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| Robert Silverman, Mt. Hood Community College president from 2001 to 2007, died in California last month. COURTESY MHCC |
Born in October 1948 the 64-year-old retiree was was living in Southern California. He is survived by his sons, Matt and Josh, two grandchildren and a beloved dog, Chewy.
“Dr. Silverman was a dynamic leader who served Mt. Hood Community College with enthusiasm and a commitment to our mission,” said Debra Derr, current MHCC president. He was instrumental in expanding MHCC onto a third campus, The Bruning Center for Allied Health Education, located on Civic Drive in Gresham.
In lieu of gifts and flowers, the family asks for donations to a hospice of the donor's choice in memory of Silverman. A service has been held. Cards may be sent to the family in care of Josh Silverman, 829 Dartshire Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087-3506.
Silverman was the fifth president of MHCC, preceded by Earl Klapstein (1965-1976), Stephen Nicholson (1976-1985), Paul Kreider (1985-1996) and Joel Vela (1996-2001). An interim president, Bill Becker, served nine months in 2000 - 2001.
Following Silverman, Gary Murph served as interim president for one year ending June 30, 2008. John J. “Ski” Sygielski served as the sixth full-time president 2008-2011, followed by Michael Hay, 2011-2013.
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