Please join us in welcoming our ten newest Directors to the Alumni Association Board! The Board provides oversight for the operations of the Alumni Association itself, and these incoming Directors, approved at our May meeting, will significantly impact our mission. Each brings unique perspectives on how our organization adds value to the Bronco Alumni experience, whether they graduated this spring or years ago. We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome and bring these Proud and Loyal Broncos onboard. So, without further ado, let’s meet them!
Alumni Association Board
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Miranda Cotten, ’13, ’22
Commercial Banker, JP Morgan Chase
Miranda comes from small-town Idaho. After pursuing a career in social work, she found her passion in the corporate world, working for HP and now JP Morgan Chase. She is proud to raise her two sons in Idaho.
Miranda comes from small-town Idaho. After pursuing a career in social work, she found her passion in the corporate world, working for HP and now JP Morgan Chase. She is proud to raise her two sons in Idaho.
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Patrick Fithen, ’08
CEO of A Body & Mind Health Services
Patrick has 17 years of experience working in the mental health field, serving as an advocate and volunteer, and receiving recognition from the City of Boise for his services to the refugee community. He received Boise State’s Alumni Service Award in 2022. The father of two daughters, but when he isn’t spending time with family, he’s an avid basketball player, concertgoer and outdoor enthusiast.Â
Patrick has 17 years of experience working in the mental health field, serving as an advocate and volunteer, and receiving recognition from the City of Boise for his services to the refugee community. He received Boise State’s Alumni Service Award in 2022. The father of two daughters, but when he isn’t spending time with family, he’s an avid basketball player, concertgoer and outdoor enthusiast.Â
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Donny Hopoi, ’18
Investment Advisor, Wealth Management Associates
Raised on Oahu, Hawaii, and an attendee of the prestigious Kamehameha Schools, Donny has a deep passion for golf, briefly going pro after graduating from Boise State in 2018. He found his calling in the wealth management industry, and has worked as an investment advisor for Wealth Management Associates since 2021, focusing on retirement plans.
Raised on Oahu, Hawaii, and an attendee of the prestigious Kamehameha Schools, Donny has a deep passion for golf, briefly going pro after graduating from Boise State in 2018. He found his calling in the wealth management industry, and has worked as an investment advisor for Wealth Management Associates since 2021, focusing on retirement plans.
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Nolan King, ’23
Financial Advisor, Echelon Group
While working toward his BBA in Finance at Boise State, Nolan was an active member of the Greek Life community, directing his chapter’s philanthropic efforts and serving as the financial executive officer for the Order of Omega. After graduating, he became a financial advisor with Echelon Group with an emphasis on corporate retirement planning. When not in the office, he spends his time cooking, snowboarding, golfing — and cheering on the Broncos.
While working toward his BBA in Finance at Boise State, Nolan was an active member of the Greek Life community, directing his chapter’s philanthropic efforts and serving as the financial executive officer for the Order of Omega. After graduating, he became a financial advisor with Echelon Group with an emphasis on corporate retirement planning. When not in the office, he spends his time cooking, snowboarding, golfing — and cheering on the Broncos.
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Bailey Reese, ’23
Financial Advisor, Echelon Group
After graduating from the College of Business and Economics in 2023, Bailey went to work for financial services company Echelon Group as a client services representative. Passionate about Spanish — he taught English in Seville, Spain, for a year before attending Boise State — he works with individuals on their retirement plans. An outdoorsman, he loves camping, snowboarding, and exploring Idaho’s hidden gems.
After graduating from the College of Business and Economics in 2023, Bailey went to work for financial services company Echelon Group as a client services representative. Passionate about Spanish — he taught English in Seville, Spain, for a year before attending Boise State — he works with individuals on their retirement plans. An outdoorsman, he loves camping, snowboarding, and exploring Idaho’s hidden gems.
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Bryan Taylor, ’98
Chancellor, Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise
Bryan is the chancellor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, working with the Holy See, national Catholic organizations and institutions, local parishes and pastoral leadership. Before that, he served as the prosecuting attorney for Canyon County for 14 years, and has taught as an adjunct at Boise State for 20 years. An avid Bronco football fan, he lives in Caldwell with his wife and two children.Â
Bryan is the chancellor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, working with the Holy See, national Catholic organizations and institutions, local parishes and pastoral leadership. Before that, he served as the prosecuting attorney for Canyon County for 14 years, and has taught as an adjunct at Boise State for 20 years. An avid Bronco football fan, he lives in Caldwell with his wife and two children.Â
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Mary Toy, ’94
Account Supervisor for Team One, a Division of Publicis Groupe
A military brat, Mary was born and grew up overseas, and still treasures her time in Germany. While at Boise State earning her degree in Marketing, she was a track and field athlete, and still has strong connections to Boise State Athletics. With two decades of experience in program management and account services, she now works as an account supervisor for Team One, a division of Publicis Groupe. In the spring, she works in her garden; in the summer, she loves traveling to tropical locations; and in the fall she can be found on the Blue supporting Boise State football, basketball, and other sports.
A military brat, Mary was born and grew up overseas, and still treasures her time in Germany. While at Boise State earning her degree in Marketing, she was a track and field athlete, and still has strong connections to Boise State Athletics. With two decades of experience in program management and account services, she now works as an account supervisor for Team One, a division of Publicis Groupe. In the spring, she works in her garden; in the summer, she loves traveling to tropical locations; and in the fall she can be found on the Blue supporting Boise State football, basketball, and other sports.
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Hailie Johnson-Waskow, ’18
Lobbyist, Waskow Policy, LLC
While at Boise State, Hailie was a nationally ranked policy debater with the Talkin’ Broncos speech and debate team. Today, she uses the skills she built as a debater as a lobbyist with Waskow Policy, LLC, a public affairs group that helps its clients work with state and local governments. She also volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in child protection cases. As a Guardian Ad Litem, she works toward the best possible outcomes for children.
While at Boise State, Hailie was a nationally ranked policy debater with the Talkin’ Broncos speech and debate team. Today, she uses the skills she built as a debater as a lobbyist with Waskow Policy, LLC, a public affairs group that helps its clients work with state and local governments. She also volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in child protection cases. As a Guardian Ad Litem, she works toward the best possible outcomes for children.
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Reid Wiggins, ’17
Idaho Division Manager, WaFd Bank
Reid has worked in commercial banking for 20 years, and for 16 years at WaFed Bank (formerly Washington Federal), currently leading the commercial banking division for the Idaho region. He provides services in real estate, business, and small business/community banking. He also serves on the Downtown Boise Association board of directors, and loves hiking, go-karting, and spending time in the summer in Stanley with his wife and two sons.
Reid has worked in commercial banking for 20 years, and for 16 years at WaFed Bank (formerly Washington Federal), currently leading the commercial banking division for the Idaho region. He provides services in real estate, business, and small business/community banking. He also serves on the Downtown Boise Association board of directors, and loves hiking, go-karting, and spending time in the summer in Stanley with his wife and two sons.
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Greg Williams, ’19
Chief Marketing Officer, Eberlestock
Greg pursued his degree in Business Administration at Boise State with help from the GI Bill after serving in Afghanistan as a member of the U.S. Army, where he developed his teambuilding and leadership skills. He now works for the Boise-based international outdoor and military soft goods brand Eberlestock, where he has risen to the position of chief marketing officer.
Greg pursued his degree in Business Administration at Boise State with help from the GI Bill after serving in Afghanistan as a member of the U.S. Army, where he developed his teambuilding and leadership skills. He now works for the Boise-based international outdoor and military soft goods brand Eberlestock, where he has risen to the position of chief marketing officer.