School Board
School board meetings are held at the school, the second Thursday of each month at 6 pm.
Board Members
Bruce Burbank
Bruce was born and raised in Oregon and grew up on the coast in Newport. He moved to Eugene after high school and graduated from the University of Oregon where he was a Decathlete for the Track and Field team. Bruce and his wife are both Financial Advisors for Edward Jones here in Eugene. They have two kids Thea (Thee-ah) who is in first grade and Eli who is in Pre-K, both at City First.
Ed Emberlin
Ed Emberlin is blessed to be married to his wife Molly and has two sons, Laek and Colt that have attended NCA for many years.
He has been the co-owner of Visiting Angels senior in-home care for 15 years with offices in Portland, Eugene and Medford.
Ed and Molly are members of City First Church and Ed is excited to be the new chaplain for FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) at University of Oregon.
Justin Meyers
Justin is a Eugene and Native and currently works for a non-profit serving underserved youth in Springfield. He has 4 children here at City First, three boys and one girl. Justin and his family enjoy the outdoors and spend a lot of their summer camping across the PNW. Justin is on the board to serve and be a resource to the school as we grow and move toward all that God has.
Brandon Nickerson
Brandon Nickerson is the current Vice President of the board and a proud father of three. With deep roots in the community since 2002, he has been an active supporter of local initiatives. His youngest daughter has been a part of the school since 2015, further solidifying his commitment to education and community involvement. As a business owner, Brandon brings valuable experience and a strong dedication to fostering growth and collaboration within the community.
Johan Winn
Johan Winn is an Oregon native who served in the Marine Corps and the Navy Seabees during Operation Iraqi Freedom as an equipment operator. He currently works as a city carrier at the USPS since 2007. He and his wife Stefanie have a blended family with five kids and their youngest daughter attends NCA. He attends Life Bible Church in Harrisburg. His hobbies include staying fit, being outdoors and doing activities that include his family.
Jennifer Slager
Jennifer Slager is a business owner and devoted mother of three, with her son attending the school since 2014. As a member of the community, she values the school's commitment to Christian principles and education. Jennifer brings a unique perspective to the board, aiming to support the school's mission and nurture a positive, faith-driven environment for all students.