Contact The Team
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Eric Rice CFP® Vice President of Advancement erice@multnomah.edu Phone: 503.251.6466 Eric and his wife Deanna met at Multnomah in the late ‘70s. Deanna is now “re-enrolled” at Multnomah. They have two daughters, Lindsey (a junior at Washington State University) and Courtney (a high school senior) with the goal of attending Multnomah. Eric is a Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner and began his career in 1984. For two decades Eric worked closely with his clients to develop financial, estate, philanthropic and investment plans. In his position at Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary, Eric oversees three departments, Alumni Relations, Planned Giving and Development as well as vice-presidential leadership. Eric enjoys snowboarding, rock concerts with his daughters, fly fishing, astronomy and equestrian activities. |
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Forrest Bjelkevig CFP® Planned Giving Officer fbjelkevig@multnomah.edu Phone: 503.251.5363 Forrest, a Certified Financial Planner®, brings 20 years of experience to Multnomah as a former small business owner and manager in the financial services industry. He can help you take a comprehensive look at your estate plan, income taxes, retirement planning, investment strategies, and insurance while exploring new ways to maximize your charitable giving. Joining the Advancement team in February 2005, he and his family are no strangers to Multnomah. Forrest and his wife, Susan, have three children, and one grandchild. Brooke, their oldest, married to Jeff Baker, are 2005 Multnomah graduates. Lane, a student at Multnomah, is married to Marcy (Curtiss) and have a new daughter, Ocean. Brittany, their youngest, is also a current student at Multnomah Bible College. |
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Irene Scruggs Planned Giving Coordinator iscruggs@multnomah.edu Phone: 503.251.5361 Irene has worked for over 30 years in Multnomah's stewardship office - now called "Planned Giving." The first 15 years she worked here with her husband Pete, until his sudden death in 1990. They had four children and she now has six grandchildren - who are her "pride and joy." Born in Minnesota, her family (including nine children) all moved to Portland in 1950. She had read the "Out of the Mixing Bowl" articles by Doris Aldrich in the Moody Monthly, never dreaming she would eventually marry into the Multnomah family and then work here. She is thankful for the privilege of working with the wonderful friends of Multnomah who pray for and support this strategic ministry. |
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Ray Keen Director of Development keen@multnomah.edu Phone: 503.251.6463 Ray Keen has served on Multnomah's staff since 1998 when he graduated from Multnomah Bible College. Among other roles, Ray has served as a Men's Residence Director and Director of Alumni Services. Ray is passionate about linking the needy with the giving. Ray met his wife Rachel (Witte) at Multnomah where they served in drama ministry together. Ray, Rachel, and their two children Elisheba and Josiah enjoy road trips, car camping, and watching old musicals. |
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Aimee Lee Communications Coordinator alee@multnomah.edu Phone: 503.251.6468 A 2001 graduate of Multnomah Bible College, Aimee Lee is slowly working towards her masters in counseling. Her main focus of studies is in marriage and family and her passion is to share with others the love of Christ. Aimee enjoys being her nieces and nephews favorite auntie and when they aren't spending the night she enjoys scrapbooking, playing the guitar, and board games. She would love to pray for any prayer requests you may have and considers it a privilege to do so. |
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Aaron Cloyd Special Events Coordinator alcloyd@multnomah.edu Phone: 503.251.6467 Relocating from Wyoming, Aaron attended Multnomah Bible College from 2001-2005. Following graduation, he joined the Advancement Department as their Special Events Coordinator. Aaron looks forward to continuing the relationships of Multnomah and furthering the vision of the school by organizing, constructing, and managing key events. He enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa and son Nathaniel, the occasional rock-climbing excursion, and wandering aimlessly through Powell’s City of Books.
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Matt Forsythe Donor Relations Coordinator mforsythe@multnomah.edu Phone: 503.251.6590 Matt, a native from the Northeast, journeyed west in 2002 to attend MBC. During his time at MBC Matt earned degrees in Speech Communications and Educational Ministries, met his beautiful wife Tessa, and became a part of an intentional Christian community, where he is now living in the St. John’s district. Matt and his wife enjoy playing with their son Parker and are joyfully anticipating the birth of another child this July. As Donor Relations Coordinator, Matt is grateful for the opportunity to rub shoulders with faithful men and women of God. Matt enjoys hiking, lounging at local coffee shops, and studying God’s word.
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Kim Snyder Executive Administrative Assistant ksnyder@multnomah.edu 503.251.6461 Kim was born and raised in the Portland area and enjoys playing the piano, crocheting and going to the Oregon Coast with her family. Kim and her husband Dave have three daughters: Katelyn, their oldest will graduate from Corban College this spring, Kourtney is enrolled at Mt. Hood Community College, and Kelsey their youngest is a sophomore at Madison High School. Kim and Dave have lived only minutes from Multnomah for the past 20 years, working and serving families in the Southeast Portland area. Kim enjoys her time at Multnomah, assisting the Vice President of Advancement. |
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Ryan Doughty Grant and Research Specialist rdoughty@multnomah.edu Phone: 503.251.6591 A current Multnomah Biblical Seminary Student, Ryan has over eight years experience working in a variety of non-profit settings with special work in volunteer management and development. He is pursuing a Masters of Divinity degree with a dual emphasis in Spiritual Formation and Exegetical Studies and is in his final year of the program. He and his wife Tamara were married in 2005 and reside in Portland. Ryan is an avid tea collector, enjoys playing Scrabble and gourmet cooking. He looks forward to helping foundations and organizations partner with Multnomah to equip and empower students to serve in their church, community, and world. |














