About our Board of Directors
The Centralia College Foundation is governed by an independent board of directors. Members are: |
Dennis Calkin - President CFO, Todd A Hansen Construction, Inc. Board member since 2001. Past/Current Affiliations: CPA |
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Vicki Pogorelc - Vice President Community Volunteer. Board member since 2001. |
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Dr. James Walton - Secretary President, Centralia College since 2002. B.S. and M.S. in Natural Resources Management from University of Michigan, PhD. in Fisheries from College of Fisheries at the University of Washington. Current Affiliations: Washington Association of Community and Technical College Presidents. Centralia Rotary, Economic Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce and the Workforce Development Council. |
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Tom Bradley - Treasurer Owner, Tomas Bradley, CPA. Board member since 1997. |
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Jim Sherril - Past President Public & Child Welfare with the Department of Social and Health Services since 1979. Board member since 2002. Board positions: Vice President, President, and Past President. Past/Current Affiliations: Centralia College Board of Trustees. |
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Joe Dolezal - Trustee Liason Optometrist, self-employed since 1981. Board member since 1997. Past/Current Community Affiliations: Centralia Rotary Club, Centralia Lions Club, Southwest Washington Dance Center, Centralia College Board of Trustees, Centralia High School Vocational Education Advisory Board, and Centralia Performing and Fine Arts Council. |
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Rebecca McGee - Director at Large Retired (2007) from the Social Security Administration. Board member since 2000. Board positions: Member at Large. |
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Ralph Olson - Director at Large Retired (2007) Attorney. Board member since 1992. |
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Dwayne Aberle - Annual Campaign Chair President, Security State Bank. Board member since 2002. |
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Renee Lawson - Classified Staff Liason Purchasing Agent, Centralia College. Liaison since 2007. |
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Rose Bowman- Board Member Lewis County Treasurer -- 1995-Current; 20th District State Representative 1989-1992; Co-Owner, Kresky Auto Repair & Electric, since 1968; Centralia College Foundation Board of Directors – Board Member 20 Years - Past Offices: President, Treasurer 5 years, Past President and have served on the executive board for 12 years; Chehalis Rotary Club – President 2004-2005. |
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Brigette Burger - Board Member Edward Jones Investments. Board member since 1991. |
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Pete Corwin - Board Member Retired from Corwin Insurance. Board member since 2003. Past/Current Community Affiliations: City of Centralia Public Works, City of Centralia City Councilman, and City of Centralia Mayor. |
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Arnie Guenther - Board Member Vice President and Branch Manager, West Coast Bank. Board member since 1997. Past/Current Community Affiliations: Centralia Rotary Club, Riverside Men’s Club, and Centralians |
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Helgi Heidar- Board Member Retired Physician. Board member since 2003. |
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Donna Karvia - Board Member Retired Lewis County Clerk. Board member since 1989. Past/Current Affiliations: Valley View Community Health Center Board of Directors, Pope's Kids Place, Soroptimist International, High Noon Sertoma, Philanthropic Educational Opportunities (PEO), Economic Development Council and the Chamber of Commerce. |
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Angela Mallow - Board Member Human Resource Advisor for TransAlta Centralia Operations. Board members since 2007. |
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Cindy Mayo - Board Member Hospital Administrator, Providence Hospital. |
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John McCord - Board Member Physician |
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Brian Nupen - Board Member Branch Manager, Roger MacKenzie Investments. Board member since 2000. |
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Mark Scheibmeir - Board Member Attorney, Hillier, Scheibmeir, Vey & Kelly |
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Phyllis Schwiesow - Board Member Semi-retired Schwiesow Construction. Board member since 2001. Past/Current Affiliations: Centralia Lions Club. |
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Lee Stevens - Board Member Retired (2007) Field Administrator, Work Source Lewis County. Board member since 2003. Past/Current Affiliations: Valley View Hospital Board and EDC Board. |
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Mary Wiley - Board Member Retired Washington State Employee. Board member since 2005. Past/Current Affiliations: Centralia School District Board of Directors. |
