Board of Directors
Ronald McDonald Charities House Charities of the Inland Northwest is very fortunate to have outstanding board members governing the charity. Board members come from different businesses and sectors across the community and share their expertise in areas such as Development, Finance, House Operations, and Marketing and Communications. All board members play a critical role in developing strategic plans to continue moving the charity forward.
2025 Board Officers
*Sustaining Board Members.

Nick Gonzales
President
Vice President
Bouten Construction

Michele Drake
President-Elect
Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager
Avista

Ashlee Cribb
Treasurer
Vice President of Wood Products
PotlatchDeltic

Terri Skubitz
Secretary
Owner/Operator
McDonald’s

Scott Gingras
Past President
Partner
Winston & Cashatt Lawyers
Meet Our 2025 Board Members

Dr. Charmayne Adams
Asst. Dean of Health Promotions
Gonzaga University

JD Bewley
Owner/Operator
McDonald’s

Matt Gilroy
Vice President, Employee Benefits
HUB International

Jennifer Graham
Chief Nurse Executive
MultiCare Health System

Hayley Guenthner
Anchor/Reporter
KHQ

Jim Hart
Retired VP Operations Jensen Distribution Services

Bryan Henninger
President/CEO
Ag World

Apryl Hilborn
Director of Rooms
Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Dr. Katheryn Hudon
Pediatrician
Providence

Tom Lavagetto
Retired
Business Owner

Dan McMahon
Director of Sales
Providence Health Plan Washington

Chris Montgomery
Owner
Legend Real Estate

Dr. Jeremy Nicolarsen
MD, FACC
Providence Health

April O’Hair
AVP of Human Resources
Numerica Credit Union

Danny Paganelli
Senior Manager
BDO USA, LLP

Tara Ray
Agent
McDonald’s

Barbara Ray
Owner/Operator
McDonald’s

Dave Reinke
Digital Marketing Executive

Desiree Renshaw
Owner
The Renshaw Group

Nathan Seaman
General Manager
Martin Brower Company

Kathie Vlahovich
Retired
RMHC Employee

Phil Von Buchwaldt
Senior Vice President & Relationship Manager
Washington Trust Bank

Carol West
Founder
RMHC INW

Russ Wolfe
CEO
Wolfe Architectural Group
Endowment Board Members
(Past-Presidents)
Pat West, ’84-’87
Mark Ray, ’89
Pam Leonard, ’92
Chris Mikkelsen, ’93
Sue Eugster, ’94
Marilyn Thodarson, ’98
Steve Stocker, ’99
Carole Jones, ’00-’01
Chuck Young, ’02
John Driscoll, ’03
Don Jacobson, ’04
Jeri Self-Merritt, ’05
Tom Lienhard, ’06
Sam Higgins, ’07
Mick Buller, ’08
Tim Skubitz, ’09
Peter Riverso, ’10
Catherine Brazil, ’12
Joyce Martz, ’13
Sue Eymann, ’14
Ed Tabish, ’15
Jeff O’Neill, ’16
Tom Lavagetto, ’17
Mark Ray, Jr., ’18
Tamara McGregor, ’19
Connie Bischoff, ’20
Debbie Andrews, ’21
Stacia Rasmussen, ’22
Terri Skubitz, ’23
Scott Gingras, ’24