Columbia Credit Union’s Annual Meeting was held under Special Rules adopted by the Board for a “socially distanced” meeting on May 5, 2020, at the Columbia Credit Union Operations Center. Attendance was limited to a few essential employees and our Board Chair, but was recorded and can be viewed right here. Minutes from the 2020 Annual Meeting will be available following our June Board of Directors meeting.
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
Official Since: 2015
Director Since: 2015
Term Expires: 2021
Committees: Executive
Member Since: 1991
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Washington State University – BA Humanities; Everett Community College – AA Communications
Employment History: Chief Communications Officer, Clark College – 2019-present; 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: Board Member, The Children’s Center – 2010-present; Board Member, Association Washington Business – 2010-present; Board Member, SW WA Workforce Development – 2010-present; Board Member, Leadership Clark County – 2010-present
Vice Chair
Official Since: 2017
Director Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2023
Committees: Executive; Policy Review 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
Secretary
Official Since: 2017
Director Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2021
Committees: Executive; Policy Review
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
Treasurer
Official Since: 2019
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2022
Committees: Executive; Financial Performance Chair; Board Development
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
Director
Official Since: 2019
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2022
Committees: Board Development Chair
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
Official Since: 2020
Director Since: 2020
Term Expires: 2023
Committees: Board Development
Member Since: 2011
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Clark College – AA Degree
Employment History: Project Coordinator, Schlecht Construction – 1998-present; Vice President, Halbert Construction Services – 2011-present
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
Official Since: 2019
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2022
Committees: Policy Review
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
Official Since: 2020
Director Since: 2020
Term Expires: 2023
Committees: Financial Performance
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
Director
Official Since: 2015
Director Since: 2015
Term Expires: 2021
Committees: Financial Performance
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
Supervisory Committee Chair
Official Since: 2014
Term Expires: 2022
Member Since: 2004
Residency: Woodland, WA
Employment Status: Retired
Education: University of Washington – B.S. Business Administration; Clark College – General Studies
Employment History: Owner, Thompson Financial Services, – 2000 – 2017; Owner, Thompson & Associates, CPAs – 1976 – 2017
Community/Volunteer Services: Major Gifts and Finance Committees, Columbia Land Trust – 2006 – 2019; Board Member, Committee Member and Past Treasurer, Vancouver Rotary Foundation – 1997 – present; District Audit Chairman, Rotary District 5100 – 2012–2014; Board Member and Disaster Chairman, Red Cross – 1975-2005; Member, American Legion/Voiture 40 et 8 – 1977-present; Lifetime/Active Member of numerous Fisheries/Environmental Groups
Supervisory Committee Vice Chair
Official Since: 2013
Term Expires: 2022
Member Since: 2001
Residency: Battle Ground, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Washington State University – B.A. business administration; Andrews University – MBA business administration
Employment History: Controller, CareOregon, Inc. – 2018 – present, Controller, FamilyCare, Inc. – 2012 – 2018; Senior Financial Analyst, FamilyCare, Inc. – 2011-2012; Accountant III, The Regence Group – 2004-2011
Community/Volunteer Services: Treasurer, Meadow Glade SDA Church – 2006-2009
Supervisory Committee Member
Official Since: 2006
Term Expires: 2021
Member Since: 1984
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Retired
Education: Institute of Supply Mgmt. – certification purchasing management
Employment History: Business Manager, Supply Chain, Bonneville Power – 2001-2017; 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
Supervisory Committee Member
Official Since: 2013
Term Expires: 2021
Member Since: 2013
Residency: Vancouver, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment History: Realtor/Managing Broker, Keller Williams – 2008- present; Realtor/Associate Broker, John L. Scott – 2001-2008; Owner/CEO, The Ultimate Group – 1997-2001; Owner, D & H Development – 1994-1998
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Member, Community Housing Resource Center – 2009- Present; Board Member, Daybreak – 2007-2010; Board Member, SWIFT – 2004-2008
Supervisory Committee Member
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 of 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
Email the Board of Directors at BoardMembers@ColumbiaCU.org.
