Columbia Credit Union is a cooperative financial institution with strategic leadership from our Board of Directors and audit oversight by our Supervisory Committee. Columbia CU is a state-chartered credit union regulated by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) at the state level and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) at the federal level.
Chair
Member Since: 2018
Residency: Ridgefield, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: University of Washington –JD, Law; Brigham Young University-BS, Sociology
Employment History: Partner, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn – 2006-present; Associate/Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine – 1995-2006
Community/Volunteer Services: President, Rotary Foundation of Vancouver – 2017-present; Board member, Ridgefield School District – 2011-present; Board member, Boys & Girls Club of SW Washington – 2011-2015; Board member, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – 2007-2010
Vice Chair
Member Since: 2016
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Retired
Education: University of Missouri, Kansas City – MPA Nonprofit Management; Portland State University – BA English
Employment History: Executive Director, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation – 2013-2019; Vice President, Oregon State University Foundation, Portland Office – 2008-2013; Vice Chancellor for Advancement, University of Washington, Tacoma – 2002-2008; Director of Development, College of Business, University of Denver – 2000-2002; Director of Development, Schools of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio – 1998-2000; Special Assistant to the President, University of Texas at San Antonio – 1993-1998; Development Officer, Henry W. Bloch School of Business and School of Education, University of Missouri, Kansas City – 1986-1993
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Member, Identity Clark County – 2013-present; Board Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals Foundation – 2013-present; Chair, Campaign for St. Luke Lutheran Church – 2013-present; Past President, Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon/SW Washington Chapter – 2011-2013; Board Member, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry – 2010-2013
Treasurer
Member Since: 2019
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Washington State University – BS Business Administration
Employment History: President and Chief Executive Officer, Innovative Services NW – 2018-present; Vice President of Operations, Innovative Services NW – 2016-2018; Principle, DM Strong Consulting – 2015-2016; President and CEO, Mikatomi Holdings – 2010-2014
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Member, Parent Advisory Board, Camas School District – 2018-present; Member, Early Childhood Development Association of Washington – 2018-present; Coach, Camas/Washougal Soccer Academy – 2016-2018
Secretary
Member Since: 2015
Residency: Ridgefield, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Washington State University – BA Public Administration; Leadership Clark County, 2018
Employment History: Chief Strategy Officer, LSW Architects – 2020-present; Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships, Washington State University – 2019-2020; Interim President/EVP, Columbia River Economic Development Council – 2014-2019; Operations Manager, Cascade Forest Conservancy – 2013-2014; Special Assistant, Office of the Chancellor, Washington State University Vancouver – 2013
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Member, WSUV Advisory Council – 2018-2020; Board Member, Community Outreach & Engagement Committee, The Historic Trust – 2017-present; Board Member, National Board of Advisories, WSU Carson College of Business – 2016-present; Board Member, Cascadia Tech Academy Foundation – 2015-present; Board Member, Innovative Services NW – 2014-2016
Director
Member Since: 2011
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Clark College – AA Degree
Employment History: Vice President, Halbert Construction Services – 2011-present; Project Coordinator, Schlecht Construction, 1998-2011
Community/Volunteer Services: Director, Camas School Board – 2017-present; Board Member, SW WA Contractors Association – 2009-present; Board Member, Cascadia Tech Academy – 2015-present; Committee member, Providence Academy Property Committee – 2019-present; Committee Member, Leadership Clark County – 2015-present
Director
Member Since: 1998
Residency: Battle Ground, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Washington State University – BA Business Administration; Clark College – Associates Degree
Employment History: Chief Executive Officer, Port of Vancouver USA – 2008-present
Community/Volunteer Services: Board member, Association of Washington Businesses – 2019-present; Advisory Council, WSU-Vancouver – 2016-present; Board member, American Association of Port Authorities – 2017-present; Board member, Greater Portland, Inc. – 2016-present; Board member, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce – 2016-present
Director
Member Since: 2015
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Central Washington University, BS Communications
Employment History: Area Manager, BBSI Preferred Payroll – 2009-present; Mortgage Lending – 2000 to 2009; Business Relations, KNDO NBC – 1996-1999
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Chair, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 2014-2015; Member, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 2011-present; Volunteer for Share House, Salvation Army, Mount St. Helens Institute, Gardner School, Humane Society and other Clark County non-profit organizations; Youth Baseball Coach, 2000-present
Director
Member Since: 2010
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Washington State University – BA Business Administration; Clark College – AA General Studies
Employment History: CPA, Peterson & Associates – 2005-present; Office Assistant, First Pacific Associates – 2003-2005; CNA, Woodland Care Center – 1997-2002
Community/Volunteer Services: Finance Committee Member, Northwest Assoc. of Blind Athletes – 2013-present; Volunteer, Clark County Food Bank 2000-present; Volunteer, PTA Truman Elementary – 2011-2013; Board Director, Young Professionals of Vancouver – 2006-2013
Director
Member Since: 1991
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Washington State University – BA Humanities; Everett Community College – AA Communications
Employment History: Marketing Director, Vancouver Clinic – 2021-present; Chief Communications Officer, Clark College – 2019-2021; Community-Media Relations, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center – 2015-2019; CEO/President, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce – 2010–2015; District Director, U.S. Rep. Brian Baird – 2005-2010; News Reporter/Anchor KGW TV – 1991-2005; News Reporter/Anchor KUTV TV – 1987-1991
Community/Volunteer Services: Prior Board Member: The Children’s Center, Association of Washington Business, Leadership Clark County and Workforce Southwest Washington. Board Member, TV Washington – 2020-present.
Supervisory Committee Chair
Official Since: 2009
Term Expires: 2023
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: Owner, Paul Montague Tax Preparation, LLC 2016-present; Executive Director, Responsive Leadership Institute – 2014-present; Executive Director, Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce – 2014-2016; Executive Director, Identity Clark County – 2011-2014; Membership Services Director, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce – 2005-2011; Insurance agent & Registered Representative, NW Financial Group – 2002-2004; Key Account Executive, Siemens Carrier Networks – 1999-2002
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Director, Columbia Credit Union – 2009-2017; Board Director/Chair, Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation – 2009-2015, then 2017-present; Board Director/President, Greater Clark County Rotary Club – 2008-2014; Board Director/Treasurer, Greater Clark County Rotary Foundation – 2013-2015; Sponsorship Chair, Vancouver Relay for Life – 2007-2011; Member at Large, Bicycle Advisory Committee – 2008-2010
Supervisory Committee Vice Chair
Official Since: 2021
Term Expires: 2024
Member Since: 1990
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Full Time
Education: University of Washington – BS Civil Engineering
Employment History: Vice President Director of Land Development, MacKay Sposito, Inc. –2020-present; President/CEO, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 2008-2020; Civil Engineer/Planner, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 1991-2008; Principal/Shareholder, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 2000-present
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Member & Chairman, Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) – 2008-2018; Board Member & Chairman, Economic Development Council (CREDC) – 2010-2017 and 2019-present; Board Member & Chairman, Association of Washington Business (AWB) – 2010-present; Co-Chair, Stronger Vancouver’s ESC – 2010-2019; Commissioner, Vancouver Planning Commission – 2020-present
Supervisory Committee Member
Member Since: 2021
Residency: Ridgefield, WA
Employment Status: Full-Time
Education: Willamette University – BS Environmental Science; University of Oregon – BLA Landscape Architecture
Employment History: : Business Unit Leader, Otak, Inc. – 2021-present; Senior Consultant, Parametrix – 2020-2021; Senior Project Manager, WSP – 2009-2020; Team Lead, HDR – 2007-2009
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Director and Committee Chair, REACH CDC – 2013-present; Board Director, Affordable Community Environments – 2012-2014; Neighborhood Chairperson, DuBois Park Neighborhood Association – 2008-2013
Supervisory Committee Member
Official Since: 2022
Term Expires: 2025
Member Since: 2004
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Longwood University, BS Education; Washington State University, MBA Business Administration
Employment History: CPA, TDJ CPA, Inc. – 2018-present; Accounting Manager/Internal Auditor/ Senior Accountant, City of Vancouver – 2004-2016; Senior Assurance Associate, KPMG – 2000-2004; Financial Examiner, Virginia State Corporation Commission – 1998-2000
Community/Volunteer Services: Secretary/Treasurer, Columbia Non-Profit Housing – 2005-2018
Supervisory Committee Member
Official Since: 2021
Term Expires: 2024
Member Since: 2012
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Cornell University – BS Hotel Administration; Washington State University – MBA Business
Employment History: Vice Chancellor, Washington State University – 1997-present
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Director, Columbia Credit Union – 2012-2018; Board Member and Chair, NACUBO – 2014-2021; Board Member and President, WACUBO – 2008-present; Director and Executive Committee, Interstate Bridge Replacement Project – 2020-present
Email the Board of Directors at BoardMembers@ColumbiaCU.org.
