Management Directory
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Our Team
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Jared
G.
Ceja, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
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.
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Thomas
Sekayan
Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 909-869-2968
Fax: 909-869-4549
Thomas Sekayan is a Higher Education Business Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in university auxiliary services. As a Certified Auxiliary Services Professional (“CASP”), awarded by the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, Mr. Sekayan has managed third-party contracted services, such as campus dining and university bookstore, executed RFPs, led contract negotiations, and is dedicated to lean processes. Mr. Sekayan understands the importance of his work at the Foundation, and its commitment to Cal Poly Pomona. His promise to students and the campus community is to advocate for quality Foundation Enterprises with a perpetual drive to enhance the Bronco life.
Thomas graduated from the University of West Florida with a Master of Education (M.Ed.), degree in College Student Personnel Administration and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Education degree from California State University, Northridge.
During his time away from the Foundation, Mr. Sekayan is an amateur banjo and piano player, and spends his time exclusively with his wife, children, dog, and chickens.
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Joanne
Mathew
Chief Financial Officer
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.
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Shari
Benson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Phone: 909-869-2948
Fax: 909-869-4549
Mrs. Benson has worked in the Human Resources field for over 20 years, including experience in Regional Human Resources at Office Depot, Director, Human Resources/Training at Home Shopping Network and Human Resources Director at Valley Power Systems. In addition, she also holds SHRM-SCP, SPHR and CPSP certifications. Her passion for Human Resources is prominent, and she has dedicated her career to her passion by serving on the Executive Board of the San Gabriel Valley Employer Advisory Council, a non-profit to educate Human Resources professionals and small businesses in human resources practices during her free time. Furthermore, Shari is an Adjunct Instructor at the University of La Verne, teaching Human Resources and Business Communication courses.
Shari Benson is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona and received her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. After graduating from CPP, Shari continued her relationship with the university and served on several alumni committees, volunteered at Cal Poly Pomona's Alumni Professor for a Day Program and mentored Cal Poly Pomona students. She went on to receive her Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University.
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Aaron
P.
Neilson
Dining Services - Director
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.
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David
E.
Corral
Dining Services - Assoc. Director
Phone: 909-869-2788
Fax: 909-869-4106
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Clint
Aase
Bookstore/Bronco One Card Services - Director
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.
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Suzanne
Donnelly
Bookstore Services - Sr. Assoc. Director
Phone: 909-869-3284
Fax: 909-869-2237
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David
Laxamana
CPPF Housing Services - Director
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.
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Regina
K.
Allison
CPPF Housing Services - Assoc. Director
Phone: 909-869-4174
Fax: 909-869-4155
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Randy
Wallace
Real Estate/Facilities - Director
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 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.
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Alex
Hernandez
Marketing - Assoc. Director and Webmaster
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.
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Joe
Bustamante
IT - Assoc. Director
Phone: 909-869-3056
Fax: 909-869-4549
Information Technology
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