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
Director - Supply Quality Regional Operations, Boeing
Serving since 2023

Rex Bates
Former- Annie Wright Schools
Serving since 2006

Patrick Bendon
Senior Director, Pitchbook
Serving since 2024

Richard Bennion
Former- 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
Executive Site-Director, Boeing
Serving since 2024

Don L. Clark, Jr.
President & CEO, Sound Credit Union
Serving since 2015

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

Marlo DeLange
Attorney, Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara, PS
Serving since 2017

Craig Dickens
Chief Executive Officer, Merit Investment Bank
Serving since 2023

Josh Dunn
CEO & Founder, Premier Media Group
Serving since 2021

Jason Embick
Chief Accounting Officer, True Blue
Serving since 2025

Erin Galeno
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Port of Tacoma
Serving since 2015

Judi Griffin
Chief of Staff, OAI Rainier
Serving since 2018

Michael Griffus
CEO, Pierce Transit
Serving since 2025

Michael "Mike" J. Hiller
Senior Vice President, Columbia Bank
Serving since 2014

Michael Hurst
Principal, Baker Tilly
Serving since 2023

Larry Kopp
Managing Member, Globe Capital, LLC
Serving since 1999

Ali Kemp
CEO, Financial Insights
Serving since 2023

Chun Lu
Director, Microsoft
Serving since 2025

Jim Milgard, Jr.
CEO, Continental Floral Greens
Serving since 2020

David Parr
Executive Vice President, Director - Commercial Banking
HomeStreet Bank
Serving since 2020

Troy Rucker
Owner, RTR Partners
Serving since 2018

Randy Rushforth
Former- Rushforth Construction
Serving since 2016

Justin Stiefel
CEO, Heritage Distilling Co.
Serving since 2020

Rebecca Straka
Chief Information Officer, Weyerhaeuser
Serving since 2021

Barry Wallis
Attorney, Wallis Law Firm, PLLC
Serving since 2020

Linda Womack
Managing Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
Serving since 2022

Arry Yu
Chair/Co-Founder WTIA Advanced Technology Cluster
Serving since 2023

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