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.
Michele Drake
President
Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager
Avista
April O’Hair
President-Elect
AVP of Human Resources
Numerica Credit Union
Russ Wolfe
Secretary
CEO
Wolfe Architectural Group
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
Ashlee Cribb
Vice President of Wood Products
PotlatchDeltic
Stephanie Ellis
CNO
MultiCare Deaconess
Matt Gilroy
Vice President, Employee Benefits
HUB International
Hayley Guenthner
Anchor/Reporter
KHQ
Jim Hart
Retired VP Operations
Jensen Distribution Services
Bryan Henninger
President/CEO
Ag World Support Systems
Apryl Hilborn
Director of Rooms
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Dr. Katheryn Hudon
Pediatrician
Providence
Dan McMahon
Director of Sales
Providence Health Plan Washington
Chris Montgomery
Owner
Legend Properties NW
Tara Ray
Agent
McDonald’s
*Barbara Ray
Dave Reinke
Digital Marketing Executive
Desiree Renshaw
Owner
The Renshaw Group
Nathan Seaman
General Manager
Martin Brower Company
Phil Von Buchwaldt
Senior Vice President & Relationship Manager
Washington Trust Bank
*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