Columbia Basin College

During his 29 years of service to CBC, Edward Maxwell played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the school’s Athletic department.

Maxwell began his career at CBC in the fall of 1966 and retired in the spring of 1995. During his five-year tenure as head baseball coach, the Hawks compiled a record of 90 wins and 58 losses. His teams never had a losing season.

In 1967 and 1970, his teams posted identical 21-9 records with second place finishes in the East Region. In 1971, his team finished third in the NWAACC playoffs. Twelve of his players went on to sign professional contracts.

During his tenure at CBC, Maxwell served as the head women’s basketball coach, head men’s track coach, head baseball coach, women’s assistant golf coach, and assistant football coach. Maxwell served five years as the Division Head of the Health and Physical Education department and founded CBC’s intramural program, of which he served as the coordinator and director.

After receiving nominations by his department and a presidential recommendation, the Board of Trustees granted him Faculty Emeritus status in October of 1995.