Milgard Executive Council

Milgard Executive Council Purpose & Functions

The Milgard Executive Council is comprised of notable business and community leaders who provide insightful advice for the School and its programs, raise support to help accomplish the School's mission and objectives, and enhance the School's visibility. These leaders are instrumental to the success of the Milgard School, and their many contributions are greatly appreciated.

Milgard Executive Council Purpose & Function Details (Dec 24)

Matt Allen
EVP, Chief Client Officer, McKinstry
Serving since 2023

Brion Baker
Boeing
Serving since 2023

Rex Bates
Ex- Annie Wright Schools
Serving since 2006

Patrick Bendon
Senior Director, Pitchbook
Serving since 2024

Richard Bennion
Ex- Homestreet Bank
Serving since 2003

Christina Burns
Slalom Consulting
Serving since 2021

Brad Busick
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, MultiCare
Serving since 2023

Michelle Carey
Boeing
Serving since 2024

Donald "Don" L. Clark, Jr.
Sound Credit Union
Serving since 2015

Keith Dashofy
Pella Windows & Doors of Western Washington
Serving since 2024

Marlo DeLange
Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara, LLP
Serving since 2017

Craig Dickens
CEO of Merit Investment Bank
Serving since 2023

Josh Dunn
Premier Media Group, Inc.
Serving since 2021

Jason Embick
Chief Accounting Officer, True Blue
Serving since 2025

Erin Galeno
Port of Tacoma
Serving since 2015

Judi Griffin
Chief of Staff, OAI + Rainier
Serving since 2018

Mike Griffus
CEO, Pierce Transit
Serving since 2025

Michael "Mike" J. Hiller
Columbia Bank
Serving since 2014

Michael Hurst
Moss Adams
Serving since 2023

Ali Kemp
CEO & Owner of regional RIA, Financial Insights Wealth Management
Serving since 2023

Larry Kopp
Globe Capital, LLC
Serving since 1999

Chun Lu
Director, Microsoft
Serving since 2025

Jim Milgard, Jr.
Continental Floral Greens
Serving since 2020

David Parr
HomeStreet Bank
Serving since 2020

Troy Rucker
RTR Partners
Serving since 2018

Randy Rushforth
Ex- Rushforth Construction
Serving since 2016

Justin Stiefel
Heritage Distilling Co.
Serving since 2020

Rebecca Straka
Weyerhaeuser
Serving since 2021

Barry Wallis
Wallis Law Firm
Serving since 2020

Linda Womack
Washington State Department of Commerce
Serving since 2022

Arry Yu
Co-Chair for U.Sd. Blockchain Coalition
Serving since 2023

Tong Zhu
Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer, The Northwest Seaport Alliance
Serving since 2024