Operating Board

Gem State Adventist Academy is owned by the Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; however, an operating board provides oversight and accountability for operations. The following individuals are currently serving on our Operating Board of Directors.

Officers & Ex-Officio Positions:

  • David Prest, Chairman (Idaho Conference President)
  • John Soule, Secretary (GSAA Principal)
  • Michael Sanchez, Idaho Conference Finance VP
  • David Salazar, Idaho Conference VP for Administration
  • Patrick Frey, Idaho Conference Education Superintendent
  • Cynthia Hastings, GSAA Finance VP
  • Brian Harris, North Pacific Union Education Superintendent

Voted Members (voted at every quinquennium session):

  • Barry Curtis
  • Melanie Decker
  • James Ernest
  • Tristi Hendrick
  • Lynn Maine
  • William Martsch
  • Dan McKey
  • Danny Villanueva

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