Foundation Board of Directors

Board Member since 2016
Klickitat County resident for 40 years
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Washington, Juris Doctor Law Degree from University of Oregon and President of the University of Oregon Law School Student Body
Career: Assistant City Attorney, Tacoma, Wash., Rancher in Lyle, Wash., Klickitat County West District Court Judge 1978-2015, private law practice in Bingen, Wash., and served on numerous boards with the District and Municipal Court Judges Association
Service: White Salmon/Bingen Rotary Club member, served one year as president

Board member since 2010
Husum resident for 36 years
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters in Business Administration
Career: Retired manager of Ray Yasui Dialysis Center for Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
Service: Volunteer for Sound Equine Options, a horse rescue organization for neglected and abused horses

Board member since 2015
Lifetime resident of White Salmon/Bingen
Education: Specialized certifications in Business, Horticulture and Administration
Career: Co-owner of Dickey Farms in Bingen and manager of Vanguard Nursery
Service: Past Bingen City Council Member

Board member since 1996
White Salmon resident for 25 years
Education: Certified Financial Planner, Bachelor of Arts from Colby College
Career: Certified Financial Planner and owner of Proactive Financial Management
Service: Columbia High School Alumni Association, West Klickitat Historical Museum, Trout Lake Community Foundation, Community Enrichment for Klickitat County, Bethel Shalom Senior Housing, White Salmon Odd Fellows – Goodwill Lodge, White Salmon/Bingen Rotary Club, Community Pride, White Salmon Steelheaders and Washington Gorge Action Program

Board member since 2016
White Salmon resident for 35 years
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health, Master in Physical Education and Health, and Master in Counseling and Psychology
Career: Thirty years of service at Columbia High School: guidance counseling, physical education and health teacher, head football and baseball coach, and assistant basketball coach
Service: St. Joseph’s Church, Knights of Columbus member, White Salmon Lions Club member, National Football Hall of Fame and Clark County Chapter committee member