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Staff & Board

Pike Place Market Foundation

Our Staff

Ashley Mouldon

Corporate Engagement Specialist 206-774-5238

“You could get lost in the Market, but that is the best way to discover the secret, and not-so-secret spaces, places and people. Wandering through the hallways, soaking up the energy, is my favorite type of coffee break. We are a family here: dedicated to preserving the past, enjoying the present, and looking forward to the future.”

Professional Background: Ashley, a Midwest transplant, has called Seattle home since 2012. Upon arrival to the Pacific Northwest, she joined Youth in Focus as their Program Director and later found her way to Photographic Center Northwest as their Outreach & Development Associate – all the while becoming deeply engaged with the arts and nonprofit sector. Now at the Pike Place Market Foundation, Ashley focuses on building intentional partnerships and collaborations with a shared sense of purpose to positively impact the broader community. She believes that the world is truly good and can only thrive when everyone has a seat at the table. Ashley holds an MFA in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University in Chicago.

Why I love my job? The Market is a magical ecosystem with nooks and crannies filled with treasures, stories and everything in between. I feel incredibly honored and humbled to work among the people who call this place their home, office and playground. Having the opportunity to expand our reach and resources to make a lasting impact for this community gets me excited to come to work every day. The Market is a special place, and I am thrilled to help ensure that it is here for future generations to enjoy.

Fun Fact: I am a spicy food lover and could eat any variety of Thai curry every day. I am hoping to instill this love of spice into my son, as well!

Crystal Dixon

Director of Strategic Impact 206-774-5314

“Pike Place Market’s community is as rich and layered as its history.  For many people who live and work in the market, it’s so much more than just a neighborhood, it is a place where people can live, shop, work, and care for each other. The Pike Place Market Foundation helps to maintain and fund the diversity and sustainability of this community.”

Professional background: I have a BA and MA in International Relations and have worked for NGOs and nonprofits for nearly my whole career. Before coming to The Foundation, I worked with Boys & Girls Clubs of King County as a Unit Director and Wellspring Family Services as a Community Engagement Manager. My approach to program development focuses on creating and sustaining social service programs where community and client can merge, and anyone and everyone has a chance to make an impact.

Why I love my job:  I am thrilled to see the 40 year old plan for the completion of the Pike Place MarketFront coming to life! The Market Commons is a key piece of this expansion and I am more than excited to be able to bring my community building and project management experience to help shape this new resource for the Market community.

Fun Fact: I don’t like chocolate, ice cream, or cake. I am a good person though, I swear!

Jennifer Schooley

Donor Relations Manager 206-774-5255

“Pike Place Market was one of the first places I visited after the move. On a mission to visit the “first” Starbucks store like any Starbucks enthusiast, I fell in love with what the Market represented in Seattle – a vibrant community of businesses, workers, residents, and shoppers.”

Professional background: Growing up in South Jersey, I pictured myself one day performing on Broadway. After graduate school, I made my home in Pittsburgh for nearly a decade, working in arts fundraising for a performing arts center that presented Broadway – close enough! At the end of Summer 2016, I decided to pick up my life and move to the Pacific Northwest.

Why I love my job: Over time, I learned just how integral the Market Foundation is to supporting the Market community and I am excited to put my nonprofit experience to use as the newest member of the Market Foundation staff. As Donor Relations Specialist, I focus on data reporting and analysis, donor communications, event support, and creating robust stewardship activities.

Fun Fact: In my spare time, I’m the Registration Manager for GeekGirlCon, an organization dedicated to amplifying and celebrating marginalized communities in their geeky pursuits. I also like to cook and bake an obnoxious amount of bad-for-you goodies.

Jessa smiling with Rachel the Pig

Jessa Ayunon

Development & Volunteer Coordinator 206-774-5243

Background: Born and raised in O’ahu, HI, I graduated from Regis University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. My professional career in non-profit has seen me manage social media and community outreach efforts in cities such as Denver and Houston, as well as previously serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. I am so excited to be a part of the Market Foundation and continue to help the Market community thrive!

What I love about my job: It is amazing what Pike’s Place Market has to offer to our community. The continued dedication and collaboration that I’ve seen from others inspires me to continue to cultivate this amazing neighborhood! I have the opportunity to connect with individuals who want to create a positive change and I love that I can be an active member of my community.

Fun fact: Although being from Hawai’i, I don’t know how to swim!

Kathryn Horter

Market Commons Program Specialist

Background: Born and raised in Gainesville, FL I graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Forest Resources and Conservation. Not long after graduating I waved goodbye to the Sunshine State and made my way to the West Coast where my introduction to non-profit work as an AmeriCorps VISTA changed my career trajectory and brought me to the Pike Place Market Foundation.

What I love about my job: I love working in an environment where no two days are the same. One day I’m behind the computer screen compiling data for reports and the next I’m shoveling soil for the rooftop garden. I am thrilled to meaningfully contribute to a team of passionate individuals and excited to work with the incredible Market community.

Fun fact: Since moving to Seattle I’ve learned that 50 degrees is indeed not “freezing” and a good rain jacket makes all the difference. I have a new appreciation for sunny days and take full advantage of them as much as possible!

Lauren Wolbaum

Communications Specialist (206) 774-5262

Professional Background: I was born and raised across the water in Poulsbo WA, and graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in business marketing. I have spent most of my career in nonprofit arts and culture, working at The 5th Avenue Theatre and Village Theatre doing everything from box office to group sales to media buying to managing marketing and communications. Coming to the Pike Place Market Foundation is the perfect next step and a dream come true!

Why do I love my job? To me, the Market is so much more than a tourist destination or iconic Seattle landmark. It’s an incredible representation and promise of what a caring and sustainable community can be. I am grateful to be able to highlight the people who make the Market special and help tell the stories of this incredible community!

Fun fact: I love all things vintage, I’m obsessed with 70’s disco fashion and brightly colored midcentury bathroom fixtures. I have found some pretty wild treasures on my thrifting and antiquing adventures!

Lillian Sherman

Executive Director 206-774-5246

“I can honestly say I have the best job in the city! Every day as I walk through the market, I’m surrounded by our mission: a neighborhood where low-income people find dignity, hope and community.

By giving to The Market Foundation YOU make stories like the ones you’ll find on our website possible.  The difference we make together is more than just a day in someone’s life, we are changing a community. Together, we create the legacy that is the Pike Place Market.”

Professional Background: I returned to The Market Foundation in 2012 after spending 13 years leading the fundraising and community relations efforts at Wellspring Family Services and FareStart.  Both organizations went through significant growth periods during my tenure including major capital campaigns. Prior to my first turn at the Market Foundation in the late ‘90’s, I created Special Events for Food Lifeline and for The Bon Marche.  I spent my formative years in McMinnville, Oregon, moving to Seattle to attend SPU where I earned a BA in Political Science & Social Work.  I also hold an MPA from Seattle University.

Fun fact! When not working or chasing children around, you will find me outside running or walking trails or swimming happily in the lake.

brunnett haired lady standing next to the Pig

Miranda Arney

Market Commons Outreach Specialist

Professional Background: I grew up in Akron, Ohio and have a bachelor’s degree from The Evergreen State College in Theatre Arts and Linguistics. Since I moved to Seattle in 2002, Pike Place Market immediately became a place I’ve felt a deep connection. I started working as a sales agent for many different Daystall artists for a few years before being granted my own permit and becoming a Daystall artist myself. During the 15 years that I have held a craft business here, I have worked to organize many community-wide fundraisers, workshops, and other neighborhood enhancing events. I have also contracted with The Pike Place Market Foundation and The PDA in recent years to connect with many business owners to help them achieve their goals, while cultivating a deep understanding of the varied needs of each individual business. I am very excited to be working with this vibrant and eclectic community full-time as The Market Commons Outreach Specialist!

Why I love my job: Pike Place Market is such an incredible community that works tirelessly to care for its own, and I have always felt honored to be a part of it.  I value deeply being able to connect with people and hear their stories from their point of view, and I love finding creative solutions to complex problems. I am very excited to be working toward strengthening the bonds of this unique community in meaningful and lasting ways.

Fun Fact: I am an avid gardener and am really good at growing carrots.

man with glasses next to the Pig

Nick Setten

Major Gifts Specialist Nick.Setten@pikeplacemarket.org | 206-774-5271

Professional Background: Born in Boston, MA and raised in Kirkland, WA, Nick graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Ancient Mediterranean History. He was excited to put that historical background to work as a tour guide in the Market starting in 2010. Nick fell in love with the history of citizen engagement and the warmth of this community, and as a concierge for Visit Seattle was thrilled to share this with tourists and locals alike. A self-proclaimed Market history nerd, Nick currently serves on the board for the Friends of the Market, as well as the Market Constituency and the Market PDA Council. Nick is proud to bring his passion for the Market, its people and its stories, to the Market Foundation to help amplify the light of the Soul of the Seattle.

Why do I love my job? Pike Place Market is such a unique neighborhood, and without a doubt the crown jewel of Seattle. Few neighborhoods in this young city provide such a wonderfully accessible opportunity to engage in the living history of this place. There truly is something for everyone here, and Nick revels in shining a spotlight on the plethora of ways to access this treasured social ecosystem.

Fun Facts: Nick has worked in Eastern Europe as a volunteer archaeologist, was the featured speaker at the Market Foundation’s 2016 Care for the Market Luncheon, has been featured multiple times on the Pike Place Podcast and in 2017 co-produced a unique historical photography exhibition celebrating the Market’s 110th Birthday.

Patricia Gray posing with Rachel the Pig

Patricia Gray

Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations 206-774-2549

“More than fresh fish and produce, the Market is a model for how a diverse neighborhood stimulates a dynamic, economically viable community.”

Professional background: My passion is to empower people to make a positive impact in their community. I have worked in communications and fundraising at Wellspring Family Services, FareStart and the University of Washington Alumni Association and served on the board of ROOTS Young Adult Shelter. Prior to my nonprofit career, I was a journalist in Indiana, The Netherlands and locally for Real Change Newspaper. I have a journalism and telecommunications degree from Ball State University.

Why I love my job? My approach to public relations & fundraising is through community building and I firmly believe there is no better place to do this than Pike Place Market.

Fun Fact! By night, I enjoy tearing it up on the roller derby track!

Stella Jones

Market Commons Resource Outreach Specialist 206-774-5315

Professional Background: I have lived my whole life in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in human geography. I have been working in direct human services for 5 years, first at The Urban Rest Stop and then at the Pike Market Food Bank where I served as the Operations Manager and then the Food Bank Manager. I am excited to continue my work in the Pike Place Market community here at The Market Commons!

Why I love my job: I fell in love with Pike Place Market while working at the Food Bank. I love how the Market is a vibrant urban space that works to meet the needs of everyone in our community. I enjoy working at The Market Commons where I get to meet so many different people and be a part of building such a strong community.

Fun Fact: I was named after a certain adult beverage.

Tiffany Hitt

Events Manager 206-774-5233

“I’ve had a love affair with Pike Place Market my whole life, yet never knew the depths of the market community until recently.  I’m incredibly honored to work with Pike Place Market Foundation, where I not only get to plan some of the best events in the city, but also contribute to the greater good of our amazing community!”

Professional background: With a Communications degree from Washington State University (Go Cougs!), I spent most of my extensive career in advertising analytics, finance and management for Disney Interactive Media Group and Amazon.com. Then, I decided to grab the bull by the horns and steer my professional life toward what I’m truly passionate about – planning events that honor and celebrate our city with a non-profit organization that helps touch the lives of the Seattle community. I always knew I wanted to make the world a better place – I just didn’t know how!

Why do I love my job? The Pike Place Market Foundation is a powerful, caring and impactful organization full of delightful and inspiring individuals who truly want to help others.  I’m so thrilled to work with these people and have a hand in creating events here at Pike Place Market. It’s experiences like these that make life great – eating, drinking, dancing the night away in one of the coolest locations in the world, all to help our community thrive. What could be better than that!?

Fun Fact: You can also find me performing and teaching improv at Unexpected Productions, the improvisational theatre company right here at the Market Theatre at the Gum Wall. I like to think I’m changing the world for the better here too – one laugh at a time!

Velma Chaney

Market Commons Resource Manager 206-774-5315

When you invest in the people, the people will invest in you. The Market is dedicated to helping the community through the service agencies supported by The Market Foundation, which in turn, motivates the members of the community to give back to such a thriving and wonderful cause.

Professional Bio: I graduated from Seattle Central with an Associates of Arts Degree in Social and Human Services, and I received my certificate in Child and Family Services. Most recently I interned at Wellspring Family Services to bring awareness to homelessness, provide resources, and ensure some of the basic needs of families were met.

Why I love my job: I am a survivor of homelessness. Through this difficult time in my life I learned what true strength is and how to fight for what I believe in and the things that I want out of life. I want to be there for all the individuals out there who need someone who understands them. I am passionate about helping people realize the fighter in themselves. This is what my new position as Market Commons Resource Manager encompasses and that is why I love my job.

Fun Fact: My singing group and I auditioned for Apollo when it came to Jackson. We actually won the preliminaries and the actual audition, but the group broke up because there were too many Beyonce’s. So suffice it to say, we never made it on the big screen.

Board Of Directors

2023-2024 Officers:

Eddie Kirschenbaum , Facebook

President

In his 7th year on the Pike Place Market Foundation Board, Eddie is delighted to serve on the Executive Committee and as the Board Development Committee Co-Chair. He’s passionate about scaling the Foundation toward future opportunities. Eddie works at Facebook as the Real Estate & Facilities lead for the consumer hardware division. Before Facebook, Eddie was the VP Client Experience at Carbon Design Group, and previously has served as the Director of the South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce. Eddie received a BA from Brown University and an MPA from Seattle University. He lives in Seattle with his wife and dog, eating and travelling his way around the world.

Kirsten Anderson , Xentria, Inc

Member-At-Large

Kirsten has been working in the local biotech industry for more than 20 years, with expertise in oncology drug development. She has held clinical trial management positions at OncoGenex, Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Xcyte Therapies, and Immunex, and is excited to be part of the expanding biotech sector and the exciting research happening in Seattle.

She had this to say about her position on the board: My love and adoration of Pike Place Market began when I moved to Seattle in 1995. I shopped regularly, and brought all our visitors to enjoy the bustling marketplace. Yet I only recently learned about the Foundation and the thriving community it serves; I hope to change that for many other Market fans.   I am very excited by the opportunity to contribute to a program that provide its community and influence the future of our fair city.  It is a privilege to work with the Market Foundation staff and partner agencies who selflessly dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

Clint Bennett , Community Advocate

Member-at-Large

Clint and his wife relocated from the Washington, DC area in late 2014. He has a broad background in engineering, marketing, and landscape design as well as a strong history of volunteerism. Living downtown, Clint has embraced the local community by volunteering with the PikeUp! Campaign and Market Outreach as well as the education and conservation efforts at the Seattle Aquarium. He and his wife enjoy hiking, boating, and the tremendous food scene that Seattle has to offer. He is excited to join the Board to further the Foundation’s mission of helping those who live and work in the Market.

Sherry Burkey , Community Volunteer

Secretary

Sherry started her career working in the United States Senate and then returned home to work in Government Relations as AVP of University Relations and Director of Government Relations for the University of Washington and Western Washington University. She also worked in fundraising as Director of External Relations for UW Medicine.   She has a strong background in public outreach, policy development, strategic planning, communications and government relations.

Recently retired she has relished having the time to rediscover old interests and pursue new areas of interest. Getting involved with the Market Foundation has given her the opportunity to learn about the Market community and share what she has learned over the years and contacts she has made to help further the Foundation’s work. She also loves travel, art, gardening and spending time with family and friends.  She and her husband live in Madrona.

Joel Carsley , Vulcan Inc

Treasurer

There is an inexplicable feeling I get when I think about Pike Place Market.  It makes me think about summer vacation with my parents, falling in love with my wife, buying my first comic book, my 13th birthday party . . . and none of these things have anything to do with the Market.  I was born and raised in Vermont and met and married Nikki in Colorado.  It’s just that indescribable feeling you get when something so important and magnificent blesses your life.  Add to this mystery sensation the fact that growing up in a town of 3,000 people, I like to think local, and the fact that the Market is my neighborhood, it seems the Foundation and I are serendipitously meant to be together.  The Foundation’s support of local artisans, farmers, seniors, children, and neighbors in need is just the right combination of awesome that I’m super excited to get behind.

Jason Hamblin , Harborstone Credit Union

Member-at-Large

Jason Hamblin lives, works and plays in Downtown Seattle. He takes his Miniature Schnauzer, “Effie” for walks all around the city — and enjoys buying fresh fruit and flowers at Pike Place Market. You can also find Jason at Old Stove Brewing enjoying an IPA with his friends.

Jason started his journey working for Credit Unions in 1999 and has been in the Financial Industry for more than 25 years. Currently he is the Community Development Manager for Harborstone Credit Union. In his roll he works with non-profits that supports Financial Literacy and Education, Military Families, Community Safety, Family Health and Welfare and Small Business Education. Working with non-profits is very rewarding for him.

Why PPMF:  The Pike Place Market is not just a market that is open on the weekends or a few mornings a week, it’s alive 24/7 in some capacity. Some of my favorite times at the market is when I walk though during the busy tourist season, and its wall to wall — arm to arm with visitors. It gives our city life with an exciting atmosphere that makes us feel happy. I want to be a part of this amazing gem that I’m so lucky to have in my backyard. The market feeds those who are hungry, quenches the thirst for those who are thirsty and gives shelter to those who need a home. It would be my pleasure and honor to be a part of this amazing board and to be able to bring life to our citizens and guests in our beautiful city. My commitment to the board would to always put the needs of the Market Foundation first, to work well with other members and to protect the market’s integrity to provide a positive place for all that visit.

Lisa Samson , Community Volunteer

Member-At-Large

A native of Seattle, Lisa joined the Pike Place Market Foundation Board when she returned to Seattle after studying and working on the east coast, mid-west and abroad because she thinks that nothing epitomizes what is great about the city as much as the Pike Place Market.

Lisa graduated magna cum laude from Yale University, received a masters in economics from Cambridge University and earned an MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.  She began her career as a strategy consultant at Bain & Co. in Boston and then worked in the apparel industry in New York City.  She worked as Director of Strategy at RR Donnelley in Chicago before returning to Seattle.

Lisa’s husband, Michael Gamsky, is an attorney specializing in structured finance.  They have one daughter in high school who has been volunteering with Lisa at the Pike Market Preschool since she was ten.

Chris Volk , Convoy

Member-At-Large

Chris is a communications professional and media strategist with more than 20 years of experience leading integrated public relations campaigns for entertainment, lifestyle, gaming & technology brands on the West Coast, A resident of Madrona, Chris is an avid runner, golfer and traveler with a particular fondness for the San Juan Islands.

A longtime Market supporter, Chris was drawn to the Board based on the Market Foundation’s unique role in the Seattle community and his belief that the organization can help to make a true difference in the lives of people in and around the Market, particularly in the areas of homelessness and poverty.

Nicole Bahr , HashiCorp

Past President

I joined the Market Foundation in 2011 because I am passionate about improving the lives of the low-income residents of Seattle while also transforming the waterfront into a world-class destination. I am honored to be part of the team making this change happen.

Professionally, I work at F5 Networks focusing on cloud technologies, with prior experience across startups and large corporations such as Russell Investments, London Stock Exchange, Microsoft, and Avenue A in product development, operations, sales and marketing. Throughout my career, I have championed new technologies to transform industries for the benefit of the end consumer, and am excited to drive F5’s transition to the cloud.

2023-2024 Members:

Rosalyn Adams , Community Advocate

Rosalyn Adams is originally from California, but grew up in China, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.  She started her career as a teacher in Japan, where she worked for six years before following in her father’s footsteps as a Foreign Service Officer.  As a diplomat, Rosalyn served overseas in Chengdu and Shanghai, China, and in an active war zone in Kabul, Afghanistan.  Domestically, she served as an advisor to the Department of State’s Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs and as Deputy Executive Secretary at the National Security Council.  While at the White House, she facilitated the transition from President Obama to President Trump to ensure continuity of national security across administrations.

After leaving the White House, Rosalyn moved to Seattle to be with family and become a full time mom.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and women’s studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.  Rosalyn lives in the market with her husband, young daughter, and a very friendly labradoodle.  As a family, they love walking through the market in any weather, listening to the buskers, sampling the market produce, and talking to all the vendors with dog treats.

Why PPMF:Pike Place Market is more than just a market, it’s my neighborhood and community.  I can’t imagine living anywhere else and it’s because of the vibrant and diverse nature of this neighborhood.  The Pike Place Market Foundation plays a critical role in ensuring that the people who live and work in the market are supported and feel a sense of belonging to a greater community.

As a resident of the market for the last five years, I’ve seen a lot – including the much awaited opening of the new MarketFront and the frightening shutdown at the beginning of the pandemic.  It was amazing to see how the Foundation responded to support small businesses and people in financial crisis or needing social services.  Even as the market recovers, I know that these resources will still be needed and it would be an honor to contribute to the Foundation’s goal of nurturing a thriving market community.”

Jonathan standing next to Billie the Pig

Jonathan Bahe , NBBJ

Jonathan Bahe is a leader of workplace design at NBBJ, a global architecture and design firm. A Senior Associate and Corporate Market Leader, he is an expert on the impact of design on human capital and performance. Partnering with clients on the development of real estate and workplace strategies that support their business, he is a powerful advocate for the integration of design and strategy for NBBJ clients around the country. Jonathan believes all successful projects rely on clear communication, process and unique design solutions that are deeply rooted in the needs of the organization and community.

Passionate about cities as a place of diversity and innovation, Jonathan is active as a leader in the Seattle community. He currently serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Leadership Tomorrow Seattle – the premier civic leadership program in the Pacific Northwest, which cultivates leaders who think systematically and drive solutions toward a more resilient and equitable future. He also serves on the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) Downtown Residents Council, as well as several other DSA task forces focusing on the livability of downtown Seattle. In 2019, he represented Seattle in the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School.

He is a member of the Architecture Advisory Board of the Rochester Institute of Technology, and in 2016 was named an “Emerging Leader” by the Design Futures Council. The 50th President of the American Institute of Architecture Students, he has also served on the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects and is a Richard Upjohn Fellow of the AIA.

Alan Cai , Dim Sum King

I’m a Seattle native, raised locally in Beacon Hill followed by Mercer Island. I recently transitioned to working for my family’s restaurant business, and I am head of growth and operations at King of Dim Sum in Seattle’s international district. Prior to this new venture, I spent five years working at a Seattle-based, national investment bank, Cascadia Capital, as a software mergers and acquisitions investment banker.

My hobbies have evolved over the years, but today I love exploring the different neighborhoods of greater Seattle and enjoy discovering and dining at our local restaurants. I learned to ski during the pandemic, so there’s a good chance you’ve seen me fall if you frequent Snoqualmie pass during our gray winters. In my teenage years, gaming was a huge passion that I almost pursued professionally, but today I’m just a casual gamer who plays occasionally to keep up with friends.

Jamie Campbell standing next to Billie the Pig

Jamie Campbell , Kiterocket

Jamie Campbell is a Managing Director at Kiterocket, a PR and marketing agency with offices in Seattle and Phoenix, where she the key strategist working with some of the agency’s most well-known clients. Over her nearly 15-year career, she’s worked with Kroger, The Bellevue Collection, Elysian Brewing, Seattle Chocolate Company, Washington State Fruit Commission, Kimpton, Hilton and Hyatt Hotels, Ivar’s Restaurants and many more. Jamie holds a B.A. in Communication from University of Washington, and in her free time enjoys cooking, traveling, practicing yoga, collecting mid-century modern furniture and reading fiction.

Emeline Jumie Garba , Oculus VR

Soon after moving to Seattle, I fell in love with Pike Place Market. I would go there almost every week for the first year I lived in here. I have a passion for community and have done a lot of volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House, various group events with Food Lifeline and Legal Voice. I am also a huge advocate for women of color to have strong interests in STEM. By daytime, I am Product Design Engineer at Oculus VR trying to connect peopleacross the globe. I love to read, travel and eat all the flavors the world has to offer.

It is through community and connecting with others that Pike Place Market Foundation and I have found each other! I am amazed by how much the Foundation contributes to keep the soul of Seattle alive for not just our visitors but for the individuals and families who need us the most. It’s definitely an iconic part of what Seattle is and what resonates with me.

Edward Gay , Washington Federal Bank

Edward Gay is a Commercial Relationship Manager with Washington Federal Bank. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Edward currently lives in Central District Seattle and has lived in Seattle since 2009. Outside of his professional career, Edward was the president of The Arc of King County’s board of directors for two years, and a board member and officer for nine. The Arc of King County is the regional chapter of a national organization (The Arc) that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, advocating with and for I/DD civil rights and providing community support. He is also a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow Seattle (2017), and member of The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle as well as the Association for Corporate Growth. In his spare time, Edward enjoys running, hosting, college football, and is a film aficionado.

I am incredibly excited at the prospect of joining the Pike Place Market Foundation board because I am deeply passionate about small businesses, and small business owners. The entirety of my 15 year career in banking has been spent working with small and medium sized businesses, and few things pique my interest more than hearing the story of a business, how it got here, and where it is headed. Living in Seattle and working downtown has provided me with great relationships with Market business owners. The way the foundation supports them, and businesses support each other is inspirational. The way this community is truly the hub of our city is amazing.

This past year I learned more about the work The Foundation does at the Pike Market Preschool, its Senior center, and the Heritage House. I then knew that I wanted to support its mission in the best way possible. I hope that I get the opportunity to join this board to help execute on this great mission, and help the Market grow, and sustain.”

Lindy Gaylord , Seneca Group

Lindy joined Seneca Group in 1995 and became a Principal in 1999. She has led a number of large projects at Seneca Group from Adobe’s Seattle headquarters and the King County Courthouse seismic upgrade to the development of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters and the land use entitlement process for the Amazon-owned properties in downtown Seattle.

Lindy is a generalist. Her design background, together with 35 plus years in all facets of the development business here in the Pacific Northwest from brokerage to entitlements to construction management, provides Seneca Group’s clients with an extraordinary depth of experience. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design in both Interior Architecture and Fine Arts.

She and her husband recently relocated to downtown Seattle where she is thrilled to be just a block away from the Pike Place Market and all it has to offer.

Ashley Hayes , UrbanAsh + Pointe 3 Real Estate

Ashley Hayes is a Seattle University alumni, and a 20-year downtown resident and real estate investor/professional.  She and her family live at the Escala condominiums as one of the first homeowners to move into the building and there she serves as the Chairman of the Architectural Control Committee.

Professionally, Ashley manages a team of 50+ brokers at Pointe3 Real Estate and Seattle Rental Group and has represented buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters in nearly every residential building downtown – needless to say, she is within reach of an extensive and diverse network of downtown residents who also share their love and continued support for Pike Place Market.

Her passion for the Market started as a young girl and carried through her college years, where she lived at 1st and Stewart making shopping at the market a daily habit.  In later years, she found ways to support the Market through her business, and in 2021 decided to formally join the Donor Engagement Committee.  Ashley would like to continue her path in volunteering her time and exploring ways in which she can ignite the community to get more involved in supporting the Pike Place Market Foundation’s mission.

Kenneth Katzaroff , Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Pike Place Market is the heart and the soul of Seattle. It is a community comprised of so many diverse people, whether vendors, residents, visitors, or people like me that live just blocks away. The PPMF supports that community and works to better the lives of the people in it, or who are touched by it. The sheer impact it has, whether for low-income housing, the seniors it serves, childcare for up-and-coming entrepreneur vendors, or the desperately needed food security help, the PPMF “punches above its weight” in terms of supporting our community. I want to be part of that. I live here, I walk my dog through the market every day, I say “hi” to the vendors by name and support their businesses, and, I only want to become more involved.

I mostly grew up in Eastern Washington (Kennewick), but went to UW for my undergraduate degree. I moved down to Portland to attend law school. I moved back to Seattle in September 2019, choosing to live downtown (Harbor Steps). I now work for Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, with my practice focused mostly on land use and real estate, although I often handle business issues for developer clients as well.

Upon returning to Seattle, almost immediately, I was interested in getting involved with the PPMF. I have very fond memories of the Market. From 2005-2015, my Grandma lived in the Newmark Tower, with a spectacular view of the Market entrance. Every time I would visit her, we would go walk through the Market, buy some produce from Frank’s or Sosio’s, or a bouquet of flowers and deliver to her door. My uncle also lived in 98 Union, so we would often walk through the Market, enjoying the people, the sights, and the smells.

 Larry Mellum , Pike Place Chowder

I grew up in Eugene OR. Graduated from Lewis & Clark College in Portland OR with a degree in Business & Administrative Studies and had the good fortune to have an advisor steer me in the direction of entrepreneurship.  This led me into the restaurant business, where I have been for over forty years.

‘Primarily in management and along the way VP of Operations for the Red Robin chain.  Which provided me the opportunity to travel the country and open restaurants.  When I started with RR we had four restaurants when I left we had forty.  I opened many of those.

Following that, with a business partner, opened the Charlestown St. Cafe in West Seattle in 1991–where our clam chowder recipe originated.

This led me to open Pike Place Chowder in 2003. It has been an enormous success—even from our infancy.  It also showed me what a great community Pike Place is and a community I am proud to be a part of.

Why PPMF: Pike Place is a great community.  The Pike Place Market Foundation is what makes this community whole.  It is what brings all of these uniquely different parts together and somehow…sometimes inexplicably…turns this crazy place into a community that supports one another.  I have, for years, happily supported this work.

Sarah Mills Jamie Campbell standing next to Billie the Pig

Sarah Mills , Amazon Sustainability

Sarah moved to Seattle seven years ago from Atlanta, GA to take advantage of all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. As a member of the Community Services Committee for the last two years, she has enjoyed getting to know more about the organizations and the people that the Foundation support. Originally from rural south Georgia, Sarah grew up surrounded by farmland where fresh produce was a way of life. It’s no wonder that Pike Market is her favorite spot in the city. Today, Sarah is a Principal Product Manager in Sustainability at Amazon, working to make the products you buy on the site better for the planet. Before Amazon, Sarah worked in commercial real estate where she developed a passion for livable cities through her involvement with the Urban Land Institute. She believes that places like the market are what breathe life into urban centers and should be protected and celebrated. Sarah received her degree in Management, Information Systems from Georgia Tech and loves all things outdoors, especially snowboarding, rock climbing, and backpacking. She lives in Capitol Hill with her husband, Derek, and their 7.5 month old Irishdoodle, Zuko.

 

Dan Moore , Starbucks Coffee Company

Dan Moore is the Marketing & Product Director for Licensed Stores at Starbucks Coffee Company.  In this role, he leads a team that provides strategic initiatives, marketing programs and product strategies to Starbucks licensees.  Dan was inspired by the Foundation’s mission and the connection that Starbucks has to the market, and joined the Board to further advocate for its goals.   With nearly 25 years at Starbucks, Dan has an extensive background in both the US and international businesses, having lived and worked in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the US for Starbucks.   He grew up in Washington State and currently resides in downtown Seattle with his husband, Carter Pecce.  Dan enjoys travel and digital photography, and during his spare time he produces stock photography and is currently a contributor for Getty Images.

Dean Morell standing next to Billie the Pig

Dean K Morell , JP Morgan Chase

Dean K Morell Dean is the Executive Director for JP Morgan Chase, where he holds a role of Market Director Wealth Management in the Seattle metropolitan area. Dean leads a team of financial advisors. He joined JPMorgan Chase in 2012.

Mr. Morell entered the financial services industry in 1980 with PaineWebber as a financial advisor working with High Net Worth clients, Endowments & Foundations. He was promoted to the role of Assistant Branch Manager while working as a Portfolio Manager.

In 1995, Dean accepted the role of Assistant Branch Manager/Financial Advisor at Smith Barney. He was quickly promoted to Branch Manager and then Complex Manager for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.  He directed all performance and operational aspects –including P&L and operating budget- for a complex housing 125+ financial advisors in Oregon and Northern California.  The complex generated $75M+ in annual revenue with $14B in client assets.  Dean was recognized in “On Wall Street Magazine” as a member of the top 100 Branch Managers in the industry.

In addition to his role as a Market Director. Dean is the past Chairman of the Securities Industry/Regulatory Council on Continuing Education (www.cecouncil.com) and regularly provides guidance to FINRA on CE content material.  In the community, Mr. Morell is the past Chair of Loaves & Fishes of Portland, OR; past Chair of the Make-a-wish Foundation of Oregon and past Chair of the Portland Youth Philharmonic. He serves as a Trustee and Chairs the Investment Committee for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation and he serves as Board member and Treasurer for his community HOA.

Raluca Pop , Independent Consultant

Born and raised in the North West part of Romania, Raluca has been living in Seattle, on and off, for the past 15 (+) years and working as a business management consultant with clients across industries and in different states for the past 12 (+).
An economist by profession, she is also a novice urban gardener, passionate cook and an all things media and culture geek.
She currently lives in Capitol Hill and is just as much in awe with the neighborhood’s lively, wondrous ways as she was 5 years ago, when first moving there.

Why PPMF:  Raluca has been a fan of Pike Place Market since 2013, when she was living in Belltown. Recently, as she’s been learning more about how the Pike Place Market Foundation is enabling community building by bringing together consumers, farmers and makers, she’s been consistently surprised by how well the administration of the market works to celebrate the market as well as provide support, enable access and preserve a sense of place for a thriving, diverse, inclusive, multi-generational market family.

As a new Seattleite, she is grateful for the opportunity to serve on Pike Place Market Foundation’s Board of Directors and humbly looking forward to contributing to the Foundation’s continued success.

Kim Ramirez , Saisei Apparel

Prior to being the founder of Saisei Apparel, I had over 30 years in the technology industry specializing in hardware, software, and business process implementation related to contact center development.

I was the Sr. VP and Head of Consulting for Scicom a Malaysian based company, was Director of Strategic Integration for Priority Healthcare, and was responsible for the largest integration/acquisition in Priority Healthcare’s history.

Additionally, I was the Vice President, Business Process Outsourcing for IntelliRisk Management, an outsource company with 34 worldwide offices specializing in Customer Support.

From 1998 through 2002 I was Vice President, Customer Contact Development for eProcesses Consulting, a firm specializing in contact center implementation and re-organization for its global clients.

I’ve also held executive positions at MCI Telecommunications, Health & Fitness Foods and International Credit Systems.  My experience includes over 10 years in the international community, the past 6 years in Asian countries such as India, Malaysia and Japan.

I attended UCLA and was Purdue University Certified Auditor for Call Center Excellence, COPC Certified Coordinator, a Six Sigma Black Belt, a CCNG Member, and an ATA Member.  I was also a certified facilitator of DDI Learning Systems

Prior to moving to Seattle, I was the Philanthropic Chair for IAMPC in Southern California.

Why PPMF:  I grew up in a family that felt it was our duty as part of a community to be of service.  Since moving to Seattle and now being part of Pike Place Market as a vendor it’s even more important for me/us to give back to this community.

My husband and I have been donating to UpLift and raising funds for the Foundation and other organizations both in Seattle and globally. The past two years have been especially tough for our community as the need is greater than ever.

Kauilani Robinson , Visit Seattle

Kau’ilani Robinson is a communications and marketing professional with experience in managing leisure travel and convention trade communications, PR, events and social media. She began her career in an advertising agency setting working on a variety of food industry accounts. After cultivating skills in the public relations arena and developing a passion for food, wine and travel, she made the switch to the hospitality and travel industry. Now at Visit Seattle, she works with more than 2,000 partners in Washington State to influence travel to Seattle and the region.

Service has always been of high importance to Kau’ilani and there’s no place more iconic or more important to downtown Seattle than Pike Place Market. Kauilani whole heartedly believes in the importance and value of the Pike Place Market Foundation’s (PPMF) work and mission. Not only does the PPMF serve as a model for other cities and communities, the storied history it protects and preserves is something that she wants to be a part of.

Kau’ilani was born and raised on O’ahu (a proud part-native Hawaiian wahine) but now lives and works in the Pacific Northwest. Kau’ilani has called Seattle home for the last 19 years, and loves being outdoors and traveling with her husband and two young children.

Matt Rosston , Wells Fargo

Matt Rosston is a Vice President and Business Banking Manager for Wells Fargo Bank. In his role, Matt leads a team of highly talented relationship managers that work with businesses in the Seattle region and oversees the Seattle-area Business Banking operations. Matt, a 13 year Wells Fargo veteran has held various positions for Wells Fargo in Seattle and San Diego regions. Matt earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Washington, and is also a graduate from Pacific Coast Banking School.  Matt has held a board advisory position for the PNW Cancer for College organization and is passionate about being involved in the community in which he serves/lives.

“Having the ability to be a part of a great organization like the Pike Place Foundation is a honor for me as it is amazing to see the positive effects that the organization has on the community and the people that they help on a daily basis.  When I think of what makes Seattle great to live and work in, the Pike Place Market and the Foundation are at the core of it all.  The organization’s commitment to social responsibility and supporting various organizations and vendors within the market is amazing and I am so happy to be a part of that.”

Skye Saylor standing next to Billie the Pig

Skye Saylor , MarninSaylor

Skye grew up in the mountains of Wyoming but was fortunate to travel all over the country throughout her childhood, including a visit to Seattle sometime in the late nineties. The city made a big impression on her, even as a kid, as the sort of place where creative pursuits are valued and rewarded. Skye made many more trips to the Emerald City during college. While the long distance relationship that facilitated those visits didn’t last, her love affair with the city did and she moved to Seattle after graduating in 2009. In 2011 she and her longtime friend, Thomas Marnin, upgraded their friendship to a romance. A few years later they started their handmade toy company, MarninSaylor, in Pike Place Market’s craft daystalls. After six years in the daystalls they were able to open a permanent brick and mortar retail store in the market. Since then they’ve continued to grow; creating new products, hiring more employees, and always finding ways to make their shop fun and engaging stop for market visitors. When Skye isn’t working to build her business you can probably find her taking a bike ride, hiking with her dog, tending to her many houseplants, or perhaps enjoying her favorite activity of all: long walks through the city with snack breaks at local eateries along the way.

Skye’s interest in the Pike Place Market Foundation stems from her time in the market’s daystall booths, where she witnessed the artists and craftspeople taking care of each other in ways big and small. While working in the daystalls she became involved as a volunteer with crafter-led events benefiting the Market Safety Net. After opening MarninSaylor’s permanent storefront and becoming more aware of the larger market community, Skye began to have a greater understanding of and appreciation for the Foundation and the ways in which it supports all sectors of the market. After nearly a decade as a market merchant, Skye recognizes the vital role that local businesses play in the holistic health of the market, and that of its workers and residents. She looks forward to helping the Foundation engage and activate the market’s retail community to further the Foundations’ goals of a thriving and egalitarian market district.

Michele Shaw , Michele Shaw Law

Michele Shaw has been practicing in King County for over 26 years, and specializes in all aspects of criminal defense. For the past 19 years Michele has had her criminal defense practice in the Pike Place Market area and enjoys the Market daily. Michele’s passion in her practice is representing clients with complex mental health issues, and she has the opportunity to do so in Federal, State and Juvenile Court. She is a member of the Pastoral Council for Christ our Hope Catholic Church, which is located at 2nd and Stewart in the Josephinum Hotel. This Parish’s ministry focuses on the homeless population in the downtown area. Michele also enjoys hiking and hot yoga.

Sharon Shaw , Market Business Owner

Sharon Shaw’s love for Pike Place Market stretches back 32 years. It was then, while in her early 20s, that she took every opportunity available to escape the offices of her corporate property-management job and wander through the Market. It was there that she found a vibrancy and sense of community that was a world away from her day job.

It didn’t take long for Shaw to strike up friendships with the vendors, and she even turned down a job offer from Mike Ruegamer, the owner of Cinnamon Works Bakery. Then an unexpected thing happened: “It was one of those days when you’re so fed up with your job that you just can’t stand it,” she recalls now. Ruegamer again offered her a job. But this time she accepted.

Soon after beginning work at the bakery, Shaw met her husband-to-be, Michael, who was also working at Pike Place, and in 1990 the couple started their own craft line for the Market: handmaking stained-glass kaleidoscopes. The two quit their full-time jobs to focus exclusively on the new business. They joined the Pike Place art community—and also started a family of their own. “As babies, [our two boys] were [at the Market] every time I was there. They would take naps under the table,” Sharon recalls.

From the beginning, Sharon understood the challenges of building a life at Pike Place Market. It requires hard work and a strong commitment, she says, but it also has tremendous rewards. “It’s such a tight-knit community. We’re like a family. We take care of each other and we look out for each other. There’s a closeness, I think, that isn’t in any other work environment.”

See the full story: http://pikeplacemarketfoundation.org/story/sharon-shaw/

Warren Stickney , Stickney Research

Warren owns Stickney Research, a Bellevue firm that assists clients with advanced estate planning, including tax, retirement, investment, estate planning, trust and asset protection needs.  The company’s premise is that a thorough understanding of various tools and concepts is paramount to the creation of the proper estate plan.   Warren and his wife, Colette Stallbaumer, and young children live in W. Seattle.

Warren is dedicated to strong values both at work and with his volunteer leadership with the Market Foundation. “Essentially the mission of my business is enabling wealthy people to plan their assets in such a way that they are able to give away a significant portion of their income and get involved in charity,” he said.

Warren and his team are proud of the work that they’ve done to help influence some major philanthropists in the region to make giving part of their lifelong goals. Warren helps to setup about 10 new charitable trusts per year and he’s always helping to guide some of these funds to the Pike Place Market Foundation.

Peter True , Gull Industries

Peter True is Vice President with Gull Industries, Inc. in the Sodo neighborhood of Seattle. In this position Peter is responsible to managing the commercial real estate portfolio, as well as analyzing potential company acquisitions. Gull is a family company founded by Cecil True that operated gas stations till the early 2000s, and now maintains a portfolio of real estate and investments. Prior to joining Gull Industries Peter worked in political fundraising in Boston, MA and completed his MBA at the Foster School at the University of Washington.

Peter and his wife Jacqueline Barton True live in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle with their cat Stella, their dog Harper, and their new son, Theodore. Peter and Jacqueline love travelling, in particular to places off the beaten path. In the past few years they have been to Cambodia, Burma, Malaysia, the Maldives and South Africa among others. Peter joined the Market Foundation board to support his love of Seattle and his belief in a diverse and supportive urban core. He believes strongly in the mission of the Foundation to support people to live and work around downtown, and help those in the community.

José Vazquez poses with Billie the Pig

José Vazquez , Ventures Nonprofit

José Vazquez is the Director of Programs for Ventures Nonprofit, a Seattle-based organization that empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with limited resources and unlimited potential. He develops and oversees the strategic vision of Ventures business development services including business training, coaching, and incubation programs.

Born and raised at a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico, José and his family migrated to Kansas City, Missouri. Overcoming culture and language barriers, Jose was able to continue his educational journey. He holds a B.A. in premedical studies and an M.A. in Educational Administration, Higher Education from the University of Missouri-KC. Prior to working at Ventures, José worked in the nonprofit and education sectors for over 12 years. He has worked at the Kansas City School District, Seattle University, UW, University of Illinois and Dartmouth College.

José is an active member in the community. After moving to Seattle from Chicago, he started looking for ways to help underrepresented communities. He joined the Board of Directors at Entre Hermanos where he has served as President and Vice President. He also serves as Diversity and Inclusion Director for the Emerald City Softball Association. His passion for education drives his need to help others, especially BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. He holds extensive experience in event management, program development and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Scott Wasner , Sotheby’s International Realty

Over three decades of sales, marketing, and exceptional client service has placed Scott Wasner as one of Seattle’s most successful real estate brokers. His service-oriented philosophy and meticulous attention to every detail of the buying and selling process make him a trusted and results-driven advisor, allowing his clients to benefit from effortless transactions done with integrity and the utmost discretion.

A top producer, Scott is well-recognized for establishing benchmark values for in-city properties, including representation of both new construction and resale properties at the Four Seasons Private Residences with more than $150 million in sales volume, as well numerous record-setting penthouse condominiums at other towers, not limited to the $12 million closing atop Bay Vista Tower. While a specialist in urban properties, Scott is also credited for significant sales in the city’s surrounding single-family neighborhoods and island properties in Puget Sound.

As a resident of downtown Seattle, Scott is especially focused on stewarding the residential renaissance of the city he loves and sees unprecedented opportunity ahead. He finds great reward in working with clients across a diverse range of properties, from educating first-time buyers to acquiring homes in the San Juan Islands and partnering with leading brokers to transact with clients the world. Scott’s partnership with Sotheby’s International Realty®, membership of the prestigious REALM global network, and experience of visiting and conducting business in over 53 countries provides a fresh perspective for those seeking home in destination markets across the globe.

On a more personal note, Scott lives with his beloved Golden Retriever and loves taking advantage of everything the city has to offer. He is an active supporter of many Seattle social and business clubs and currently serves as a trustee for Pike Place Market Foundation, vice president of the Board of Directors of TheFilmSchool, and board member of the World Trade Center Seattle. Scott is also an active supporter of the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Humane Society, Golden Bond Rescue, and the Museum of Flight.

Angelia Wesch , Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP

Angelia Wesch helps construction clients, real estate developers and property owners solve big, complex problems related to heavy civil infrastructure projects, differing site conditions, and delay and impact claims where knowledge of insurance coverage and insurance recovery strategies is essential. Her clients are responsible for some of the largest civil infrastructure and transportation projects happening today.

Committed to advancing the role of women in the legal, real estate and construction industries, Angelia has been a member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) since 1995, previously serving as the Seattle and Sound Chapter President and a national CREW Network Board Member. As a co-founder of the CREW Seattle & Sound Leadership Development Program, Angelia has provided extensive training and professional development skills to more than 60 women from the construction and commercial real estate industries since the program’s inception in 2013. Additionally, Angelia is an original member of Women Leaders in Construction, a networking group for women in the construction industry that serves more than 900 women.

Serving on the Pike Place Market Foundation Board stems from a passion for the Market that reaches all the way back to my first visit over 30 years ago. The Market is inspiring, beautiful, a reflection of the seasons and our vibrant city. But it is the people who make the Pike Place Market such a unique community treasure. Helping in some small way to sustain the Pike Place Market Foundation’s vital programs that nurture and help that unique community thrive is truly an honor.

 

Mary Beth Wressell , Virtuoso Travel

Mary Beth Wressell, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations, oversees brand communications, digital marketing, customer relationship marketing, partnerships, and public relations. With over 25 years in the travel and luxury travel segments, most recently as Vice President of Marketing Communications for Holland America Line, Mary Beth was instrumental in launching many brand initiatives including a highly-visible partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine. Past experiences include various management roles at Holland America Line, Director of Creative Services at Virtuoso, and Account Supervisor at Elgin DDB. She holds a degree in communications and advertising from the University of North Dakota. A native of northern Minnesota, Mary Beth has called Seattle home for years and enjoys being outdoors in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two sons.

a lady with a pig

Kendall Ferree , UW Board Fellow

Reed Swain , UW Board Fellow


Past Board Members (1982 – 2021)

Presidents

Dave Wright, 1982-85

Gerry Johnson, 1985-88

Bill True, 1988-91

Anita Braker, 1991-95, 2002-03

Jackson Schmidt, 1995-2000

Pat Stusser, 1995-2000

Mike Kelly, 2000-02

Sarah Ballard, 2000-01

Barbara Powell, 2003

Bruce Bjerke, 2003 – 2006

Mark Barbieri, 2006-2009

Becky Bogard, 2009-2010

Peter Danelo, 2010-11

Becky Bogard, 2011-2012

Debbie Campbell, 2012-2013

John Pierce, 2014-2015

Elizabeth Coppinger, 2016-2017

Abraham Dairi, 2018-2019

Lindy Gaylord, 2019-2020

Nicole Bahr, 2020-2022


Founding Board

* Indicates board members now deceased

* Betty Balcom, Globe Antiques

Ernesta Barnes (now Ballard), Seattle Trust

* Bob Block

Robin Carpenter, Burlington Northern

John Clise, Pike Place Market PDA

Shirley Collins, Sur La Table

Rick Eberhardt, sportswear

Kae Eyre, National Endowment for the Arts

*Jean Burch Falls

*Cyndie Phelps (Kranz)

*Bruce Lorig, Lorig Associates

Cindy Maisel (now Curreri), consultant

Laurel Potkin, Market Theater

Bill True, Gull Industries

Barry Weston, Pay ‘n Save

*Dave Wright, Bumgardner Architects


Additional members after 1982

* Indicates board members now deceased

John Albrecht, The Boeing Co.

Kim Anderson

Rosa Ayer

Raymond Baer, Wells Fargo

Sarah Ballard

Chris Banks, Microsoft

Dick Barbieri, Red Lion Hotels

Mark Barbieri, Washington Holdings

Len Barson, Nature Conservancy

Gwen Bassetti, Grand Central Bakery

* Jill Bennett, WRQ

Rich Berkowitz, Transportation Institute

Carol Binder, Pike Place Market PDA

Bruce Bjerke, Perkins Coie

Bill Block, Buck & Gordon

Gary Bocz, Gary Bocz Salon

Becky Bogard. Bogard & Johnson

Anita Braker, Chism, Jacobson & Johnson

* Biff Brotherton, Brotherton Cadillac

Leslie Brotherton

Michel Brotman, Simply Seattle

Melody Brown, PayScale

DeeAnn Burman

Darrell Bryan, Clipper Navigation

Vic Buffalow, Deloitte Touch

Dorothy Bullitt, Harbor Properties

Jeff Calkins, Wells Fargo

Debbie Campbell, Tip Top Creative

Steve Campbell, Capital Stream

Carole Cancler (Poole), Microsoft

Harry Caraco

* Mike Carroll, Pike Place Market PDA

Katy Chaney, URS Corp.

Lynn Claudon

Cathy Conner, Au Gavroche

Peter Danelo

Mike Dederer, Jay Rockey

Ruby Elwood, Sterling Savings Bank

Jim Fattore, Global Audio Visual

Rose Feliciano, Mayor’s Office, Seattle

Anne Fennessy, Cocker Fennessy

Susan Finneran, The Commerce Bank

* Mary Fleming

Pam Keenan Fritz, Caromb Advisory LLC

Anne Focke, 911 Arts Center

Jody Foster

Joe Fuller, AstraZeneca

Bruce Gardner, MD

Marcia Garrett, Burlington Northern

Ruth Gerberding

Marie Gill,

Shannon Girlando, Saltchuk Resources

Enrique Godreau. Voyager Capital

Peggy Golberg

Mike Grandy, CPA

Bill Grant, Big Bang Idea Engineering

Alan Green, architect

Elaine Gustafson, First Interstate Bank

Bill Hanneman, Zachary Scott

David Hasson, architect

Roger Heinen, Microsoft

Chuck Heskett, Benefits Inter@active

Harris Hoffman, Pike Place Market PDA

Joan Houston, United Negro College Fund

Paul Ishii, Mayflower Park Hotel

Gerry Johnson, Pacifica Law

Marcia Johnson

Kate Joncas, Downtown Seattle Assoc.

Mike Kelly, DeLoitte Touche

Leslie Koch, Microsoft

Jerri Lane, Visit Seattle

Daniel Lieberman, Pike Place Market PDA

Gary Locke, King County

Hubert Locke, Retired, U of Wa.

Rev. Carol Ludden

Andrea Mackin, Pacific Centennial Bank

Vince Madden, Wells Fargo Advisors

Michael Maloney

Jack McCullough, Heller Ehrman

* Joe McGavick, Touche Ross

Luther McLean

Geoff Meagher, Cascade Investments

Shelley Milano, Eddie Bauer

Randa Minkarah, KOMO TV

Tim Mitchell, Great NW Appraisal

Ann Moe

Judi Mullikin

Sen. Ed Murray, WA State Senate

Jamie Neal, Carrix, Inc., SSA Marine

Jeannie Nordstrom

Dave Olsen, Starbucks Coffee Company

Theresa Pan Hosley, Associate Travel

Michael Parham, RealNetworks

John Pehrson, The Boeing Co. (retired)

Patricia Patterson, Development consultant

Rep. Eric Pettigrew, Wa. State House

Jack Pierce, The Boeing Co.

John Pierce, Premera

Robin Pollard, Wa. Wine Commission

Barbara Powell, Ragen MacKenzie

Anne Redman, Bennett Bigelow & Leedom

Eric Rey, Seafirst Bank

Michael Richards, PRR

Keri Robinson, Seattle Sheraton

* Drake Salladay, Pike Place Flowers

Traca Savadago, restaurant consultant

Mitsue Kinjo Schilling, Children’s Hospital

Craig Schafer, Hotel Andra

Jackson Schmidt, Pepple Cantu Schmidt

Barbara Shickich, Riddell Williams

Ernie Sherman, Pacific Plumbing

Roberta Sherman

*Anne Simons

Janeen Simmons, Starbucks Coffee Company

Patterson Sims, Seattle Art Museum

Joe Slattery, Holland America Line

John Sothern, Washington Mutual

Stephen Sprenger, Swan Services Co.

Michael Stenchever, Umpqua Bank

* Marjorie Nelson Steinbrueck

Peter Steinbrueck, architect

Annie Strain

Janet Strand Selby

Helen Stusser

* Pat Stusser, The Stusser Group

Dave Sundquist, The Boeing Co.

Lyn Tangen, Goodale & Barbieri

Jerry Thonn, Reed McClure

Tyna Thurston (now Mandel)

Martin Tobias, Loudeye

Bill True, Gull Industries

Aarnoud van Weelderen, Goldman Sachs

Dave Watkins, Inn at the Market

* Roberta Weeks

Brian Weinstein, Weinstein & Bergman

JD Wessling, Cascade Natural Gas

Rhonda Whitehead

Geri Williams

* Bob Willkens, MD

Mary Wilson, The Wilson Group

Conrad Wouters, Evergreen Home Loans

HS Wright, III, Delta Airlines

Virginia Wyman

Shelly Yapp, Market PDA/Seattle Center

Evelyn Yenson, Seattle Community Colleges

Natasha Bleier, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Nick Hawley, Allen Institute

Joe Keating, Amazon

Mary Richardson, Retired University of Washington Professor

Brian Rockey, Ecommerce Exec


40 years of Market Foundation History

As we celebrate 40 years, we’re looking back on our history and honoring the staff, service partners, volunteers and supporters who have helped nurture a thriving community at Pike Place Market. Check out some of the highlights from our four decades of history in the Market!

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