Boeing to Discuss Stakeholder Initiatives at Â鶹´«Ã½

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VANCOUVER, Wash. – Elizabeth Warman, director of the Boeing Company's Global Corporate Citizenship program, northwest region; and Steve Mason, senior manager, EHS and Chemical Value Chain, Boeing Commercial Airplanes – Portland, will speak at the spring 2011 MBA Social Issues in Business Speaker Series at Washington State University Vancouver. The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. March 30 in the Undergraduate Classroom building, room 1. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Warman will discuss Boeing's stakeholder initiatives in the Pacific Northwest with an emphasis on state and local government relations, employee volunteerism and corporate philanthropy in her lecture, "The Boeing Company's Global Corporate Citizenship Program in the NW Region."

Warman served as manager of government relations, northwest region, with the Boeing Company for 25 years. In 2010, she transferred to Boeing’s Global Corporate Citizenship program to direct the company’s philanthropic programs for the Northwest.

Warman received her Bachelor of Arts in public relations from Washington State University in 1979 and a master’s degree in public administration from University of Washington in 2009. She currently serves on the board of directors for Associated Oregon Industries, the Tacoma Pierce Chamber of Commerce, Tacoma Executive Council, the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board and the Washington State Commute Trip Reduction Board.

When Mason takes over the microphone, he will highlight Boeing’s environmental efforts in his presentation, “Boeing and the Environment.â€

Mason spent 19 years in materials and process technology for Boeing prior to moving to Portland in 2000. His 30-year career with the company has included leading hazardous waste minimization programs, providing technical support in the development of federal aerospace-specific air quality regulations and industry leadership in the implementation of wellfield protection regulations in Portland.

Mason received his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Washington State University. As part of the Portland senior leadership team, Mason also plays a role in community relations by representing Boeing in business and environmental stakeholder groups such as the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and the Columbia Corridor Association.

Jerry Goodstein, professor in the College of Business, believes Warman's and Bishop’s presentations will be beneficial for attendees looking to discover a side of Boeing that goes beyond business.

"These presentations provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about Boeing's stakeholder engagement efforts in the Pacific Northwest, their environmental and sustainability initiatives, and the challenges and opportunities Boeing faces in the future," said Goodstein.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 90 countries.

Boeing's Global Corporate Citizenship program helps the company create innovative products and services, operate in a responsible manner from a foundation of customer satisfaction, safety and quality, and partner with organizations to improve education, health and human services, arts and cultural programs, and environmental awareness around the world.

Â鶹´«Ã½'s MBA Social Issues in Business Series brings business leaders to campus once a semester to highlight and discuss corporate social responsibility efforts with faculty, students and community members.

Â鶹´«Ã½ is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205. Parking is free after 6:30 p.m. for this event.

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