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: 2019
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2025
Committees: Executive, Policy Review
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 – 2017-2020; Board Member, Ridgefield School District – 2011-2023; Board Member, Boys & Girls Club of SW Washington – 2011-2015; Board Member, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – 2007-2010
Vice Chair
Official Since: 2019
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2025
Committees: Executive, Financial Performance
Member Since: 2015
Residency: Ridgefield, WA
Employment Status: Full-time
Education: Washington State University – BA Public Administration; Leadership Clark County, 2018
Employment History: Executive Vice President & 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 Emeritus, Carson College of Business, WSU Vancouver – 2016 – present; Board Member, Greater Vancouver Chamber – 2019 – present; Board Member, Washington Economic Development Association, 2018-2020; Board Member, WSUV Advisory Council – 2018-2020; Board Member, Community Outreach & Engagement Committee, The Historic Trust – 2017 – present; Board Member, National Board of Advisors, WSU Carson College of Business – 2016 – 2023; Board Member, Cascadia Tech Academy Foundation – 2015 – 2019; Board Member, Innovative Services NW – 2014-2016
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: Member, Early Childhood Development Association of Washington – 2018-Present; Coach, Camas/Washougal Soccer Academy – 2016-2018
Secretary
Official Since: 2020
Director Since: 2020
Term Expires: 2026
Committees: Executive, Board Development/Nominating
Member Since: 2011
Residency: Camas, 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 – 2015-2023
Director
Official Since: 2024
Director Since: 2024
Term Expires: 2027
Committees: Financial Performance
Member Since: 2002
Employment Status: Retired
Education: Oregon State University–BA, Political Science; Lewis & Clark College – Public Administration graduate work
Employment History: Board Member, Washington State Investment Board – 2014-2023; Corrections Specialist 4, Washington State Dept. of Corrections – 1996-2023; Public Utilities Specialist Econ Studies Section, Bonneville Power Administration – 1980-1984
Community/Volunteer Services: Executive Board, Washington Federation of State Employees – 2011-2023; Delegate/Board Member/Vice President, SW Washington Labor Council – 2007-2017; Domestic Violence Task Force Member, YWCA – 2005-2016
Director
Official Since: 2019
Director Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2025
Committees: Policy Review
Member Since: 1985
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: 2017
Director Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2027
Committees: Board Development/Nominating
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 Member, Parks Foundation of Clark County – 2024-Present; Founder and Board Chair, 100 Men – 2017-Present; 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.
Director
Official Since: 2021
Director Since: 2022
Term Expires: 2027
Committees: Policy Review
Member Since: 1990
Residency: Camas, WA
Employment Status: Semi-Retired; Self Employed, Part-time
Education: University of Washington – BS Civil Engineering
Employment History: President Emeritus, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 2020-2022; President/CEO, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 2008-2020; Civil Engineer/Planner, MacKay Sposito, Inc. – 1991-2008
Community/Volunteer Services: Board of Directors, Friends of the Children SW WA – 2024-Present; Board of Trustees, AAA of Washington, 2024-Present; Supervisory Committee Member and Vice Chair, Columbia Credit Union – 2021-2022; Commissioner, Vancouver Planning Commission – 2020-2021; Board Chair, AWB Institute – 2019-Present; Board Member & Chair, Association of Washington Business (AWB) – 2010-Present; Board Member & Chair, Economic Development Council (CREDC) – 2010-2017 and 2019-2023; Co-Chair, Stronger Vancouver’s ESC – 2010-2019; Board Member & Chair, Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) – 2008-2018
Director
Official Since: 2017
Director Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2026
Committees: Board Development/Nominating
Member Since: 2016
Residency: Vancouver, 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 Chair, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – 2022-Present; 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
Supervisory Committee
Chair
Official Since: 2021
Term Expires: 2027
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; Co-Chair Community Advisory Group, Member Executive Steering Group, Interstate Bridge Replacement Project – 2020-Present
Supervisory Committee Member
Vice Chair
Official Since: 2015
Term Expires: 2027
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
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: Housing Development Committee, REACH CDC – 2020-Present; Board Director and Committee Chair, REACH CDC – 2013-2023; 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: 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
Columbia Credit Union’s Annual Meeting was held under Special Rules adopted by the Board on April 25, 2024. Attendance included members, the Chair-designated Parliamentarian, and Columbia Credit Union staff. Minutes from the 2024 Annual Meeting will be available here once approved following our upcoming Board of Directors Meeting.
On behalf of the membership, the Chair declared Eric Sawyer, Tim Schauer and Judy Kuschel elected to the Board of Directors and Kelly Love-Zuercher and Lynn Valenter to the Supervisory Committee. Finally, a special thanks to Marci White-Stumpf for her contributions on our Board after serving the maximum number of terms our Bylaws allow.
Columbia Credit Union’s Annual Meeting was held under Special Rules adopted by the Board on April 25, 2024. Attendance included members, the Chair-designated Parliamentarian, and Columbia Credit Union staff. Minutes from the 2024 Annual Meeting will be available here once approved following our upcoming Board of Directors Meeting.
On behalf of the membership, the Chair declared Eric Sawyer, Tim Schauer and Judy Kuschel elected to the Board of Directors and Kelly Love-Zuercher and Lynn Valenter to the Supervisory Committee. Finally, a special thanks to Marci White-Stumpf for her contributions on our Board after serving the maximum number of terms our Bylaws allow.
