EVERETT — United Way of Snohomish County has announced the new members of its executive committee for 2015 and added 11 new members to its 35-member board of directors.
The members of the executive committee are: Toraya Miller, Coastal Community Bank vice president and internal auditor (board chair); Gary Cohn, Everett Public Schools superintendent (vice chair); Sharon Wellman, Everett Community College tutoring center director and instructor of mathematics, anatomy and physiology (secretary) and Jeff Mitchell, Banner Bank senior vice president and commercial banking center manager (treasurer).
Andrew Ballard, president of Marketing Solutions in Mill Creek, just finished his term as board chair and will stay on the executive committee for one more year.
United Way’s board of directors is responsible for overall governance, program oversight of the organization and makes all final decisions regarding finances, community investments and strategic matters.
The 11 new board members, who typically serve a three-year term, include:
Bob Collett, Umbra Cuscinetti
Collett has been the chief executive officer for Umbra Cuscinetti. in Everett since 2009. The company is part of the UmbraGroup, an Italian based company that leads the field in the design and production of aerospace and industrial ball screws, actuation systems, bearings and other precision-movement products. Bob is involved with Housing Hope and encourages his staff to participate in volunteer projects. He has been a supporter of United Way for more than 30 years and led many volunteer initiatives while at GE. Collett lives in Everett. His two married daughters, two grandsons and a granddaughter live in the Midwest.
Becky Mackenstadt, Vine Dahlen
Mackenstadt has significant audit experience with retail and wholesale trade companies, voluntary health and welfare organizations, health care organizations, foundations and cooperatives. She is a partner with Vine Dahlen and has been with them since 1997. She specializes in industries such as: construction contractors, retail and wholesale trade, not-for-profit, and manufacturing. Mackenstadt previously served as board treasurer of United Way of Snohomish County for six years and continues to serve as audit committee chair and a member of the finance committee. She currently serves on the board of the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross, as well as Shoreline Covenant Church.
Dave McCrea, Infosys
McCrea has over 32 years of experience in the banking industry, including experience in building and enhancing regulatory compliance and operational processes, primarily in the community banking sector. Much of his career was with Frontier Bank in Everett as senior vice president, branch operations manager and compliance officer. He also served as senior vice president, manager of operations and compliance officer for Horizon Bank in Bellingham. He holds a degree in business administration from University of Southern California.
Erin Monroe, Workforce Snohomish
Monroe is a certified public accountant with more than 25 years of business, accounting and auditing experience in the private and public sectors. Monroe is the chief executive officer for Workforce Snohomish. Before becoming CEO, she was previously the chief financial officer, where she directed strategic and innovative solutions to business development and fund development. She currently serves on the board for Snohomish County Junior Achievement and Seattle Radio Theatre.
Josh O’Connor, The Herald
O’Connor is the vice president of East Sound newspaper operations for Sound Publishing and publisher of The Herald. He is responsible for seven publications for Sound Publishing, as well as Sound’s press operation in Everett; he joined Sound’s parent company, Black Press, in 1998. Josh has a marketing and communications degree from Kwantlen University and an undergraduate degree in executive management from Thompson Rivers University. He will serve as co-chair of United Way’s 2015 campaign. Josh married his high school sweetheart, Erin, and together they have two girls.
Maria Pena, Everett Community College
Pena joined Everett Community College as the chief diversity and equity officer in July 2014. She had previously served as the dean for student services and assistant to the president at Peninsula College. Over the course of 23 years in higher education, she has served as lead administrator for disability services, retention advising specialist, associate dean for student success and dean for student development. She has also served as acting vice president for student services. Maria has extensive international experience and has studied in San Sebastian and Madrid, Spain.
Jeff Roe, Premera Blue Cross
Roe is the president and chief executive officer of Premera Blue Cross. Roe joined Premera in 1996, served in roles leading the company’s employer and individual market segments, and became president in January 2014. His leadership in insurance also includes positions as co-president of Safeco Insurance and chief marketing officer for Torrent Technologies. Roe started his career in the Washington, D.C., office of U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton and later consulted as a member of The Gallatin Group, a public affairs firm. Roe serves on the boards of the National Institute for Health Care Management, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Washington Healthcare Forum and the Visiting Committee of the University of Washington Economics Department.
Steve Spyridis, SPEEA
Steve is a contract administrator and training staff focal for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace / International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 2001. He previously worked for Boeing Commercial Airplanes as an electrical engineer on various systems on 737, 747, 757, 767 and 777 Airplane Programs. Steve has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Seattle University.
Kim Williams, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Williams is the chief operating officer for Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, overseeing operations of a 501-bed medical center with two locations and 3,500 employees. Providence Regional is a Level II Trauma Center and serves five counties with comprehensive, not-for-profit, mission-based health care. Williams has served in several leadership roles since 2003, including chief nursing officer before being named chief operating officer in 2013. Williams serves on various boards including the Washington Center for Nursing, Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives, and the Camano Community and Senior Center. She served as the 2013 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Chair.
Collene Towers, Teen Leadership Council
Collene is a sophomore attending Kings High school and is a member of United Way’s Teen Leadership Council. Collene plays competitive soccer and enjoys running and skiing. Collene also works as a peer tutor and volunteers her time with Camp Providence. She lives in Mukilteo.
L’treyl Chatters, Teen Leadership Council
L’treyl is a recent graduate of Cascade High School, and has been a member of Youth United since 2012. She is a member of United Way’s Teen Leadership Council and is instrumental in helping to plan the annual MLK Day of Service. L’treyl is interested in studying communications, fashion and cosmetology. She serves as a counselor at Girl Scout camps throughout Puget Sound. She lives in Everett with her family.
The full list of United Way of Snohomish County’s board of directors can be found online here.
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