Greater Portland Inc. and Career Connect Southwest Washington, where he recently completed his term as co-chair. His national service includes board positions with the American Democracy Project, LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education and the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good.
