Board of Directors

My wife, Diane, and I moved to Leavenworth in 1976. It was our dream to live here after many visits with her family who were orchardists and had a ranch on North Road. Her family was involved in the LWSC and all jumped and skied from the early days so naturally, we became immediately involved. I served as President from 1977 to 1979 and help put on the American Ski Jumping Championships in 1978. It has been so amazing to see the growth and impact the LWSC has on the community. I spent my career teaching in the Leavenworth and then Cascade School District until I retired in 2013. I went on to teach in the graduate program at Teton Science Schools in Jackson, Wyoming from 2013-2018. I taught snow science and working with graduate students on how to teach children in the outdoors. I am retired now and have time to give back to a sport that has always been a big part of our lives. I have also been a member of the National Ski Patrol since 1981. Patrolling at Mission Ridge and Grand Targhee Resort in Wyoming.

I'm so blessed to have grown up in Leavenworth enjoying winters at Ski Hill, ski jumping and burning holes in my gloves on the rope tow. I moved away to work as a registered nurse for only a few years before Leavenworth called me home to work for the family retail business. Now that my wife and I have a kiddo, we want to see the club thrive so he can enjoy the benefits of time spent outdoors.  

I was initially drawn to this town in 2010 for its proximity to the mountains and its outdoor recreation, but I’ve stayed for its community. Now days you can most often find me at the Ski Hill having fun on the slopes with my daughter, but we also frequent the Icicle River Trails and the Golf Course on either classic or skate. Previously, I have worked as a Mission Ridge patroller, as a LWSC big tow operator/ ski patroller/ cocoa machine operator, and an assistant high school ski race coach while in graduate school at Oregon State. My career is in environmental science, and I currently work for Chelan County. It has been an exciting and evolving time for LWSC and amazing to see our community members come together at the Lodge. The Club has been an integral part of my community and working to keep LWSC vibrant and strong for future generations has been my honor. 

I am a Minnesota native who has lived and worked in Leavenworth for 30+ years. I dreamed of skiing while watching ABC Wide World of Sports, got started with a PE class in middle school - cross country skiing through the woods and fields of Northern MN and LOVED it. I have been involved with the LWSC since I moved here, first Nordic skiing, doing local races and events, then hauling our 2 kids up rope tows and in a pulk sled (now trying hard to keep up with them!), drinking cocoa in the lodge, volunteering, and coaching all ages through the Jr. Nordic program, etc., etc. I see the LWSC as a rare community asset that truly is a meeting place for all walks of life, and is central to our local (and beyond) outdoors community. I have been impressed with the Club’s ability to change throughout the years, but continue to provide such a rare and valuable community experience. I am a strong advocate for the youth programs and Nordic trails, but am a big fan of all the moving parts. It is an honor to serve the board for LWSC. Hopefully you can find me in my spare time out on the trails no matter the season. 

Throughout my career I’ve built two things—experiences and communities—often at the same time. I’m always looking at how we all interact with the world around us and how those interactions can be improved. Whether this is how we interact with each other in our communities or how we experience a product or service, I find it all fascinating and am an ardent advocate for improvement when I believe it possible. Outside of my career, I’ve applied my passion to service on the boards of several nonprofit outdoor organizations in the valley. While relatively new to the Leavenworth area (2017) and to the sport of skate skiing (2019), I have been steeped in all manner of winter activity during my upbringing in Minnesota—where there is nearly 6 months of winter to “enjoy”.

My family and I have enjoyed the benefits of LWSC for twenty years. My kids learned to Nordic and alpine ski on the trails and slopes of Leavenworth thanks to the many parent volunteers and coaches that make our Club special. Because of our Club, my children have been able to compete in ski racing at the regional and national levels. As a local physician and novice skier, runner, and biker my goal is to help perpetuate the Club's success by enhancing our mountain culture in the winter months and beyond. I am encouraged that our Club is evolving and finding ways to become a hub for year round outdoor activities. We are fortunate to live in this valley and LWSC plays an integral part in making this town unique.

My family moved to Leavenworth in 2006, in part due to the LWSC. Our family had been racing in the Bavarian Cup (a race at Ski Hill) for a number of years. We were looking for a vibrant community with a strong Nordic ski community and found it here in Leavenworth.

Since moving here, I have coached Nordic skiers of all ages (6-60 yrs) and abilities. I ran the Junior Nordic Ski Team for many years. I was also the Head Coach for the High School Nordic Racing Team (we sent six skiers to Junior Nationals in 2016). I am also an avid Nordic skier. I am a wave 1 Birkebeiner skier, having completed 13 Birkies. I try to race as many of the local races as I can. I love to spread the love of Nordic skiing, so please stop me to ask about technique, wax, or what is happening on the Cross Country Skiing World Cup.

Professionally, I am a second grade teacher at Peshastin-Dryden School. I have also coached the Cascade Boys Soccer Team for 14 years.

I grew up in the Northwest, my childhood was full of playing outside and skiing in the winter. I officially called Leavenworth home in 2009. My family and I feel grateful to be apart of such an amazing community. Over the past 24 years I have worked all over the world as a scientist, mountain guide and educator. I have seen the LWSC grow and evolve over the years.

I have been a longtime member and benefited from raising our kiddo at ski hill. I have Nordic coached for years and have served as the volunteer coordinator for the alpine team. As a professional ski patroller of many years, the past few I have also patrolled at ski hill, helping to foster safety, snow education, communication and fun.

I have been a member of LWSC since my kids were toddlers. We loved going to Ski Hill where both my daughters learned how to down hill ski. I started coaching Nordic skiing about 8 years ago and I am currently the head coach of the Devo team. I feel so lucky to have access to such high quality Nordic trails and love being able to share my passion for skiing with the youth in our community. I do not frequent the rope tow as much anymore but think it's one of the biggest assets in our town. In the summers I mountain bike at the Ski Hill trails pretty much every week, and enjoy the local events at the lodge. You'd find me and my friends dancing on DJ nights for sure!