Board of Directors
Joseph Vance
Chair
Official Since: 2019
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2025
Committees: Executive, Board Development/Nominating
Member Since: 2018
Residency: Ridgefield, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: University of Washington –JD, Law; Brigham Young University – BS, Sociology
Employment History: Shareholder, Landerholm, P.S. – 2023-present; Partner, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn – 2006-2023; 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
Max Ault
Vice Chair
Official Since: 2019
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2025
Committees: Executive, Board Development/Nominating
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
Dena Strong
Treasurer
Official Since: 2020
Director Since: 2020
Term Expires: 2026
Committees: Executive, Financial Performance (Chair)
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
Tracey Malone
Secretary
Official Since: 2020
Director Since: 2020
Term Expires: 2026
Committees: Executive, Financial Performance
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
Julianna Marler
Director
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2025
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
Eric Sawyer
Director
Official Since: 2017
Director Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2024
Committees: Policy Review
Member Since: 2015
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Central Washington University, BS Communications
Employment History: Real Estate Agent, Windermere Northwest Living – 2022 – present; Real Estate Broker, Real Living Real Estate – 2021-2022; Area Manager, BBSI Preferred Payroll – 2009-2021; Mortgage Lending – 2000-2009; 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
Tim Schauer
Interim Director
Official Since: 2021
Director Since: 2022
Term Expires: 2024
Committees: Policy Review (Chair)
Member Since: 1990
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Semi-Retired; Self Employed
Education: University of Washington – BS Civil Engineering
Employment History: Civil Engineer/Planner, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 1991-2008; Vice President Director of Land Development, MacKay Sposito, Inc. –2020-2022; President/CEO, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 2008-2020; Principal/Shareholder, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 2000 – present; President Emeritus, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 2022 – present
Community/Volunteer Services: Board Member & Chair, Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) – 2008-2018; Board Member & Chair, Economic Development Council (CREDC) – 2010-2017 and 2019 – present; Board Member & Chair, Association of Washington Business (AWB) – 2010 – present; Board Chair, AWB Institute – 2019 – present; Co-Chair, Stronger Vancouver’s ESC – 2010-2019; Commissioner, Vancouver Planning Commission – 2020-2021; Supervisory Committee Member and Vice Chair, Columbia Credit Union – 2021-2022
Carol Van Natta
Director
Official Since: 2017
Director Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2026
Committees: Board Development/Nominating (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
Marci White-Stumpf
Director
Official Since: 2015
Director Since: 2015
Term Expires: 2024
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
