CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) has announced Raymond Pedrina of Lewis-Clark State College as its representative for the NAIA Governance and Leadership Academy (GLA). The event will be held on April 10 in Kansas City, Missouri.
"Congratulations to Raymond on his selection to represent the CCC at the upcoming NAIA Governance Leadership Academy," Commissioner Robert Cashell stated. "There is no doubt that he will add a great perspective to the Academy as a former standout NAIA student-athlete and now as an administrator in the LC State athletic department, while also gaining valuable insight from peers around the association."
Participants gain hands-on exposure to NAIA committee involvement while building leadership and professional skills.
"I am excited for Ray to attend the NAIA Governance Academy and represent both LC State and the Cascade Conference," said LC State Athletic Director Jim Klemann who nominated Pedrina for the opportunity. "Ray is a servant leader on our campus and a champion for our student-athletes' experience. This experience will be one of learning and growth, and I am excited to see his continued development in the NAIA and higher education."
Pedrina is an LC State baseball alumnus. He earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology with minors in exercise science and business administration from LC State in the spring of 2018 and recently graduated in the fall with his master's degree in physical education with an emphasis in athletic administration from Idaho State University. He currently serves as assistant athletic director for marketing and promotions.
"Being selected for the GLA is both an honor and a responsibility that I do not take lightly. It affirms my commitment to continued growth as an administrator and reinforces my desire to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of intercollegiate athletics," said Pedrina.