Board of Directors
Meet Our Board of Directors
Learn more about Skyline Health’s Board of Directors, including members, meeting information and meeting minutes. Our board plays a vital role in guiding the mission and vision of Skyline Health.
Ricky Knowles
Chair
Ricky Knowles
Chair
- Board member since 2019
- Serves as the Vice-Chair on the Skyline Health Board of Commissioners Finance Committee
- Skyline Foundation board member 2015-2019
- White Salmon resident, born and raised
- Education: U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Master of Science in Project Management and Master of Business Administration
- Career: General Manager, Onboard Systems International
- Service: United States Navy, 10 years
Paul Pennington, M.D
Vice Chair
Paul Pennington, M.D
Vice Chair
- Board member since 2018
- Serves as Secretary of the Skyline Health Board of Commissioners and on the Quality Improvement Committee
- White Salmon resident
- Education: University of Oregon Medical School
- Career: Retired Family Medicine physician from Klickitat Valley Health
- Career: Retired Family Medicine professor from Valley Medical Center
- Service: Bush medicine in Alaska, Master Gardener and Friends of the Library
Les Dewey
Secretary
Les Dewey
Secretary
- Board member since 2006
- Serves as Chair on the Skyline Health Board of Commissioners and on the Planning Committee
- White Salmon resident since 1999, Gorge resident since 1977
- Education: University of Oregon, Bachelor of Arts, Personnel and Industrial Management
- Career: Retired after 30 years in the human resources field
- Service: Current member of the White Salmon Lions Club and past volunteer firefighter with Fire District #3
Imelda Padilla
Commissioner
Imelda Padilla
Commissioner
- Board member since 2023
- Klickitat County resident for over 30 years
- Education: Columbia High School, Bank Operations School – Oregon Bankers Association
- Career: Vice President Market Region Sales and Service Manager at Umpqua Bank
- Service: Co-president of Soroptimist International of Mt. Adams, past secretary for Saint Joseph’s Church Altar Society, Volunteer Judge for Columbia High School senior projects, Christmas baskets for community benefit and St. Joseph’s church
Juliet Pouillon
Commissioner
Juliet Pouillon
Commissioner
- Board member since 2016
- Serves as Chair on the Skyline Health Board of Commissioners and on the Finance Committee
- Lyle, WA, resident for 15 years
- Education: Oregon State University, Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications
- Career: Owner and Chief Financial Officer of Domaine Pouillon Winery
- Service: Present member of the Columbia Grange #87 and past treasurer for the Lyle Community Council
Monthly Board Meeting
Klickitat County Public Hospital District No. 2’s (Skyline Health) monthly board meeting will be held (unless otherwise noted) after the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Location: 211 Skyline Drive, White Salmon, Washington.
Meeting minutes are available below. To view meeting minutes prior to 2025 visit the Archive Meeting Minutes page.
2025 Board of Directors Meetings
June 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
May 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
May 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
April 2025 Board of Directors Strategic Meeting Minutes
April 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
April 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
March 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
March 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
February 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Feburary 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
January 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
January 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda