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Gem State Adventist Academy is owned by the Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; however, an operating board provides oversight and accountability for operations. The following individuals are currently serving on our Operating Board of Directors.

Officers & Ex-Officio Positions:

• David Prest, Chairman (Idaho Conference President)
• John Soule, Secretary (GSAA Principal)
• Michael Sanchez, Idaho Conference Finance VP
• David Salazar, Idaho Conference VP for Administration
• Patrick Frey, Idaho Conference Education Superintendent
• Cynthia Hastings, GSAA Finance VP
• Brian Harris, North Pacific Union Education Superintendent

Voted Members (voted at every quinquennium session):

• Barry Curtis
• Melanie Decker
• James Ernest
• Tristi Hendrick
• Lynn Maine
• William Martsch
• Dan McKey
• Danny Villanueva