- 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
Bobbi Sloan, BSN, RN
Board Member
Bobbi Sloan, BSN, RN
Board Member
- A registered nurse since 1988, Bobbi has worked across Medical-Surgical, Cardiac and Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Outpatient Ambulatory, and Hospice settings.
- In 2016, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, reflecting her commitment to growth and professional excellence.
- After many years in Portland, Bobbi moved to the Columbia River Gorge and now serves as manager of Skyline Health’s rural health clinic. There, she’s become a strong advocate for rural healthcare, recognizing that while health needs may be similar, access is often not.
- For Bobbi Sloan, nursing has truly come full circle. What began as a Candy Striper volunteer in a South Florida hospital grew into a lifelong career of caring, which she describes simply: “I get as much as I give.”
- Bobbi lives off-grid with her husband of 35 years on their Mt. Adams homestead, a converted barn and sanctuary for rescued animals.
Lorrie Knowles
Board Member
Lorrie Knowles
Board Member
- Board member since 2026
- Born and raised in Klickitat County. Lifelong resident of White Salmon, Wash
- Education: Degree from the University of Washington in Speech Communication
- Career: Retired. Sales and Marketing at American Express; twenty-seven years as a paralegal
- Service: Board member Soroptimist International of Mt. Adams, holding several board positions, including president multiple times
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
Leah Becknell
Board Member
Leah Becknell
Board Member
- Board Member Since: 2025
- Residence: Klickitat County resident for 5 years
- Education: B.S.E., Electrical Engineering – University of Pennsylvania, Master of Public Health – George Washington University
- Professional Background: Leah brings nearly 30 years of experience with The Procter & Gamble Company in global IT leadership and governance roles. She later served in regional leadership with Carelon Behavioral Health, overseeing crisis and behavioral health program development across seven Washington counties. She is currently Principal Consultant at Leah M. Becknell, LLC.
- Service & Community Involvement: Leah is a former President of the IT Service Management Forum USA, a volunteer with Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) Northwest, and a consultant to the Klickitat County Health Department on 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline awareness and behavioral health initiatives.