Southern Oregon University appreciates your interest in giving and learning more about the SOU Foundation, which exists to advance and manage philanthropy in support of SOU. We take great pride in stewarding the private gifts raised to support Southern Oregon University, in accordance with the intended purposes of each generous donor.
Board of Trustees
The SOU Foundation Board of Trustees is composed of business and community leaders from around the country.
Officers
Jim Teece, President
Gene Pelham ’83, MiM ’06, Vice President
David Wright, Treasurer
Sue Collins, Secretary
Sue Kupillas, Immediate Past President
At-Large Trustees
Ted Adams ’90
Lazaro Ayala
Marc Bayliss
Kelly Coates
Tom Curran
Chris Cushman ’89
Sid DeBoer
Dan Decena
Art Diederich ’67
Christine Donchin
Peg Evans
Stephanie Haynes
Armando Lopez ’01
Blair Moody
Fred Mossler ’90
Emily Reeder
Ryan Ringer
Ernest Scalberg ’67
David Stork
Shannon Sutherland
Dan Thorndike
Barbara Tyler ’64
Ryan Wines ’01
Ron Worland, M.D.
Rick Young ’97
Affiliate Trustees
Pat Alexander, Chamber Music Concerts
Roy Scarbrough, Friends of Hannon Library
Sandy Friend, Museum Council, Schneider Museum of Art
Tracy Palermini, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Greg Roe ’95, SOU Alumni Association
Ex-Officio Members
Rick Bailey Jr., SOU President
Janet Fratella, VP of Advancement and Executive Director, SOU Foundation
Highlights from FY 2021-2022
Total raised
Number of donors
Number of gifts
Amount raised for scholarships
Sources of Support
Gift Designation
Total Private Support
Student Scholarships
Contact the Office of Development
The Office of Development staff is here to assist donors, alumni, and friends of SOU connect with the university and help them achieve their philanthropic goals. Gifts of all sizes provide opportunities for SOU students, increase access through scholarships, support academic excellence, and the overall missions of Southern Oregon University.
E: soufoundation@sou.edu
P: 541-552-6127
Plunkett Center
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, Oregon 97520