Lloyd H. Butler, DO
Interim President
Yakima, WADr. Lloyd Butler is one of the proud founders and developers of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and has served as past board chair. Prior to founding the university, Dr. Butler had a successful medical practice in the lower Yakima Valley for 32 years before retiring in 2004. Dr. Butler is committed to his community and has served on various volunteer boards and foundations. He is a proud member of the American Osteopathic Association, Washington Osteopathic Medical... more
Gretchen Eickmeyer, CFRM
Chief Advancement Officer
Yakima, WAAs part of the Executive leadership team, Gretchen is responsible for overseeing University fundraising both locally and regionally, legislative affairs, communications, regional development, foundation and federal grants, University events, and donor relations that support the University's mission and goals. In addition to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Gretchen's 20 years of non-profit experience includes work with the Yakima Family YMCA and The Capitol Theatre. Born and raised in the Yakima Valley, Gretchen is a graduate of Washington State University... more
Ann O'Brien, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Yakima, WAAnn O'Brien serves as PNWU's Chief Financial Officer overseeing accounting, budgeting and financial reporting. She joined PNWU in 2007 as Controller and was promoted to her current position in 2009. Ms. O'Brien is a graduate of Washington State University. Prior to joining PNWU, she worked for 15 years at a large healthcare non-profit organization and was part of their executive team. more
Robyn Phillips-Madson, DO, MPH
Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Director of Global Health and Education Research
Yakima, WADr. Phillips-Madson is a Pacific Northwest native and graduated from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. After obtaining her degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, she practiced family medicine in a solo private practice, then as medical director of a hospital-owned clinic in North Seattle. Her interest in osteopathic medical education intensified during her AOA Health Policy Fellowship. She recently earned a master's in public health degree with highest honors from Nova Southeastern University.... more
Keith Riffe, CPA, JD
Interim Chief Business Officer
Yakima, WAKeith Riffe is a former managing partner of Moss Adams, an accounting firm in Yakima. He is a highly regarded accountant and community leader. He currently serves or has served on several non-profit boards including Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Downtown Rotary Club of Yakima, Yakima Family YMCA, United Way of Yakima County and The Capitol Theatre. more
Robert E. Sutton, PhD
Chief Academic Officer
Associate Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Yakima, WAPrior to coming to PNWU, Dr. Sutton served as Vice President for Academic Affairs for Genesys Regional Medical Center, a large allopathic/osteopathic teaching hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan, associated with Michigan State College of Human Medicine and Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sutton earned his PhD degree from the University of Idaho and has spent over thirty years in leadership positions in dental and medical education. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Association... more