Brian Benzel

Brian Benzel Brian has a account Educational Leadership Consultant Greater Seattle Area 500+ connections Contact info PEMCO Washington State University About School District leadership Higher education experience as a vice-president and faculty member Author, with Kenneth Hoover, of The Superintendent and the CFO: Building An Effective Team Articles & activity 1,228 followers Book Published Brian’s profile photo Brian Benzel Published on LinkedIn Ken Hoover, my colleague and friend, and I wrote this book based on the roles we both had as school business officials and school superintendents. We realized that little writing existed about the importance of aligning the work of the school system's CEO and the primary financial and operational advisor. We've shared our experiences and ideals in a way that will serve as a learning tool for those preparing to be a school superintendent and those already in either role. Thanks to our publisher, Rowman & Littlefield, and AASA for supporting us and to many colleagues upon whose shoulders we stand. You are able to order the book at www.roman.com or through Amazon. 18 Likes 12 Comments Like Comment Share See all articles No alternative text description for this image Excellent. Brian commented No alt text provided for this image I do, too...but mistakes still happen. Never send an email in anger!! Adapted from advice my father gave me in the snail mail era...applies even more now. Brian commented No alt text provided for this image Congrats, Antony. It was a pleasure to work with you for a short while before I left Spokane. Your leadership was fabulous and influential...certainly warrants your move to this new, exciting challenge. Best wishes and thank you for your leadership in our state! Brian commented See all activity Experience PEMCO Member, Board of Directors Company NamePEMCO Dates EmployedDec 2006 – Present Employment Duration12 yrs 11 mos LocationSeattle, WA Personal Consultant Company NamePersonal Dates EmployedJan 2014 – Present Employment Duration5 yrs 10 mos LocationWashington State Work with school superintendents, university administrators and businesses on career development, organizational issues, school finance and general administration issues. Inspirus Credit Union Member, Board of Directors Company NameInspirus Credit Union Dates EmployedDec 2006 – Feb 2019 Employment Duration12 yrs 3 mos LocationTukwila, WA HYA Associate Company NameHYA Dates EmployedJan 2008 – Jul 2015 Employment Duration7 yrs 7 mos Assist school boards hiring their school superintendent and board development work Welcome to ECRA Group | Research and Analytic Solutions | ECRA Group | Research and Analytic Solutions Welcome to ECRA Group | Research and Analytic Solutions | ECRA Group | Research and Analytic Solutions Whitworth University Vice President, Finance and Administration Company NameWhitworth University Dates EmployedJul 2007 – Dec 2013 Employment Duration6 yrs 6 mos LocationSpokane, Washington Spokane Public Schools Superintendent Company NameSpokane Public Schools Dates EmployedJul 2001 – Jun 2007 Employment Duration6 yrs Seattle Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Company NameSeattle Public Schools Dates EmployedOct 1998 – Jun 2001 Employment Duration2 yrs 9 mos Voyager Expanded Learning President, Northwest Region Company NameVoyager Expanded Learning Dates EmployedAug 1997 – Oct 1998 Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos Edmonds School District Superintendent Company NameEdmonds School District Dates EmployedJul 1988 – Jul 1997 Employment Duration9 yrs 1 mo Mead School District Superintendent Company NameMead School District Dates EmployedJul 1984 – Jun 1988 Employment Duration4 yrs Show fewer experiences Education Washington State University Washington State University Degree NameBachelor's degree Field Of StudyBusiness Administration Dates attended or expected graduation 1966 – 1970 Gonzaga University Gonzaga University Degree NamePhD Field Of StudyLeadership Dates attended or expected graduation 1980 – 1983 University of Washington University of Washington Degree NameMPA Field Of StudyHigher Education Policy Dates attended or expected graduation 1970 – 1972