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Our committed volunteers from our community are proud to help leave a legacy for Port Angeles visitors and residents to enjoy for decades to come.
President
“To me, Field Hall means the opportunity of a lifetime for the community I love.”
Outside of his career, Brooke Taylor is passionate about community. He served 16 years on the YMCA Board of Directors and was a founding member and former President of the Peninsula College Foundation. In 1998, Brooke was honored with the Clallam County Community Service Award.
A native of Clallam County and graduate of Port Angeles High School, Brooke Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University, and Juris Doctor Degree from University of Virginia School of Law.
Mr. Taylor practiced law for 38 years in Clallam County, including one term as Prosecuting Attorney. He finished his career in law as Superior Court Judge, a position he was elected to three times. Brooke was elected to serve as President of the 30,000-member Washington State Bar Association in 2005-2006.
Vice President
“Field Hall will provide an iconic building, reflecting the Olympic Peninsula’s natural beauty, that will serve as a central gathering venue for residents and visitors to participate in and enjoy a wide range of performing and visual arts and community events.”
Originally from New Mexico, Judith Marek Morris has had the privilege of moving around the country and the world following her husband’s career. As a result, Judith’s work history is widely varied. Most recently, Judith served on the staff for Congressman Norm Dicks and Congressman Derek Kilmer. She retired from this position in January 2017. Judith formerly served as President of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Board of Directors and serves on the PA Forward committee.
Judith is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer having served in Malawi. She was a cultural resource specialist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Bristol Bay for six years, served as Executive Director of the Grant County Travel Council in Utah, and worked as Community Liaison Officer for the US Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.
Judith earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Sonoma State University and a Master of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Denver.
Treasurer
“What Field Hall means to me is that residents and visitors on the North Olympic Peninsula will have access to a world class facility for the performing and fine arts that will provide an ongoing economic stimulus for our community.”
Jeanne is a Certified Public Accountant who operated her own tax accounting practice in Sequim for 17 years. She is semi-retired now, mainly working with nonprofit organizations, and she remains as a principal with Cunha & Martin CPAs. Jeanne volunteers much of her free time in the community.
In addition to serving as Treasurer of PAWC, she is Treasurer of the Peninsula College Foundation. She was a co-founder of the Sequim Education Foundation in 2001. She served on the Board of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center for many years and was honored to be designated Trustee Emeritus.
Prior to having her own tax practice in Sequim, Jeanne served as Controller and Chief Financial officer with Tech Sector companies in the San Francisco Bay Area with $30 million to $100 Million in annual revenues. She has extensive experience in finance and administration, including risk management, information systems, intellectual property protection, and a $50M initial public offering of an information systems service bureau.
Jeanne earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University East Bay and a she holds a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University.
Jeanne enjoys international travel with her husband Corby Somerville, or just spending time at home with their two cats.
Secretary
“Field Hall is about an entire community coming together to embrace and realize something that is bigger than any one of us. The Waterfront Center will allow current and future generations of our community to proudly celebrate this shining gem of the Pacific Northwest.”
“Field Hall is a world class venue for Arts and Events in a world class location, the Olympic Peninsula! As a community gathering place, Field Hall will be a cornerstone for the future of Port Angeles and Clallam County. The Port Angeles Waterfront Center will create jobs and economic growth while creating a place for cultural and educational experiences in our community.”
Matthew P. “Matt” Deines was born and raised in Washington State. He is married to his wife, Meg and has two children, Mick and Jake. Matt is an unapologetic Seattle sports fan following the Mariners, Huskies and Seahawks and he longs for the day his beloved Seattle Supersonics return to the NBA. He thoroughly enjoys activities such as golf, hiking, walking and scrolling Twitter.
In 2019, he was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of First Fed and its parent First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB). As CEO, Matt is committed to empowering employees, delighting customers, and serving the community by investing in people, products, and digital initiatives.
Before joining First Fed, worked briefly as the CFO of Liberty Bank. Prior to that he spent 16 years with Sound Community Bank where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He received his accounting degree from Loyola Marymount University and MBA from the University of Washington. In 2000, Matt became a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Washington. His license is currently inactive.
Matt has a great appreciation for First Federal’s rich legacy in Port Angeles, the Olympic Peninsula and the Pacific Northwest and he is deeply rooted in the community. He currently serves as a board member for Field Hall and is an Executive Committee Member at St. John Evangelist Parish. He also is a member of the Washington Banker’s Association Board and serves as the organization’s Education Committee Chair.
Deines and his family share time between Seattle and Port Angeles, where they spend time at their second home on Lake Sutherland. The wider home base makes it easier to connect with First Fed employees and customers throughout the area.
“Thoughtful growth and improvements for our community is so important. Field Arts and Events Hall and the adjacent new Port Angeles Waterfront Center campus will be a trophy for years to include all people. A credo that I have promoted for many years is: ‘Excellence is Mandatory and Mediocrity is not an Option.’ This will certainly apply to Field Hall and future amazing programs.”
Mark Fischer was born and raised in Port Angeles. He is an alumnus of Jefferson Grade School. Many of his early years were then spent in Oregon, where he went on to received his undergraduate education at Oregon State University, in Corvallis, OR. He started medical school at Oregon Health Sciences Center, in Portland, followed by Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine training and fellowship at San Francisco General Hospital and University of California.
Mark has been living and practicing medicine in Port Angeles since October 1980. His roles at Olympic Medical Center have included Chief of Staff, as well as being a member of the Medical Executive Committee for many years. During his time in Port Angeles, he has also enjoyed helping with many local projects and issues.
Mark has been married to his wife, Jan, for many years. He is blessed with 3 adult children – Jenna, Lindsey, and Rob, and has 10 grandchildren, all of whom he feels are his greatest gifts. Virtually everyone in his family have been immersed in music during their lives, and all enjoy the many outdoor activities and hobbies this area has to offer.
“Field Hall is a singular opportunity to serve the residents of Port Angles and the surrounding area for today and generations to come. I am grateful to Donna Morris for her generosity and vision for this facility for the arts in the community that we love.”
Casi Fors, Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, is the lead financial advisor at Fors Financial Consulting, PS and the face of the firm. In 2002, Casi started her career as an Independent Financial Advisor. This was during uncertain times and an uncertain market. Having a good understanding of investment risks and management she took this opportunity to educate her clients in planning for these unstable markets. Subsequent rough economic hardships have made her steadfast in educating and life planning to empower her clients to pursue long-term financial security and confidence.
Her wide breadth of experience and her wealth of knowledge skillfully guides the office. As a fee-based asset management advisor her specialties include private wealth management, work with charitable foundations, Donor Advised Funds, 401(k)/403(b) and small business retirement investment strategies.
Casi is actively involved in civic services and leadership. She serves on the Kiwanis Club, Field Arts & Event Hall board, the Olympic Medical Center Foundation board, is a past member of the Peninsula Tennis Club and has over 20 years with Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball, to name a few. A life-long resident of Port Angeles, she is well-known and highly regarded throughout the community. Married with two grown children, Casi loves spending her free time with her family, playing with her five grandchildren. She loves exploring the PNW on hiking trails and is an avid crossfitter.
Pili was born and raised in Hawaii, which explains her name. Her family moved to Eugene, OR just before she finished high school. Pili went to Mills College in Oakland, CA where she majored in Government. She moved to Port Angeles in the late 70’s and has called this home ever since. She loves the beauty of the area as well as how its isolation has encouraged creativity in those who choose to live here which has produced a lively arts community.
Pili recently retired as a Realtor and International Real Estate Speaker. Besides her busy career on the Olympic Peninsula listing and selling real estate, she was very active in the Realtor Association at the local, state, national and international levels. She was honored with the Instructor of the Year by the Washington Realtors twice and by the King County Association of Realtors. She was awarded Realtor of the Year by the Port Angeles Association of Realtors and the Washington Realtors. Real estate activity took Pili around this country and to Malaysia, South Korea, the Philippines, and the Czech Republic where she was a liaison between the National Association of REALTORS and the real estate associations of those countries.
Besides enjoying and participating in music, her family has had another strong tradition—community service. Both of her parents were president of their Rotary Club (at different times), and Pili has been an active member of Soroptimist International of Port Angeles. Pili and her husband are long time members of Independent Bible Church, where she serves as a Deaconess.
“I am hopeful that past and present Clallam County residents will invest in Field Hall, which will be a monumental anchor for our region.”
“We can all agree Port Angeles is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I see Field Arts & Events Hall as the cornerstone to build a thriving, economically-sound community on those already strong and stunning foundations.”
As the proud owner of two successful businesses and a historic building downtown, Kim Reynolds brings a uniquely applicable skillset to the Field Arts and Events Hall. As an adjunct professor and advisor at the Peninsula Community College, she teaches students enrolled in courses on Hospitality and tourism, demonstrating a dedication to future-industry professionals.
Originally from Southern California, Kim spent 14 years living in Texas where she married her husband and started her first business. After traveling to all four corners of the globe, Kim finally settled in Port Angeles five years ago. Drawn in by the beautiful blues of the Strait and snow-kissed peaks of the Olympic Peninsula, she is staying put thanks to the warm and strength of our community spirit.
Kim has an M.A. in Organizational Management, B.S. in Business, and a B.A. in Management from the University of Redlands, along with an award for leadership from Cambridge University, achieved during a study abroad program. With an evident aptitude for planning and management, Kim’s primary passion is travel. Having experienced cultures and communities around the world, she knows how important it is for residents to have a center where they can come together to celebrate talent, creativity, and innovation.
Back in 2003, Kim launched her own personal meeting planning business named Strategic Meetings Solutions. Specializing in the orchestration of large-scale corporate, government, and non-profit events, this experience offers invaluable expertise to the project, strengthening the smooth-running of all future events at FAEH. With solid business acumen and a knack for analyzing performance metrics, Kim has grown the firm exponentially over the past two decades.
So much so, that in 2017, Kim branched out with a Cruise Planners franchise to support the group travel planning side of business operations. Named Olympic Travel Agency, this successful venture has a reputation for exceptional customer service, prioritizing and anticipating client needs with long-standing travel industry expertise. With FAEH set to put Port Angeles on the map as a vibrant and thriving cultural hub, Kim’s vast knowledge of the tourism industry is sure to help shape an unforgettable experience for visitors and residents alike.
Owing to a lifetime of prosperity in the events, hospitality and tourism field, Kim has collected an assortment of incredible accolades over the years. Featured in Forbes Magazine Texas Women Business leaders and a member of multiple advisory boards in the meetings and travel space, Kim is known for her commitment, passion, and people-focused mindset. Having already volunteered to co-produce the FAEH groundbreaking and co-authored the center’s Marketing Strategy Operations Roadmap, Kim is clearly well-equipped to further serve her community on the board of directors.
Never one to let an opportunity pass her by, Kim’s most recent project has been the purchase and renovation of a historic building in downtown Port Angeles. This commitment to revitalizing the very fabric of our local community is sure to bring immense value to the Field Arts and Events Hall as it develops into an enriching cultural center at the heart of Port Angeles.
Scott Scherer was born in St. Louis, Missouri, spent many years working for Boeing in Seattle, Washington, and moved to Port Angeles, Washington in 2016 where he has become an announcer at KSQM. Scott spends his spare time enjoying arts and cultural activities including music, theater and ballet. He also enjoys outdoor time as a dog owner, a bird hunter and motorcyclist.
Scott is the winner of Airfinance Journal’s lifetime achievement award for his dedication to the aviation finance sector and notably the Cape Town Treaty, which is intended to standardize the transactions involving movable property on the international stage.
During his professional career, Scott helped to found the Aviation Working Group, an international industry organization dedicated to developing policies and regulations to facilitate advanced aviation financing. Previously he led an industry coalition in successful efforts to amend Section 1110 of the US Bankruptcy Code to improve the ability of US airlines to raise aircraft financing. He also played a leading role in negotiating a new Aircraft Sector Understanding (ASU) agreement.
Most recently, Scott served as the senior executive focused on policy and regulatory strategies associated with the aircraft financing mission of Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC). He was responsible for arranging, structuring, and providing financing solutions to customers of Boeing products. Previously Scherer had served as vice-president and general manager for BCC’s Aircraft Financial Services organization. Before that role, he was vice-president of customer financing for Boeing and as director – finance and business management for Boeing’s 737/757 programs and as assistant treasurer – customer financing.
Scherer holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Texas A&M University. He also participated in the master of business administration program at Seattle University. An active community volunteer, Scherer serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Sequim Community Broadcasting. Prior, Scott served as a governing board member for the UNIDROIT Foundation, the Dutch-based, not-for-profit funding arm of UNIDROIT (International Institute for the Unification of Private Law) that helps support programs to harmonize international laws
and assists developing countries to modernize their laws. Regionally Scherer was a member of the governing board of trustees for the Pacific Northwest Ballet and also is a past president of the King County, Wash. board of the American Heart Association, and past corporate chair of the Association’s Puget Sound Heart Walk.
“Field Arts & Event Hall will not only be an incredible asset for the arts community, it will go much further than that. It will be a boon to the downtown and to the economy, generating much needed revenue and jobs for the City.”
Bruce Skinner is a highly regarded consultant to the sports and special events industry with vast experience, entering his 48th year in the business.
He served as the Executive Director of the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona, (1980-1990) after serving as Assistant Executive Director for seven years (1973-1980). He then went on to serve as the President of the International Festivals and Events Association (1990-2001).
He is the author of the book, The Complete Guide to Selling Event Sponsorship, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., of New York, and is the founder of the highly successful Arizona Rock n Roll Marathon in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Rock n Roll Marathons and Half Marathons in Seattle and San Antonio. The 2004 race was the largest first time running event in history, with over 29,000 participants.
Known as the “Bowl Director of the 80’s,” Skinner was instrumental in the Fiesta Bowl’s successful bid to crack the New Year’s Day bowl-game lineup, moving the game to January 1st in 1982. In 1985, the bowl signed a landmark agreement with Sunkist Growers to serve as title sponsor. The title sponsorship was a first for a Bowl game, and served as a model which bowls and most other sporting and event organizations later followed.
During a period when many schools were independent and not affiliated with a conference, the Bowl staged two national championships during a three year span –
the 1987 game pitted Penn State vs. Miami, and the 1989 contest featured Notre Dame vs. West Virginia. The former was the most-watched college football game of all time.
He also was the Chief Revenue Officer for the 2016 College Football National Championship Game that was held in Phoenix in January of 2016.
Skinner has served as the Executive Director of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation in Port Angeles, Washington, for the past 31 years, producing six fundraising events annually. He also has served as the Executive Director of the Washington Festivals and Events Association since 2017.
“I am inspired by the forward progress of PAWC. The Field Hall project directly results in a positive economic infusion through the conversion of underutilized vacant parking lots into a vibrant community activity center. The conference center component will create a new venue capturing new economic growth year-round, but, most importantly in the winter season. The campus approach transforms a key location of our Downtown into a property full of arts, culture, sciences and environmental stewardship all of which further enable our local businesses to thrive.”
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