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David F. Prenovost Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Finance dfprenovost@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-2948 Fax: 909.869.4549 David Prenovost is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. Mr. Prenovost has served as Chief Financial Officer of Cal Poly Pomona Foundation since January 2000 and is responsible for financial, budgetary, capital and project accounting, cash forecasts, bond financing and covenants, investments and risk management issues. From 1994 to 1999, he served as the Director of Finance and Accounting for California State University, Long Beach Foundation. Mr. Prenovost previously served at Colonial Bank/California Mortgage Service as Assistant Vice President/Controller of Colonial Bank and subsidiary Colonial Bankcorp and with public accounting firms services a number of industries ranging from retail to manufacturing and construction.
Sue Chiazza Director of Enterprise Accounting/Financial Reporting, Finance sachiazza@cpp.edu Phone: 909.869.2930 Fax: 909.869.4549 An Ohio native, Sue earned her BS/BA degree in Business Administration/Accounting from Ohio State University. After college, she travelled with her husband and settled for a time in Connecticut and secured a position with the Condec Corporation. A few years later, Sue and her husband headed west to Phillips Ranch, CA, where they have lived for 29 years and raised two daughters. Sue held the position of Senior Accountant at Fresh Start Bakeries and handled branch operations in Europe, South America, and domestically, before joining the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation family in June, 2005.
Dennis J. Miller Chief Employment Officer, ES dennismiller@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-2958 Fax: 909.869.4549 Mr. Miller joined the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation in March 2006 as its Director of Human Resources. Mr. Miller has extensive experience in the field of human resources in both for profit and not for profit organizations. Prior to joining the Foundation, Mr. Miller served as the Director of Human Resources for California State University, Fresno Auxiliary Corporation’s providing human resources services to 5 separate auxiliary corporations. Mr. Miller was the former Vice President of Human Resources for Investor’s Business Daily, a newspaper designed specifically to assist individual investors, and was also formerly the Vice President of Human Resources for Systems Management Specialist, an information technology outsourcing firm. Additionally, Mr. Miller served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps in a variety of roles. Mr. Miller is a graduate of Chapman University, located in Orange, CA, with a Master’s of Science in Human Resources Management, and is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources through the Human Resources Certification Institute.
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.
Sandra Vaughan-Acton Director of Real Estate Development and Facilities Management, Real Estate vaughanacton@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-3154 Fax: 909.869.4549 Sandy joined the Foundation in January 2008 as its Director, Real Estate Development. Prior to her position with the Foundation, she owned and operated Sterling Asset Services, Inc., a real estate consulting and asset management business for 9 years. Her career started with Catellus Development after graduating with a degree in business from CSUF where she continues to be active, sitting on the advisory board of the Real Estate Land Use Institute. Sandy is a Certified Property Manager as well as a licensed Realtor. Sandy is active in the commercial real estate community holding membership in NAR, CAR, IREM and RCAOC. She is the past president of the Orange County Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management which was honored with the 5 Star Chapter award under her leadership and she has lectured and taught in the field of real estate management and development for many years.
Clint Aase Managing Director and Bookstore Services Director, 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.
Edwin Santiago Marketing Director, Marketing esantiago@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-2947 Fax: 909.869.4549 His award-winning ad campaigns for IBM, Intel and Hewlett Packard have graced the pages of the country's top magazines. He was once at the helm of these client's advertising and marketing promotions, which encompass direct mail, internet, yellow pages, print and radio campaign. He has also designed larger than life billboards around Los Angeles. He has successfully taken these companies advertising to a new level by initiating ad and branding campaigns geared towards increasing the company's profitability. A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, Edwin has the unique ability to single-handedly develop a marketing concept, present, research, write and personally execute these ideas using technology-based graphic design programs. To date, Edwin has received nine advertising awards from national and international advertising and design organizations.
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.
Cameron Edmonds Kellogg West Conference Center Lodge Director, Kellogg West cfedmonds@cpp.edu Phone: 909-869-2263 Fax: 909-869-4214 Cameron joined the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation in September, 2006 as the Director of Rooms Operations for Kellogg West Conference Center and in September of 2008 he assumed his present position as Director, Kellogg West Conference Center & Hotel. A 1979 graduate of Western Michigan University, Cameron’s 28-year hospitality management career has included independent hotel properties as well as major brands including Hilton Hotels, Holiday Inn and Westin Hotels. He has held a wide range of hospitality positions including Sales Manager, Director of Sales and Marketing, Director of Hotel Operations, Director of Six Sigma, Destination Services Executive Director, Resident Hotel Manager and General Manager. Outside of his hospitality career Cameron is an avid trout fisherman, home builder and DIY remodeling enthusiast, past California licensed real estate agent and motorcycle enthusiast. A native of Illinois, U. S. Army Veteran and dedicated family man, Cameron presently resides with his wife La Ree in Covina, CA.
Debbie Schroeder-Linthicum Director, Grants and Contracts, Finance dlschroeder@cpp.edu Phone: 909.869.2961 Fax: 909.869.4549 Debbie is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. Debbie worked 5 years in public accounting serving a number of industries including construction, manufacturing, and not-for-profit before joining Cal Poly Pomona Foundation in December 1995. She enjoys baseball and traveling with her husband James.
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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