Board of Directors

Ronald McDonald Charities House Charities of the Inland Northwest is very fortunate to have outstanding board members governing the organization. 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 organization forward.

2026 Board Officers

*Sustaining Board Members.
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Michele Drake

President

Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager 

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April O’Hair

President-Elect

AVP of Human Resources

Numerica Credit Union

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Russ Wolfe

Secretary

CEO

Wolfe Architectural Group

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Danny Paganelli

Treasurer

Senior Manager

BDO USA, LLP

Nick Gonzales

Past President

Vice President

Bouten Construction

Meet Our 2026 Board Members

Dr. Charmayne Adams

Asst. Dean of Health Promotions

Gonzaga University

Chris Amistoso

Owner/Operator

McDonald’s

JD Bewley

Owner/Operator 

McDonald’s

Heather Brandt

HR Manager

Wagstaff Inc. 

Mike Church

Partner

Stamper Rubens

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Ashlee Cribb

Vice President of Wood Products

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Stephanie Ellis

CNO 

MultiCare Deaconess

Matt Gilroy

Vice President, Employee Benefits

HUB International

Hayley Guenthner

Anchor/Reporter

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Jim Hart

Retired VP Operations

Jensen Distribution Services

 Bryan Henninger

President/CEO

Ag World Support Systems

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Apryl Hilborn

Director of Rooms

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

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Dr. Katheryn Hudon

Pediatrician

Providence

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Dan McMahon

Director of Sales

Providence Health Plan Washington

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Chris Montgomery

Owner

Legend Properties NW

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Tara Ray

Agent 

McDonald’s

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*Barbara Ray

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Dave Reinke

Digital Marketing Executive

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Desiree Renshaw

Owner

The Renshaw Group

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Nathan Seaman

General Manager

Martin Brower Company

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Phil Von Buchwaldt

Senior Vice President & Relationship Manager

Washington Trust Bank

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*Carol West 

Founder

RMHC INW

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
Nick Gonzales, ’25