Meet the Board

Julia Lee

Undergraduate Student Director, Chair

Julia Lee is an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science at Washington State University.

She previously served as the Alternate Undergraduate Student Director for the Student Book Corporation (SBC), where she also took on the role of Co-Search Chair, supporting smooth hiring processes by preparing materials for the search committee and coordinating communication with candidates. Currently, she is serving as the Undergraduate Student Director, while also acting as Secretary and participating in the Public Relations Committee.

Academically, she plans to pursue a graduate program at an iSchool starting in Fall 2026, and is actively building a strong foundation through various research and practical experiences.

On campus, She works as a research assistant and at the WSU Libraries’ Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC). She also has served as a mentor through programs like the Voiland Peer Network and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), supporting student engagement and success. 

Outside of academics, she enjoys traveling, exploring national parks, hiking, photography, and singing. Recently, she has been trying to read more regularly as a way to build a lasting habit and focus on personal growth. At home, she lives with a clever two-year-old cat who knows how to sit, shake, high-five, play dead, and touch his nose to a ring.

Thomas Stanton

Undergraduate Student Director, Vice Chair

Tom is a senior at WSU, majoring in Accounting and Management Information Systems (MIS). Originally from Bellingham, Washington, where he has developed a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. With a passion for numbers and technology, he is working toward a future as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Outside the classroom, he is involved in campus activities, participating in clubs, and serving on the Student Book Corporation (SBC) board. His adventurous spirit takes him beyond academics, whether he’s mountain biking, exploring on his motorcycle, or engaging in sports.

In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing sports, and spending time outdoors, always drawn to the natural beauty that reminds him of home. He is eager to use his experiences and passions to benefit fellow students and make a lasting impact on the Coug community through his role on the SBC.

Mason Menser

Undergraduate Student Director, Treasurer

Mason is an undergraduate computer science student from Issaquah, Washington. He hopes to pursue a career in the machine learning and artificial intelligence industry. Currently, he works for the Institute for Shock Physics and as a research assistant for Dr. Haifeng Wang. Off campus, he is the VP of Scholarship for his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. In his spare time, he loves to workout, play soccer, and read. Mason is excited to improve student experience and improve the wider WSU community through his time at the SBC. Go Cougs!

Undergraduate Student Director, Secretary

Holly Yoo

Graduate Student Director

Holly is a PhD student in Political Science at the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs. She is from Portland, OR and earned a MA degree in Government at John Hopkins University and BA degree in International Relations at Syracuse University. She has four years of experience working in higher education as an administrator and researcher and is committed to enhancing the student experience at WSU. Outside of schoolwork, Holly functions as a self-defense instructor and Taekwondo Master, focusing particularly on empowering women. She is happy to be more involved on campus through the SBC Board and to be a contributing member of the Coug community.

Sean Greene

Administrative Director

Sean is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Services for Student Affairs at Washington State University. Sean started his WSU career in 1999 and has served in various roles in Student Affairs, including positions in University Recreation, Compton Union Building, Housing and Dining Services.

In his current role, Sean provides leadership for Housing, Dining Services, Residence Life, Auxiliary Facility Services, Compton Union Building, and Cougar Health Services.

Sean has an MBA from Washington State University, an MA in Higher Education Administration from the University of Alabama, and BA in Finance from the University of Nebraska. Sean has affiliations with Association of College Unions International, the National Association of College & University Food Services, National Association College Auxiliary Services, Western Association of College & University Business Officers and National Intramural and Recreation Sports Association.

Arthur Whitten

Administrative Director

Arthur Whitten is Washington State University’s Director of Treasury Services responsible for university cash, debt, and investment management and provides leadership to merchant services programs. Treasury Services safeguards and invests over $600 million of WSU operating funds returning investment income to university services systemwide. Arthur supports new money and refunding debt capital market transactions and completion of continuing disclosure obligations. As Director, Arthur also manages university financial institution relationships and annual PCI DSS compliance validation.

Prior to joining WSU in 2023, Arthur served as Investment & Banking Officer for the Spokane County Treasurer’s Office where he oversaw the day to day management of a $1.6 billion investment pool on behalf of more than eighty regional government entities. Arthur earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University and a master of business administration from Gonzaga University. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Government Investment Officers Association.

Paul Buckley

Faculty Director

Paul Buckley is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University and serves as the department’s Director of Undergraduate Studies.  He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in analytical and environmental chemistry.  He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Northern Arizona University.  His doctoral thesis emphasis was atmospheric chemistry, entailing studies of reaction rates of chemical compounds in the atmosphere, and field measurements of biogenically released compounds to the Arctic atmosphere.

He has held teaching positions at Hartwick College in upstate NY and Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID.  He has been full time with WSU Chemistry since 2015, along with a previous appointment at the campus reactor from 2003-2005.  He has mentored undergraduate researchers in projects mostly focused on supercritical fluid extractions, and the mobility of mining-related heavy metal contaminants in the sediments of Lake Coeur d’Alene, ID.  He also has work experience with Philips Petroleum in Bartlesville, OK, and the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

He currently teaches in the General Chemistry program and has developed a unique preparatory chemistry class with a novel curricular design that he teaches every semester.  His departmental, college, and university service includes serving on Faculty Senate, and the senate subcommittee on Academic Affairs.  He also serves as the department’s program assessment manager, and as the science representative and Chair for the teacher education committee in the Department of Teaching and Learning.

Lauren Cooper

Alternate Undergraduate Student Director

Lauren is currently a sophomore studying finance at Washington State University. She is excited to be back with the Students Book Corporation this year and help as much as she can to make choices that support and help all members of the school and community. She hopes to work towards becoming a voting member of the SBC this year, and to voice her opinions in a meaningful way.

Tamara Thomas

Alternate Undergraduate Student Director

Waheed Lawal

Alternate Graduate Student Director

Hayden Kanahele

Alternate Undergraduate Student Director