Dean R. Wendle New Commissioner Governor Appoints Dean R. Wendle as Commissioner for State Financial Aid Agency Governor John Kitzhaber has appointed Grants Pass businessman Dean R. Wendle to a four-year term as a commissioner for the Oregon Student Assistance Commission. The Oregon State Senate confirmed his appointment on March 26th. Wendle replaces outgoing commissioner George Bell of Salem. The Commission consists of seven members, appointed by the governor.
Commissioners serve a term of four years, and student commissioners serve a term of two years.
Wendle is a Vice President at Western Bank in Grants Pass. He received a Bachelors Degree in Finance from the University of Idaho. Wendle serves as chair on the Board of Rogue Community College and has served on the board for the past twelve years. He is Past-President of the Oregon Community College Association. I am very passionate and proud of the services and needs met by our community colleges, said Wendle.