Our Boards

NWCDC’s boards support our organization, each providing essential oversight, strategic guidance, and specialized expertise to help us achieve our mission and serve our community effectively.

Board of Directors

Our board of directors is responsible for overseeing the organization’s operations and ensuring it adheres to its mission and values. They make strategic decisions, set policies, and provide guidance to management.

Debbie Wege, Chair
Boeing Employee Credit Union

Ralph Honhongva, Vice-Chair

Martin Desmond, Treasurer
(ret’d OSU)

JT Yu, Secretary

Katherine Minthorn-Goodluck
Intertribal Agricultural Council
Tammy Stringham
Lemhi County Economic Development Association

Advisory Board

Our advisory board provides expert guidance and strategic advice to the NWCDC’s management and board of directors. They offer insights and recommendations to help the center achieve its goals, without being involved in the day-to-day operations or decision-making processes.

Dan Coyne

Kent Lopez
ret’d Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Cindy Lyden
NW Farm Credit Services

Joel Merkel
Merkel Law

Dave Warren

Loan Advisory Board

The loan advisory board offers specialized guidance on financial matters, particularly regarding loans and credit policies. They assess loan applications, advise on risk management, and provide recommendations to support NWCDC’s mission.

Juan Aguilar
NWCDC Director

Eric Bowman
Kohala Center

Martin Desmond
NWCDC Director

Cindy Lyden
NW Farm Credit Services

Jane Walker
Olympia Federal Savings