- 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
Foundation Board of Directors
Bob Weisfield
President
Bob Weisfield
President
- 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
Jenna Newcomb
Vice President
Jenna Newcomb
Vice 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
Imelda Padilla
Treasurer
Imelda Padilla
Treasurer
- 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
Sue Massart
Secretary
Sue Massart
Secretary
- 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
Larry McCutcheon
Board Member
Larry McCutcheon
Board Member
Roberta Sloan
Board Member
Tom Reynolds
Board Member
Tom Reynolds
Board Member
- Board member since 2019
- Klickitat County resident for more than 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
John DiPalma
Board Member
John DiPalma
Board Member
- Board Member since 2022
- Skamania County resident for three years
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA; Certified Fitness Trainer, University of South Florida
- Career: Healthcare Operations Senior Executive with Cigna, Aetna, PacifiCare, BCBS of NC, WellCare, currently Senior Director of Operations at Optum and a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Washington and Oregon at Coldwell Banker Bain.
- Service: Chairman, Board of Directors for Brian Grant Foundation helping patients and families facing the consequences of Parkinson’s disease; Stevenson Downtown Association Design Committee; Skamania County Planning Commission; Millville NJ Thunderbolt Club