Pacific Education, Evaluation and Research Associates (PEER Associates) is an informal association of "Sole Providers" with expertize in research, educational management and evaluation.Much of our recent work has centered around providing Independent External Evaluation services for Federal Grant recipients.

Creation and development of the University Center from conceptualization to current status. The University Center was created to make the programs of the Oregon University System readily accessible to place-bound students in an economically disadvantaged rural region of the statePartnerships and collaboration with Southwestern Oregon Community College, Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Oregon State University, Western Oregon University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, Western Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Linfield College, South Coast Education Service District, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, and local K-12 school districts.Coordination of on-site and distance delivery of courses and programs offered by the seven universities of the Oregon University System, Linfield College and Oregon Health and Sciences UniversityActive participation in community activities, particularly Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce.. Successful grant writing Participation in statewide university system and community college committees: various FIPSE projects (Chair: Academic Standards Committee) and OUS/Community College Articulation

Suerintendent of Schools and CEO of the Gulf Isands School District located in the "Inside Passage" between Vancouver Island and the Mainland. Ten schools on five islands. Many unique challenges.