Leadership

VIEW 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
VIEW 2023 MEETING MINUTES
VIEW 2023 ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL RULES

Annual Meeting 2023

Columbia Credit Union’s Annual Meeting was held under Special Rules adopted by the Board on May 2, 2023. Attendance was limited to a few essential employees and our Board Chair. Minutes from the 2023 Annual Meeting will be available here once approved following our upcoming Board of Directors Meeting.

Welcome back to Dena Strong, Tracey Malone, and Carol Van Natta as Directors, and hello to our new Supervisory Committee member, Alishia Topper! Finally, a special thanks to Paul Montague for his contributions on our Board and Supervisory Committee after serving the maximum number of terms our Bylaws allow.

MEET THE BOARD

Columbia CU Leadership

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.

Board of Directors

Joseph Vance. Chair

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. Secretary

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

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. Director

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

Julianna Marler

Director

​Official Since: 2019
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

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: 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

Tim Schauer. Interim Director

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. Vice Chair

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

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

Supervisory Committee

Lynn Valenter. Supervisory Committee Member

Lynn Valenter

Supervisory Committee Chair

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 President, Finance and Treasurer, Reed College – 2021-present; Vice Chancellor, Washington State University – 1997-2021

Community/Volunteer Services: Board Director, Columbia Credit Union – 2012-2018; Board Member and Chair, NACUBO – 2014-2021; Board Member and President, WACUBO – 2008-2021; Director and Executive Committee, Interstate Bridge Replacement Project – 2020-present

Kelly Love Zuercher. Interim Supervisory Committee Member

Kelly Love Zuercher

Interim Supervisory Committee Vice Chair

Official Since: 2015
Term Expires: 2024

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: Board Director, Columbia Credit Union – 2015-2022; Prior Board Member: The Children’s Center, Association of Washington Business, Leadership Clark County and Workforce Southwest Washington. Board Member, TV Washington – 2020 – present. 

David Sacamano. Supervisory Committee Member

David Sacamano

Supervisory Committee Member

​Official Since: 2022
Term Expires: 2025

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

Christine Smith. Supervisory Committee Member

Christine Smith

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 

Alishia Topper

Supervisory Committee Member

​Official Since: 2023
Term Expires: 2026

Member Since: 2009

Residency: Vancouver, WA

Employment Status: Full-time

Education: Washington State University – BS Psychology; Washington State University – BA Foreign Language and Literatures; Portland State University – MPA Public Administration

Employment History: Clark County Treasurer; Director of Strategic Partnerships, Vancouver Public Schools; Senior Director of Development, Fort Vancouver National Trust; Director of Development, Columbia Springs; Director of Donor Relations, Portland State University

Community/Volunteer Services: Vice Chair, Community Action Advisory Board – 2019 – Present; President, Washington State Association of County Treasurers – 2020-2023; Commissioner, Washington State Housing Finance Commission – 2017 – Present; Councilmember, City of Vancouver – 2014-2018; Board Director, Council for the Homeless – 2015-2017; Board Director, Southwest Clean Air Agency – 2015-2018; Board Director, Columbia River Economic Development Council – 2013-2016; Board Director, Vancouver’s Downtown Association – 2011-2014; Board Director, Columbia Springs – 2010-2013; Board Director, Rotary Club of VMS – 2010-2013

CREDIT UNION BYLAWS

Catch up on the nuts and bolts.

VIEW BYLAWS
VIEW REVISIONS

Leadership Compensation

2023 Leadership Compensation

Email the Board of Directors at BoardMembers@ColumbiaCU.org.