2008 Woodie Awards
Johnson accepts STCU position
Megan Rieger, Staff Writer
Issue date: 12/5/06
Last Updated: 12/29/07
The college will initiate a search for Johnson's replacement after the first of the year. Until then, Luz Merkel, controller, will be overseeing business operations along with the business affairs staff.
"Tom oversees the bookstore, facilities, human resources, I.T. and the business office so in the in-between time [while a candidate search is conducted], all of his directors will step in and fill the gap," Merkel said.
Johnson provided wisdom and direction to the people he worked with based on his vast experience, so he leaves big shoes to fill, Merkel said.
"It's going to take time for a new person to provide that same level of support to the institution," she said.
Johnson already boasts a long history with Spokane Teachers Credit Union, where he served as a board member for 12 years. STCU is the largest credit union in eastern Washington with 70,000 members and $845 million in assets.
Johnson said he enjoyed working with people dedicated to the college's mission.
"It's been a privilege to serve in this role and to be a part of a great era of the college," Johnson said.
"Tom oversees the bookstore, facilities, human resources, I.T. and the business office so in the in-between time [while a candidate search is conducted], all of his directors will step in and fill the gap," Merkel said.
Johnson provided wisdom and direction to the people he worked with based on his vast experience, so he leaves big shoes to fill, Merkel said.
"It's going to take time for a new person to provide that same level of support to the institution," she said.
Johnson already boasts a long history with Spokane Teachers Credit Union, where he served as a board member for 12 years. STCU is the largest credit union in eastern Washington with 70,000 members and $845 million in assets.
Johnson said he enjoyed working with people dedicated to the college's mission.
"It's been a privilege to serve in this role and to be a part of a great era of the college," Johnson said.
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