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Jared G. Ceja, MBA Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Foundation jgceja@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-4844 Fax: 909-869-4549 Jared Ceja became the Foundation Executive Director in March 2020 after serving as a Division Director at CSULB, Auxiliary Services Director at Chaffey College, and Bookstore Manager at Santa Ana College. Prior to working in higher education, Jared held positions in corporate retail, banking, and theme park operations. His education includes an MBA from the University of Redlands, BA in Business Economics & Accounting from UCSB, and AA from Citrus College. Mr. Ceja is an active member of the auxiliary services community having served as the West Regional Representative to the NACAS National Board, NACAS West President, Conference Chair, and numerous other leadership roles. He also earned and has maintained a CASP designation since 2013 and is frequently invited to share best practices at higher education conferences. Jared is a Southern California native and current resident of Pomona. He considers it a true privilege to be a part of the Cal Poly Pomona family.
Joanne Mathew Director of Financial Services/Chief Financial Officer, Finance jmathew@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-3154 Fax: 909.869.4549 Joanne Mathew joined the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation team in November 2020. Ms. Mathew began her career with Kuwait Real Estate Company, a large real estate investment corporation, and later moved into the government sector with the Ministry of Transportation in Canada. Soon after, she realized her passion was in the field of non-profits, specifically working with youth. Ms. Mathew transitioned into working with non-profit organizations that dealt with humanitarian aid, advocacy, and community development domestically and internationally. Shortly before joining the Foundation, she worked with Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles in the capacity of Director of Finance & Risk Management, rounding off 20 years of experience in non-profits. Ms. Mathew received a Master's degree in Commerce from Sam Higginbottom University in India and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of California. Her expertise includes strategic planning, financial analysis, risk assessment, policy administration, investment planning and operations management.
TBA Chief Employment Officer, ES Phone: Fax: 909-869-4549
Aaron P. Neilson Dining Services - Director, Dining Services apneilson@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-2788 Fax: 909-869-4549 Southern California native Aaron Neilson obtained his degree in Culinary Arts at Western Culinary Institute and in Business Administration at Strayer University in Washington DC. Aaron has worked on several college campuses since 1992, including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Loyola Marymount University, The Claremont Colleges, Chapman University, and the University of La Verne. Aaron resides with his wife and daughters in Alta Loma.
David E. Corral Associate Director, Dining Services decorral@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-2788 Fax: 909-869-4106
Clint Aase Bookstore Services Director, Bronco Bookstore craase@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-3762 Fax: 909-869-2237 Clint Aase joined the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc. in March 2002 as General Merchandise Manager. He later moved to assistant director before being promoted to Bookstore Director. Clint graduated from CSUF with a BA in Business Administration. He also brought nearly 20 years of retail and wholesale sales experience and perspective to the Bronco Bookstore.
Suzanne Donnelly Sr. Associate Director, Bronco Bookstore smdonnelly@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-3284 Fax: 909-869-2237
David Laxamana Director of Foundation Housing Service, Village dllaxamana@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-4159 Fax: 909-869-4155 Dave Laxamana has been with the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation since 2011, when he joined the University Village as a Complex Coordinator. He served as the Assistant Director for Community Standards and Senior Associate Director before being promoted to the Director of Foundation Housing Services. Dave earned his Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Vermont. He received his Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of California, San Diego and an Associate’s degree in Psychology from San Diego Mesa College.
Regina K. Allison Associate Director of Operations, Village rkallison@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-4174 Fax: 909-869-4155
Randy Townsend Director of Information Technology, IT rltownsend@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-2968 Fax: 909-869-4549 I have over 40 years of experience working with computer systems in a variety of industries. My diverse background includes implementing ATM technology and WAN communications for Home Savings, automating and programming software for television game shows including “The Price is Right” and “Family Feud”, and developing enterprise messaging, managing network infrastructure, and facilitating company-wide technology projects for Simpson Investment Company. I earned my Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer credential while participating in usability studies and think tanks for Microsoft while living in Seattle. In the non-profit sector, I have worked for the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, and as a board member of the Lassen Park Foundation. I have worked for the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. since 2006, and am currently the Director of Information Technology. In 2016, I chaired the IT committee for the Association of Auxiliaries, AOA, working with over 90 CSU support organizations statewide. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an Associate’s degree from Pierce College. In addition, I maintain certifications as a Project Management Professional with PMI, and a Strategic Project Leader.
Randy Wallace Associate Director, Real Estate/Facilities Management, Real Estate rwallace@cpp.edu Phone: 909-979-5555 Fax: 909-869-4549 Randy Wallace Jr. has been with the Foundation since 2008 where he joined the Real Estate Department. He has served in various capacities as a Real Estate Manager, Assistant Director of Real Estate and is currently the Associate Director of Real Estate and Facilities Management. Randy graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly Pomona and earned his MBA from University of La Verne. Randy has been a licensed Real Estate Broker in California since 2004 and is a member of the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors and Urban Land Institute.
E. Alex Hernandez Associate Director of Marketing and Webmaster, Marketing alexhernandez@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-3283 Fax: 909-869-4549 Alex Hernandez is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Information Systems. Mr. Hernandez joined the Foundation in 2003. He oversees the marketing department and designs, develops, and maintains all Foundation websites. Prior to joining the Foundation he owned and operated several retail businesses around Southern California.
Jenny Dennis Executive Assistant, Foundation jdennis@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-5418 Fax: 909-869-4549

Our Commitment

The Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc., established in 1966, is an integral component of the educational mission of the University. In pursuit of this mission, the Foundation is a partner in the University community that includes students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and members of the larger community. The Foundation exists to provide the highest level of service and financial support while maintaining corporate fiscal integrity. [ Read More About The Foundation's Commitment ]

Investing In Ourselves

Your continued loyalty to Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc., (Bronco Bookstore, Dining Services, University Village, Kellogg West, and the Farm Store) makes many scholarships, campus programs and activities a reality.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.is a non profit organization, serving Cal Poly Pomona for over 50 years. The Foundation employs over 1,000 Cal Poly Pomona students each year [Read More About The Foundation's Investing In Ourselves ]

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc

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