Board of Directors

Judith L. Chipman
Chair

Member Since: 1984
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Institute of Supply Mgmt. – certification purchasing management
Employment History: Business Manager, Supply Chain, Bonneville Power – 2001-present; Director of Procurement, Vanalco Inc. – 1994-2001
Community/Volunteer Services: Committee Member, Institute for Supply Management (ISM) regional leadership workshops – 2003-2006; President, Northwest Supply Management Association (N.S.M.A.) – 2005-2006; Board of Directors, N.S.M.A. – 1996-2000, 2005-06; Portland State University mentoring program for Supply and Logistics students – 2004-2005; Co-Chairman, Western Energy Institute Utility Supply Conference – 2004; Conference Co-Chairman, ISM Western Regional Conference – 2002-2003; Committee Member, Clark County Regional Development Council – 2000- 2001; Former volunteer for Blue Birds, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Race for the Cure and American Diabetes Association fundraising 

Michael R. England
Vice Chair

Member Since: 2004
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Oregon Institute of Technology – B.S. mechanical engineering; Willamette University – M.B.A. business and finance; IMA - CMA Certification
Employment History: CFO, Columbia Ultimate Business Systems – 2000-present; Director, The J.D. White Company – 1996-2000; Finance Manager, Marine Worldwide/ West State Inc. – 1991-1996
Community/Volunteer Services: Scout Leader, Boy Scouts of America – 1987-present; Member, High-Tech Council – 2002-2004; Committee Member, Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) – 1998-2000; Volunteer Raiser, Guide Dogs of America – 2000-present

Paul Montague, III
Treasurer/Secretary

Member Since: 2000
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: North Carolina State University – BA Economics; University of Southern California – MA Communications Management Employment History:Executive Director, Identity Clark County - 2011-present; Membership Representative, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce - 2006-2011; Membership Services Director, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce – 2005-2006; Insurance agent & Registered Representative, NW Financial Group – 2002-2004; Key Account Executive, Siemens Carrier Networks – 1999-2002
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Director/Secretary, Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation - 2009-present; Board Director/Vice President, Greater Clark County Rotary Club - 2008-present; Sponsorship Chair, Vancouver Relay For Life – 2007-2011; Member at Large, Bicycle Advisory Committee – 2008-2010

John A. Dingethal
Board Director

Member Since: 1999
Residency: Ridgefield, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: John Carroll University – BSBA Accounting
Employment History: Senior Consultant, Certified Security Solutions – 2007-present; CFO, Principal Consultant, DHK, Inc. – 1997- 2007; Consulting Practice Manager, Unisys Corporation – 1973-1997; Managing Partner, Red Mountain Vineyards & Sandhill Winery – 1988-2007
Community/Volunteer Services: Planning Commission Member and Chair, City of Ridgefield – 2000-present; Civil Service Commissioner, City of Ridgefield – 2007-present; Coach, Youth Baseball, Basketball and Soccer, Comm. Ed., LRSA, Little League – 2000-2005; Member, Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge – 2002-present; Member, Audubon Society – 2005-present

Charles McDonald
Board Director

Member Since: 2004
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Michigan Technological University – B.S. civil engineering
Employment History: Senior Civil Engineer, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants; Assistant Manager, Hazel Dell Sewer District – 1990-2006
Community/Volunteer Services: Columbia Credit Union Vice Chair – 2008; Columbia Credit Union Treasurer – 2007; Board member — 2006; Vancouver Comm. Christ School – 2000-2003; Member, CC Rural Centers Task Force – 1995 and 1999; Member, Team 99 – 1999-2006; Chairman, CC Storm Drainage Technical Advisory Comm. – 1998; Treasurer, Sunnyside Christian Church – 1978-1980

Lisa Schauer
Board Director

Member Since: 2003
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Portland State University – M.P.A. in progress, Public Administration/Affairs; Gonzaga University – B.A. Political Science & Public Relations
Employment History: Vice President Business Development, MacKay & Sposito, 2000-present; Director of Governmental & Community Affairs, BIA of SW WA, 1998-2000.
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Director, Clark College Foundation 2011 - present; Board Director, Association of Washington Businesses, 2010 - present; Board Director, Columbia Credit Union - 2007-present; Board Director, Advisory Board Member, ZweigWhite Marketing Now - 2007- present; Board Director, The Children's Center – 2007-present; Member, Columbian Advisory Council – 2007-present; Board Director/President, SWIFT – 2004-2006; President, Board Director – 2003-2007; Board Director – Women in Action, 2003-2005

Patricia Stryker
Board Director

Member Since: 1984
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: University of California, Berkley – BA Political Science
Employment History: Development/Community Relations Director, Columbia River Mental Health - 2004-present; Executive Director, YWCA Clark County – 1999-2002; Planning/Development Director, Port of Vancouver – 1989-1999; Government Relations Director, Red Lion Hotels – 1986-1989
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Director, National Alliance of Mental Illness –present; Member & Board Secretary, Soroptimists – 2007-present; Board Member, Portland Revels – 2008-present; Board Member, Columbia Credit Union CUSO Columbia Financial Management – 2000-2002

Dean Sutherland
Board Director

Member Since: 2010
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Eastern Oregon State College – business; Clark College – political science; NECA-IBEW – general journeyman and continuing education
Employment History: Senior Manager of Government and Community Affairs, Clark Public Utilities – 1996–present; Owner, LINCS Consulting – 1989-1990; Legislator, Washington State House and Senate – 1983–1996; Journeyman Electrician, NECA Contractors – 1973–1984; Night Auditor, Vancouver Red Lion Inn at the Quay – 1972–1973
Community/Volunteer Services: Chair/Member/Founder, Columbia Springs – 2000-present; Member, Rotary – 1989-present; Board Member, Share – 1999; Board member, FVRL Foundation – 2000; Public Affairs Committee member, Vancouver Chamber – 2000; Board Member, Liberty Bible Church – 1999 -2000; et al.