Dwight Pierson

Vice President

Dwight Pierson was born and raised in southwest Iowa, where he worked as an educator for nearly 40 years, 30 of which he spent as Superintendent of Schools. He moved to Quincy with his wife in 2011.

Dwight received his B.S., M.S., and Specialist in Education degrees from Northwest Missouri State University. He completed post graduate work at Iowa State University and Harvard University, and received an Honorary Doctorate degree from Waldorf College (now Waldorf University).

In addition to being an active member on the Plumas Health Care Foundation Board of Directors, Dwight gives generously of his time to many groups and projects:

• Delegate serving the California School Board Association
• Trustee with Plumas Unified School District and Plumas County Office of Education
• Trustee with the Plumas County Museum
• Member of the American Association of School Administrators
• Past President and Board Member of Rotary Clubs in Iowa and California
• Member of the American Legion
• Member of the League of Women Voters
• Phi Delta Kappan

Dwight supports Plumas Health Care Foundation because, “I believe the vitality of a community is having an excellent hospital, a strong school system, and one that has job opportunities that allow workers to support their families. A thriving hospital is critical to attracting and supporting families in our community.”