Board of Directors

The Foundation’s 17 member Board of Directors is responsible for managing the Community Foundation’s assets, developing new funds, and making grants to the organizations that the Community Foundation and its donors support. The Board has a proud history of directing funds to effective organizations whose work aligns with the intent of our donors. Our Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of community leaders with deep roots in Tacoma/Pierce County.  

                                                                 
Judith Nilan, Chair  
Stone Fire  

Peter Darling, Secretary
J.L. Darling Corporation (Retired)

Calvin Pearson,
Treasurer
Columbia Bank                                                                               

T. Gary Connett, Vice Chair
PPA Law Group PLLC

John Wiborg, Ad Hov Executive
Stellar Industrial Supply, Inc. 

Patricia Talton, Ad Hoc Executive
Northwest Leadership Foundation

MaryAnn Anderson
Pacific Lutheran University

Ed Grogan
Summit Financial Group

John Holmaas
Windermere Realty                                                                              

Sherlyn Iverson
RSM McGladrey Wealth Management

Laurie Jinkins

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Joe Mayer
Mayer Built Homes

Katherine Severson
Real Estate Management & Development

Timothy Tucci
Tucci & Sons                                                                               

Maro Imirizian
Catchlight Energy

Cindy Thompson
Community Volunteer

Sheri Tonn
Pacific Lutheran University
                                    
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