
About our Board of Directors
The Centralia College Foundation is governed by an independent board of directors. Members are:![]() |
Vicki Pogorelc - President Community Volunteer. Board member since 2001. |
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Brian Nupen - Vice President Branch Manager, Roger MacKenzie Investments. Board member since 2000. |
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Dr. James Walton - Secretary President, Centralia College since 2002. B.S. and M.S. in Natural Resources Management from University of Michigan, PhD. in Fisheries from College of Fisheries at the University of Washington. Current Affiliations: Washington Association of Community and Technical College Presidents. Centralia Rotary, Economic Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce and the Workforce Development Council. |
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Tom Bradley - Treasurer Owner, Tomas Bradley, CPA. Board member since 1997. |
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Dennis Calkin - Past President CFO, Todd A Hansen Construction, Inc. Board member since 2001. Past/Current Affiliations: CPA |
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Phyllis Schwiesow - Annual Campaign Chair Semi-retired Schwiesow Construction. Board member since 2001. Past/Current Affiliations: Centralia Lions Club. |
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Rebecca McGee - Director at Large Retired (2007) from the Social Security Administration. Board member since 2000. Board positions: Member at Large. |
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Angela Mallow - Director at Large Human Resource Advisor for TransAlta Centralia Operations. Board members since 2007. |
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Joe Dolezal - Trustee Liaison Optometrist, self-employed since 1981. Board member since 1997. Past/Current Community Affiliations: Centralia Rotary Club, Centralia Lions Club, Southwest Washington Dance Center, Centralia College Board of Trustees, Centralia High School Vocational Education Advisory Board, and Centralia Performing and Fine Arts Council. |
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Jim Sherril - Board Member Public & Child Welfare with the Department of Social and Health Services since 1979. Board member since 2002. Board positions: Vice President, President, and Past President. Past/Current Affiliations: Centralia College Board of Trustees. |
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Ralph Olson - Board Member Retired (2007) Attorney. Board member since 1992. |
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Dwayne Aberle - Board Member President, Security State Bank. Board member since 2002. |
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Rose Bowman - Board Member Lewis County Treasurer -- 1995-Current; 20th District State Representative 1989-1992; Co-Owner, Kresky Auto Repair & Electric, since 1968; Centralia College Foundation Board of Directors – Board Member 20 Years - Past Offices: President, Treasurer 5 years, Past President and have served on the executive board for 12 years; Chehalis Rotary Club – President 2004-2005. |
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Pete Corwin - Board Member Retired from Corwin Insurance. Board member since 2003. Past/Current Community Affiliations: City of Centralia Public Works, City of Centralia City Councilman, and City of Centralia Mayor. |
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Arnie Guenther - Board Member Vice President and Branch Manager, West Coast Bank. Board member since 1997. Past/Current Community Affiliations: Centralia Rotary Club, Riverside Men’s Club, and Centralians |
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Helgi Heidar - Board Member Retired Physician. Board member since 2003. |
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Cindy Mayo - Board Member Hospital Administrator, Providence Hospital. |
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John McCord - Board Member Physician |
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Mark Scheibmeir - Board Member Attorney, Hillier, Scheibmeir, Vey & Kelly |
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Lee Stevens - Board Member Retired (2007) Field Administrator, Work Source Lewis County. Board member since 2003. Past/Current Affiliations: Valley View Hospital Board and EDC Board. |
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Mary Wiley - Board Member Retired Washington State Employee. Board member since 2005. Past/Current Affiliations: Centralia School District Board of Directors. |





















