BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
The CGCC Foundation board members steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance practices, as well as making sure the Foundation has adequate resources to advance its mission.
Foundation Vision
College and Workforce Training has the power to strengthen our community. We envision a future where Columbia Gorge Community College is accessible to all, empowering every student to achieve their goals.
Foundation Mission
The Foundation connects with students, donors, and the community to support scholarships, programs and initiatives that improve the accessibility and quality of education at Columbia Gorge Community College.
Guiding Principles
Open Communication: Engaging in honest and transparent communication
Respect: Celebrating diversity of lived experience based in empathy and understanding
Integrity: Committing to continuous ethical conduct and accountability
Collaboration: Cooperating on solving shared challenges while leveraging the richness of diverse experiences and perspectives
Inclusion and Equity: Ensuring access to resources, providing people what they need to achieve their goals
Fundraising is a major responsibility of each board member which includes providing leadership, financial support, and connection to donors and potential donors. The CGCC Foundation board of directors serve as representatives of the community.
2025 Board Officers
Erica Flores, Foundation President; Rivermark Community Credit Union Manager
Corliss Marsh, Foundation Vice President & Secretary, Retired Community Member
David Lindley, Foundation Treasurer; Yakama Nation Fisheries Habitat Coordinator
2025 Board Directors
Josh Betts, Google, Site Operations Manager
Martha Capovilla, Retired Administrator, Teacher, and Coach
Michael Held, Business Oregon, Regional Services Business Manager
Christy Holtman, Retired Educator
Carmen Myers, Umpqua Bank, Branch Manager
Adam Smith, Google, Site Lead for Server Operations
2024 Ex-Officio Board Members
Dr. Kenneth Lawson, CGCC President
Lucille Begay, CGCC Board of Education
Pam Koop, CGCC Faculty Liaison
Kasey Buckles, CGCC Student Liaison
Staff
Sue Davis, Executive Director
“Providing scholarships to anyone who has a desire and motivation to attend CGCC is the Foundation’s primary mission. The opportunity to continue building the strength of the Foundation and its resources to support our students is truly an honor.”
– Martha Capovilla, Past President
Consider Applying for Membership on the Foundation Board
The CGCC Foundation is always seeking professional, ethical, knowledgeable, and hard-working Board members with a passion for education and our community.
Please apply with Acrobat PDF or Google Forms.
