ROBERTA JONES GREENE
211 E Meadowlane Road
Spokane, Washington 99224
(509) 448-4849 Home
(509) 220-7133 Cell Phone
DOB 3/29
married
EDUCATION:
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington - 2005
Doctor of Laws (PhD) honoris causa
Honorary degree presented May, 2005
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas - 1975
Masters of Science (M.S.) Urban Studies
Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama - 1961
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) Economics
Majored in Economics with a minor in Sociology
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Board member Washington Dental Service 2001-2010.
Washington Dental Service is the state’s leading dental benefits
Company. I was a board member for 10 years, served as Vice Chair
for 2009-2010 and served on all corporate committees including
Audit, Investment, HR, etc.
Board member, Washington Dental Service Foundation 2002-2010.
Washington Dental Service Foundation is a non-profit funded by
Washington Dental Service at an annual rate of $5 million per year. It
works closely on the state and national level with partners to develop
innovative programs that impact and call attention to the importance
of oral health. Served on all committees and also served as vice chair
and then chair of the board.
EMPLOYMENT
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
Lecturer, Economics Department- 2012-present
Responsible for providing instruction to General Economics students who range
from Running Start students to seniors satisfying a general education
requirement.
Empire Ford, Spokane, Washington
Vice President, Sales Development - 1986 to 2007
Responsible for researching new sales possibilities and for representing
Empire Ford in the Spokane community. Also responsible for the design
and implementation of customer satisfaction programs, and employee benefit
programs.
City of Spokane, Spokane, Washington
City Council -1996 - 2003
Elected to Spokane City Council for a 4 year term beginning January, 1996.
Reelected 1999 for an additional 4 year term beginning January 2000.
Central Piedmont Community College - Charlotte, North Carolina
Department of Business and Economics
Professor/Program Chairperson 1981-1986
Taught Economics, Human Relations and Business courses offered by the
Department. Also participated on a number of faculty committees including
Faculty Senate, Employee Assistance Program, International Business Advisory
Committee and the Quality Circle Committee.
Erie Community College - Buffalo, New York
Department of Business and Economics
Assistant Professor - 1977-1980
Taught Macro and Micro Economics and Introductions to Economics courses.
D'Youville College - Buffalo, New York
Niagara Community College - Sanborn, New York
Part Time Lecturer 1977-1980
Part time lecturer of Economics and Business courses
Marine Midland Bank - Buffalo, New York.
Branch Banking Department, Credit Analysis Dept. and Personnel Dept.
Branch Banking Officer 1975-1977
Worked initially as a Personnel Specialist to develop training programs for
all personnel. Programs included Transactional Analysis, teller training,
collection procedures and customer relations. Also worked as a supervisor of
financial statement analysts. Was promoted to Branch Banking Officer
where I worked directly with the branch's customers and their banking needs.
The Patrician Movement, San Antonio, Texas
Supervisor 1970 -1972
Supervised 10 drug counseling teams and assisted with grant writing to
provide funding for the agency.
New York Department of Social Services, Brooklyn, New York
Case Work Division
Caseworker - 1965 - 1967
Responsible for approximately 70 public assistance cases.
Present and Past
Boards/Committee
Activities
Washington Learns Steering Com/Higher Ed Advisory Com past member
Washington Dental Service Governing Board -2010 Vice Chair
Washington Dental Service Foundation Board -2009&2010Chair
Spokane Chamber of Commerce - Past Board Member
Stanford University – Executive Program For Philanthropy Leaders 8/2008
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board- Past Member
Community Colleges of Spokane - Past Member Board of Trustees
Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services - Past Member
Empire Health Services Governing Board - Past Member
Co- founder Unity in the Community
Spokane Homeownership Resource Center Board-Past Member
Spokane Lilac Festival - 1994 President
Spokane Private Industry Council -Past Member and Past Chair
Executive Women International - Past Member
Joint Center for Higher Education - Past Board Member
Bethel AME Church Member Steward Board
Chase Youth Commission - Past Chair and Past Board Member
United Way - Past Board Member
Epicurean Delight - 1994 Benefit Chair
Foundations Northwest - Past Board Member
Health Improvement Partnership Board Past Member
Workforce Training and Education Coordination Board - Past Board Member
Awards/Honors
2004 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Political Awareness Award
1999 Chamber of Commerce Agora Award - Community Service
1999 Trailblazer For Diversity Award - Spokane Community College
1999 Essence Magazine Female Entrepreneur Award
1995 African American Pioneer Award - Business. Spokane
Chapter of Links, Inc.
1994 Outstanding Achievement Award - Business - YWCA Spokane
1993 Woman of Distinction. Spokane Chapter - Women in Communications
References
Laura Smith Washington Dental Service Foundation
Washington Dental Service Foundation
9706 Fourth Ave NE
Seattle, Wa 98115
(206) 528-2335
President and CEO
Rev Lonnie Mitchell Pastor Bethel AME Church
Bethel AME Church
645 S Richard Allen Court
Spokane, Wa 99202
(509) 535-3007
Linda Seppa Salisbury Instructor Community College of Spokane
741 E 23rd Ave
Spokane, Wa 99203
James Dwyer Washington Dental Service President and CEO
Washington Dental Service
PO Box 75688
Seattle, Wa 98125
(206) 528-2395