Board of Directors

From 1974 to 2008, Bill worked for the City of Tacoma ultimately serving as Public Works Director and Assistant City Manager. He is a member of Sumner Rotary (past president and Rotarian of the Year), chairs the Sumner Library Capital Campaign Steering Committee, chairs the Sumner Bonney Lake Citizens for Schools PAC. He lives in Sumner with his wife, Karen, and their dogs, Gracie and Sammie. Bill and Karen have 4 adult children and 5 grandchildren.

 He has been involved with the strategic restructuring, HR process transformation, and re-engineering of organizations throughout the United States. Todd is committed to the success of nonprofit organizations. Todd has undergraduate degrees from the University of Maryland and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. He is a USAF veteran, retiring after 22 years of service. Todd and his wife Debbie reside in Bonney Lake. They have 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren.

       Throughout his career, Jason has consistently delivered transformative results through process optimization and data-driven problem-solving, generating over $300 million in cost savings and operational improvements across healthcare and enterprise operations. As a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and entrepreneur, he specializes in designing scalable systems that drive efficiency while maintaining quality and compliance.

      Jason holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from St. Cloud State University.

      Jason lives in Bonney Lake, Washington, with his wife Heidi and their children Alivia and Timothy, where he enjoys fishing and Pacific Northwest outdoor adventures when not solving complex operational challenges.

      Deeply committed to service and community impact, Jason served as President of the Bonney Lake Tehaleh Rotary Club and now serves as Treasurer. He is passionate about GoodRoots Northwest's mission to revolutionize food access in underserved communities through innovative, dignified solutions that create healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.

First teaching in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District then serving as an administrator in various roles for the White River School District before returning to SBLSD in 2018 to serve in his current position as the principal at Victor Falls Elementary.  Adam and his wife, Catherine, have lived on the Plateau for the last 15 years and are raising their three daughters.  Adam is passionate about serving our community in ways that help weave us together as we support our neighbors experiencing life’s greatest challenges with compassion and dignity. 

      Justin previously served as a volunteer firefighter with Mountain View Fire & Rescue and is now an elected Commissioner with East Pierce Fire & Rescue. This full-circle experience reflects his long-standing commitment to public safety and community well-being.

      Professionally, Justin is the Director of Operations for an aerospace manufacturing company in Auburn, where he focuses on operational excellence, quality systems, and people-first leadership.

       He lives in Bonney Lake with his wife Candi and their daughter Zoey. Justin believes strong communities are built by meeting people where they are and treating every individual with dignity and respect. He is proud to support GoodRoots’ mission of ensuring access to food and essential resources for families across the region.

She has been involved with volunteer work for over 25 years, including Young Life, Washington State PTA, White River Education Foundation, and the Bonney Lake Food Bank. In 2006, she held multiple leadership positions during her time with PTA (Parent-Teacher-Association) when her daughter started school. Elected to Region 5 Director, she provided leadership to 75 local PTAs. Helping families, especially children, is important to her as she volunteers and develops the Diaper Bank program with the food bank.   

    As General Manager, Kristi oversees the distribution of living products while ensuring both companies uphold best management practices across their wholesale and retail operations. She leads efforts to maintain quality, efficiency, and sustainability throughout the supply chain.  Kristi manages approximately 500 acres across four counties and leads a team of 28 full-time employees, expanding to as many as 60 during the seasonal harvests. Kristi provides strategic leadership across operations, workforce management, regulatory compliance, and long-term business planning, ensuring sustainable growth and a positive impact on the regional agricultural industry. 

     In addition to her work in agriculture, Kristi brings extensive legal expertise, including owning and managing her own practice, supervising staff, negotiating contracts and leases with both private and public entities, and advising on complex operational and regulatory matters. Her background also includes litigation and mediation, equipping her with strong skills in conflict resolution, risk management, and strategic problem-solving. This combination of legal and business expertise allows her to provide high-level guidance on organizational strategy, governance, and operational effectiveness.

     Kristi has long been active in community and industry leadership, serving on numerous local nonprofit and industry boards as well as a state licensing board. She also co-chairs fundraising efforts for the Dr. Gary Chastagner Endowed Chair at Washington State University, a $1.5 million endowment supporting research and education that strengthen the Christmas tree, nursery, and ornamental industries in the Pacific Northwest. Through these efforts, she advances both community development and the long-term vitality of the agricultural sector.

     Passionate about agriculture, business, and the law, Kristi brings a unique perspective that integrates operational leadership, strategic governance, and community engagement. She is committed to sustaining her family’s legacy through Snowshoe Evergreen, Inc., where her husband, Jerome, and daughter, Kate, play integral roles in the family operation. Together, they cultivate not only a thriving business but also a measurable impact on the regional economy, workforce development, and the broader landscape of agricultural enterprise.”

Prior to joining the Port, Alice served Pierce County for 13 years in senior leadership roles, including Deputy Assessor-Treasurer and Legislative Affairs & Strategic Advisor to the County Executive, and staff to the Pierce County Council Chair.  Throughout her public service career, she has led legislative and intergovernmental affairs, overseen complex operations and budgets, and helped shape regional policy initiatives, including critical response and recovery efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Known for her strategic leadership and collaborative style, Alice is committed to strengthening communities and advancing economic opportunity across the South Sound. Alice and her husband, Matt, owner of Matty Photo & Motion, live in Fircrest with their golden retriever and tuxedo kitty.