Board Members volunteer time from their very busy lives to oversee the Executive Director, set policy, and determine direction for the agency. They invite staff to participate with them in creating the agency's strategic long-range plan and monitor progress toward goals. In addition, they take their responsibility as stewards of public and private funds very seriously, reviewing financial operations regularly. People are drawn to serve through their affiliation with disabilities and are selected by the nominating committee when their personal skills and talents fit Board openings. Interested applicants for Board positions may contact Marti Johnson, the agency's Executive Director at 360-577-9093.
Board Members
Erika Agren
Board Member since 2007
Board President
Firm Administrator for Opsahl, Dawson & Company, P.S.
Barry Dahl
Board Member since 1978
Board Vice President
Attorney with Walstead-Mertsching
Margaret Lapic
Board Secretary
Board member since 1985
Retired Human Services Manager for Cowlitz County
Retired Executive Director of The ARC of Cowlitz County
Mimi Preedy
Board Member since 2005
Active volunteer for disability and autism organizations, initiatives, and causes.
Parent of child with developmental disabilities.
Marcia Mongrain
Board member since 1980
Special Education Program Specialist
Kelso School District
Anne DeFrancisco
Board member since 1982
Trustee
CPA/Owner: Monroe, DeFrancisco & Brado
Barbara Howard
Board member since 2007
Volunteer Board Member for Non Profit organizations throughout Southwest Washington
Parent of child with developmental disabilities.
Cathy Cgraggen
Member since 2007
Retired - Longview School District - Library Media Para-educator
C&H Tree and Cattle Farms
Parent of child with developmental disabilities