Executive with Extensive University Marketing Experience Joins Western University of Health Sciences
Douglas C. Colby, an executive with extensive marketing experience at two
major Southern California universities, has joined Western University of
Health Sciences’ Department of University Advancement as director of
corporate relations.
In his new position, Colby will build relationships between the university
and corporations related to the health professions.
“”Corporations want a partnership with institutions of higher education and
universities welcome such alliances,”” Colby said. “”Corporate relations is
the central voice of connectivity between the university and corporations
and I look forward to helping Western University become a hub of
information to the corporate community.””
Colby most recently served as assistant director of the USC Associates at
the University of Southern California where he created programs to
increase Associates membership and participation. Prior to USC, Colby
worked as associate director of development at the Argyros School of
Business and Economics at Chapman University in Orange. While there he
designed and coordinated programs and events to yield significant
increases in annual fundraising efforts through the school’s Corporate
Partners program.
His experience also includes positions with Multi-Media Publishing &
Packaging in Chatsworth and several senior management positions at Gateway
Learning Corporation – maker of the popular “”Hooked on Phonics”” program –
in Santa Ana.
Colby received his bachelor of arts degree in music from Fort Lewis
College in Durango, Colorado. He and his wife, Holly Ivey, live in Anaheim
Hills.