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 2018
Gorge resident since 2014
Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, major: Exercise Science, minor: Business Administration from Washington State University, Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University / Arizona School of Health Sciences
Career: Physician Assistant (PA-C) since 2008, Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine, NCCPA Certified, NCCPA Emergency Medicine Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Certified
Service: Washington State University Alumni Association (WSUAA), President Columbia River Gorge Club; former VP of WSUAA Arizona and Oregon Chapters; Washington State Academy of Physician Assistants (WAPA) Legislative Committee Member

Board Member since 2019
Skamania County resident for over 16 years
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, Master of Business Administration from Marylhurst University, Oregon
Career: Pat has over 30 years of experience at private, public, and non-profit agencies. Controller at Insitu; Finance and Operations Manager for the Port of Cascade Locks; Director of the Skamania County Economic Development Council; Executive Director for the Port of Skamania County
Service: Stevenson Downtown Association Board Member, City of Stevenson Planning Commission Member

Board member since 2019
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 Columbia 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

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 2010
Husum resident for 36 years
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management from George Fox University, and Master of Business Administration from Portland State University
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 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

Board member since 2019
Klickitat County resident for over 42 years
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Juris Doctorate Law Degree
Career: Officer, US Air Force 1966-1970, Private business/public service, Private law practice in White Salmon, WA 1977-1995, Klickitat/Skamania County Superior Court Judge 1995-2010
Service: Board member Klickitat County Community Action Program, Board member Skyline Hospital 1988-1995, White Salmon/ Bingen Rotary Club member, served one term as President, Board member Mt. Adams Parks and Recreation Commission, Board member Mt. Adams Resource Stewards