Northwest Nazarene University Inc
Donations deductibleNorthwest Nazarene University Inc's network
40 people2 organisationsi40 people and 2 organisations on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (40). Violet dotted lines (2) are likely: the same full name sits on the current board of another organisation in the same register and region. Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK. It may be a different person.The board
40 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations in the tables. The network map shows same-name matches as likely links only, never as confirmed.Tenure and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed tenure is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record. The organisation reported 38 voting members of its governing body on its latest Form 990 Part VI, which matches the board listed here.| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zahare Chair | Chair | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Becca Notbohm | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Bob Walker | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Brad Swartzentruber | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Brett Rickey | Trustee | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Chad Wilks | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Dale Shafer | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Darcy Armstrong | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Dave Mowry | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Dave Westmark | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| David Rodes | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Dennis Linnell | Trustee | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Everett Tustin | Trustee | 2025 | 1 yr |
| Frank Henderson | Trustee | 2025 | 1 yr |
| Gary Borghello | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Heidi Hagemeier | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| J Scott Shaw | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Jayme Lenker | Trustee | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Jeff Alexander | Vice Chair | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Joel Pearsall | President | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| John Hanna | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Johnny Hampton | Trustee | 2025 | 1 yr |
| Joseph Lanham | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Joy Streight | Company secretary | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Kevin Compton | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Kristina Benedick | Trustee | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Laura Lehman | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Maria Quick | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Mark Schmelzenbach | Trustee | 2025 | 1 yr |
| Melissa Mowry | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Mike O'Neill | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Mike Yost | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Millie Watkins | Trustee | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| PAM Handy | Trustee | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Paul Hartley | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Paula Kellerer | Trustee | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Rick Daniels | Trustee | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Robert Skinner | Trustee | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Steve Hamilton | Trustee | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Virgil Askren | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
Officers and senior leadership
12 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Kurtz-Shaw | VP of Academic Affairs | since 2019 |
| Bradley Kurtz-SHW | VP of Academic Affairs | 2021 |
| Brent Peterson | Dean of the School of Theology | 2025 |
| Carey Cook | VP of Student Life | since 2019 |
| Dave Covington | Org Change Manager | 2024 |
| Elizabeth List | Psy.D. Program Director | 2025 |
| Kelli Lindley | VP of External Relations | since 2024 |
| Konya Weber | Associate Dean; Professor of Business | 2025 |
| Linda Valenzuela | Dean of the School of Nursing | since 2022 |
| Lori Fairgrieve | Professor of Counselor Education | 2025 |
| Mark Wheeler | VP of External Relations | since 2018 |
| Steven Emerson | VP of Finance & Operations | since 2018 |
Pay and hours
year to 30 June 2025iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Pearsall | President | 50 | $218k | $42k | |
| Brent Peterson | Dean of the School of Theology | 50 | $143k | $60k | |
| Bradley Kurtz-Shaw | VP of Academic Affairs | 50 | $139k | $10k | |
| Elizabeth List | Psy.D. Program Director | 50 | $132k | $55k | |
| Steve Emerson | VP of Finance & Operations | 48 | $128k | $72k | |
| Kelli Lindley | Vice President of External Affairs | 50 | $124k | $19k | |
| Lori Fairgrieve | Professor of Counselor Education | 50 | $111k | $4k | |
| Konya Weber | Associate Dean; Professor of Business | 50 | $111k | $33k | |
| Linda Valenzuela | Dean of the School of Nursing | 50 | $109k | $11k | |
| Mike Zahare | Chair | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Jeff Alexander | Vice Chair | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Joy Streight | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Darcy Armstrong | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Virgil Askren | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Kristina Benedick | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Gary Borghello | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Kevin Compton | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Rick Daniels | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Heidi Hagemeier | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Steve Hamilton | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Johnny Hampton | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Pam Handy | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| John Hanna | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Paul Hartley | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Frank Henderson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Paula Kellerer | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Joseph Lanham | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Laura Lehman | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Jayme Lenker | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Dennis Linnell | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Dave Mowry | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Melissa Mowry | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Becca Notbohm | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Mike O'neill | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Maria Quick | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Brett Rickey | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| David Rodes | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Mark Schmelzenbach | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Dale Shafer | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| J Scott Shaw | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Colorado roster
41 listediOfficers, directors and trustees from the latest filing with the Colorado Secretary of State (document 20263019105). Titles are as filed; some entries are registered agents or custodians of records rather than board members. Source: data.colorado.gov, public domain.| Name | Title as filed |
|---|---|
| Millie Watkins | Trustee |
| Bob Walker | Trustee |
| Camrynne Six | Trustee |
| Brent Deakins | Trustee |
| Joseph Lanham | Trustee |
| Dale Shafer | Trustee |
| Julie Sievers | Trustee |
| Edgbert Brad | Trustee |
| Everett Tustin | Trustee |
| Rick Daniels | Trustee |
| Jeff Alexander | Trustee |
| Brad Swartenzentruber | Trustee |
| Rj Strickland | Trustee |
| Hunter Mizar | Trustee |
| Becca Notbohm | Trustee |
| Darcy Armstrong | Trustee |
| Jennifer Slemmer | Trustee |
| Dave Westmark | Trustee |
| Brett Rickey | Trustee |
| Maria Quick | Trustee |
| Mike Zahare | Board Chair |
| Mike Yost | Trustee |
| Brenda Franks | Trustee |
| Robert Skinner | Trustee |
| Joy Streight | Secretary |
| Heidi Hagemeier | Trustee |
| Mark Demichael | President |
| Dennis Linnel | Trustee |
| Dave Mowry | Board Vice Chair |
| Johnny Hampton | Trustee |
| Chad Wilks | Trustee |
| Kevin Compton | Trustee |
| Frank Henderson | Trustee |
| Mark Scmelzenbach | Trustee |
| Kristina Benedick | Trustee |
| Sherwin Rulloda | Trustee |
| Clint Benn | Trustee |
| Pam Handy | Trustee |
| Kelli Lindley | Vice President of External Relations |
| Virgil Askren | Trustee |
| Steve Emerson |
About
- Legal name
- Northwest Nazarene University Inc
- EIN
- 820200907
- Address
- 623 S University Blvd, Nampa, ID, 83686-5800
- State
- Idaho
- Mission
- The mission of northwest nazarene university (nnu) is the transformation of the whole person. Centered in jesus christ, the nnu education instills habits of heart, soul, mind, and strength to enable each student to become god's creative and redemptive agent in the world. Northwest nazarene university strives to be a vibrant educational community that integrates and reflects christian faith... (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- B420 Education
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- Education
- Size band
- 9 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 1913
- Principal officer
- Mark Demichael (as named on the Form 990)
- IRS ruling date
- 1 April 1946
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 8, latest 2025
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
Related organisations (Schedule R)
RelatedPROVIDE SUPPORT TO NW NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INCNorthwest Nazarene University Foundation IncRelatedTO PROVIDE CARE FOR THE BETTERMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTHNnu Health Inc
Longest observed on the filings
≥8years on the filingsMike Zahare
≥8years on the filingsBob Walker
≥8years on the filingsBrad Swartzentruber
≥8years on the filingsChad Wilks
Latest return
year to 30 June 2025iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 30 June 2025. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $189.6m
- Total liabilities
- $31.2m
- Net assets or fund balances
- $158.4m
- Contributions and grants received
- $10.1m
- Program service revenue
- $59.5m
- Grants and similar paid out
- $22.2m
- Employees
- 879
- Volunteers
- 75
Filed finances
1 yeariTotals as filed on the IRS Form 990 (revenue and expenses), by tax year.| Tax year | Total revenue | Total expenses | Surplus or deficit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76.6m | $70.1m | $6.4m |
As filed on the IRS Form 990. US dollars.
State registration
1 entityiBusiness-entity registers published by US states. These records are matched to this organisation by name and state, not by EIN, and are labelled as likely matches. Street addresses are not shown.Northwest Nazarene University, Inc. likely matchiMatched by exact name and state (and ZIP where shown). State registers do not publish EINs, so this is not a confirmed match. Source: Colorado Secretary of State (CDOS), business entities (data.colorado.gov 4ykn-tg5h). Licence: public domain. Data last fetched 18 October 2026.
- State
- Colorado
- Entity type
- nonprofit corporation
- Status
- Good Standing
- Formed
- 7 July 2026
- Registered agent
- Incorp Services, Inc. (city and state not held)
This register does not publish officers or directors.