Paul Odenthal

Paul Odenthal currently serves as the Senior Associate Vice President for Administration at Oregon State University, overseeing a range of functions including public safety, risk management, and facilities services since May 2019. Previous experience includes serving as the Executive Administrator for Facilities at Beaverton School District, where responsibilities involved managing infrastructure for 54 schools. Paul has an extensive military background, holding various leadership positions such as Commander of U.S. Naval Construction Group TWO, with oversight of 4,500 personnel, and Commanding Officer of NCBC Gulfport, responsible for base operations. Additional roles include Executive Officer at NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic and Chief Engineer for NATO Joint Command Lisbon, demonstrating expertise in construction and emergency response. Paul holds multiple degrees, including an MS in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University and an Advanced Executive Program certification from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.