Board of Directors
Dean Sutherland
Chair
Dean Sutherland has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since inception in 2000. He was the catalyst in creating the vision in 1997 and in obtaining 501(c)(3) status and moving the vision and mission forward.
Dean is the senior manager of Government and Community Affairs for Clark Public Utilities. He joined the utility in June 1996 as the environmental resources manager. He previously worked as a consultant to the utility.
In 1988, he was elected to the state Senate where he served until retiring in July of 1996. In the Senate he chaired the energy and utilities committee and the water policy committee.
He also served on the natural resources, environmental affairs and ways and means committees. His current involvements include: Columbia Springs Foundation Board of Directors, 2001 – Current; Vancouver Rotary Club; Chair, Festival of Trees; and Member Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s Public Affairs Committee.
Dean enjoys nearly all outdoors activities, including fishing, hiking, swimming, scuba diving and boating. Dean and his wife, Roxane, are the parents of two grown sons and have four grandchildren. They make their home in Vancouver.
Peter Capell
Vice Chair
Peter Capell, PE joined the Columbia Springs Board in 2005 as the representative for Clark County Public Works.
Pete was appointed Public Works Director/County Engineer for Clark County, Washington in 2000. Prior to this assignment, he served as County Engineer for three years, beginning in February 1997. The public Works Department is responsible for planning, construction, operations and maintenance in transportation, solid waste, storm water, wastewater treatment, parks and recreation, and the county fleet of vehicles and equipment. The department includes a staff of 300 people.
Prior to joining the county, he was vice president of Century West Engineering in Portland, Oregon. He brings 28 years of project and program management experience in Public Works and Engineering projects to Clark County and the Columbia Springs Board.
He is a twenty-one year resident of Vancouver, Washington and graduated from Oregon State University in 1980 with a BS in Civil Engineering.
Pete is a member of the State of Washington Public Works Board and is also Board Chair for the Southwest Washington Chapter of the American Red Cross.
David Lampe
Treasurer
David Lampe has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since 2000.
He is currently an independent land developer in Vancouver, WA. Before starting his own business Mr. Lampe work for Rinker from 1995-2005 in several capacities.
Mr. Lampe earned a degree in Environmental Science and believes in giving back to the community. Besides his passion for Columbia Springs mission, he believes family is the most important thing in life.
Mr. Lampe and his wife Amy have two daughters, Madeline and Claire. Mr. Lampe is very involved in his children’s education and dedicates time to their preschool “La Escuela”.
Judie Stanton
Secretary
Judie Stanton has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since 2005.
She is the owner of JS Webworks and Green Mountain Gardens. Prior to her private ventures Judie served on the Clark County Board of Commissioners as a full-time elected representative of District 2. She served from January 1997 through December of 2004.
She held the Fire Protection District #5 commissioner’s seat from1993-1996. Ms. Stanton previously held a seat on the Vancouver School District Board from 1980-1987.
Judie has been committed to her community through volunteerism and public service. Her past civic activities include: The Southwest Washington Medical Center, Board of Trustees, 1989-1996; Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 1986-1999; Clark County Vocational Skills Center Foundation Board, 1990-1996.
Her current involvements include: Fairgrounds Site Management Group, Board Member; League of Women Voters of Clark County, Board Member; Friends of Clark Country, Advisory Committee; Evergreen School District Foundation, Board Member.
Judie holds an MBA, with President’s Honors from City University in Bellevue, Washington, a BA from Marylhurst College, in Marylhurst, Oregon, and a Certificate in Web Design, with Distinction from WSU-Vancouver.
Her achievements include: YWCA’s “Woman of Achievement” award in 2002; Nominee, Athena Award in 1994 and 1995; Recipient of the All Star Service Award, Clark Public Utilities in 1996; and a Recipient of the William T. Elmgren Public Service Award – presented by the Washington Public Utility Districts Association in 1993.
Judie lives near Proebstel with her husband Jim and is enjoying spending time with her family and her private and civic engagements.
Ed Barnes
Ed Barnes joined the Columbia Springs Board of Directors in 2005.
Ed is currently retired but had a very successful career in the union electrical industry that stretched over four decades. He entered the electrical apprenticeship program in 1955 working alongside his dad and brother-in-law at the Dalles Dam with Donovan Electric.
Ed served on the IBEW Local 48 Executive Board from 1959-1969, when he was elected Vice President. He served in the VP position until 1971, when he was elected President until 1979. After a year as dispatcher from 1979 to 1980, Ed became a Business Representative for three years. He was urged to run for Business Manager in 1983; he ran and was elected to a successful twelve-year term that included achievements improving labor-management cooperation, increased employment for members, a successful job targeting program, and an innovative joint industry advertising and promotional campaign.
Ed has always believed in giving back to his community through volunteer work, beginning at an early age when he helped his father build the Methodist Church in Vancouver. He and wife Luanne were the first PTA presidents at Harry S. Truman Elementary School, and were also involved with the Booster Clubs at their children’s junior and senior high schools. Ed has led his sons in YMCA programs, the Boy Scouts, and Little League. Ed has also served on the Board of Directors for the Union Retirement Association.
Ed was instrumental in installing a trio of lighted flagpoles along 1-5 and i-205 welcoming visitors to Vancouver and Washington State. In 1995, Ed was appointed by Governor Mike Lowry to the Washington State Department of Transportation Board.
Ed’s electrical industry accomplishments include Metro Electrical Training Trust and JATC-Trustee (1971-1996), Metro Electrical Training Trust and JATC-Chairman (1983-1995), Columbia Pacific Building Trades Council-President (1980-1996), Washington State Building Trades Council (1986-present), Harrison Electrical Workers Trust Fund-Secretary (1983-1996), Edison Pension Trust-Trustee (1976-1983), Edison Pension Trust-Chairman (1983-1996), 9th District Pension Trust-Chairman (1990-1995), Northwest Labor Council Board (1980-present), Clark, Skamania, Klickitat C.L.C. (1971-1983), Partners in Construction Corp. (PIC)-First Chairman (1988), Marine Trades Representative for IBEW- elected by delegates at convention (1991).
Ed lives in Vancouver with his wife Luanne and has three sons Brian, Bradley, and Bruce.
Al Bauer
Bio is currently unavailable.
Sue Cannard
Sue Cannard has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since 2005.
Her passion and values are to enhance and protect habitat for wild life and to promote education, conservation and appreciation of our world.
Sue has been committed to her family and has served as a Cub scout leader;
Camp Fire Girls leader; PTA president for the Minnehaha Elementary School; Vice president, Vancouver Council PTA; Altar Society at St. James Catholic Church; served on the board of Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition; member of the Board of Friends of Clark county; served as president, District director, and state wildflower chairman of the Minnehaha Garden club, Lewis and Clark District Garden clubs and Washington Federation of Garden clubs.
She has been committed to her family and community through volunteerism and Catholic Church. She is an active member of the Vancouver Audubon Society and has held the offices of treasurer, vice president, and two terms as president.
Sue holds a MS in Education from Portland State University specializing in education of visually impaired and hearing impaired. She has her BA in Elementary Education from Portland State University.
Her achievements include: YWCA Women of Achievement Award 2001; Soroptomist’s scholarship to Clark College; Western Washington University scholarship; Kappa Delta Pi Education honorary at WWU; Golden Acorn award PTA.
Sue lives in Vancouver with her husband of 56 years Donald. She has seven children and twelve grandchildren and enjoys gardening, flower arranging, birding, hiking, traveling, and hosting family reunions.
Brian Carlson
Bio is currently unavailable.
Rassoul Dastmozd
Dr. Rassoul Dastmozd joined the Columbia Springs Board in 2007 as the representative for Clark College.
Rassoul is the Vice President of Instruction at Clark College. Before joining Clark College, Dr. Dastmozd was dean of the Applied Technology Division in the Eastern Iowa Community College District. In that role, he was responsible for all credit vocational/technical programs and select noncredit technical programs. Since 2005, Dr.
Rassoul has also been serving as a mentor for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) MentorLink program, working cooperatively with AACC to provide leadership, technical assistance, and “best practices” advice to other colleges. He has extensive experience in curriculum development, grant implementation, student retention, alternative instructional modalities, and educational planning/oversight.
In 2005, he was the recipient of International Exemplary Leaders award. Dr. Dastmozd also brings experience from the private manufacturing sector as well as providing industrial training to Cargill, John Deere Works, and Roquette.
Rassoul holds a Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree from Southwest State University in Minnesota and earned a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration at Drake University in Iowa. He has earned a PhD from Colorado State University, majoring in Education and Human Resources.
He enjoys jogging, taking long walks, outdoor activities, cooking, reading, and collecting antiques.
Jim Derry
Mr. Jim Derry is an established Member of the Columbia Springs Board. His membership began in 2001 at the organizations inception as a 501(c)(3).
Jim joined the US Marines in 1943 and was part of the 2nd MARINE Division. He was wounded at the Battle of Saipan and received the Purple Hart, then discharged in 1945.
In 1951 Jim earned a BS at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Shortly thereafter he took a position in the Central Office of Chevrolet in Detroit Michigan until he found his calling with the U.S. Defense Dept. as a Contracting Officer. He was ordered to Taiwan to work with Military Advisory Group and was the Chief of the Procurement Division, Security Officer and help inspections on defense of the Taiwan islands.
In 1976 he was transferred to Japan working as the Chief of contracts until he was transferred in 1978 to FMC Corporation in San Jose California where he represented the US Government as Administrative Contraction Officer for the M113 family of vehicles.
Jim became a Vancouver resident in 1989 and was appointed to the Washington State Hearing Aid Commission in 1993. In 1999 he was elected President and CEO of the Washington Council of Trout Unlimited.
Jim and his wife Julia have been married for eight wonderful years and live in Clark County.
Heidi Johnson Bixby
Heidi Bixby, CFP has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since 2005.
Heidi is Principal of Johnson Bixby & Associates, LLC, a financial planning firm serving individuals and clients.
Heidi has worked in the financial planning field since 1991 and believes in giving back to her community.
Her current community involvements include: President of The Club at the Historic Reserve. She was also the President of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation from 1991-1995.
Heidi received her Certified Financial Planner designation in 1997, and holds a degree from Marylhurst University in business and finance with an emphasis in financial planning.
Her achievements include the YWCA’s “Woman of Achievement” award in 2004 for her business and community involvement and leadership; Recipient of Vancouver Business Journal's 2005 "Accomplished 40 & Under 40" Award; and a 1997 Graduate of Leadership Clark County.
Heidi lives in Vancouver with her husband Kartr and enjoys traveling and to date has been to 19 countries.
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson joined the Columbia Springs Board in 2005 as the representative for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Mark is currently the Hatchery Operations Manager for Fish and Wildlife in Region 5 an has worked in hatcheries since 1984. He has been directly or indirectly involved with the production of hundreds of millions of fish for salmon recovery and recreational and commercial fishers over the years.
Mark holds a degree in Wildlife Management and is committed to serving the public through sound stewardship of the states fish & wildlife resources.
Mark is an avid outdoorsman along with the rest of his family. In his free time he enjoys hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and generally partaking in the wonders of the great northwest.
He and his wife Tammi have lived in Southwest Washington for the last twenty years where they have raised three children.
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson is one of the original founders of Columbia Springs and joined the Board of Directors in 2000.
Richard had a long career with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before retiring in 2005.
He began his career in 1968 as a hatchery assistant in the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery and worked his way
up to Operations Manager for WDFW Region 5, where he worked with six other division managers implementing the processes of merger from the Department of Fisheries to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. He was instrumental in creating new budgets and merging policy and procedures for a new hatcheries program.
He believes in the magic of fish and wants to see Columbia Springs grow to ensure that the Clark County community has the opportunity to become better stewards of the environment.
Richard lives in Vancouver, WA with his wife of 43 years, Karen. They have two sons.
Bob Lewis
Bob Lewis has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since 2008.
Bob is the president of Columbia Vista Corporation, a high-quality Douglas Fir mill. He began working for Columbia Vista in 1987 and purchased the company in the mid-90's and now manages over 100 employees.
Bob graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of History degree. He earned his masters from the University of Michigan in Social Psychology, focusing on survey research. Bob was later hired by a quasi-governmental organization in Washington DC to conduct research, studies, and design survey questionnaires.
Bob is a member of the Community Economic Revitalization Board, Western Wood Products Association, and the Association of Washington Businesses. In addition to Columbia Springs, Bob and his wife Sharon support Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Clark County Food Bank, and the Boy's and Girls Club.
Bob and his wife Sharon live in Vancouver and are proud owners of two dogs and four cats.
Edward Lynch
Edward C. Lynch has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since 2000.
Ed was raised in Southern California and was transferred to Vancouver, Washington in 1957 while president of Kiewit Pacific Co. Mr. Lynch is very active in civic projects and is committed to his community through volunteerism.
Some of his current involvements include: Chair, Citizens Against Reservation Shopping, 2005 - present; Chair, Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust, 1995 - present; Chair, Identity Clark County Board of Directors, 1994 - present; Co-Chair, Colonial Williamsburg National Council, 1992- present; Joined the Southwest Washington Medical Center Board of Directors in 1985, and Chaired the Board from 1987 - 1995; Board of Directors Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, 1993 - 1997, Chair from 1997-2000.
His memberships include; The Vancouver Methodist Foundation, 1969 - present; Board of Directors of “I Have a Dream” Foundation, 1995 - present; The Chair of the Finance Committee, Board of Trustees of Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka, Alaska, 1985 - 1999; Construction Education Foundation of Oregon State university for the past 28 years.
Ed served in the U.S. Navy in World War 11, and graduated from Stanford University in civil engineering in 1950. He was hired by Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co. and worked in heavy construction with that company for 36 years, the last 16 of which he was president of Kiewit Pacific Co.
Ed and his wife Dollie have four children, three of whom live nearby in Oregon and one in Colorado. Ed is very active in civic projects, looks after some business interests, and he and Dollie enjoy traveling.
John McKibbin
John McKibbin has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since 2005.
He has had a varied career as an elected official, public servant, teacher, community and governmental affairs consultant, and real estate investor.
As an elected official he was involved in state and local politics, both as a
state representative and as a county commissioner. Upon leaving public office, he continued to serve on numerous boards and commissions, and has co-founded and chaired several non-profit organizations.
His experience includes: Teacher, Vancouver School District, 1969-76; Elected Washington State House of Representatives, two terms, 1975-78; Realtor, 1976-78; Elected Clark County Commissioner- three terms, 1979-90; Government / Community Relations Consultant, 1991-98; Property Management (personal), 1998 - 2003; President / CEO, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2006; and Principle RiverWalk LLC.
His current and past Board and key leadership positions include: Washington State School for the Blind Foundation Board of Directors 2005 - Current; Clark County Transportation Priorities Project Co-Chair, 2002-2003; Fifth Street Stroll Through Time, Founding Chair, 2001- 2003; Pearson Field Advocates for General Aviation (PAGA), Founding Chair 1998- 2003;
John holds a Master of Arts in Teaching, from Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, 1972. He attended the Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government for Senior Executives, 1984. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Education, from Central Washington State College, Ellensburg, Washington, 1970. And a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Central Washington State College, Ellensburg, Washington, 1969.
His achievements include: “Community Advocacy Award-Caring Heart” Innovative Services Service NW, 2004; “Outstanding Community Service” Church of Jesus Christ L D S – Vancouver West Stake, 1999; “Citizen of the Year” Clark County Board of Realtors, 1989; “Citizen of the Year” Clark County Council on Alcoholism, 1983; “Elected Official of the Year” Washington State Council on Alcoholism, 1982; “Excellence in Leadership” Commissioner of the Year, Washington Association of Counties, 1982.
John and his wife Nancy live in Vancouver, Washington, and have two daughters, Jennifer and Megan.
Val Ogden
Val Ogden joined the Columbia Springs Board of Directors in 2003 and was named the first ex officio in 2006.
Professionally she has served as Executive Director for several non-profit organizations including the YWCA of Greater Washington, DC, Executive Director for Camp Fire for the Greater Washington area and Clark County YWCA.
She served on the National Staff of the YWCA as a Trainer and on the National Staff of Camp Fire, Inc. She was adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark College and Portland State University in the Graduate Program of Public Administration. She is a professional trainer/consultant specializing in Fund Raising and Board Development.
Val considers the highlight of her career her election to the Washington House of Representatives in 1990 representing the 49th District. She served in the House for twelve years and, while she served on many committees during that time, she considers her tenure of 12 years on the Capital Budget Committee and 10 years on the Transportation Committee her special contribution to state policy. She was elected Speaker Pro Tem by the House members in 1998 and served in that leadership role until she retired in 2002. Only three women, in the history of the state, have held that position.
Her current volunteer board activities include Chair, ACE (low income housing development) Board; Southwest Washington Child Care Consortium Board; Washington State University, Vancouver, Advisory Committee’ Chair, SW Washington Center for the Arts; and State Chair, Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. (Gubernatorial appointment.) She is also a member of several service and environmental clubs.
A native Washingtonian, Ms. Ogden grew up in Wenatchee, and attended Washington State University where she graduated with a BA Magna Cum Laude.
Married to Daniel M. Ogden. Jr., they have three children and six grandchildren.
Kelly Punteney
Kelly Punteney joined the Columbia Springs Board in 2001.
He is currently the president of Kelly Punteney Landscape Planning/Design which evolved from over 35 years of urban and landscape planning and design service in the Vancouver-Clark County and Portland metropolitan area. Inspired by the need for human-scale urban infrastructure and stewardship of our natural resources, Kelly is known for and dedicated to creating a sustainable built environment with special emphasis on waterfronts and trail systems.
With a dual degree from UO in landscape architecture and park planning, Kelly was with the City of Vancouver for 35 years. From 1971 to 1991, he took part in virtually every project undertaken by Vancouver Parks and Recreation as it grew from 15 to more than 50 staff members. Beginning in 1991, he served six years as Assistant to the City Manager, then two years as Cultural Program Manager, followed by eight years as Trails and Greenways Program Manager-Developer for the consolidated Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation Department.
In his years with the city, Kelly planned and developed many of the trails crisscrossing Vancouver and Clark County, including the Waterfront Renaissance Trail (12 miles), Discovery Loop Trail (2.3 miles), Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway & Trail (8 miles) and Frenchman's Bar Trail (2.5 miles). The award-winning Waterfront Renaissance Trail is recognized by many as the jewel of the system, connecting the downtown area to the commercial and residential areas along the Columbia River waterfront.
Kelly says the trails were designed as a system, like a road system, to be managed as a unit instead of just meandering though the parks. Where bicyclists and pedestrians once wondered how to get around Vancouver, their horizons now extend across the river to Portland thanks in part to Kelly’s work and collaboration through the years with Portland trail builders. A bicyclist himself, he helped promote the 40-Mile Loop, among popular regional alternatives to travel. He is a 2007 recipient of the Alice B Toeclips Award.
Kelly now has a career in the private sector, where he is working as a consultant and developer on a wide range of contract and volunteer projects that he is proud to support. These include the Chelatchie Rail-Trail (with Chinook Trail Association), trail planning along our urban streams, Metropolitan Park District park development and commercial and residential projects throughout Clark County and Portland. He collaborated with Colf Construction on the development of La Center’s Heritage Commercial Center and public library, and Cold Creek Industrial Park.
Kelly is also well-known around the state for his work with IAC and State Parks, and is always present at statewide trail gatherings and conferences. He serves on the board of Friends of Clark County, the Urban Greenspaces Institute, Washington State Urban Forestry Council and Columbia Springs Board. As recently as October 2008 he was invited to present a 90-minute program, “Connecting Green: A Bi-state Effort,” to the NRPA Annual Congress in Baltimore, Maryland, with positive reviews. It followed “Connecting Green,” the presentation by key speaker David Bragdon, Metro President. .
Tabitha Reeder
Tabitha Reeder has been a member of the Columbia Springs Board since 2006.
Tabitha is a senior scientist at BergerABAM, a consulting firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, planning, public involvement, and natural resources that serves public and private clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.
An Army brat from Austin, Texas, Tabitha has worked in the environmental planning and permitting field in Vancouver since 2003. Prior to her current position, she was a salt marsh ecologist and managed the Ecology Laboratory at Washington State University Vancouver. Tabitha earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Western Washington University and a Bachelor of Science and Master of Environmental Science and Regional Planning degrees from Washington State University.
She is a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists and has published professional articles on marine ecology. Her current community involvement includes Slow Food Southwest Washington and Columbia Springs. She also volunteers at area schools to discuss career opportunities in the environmental field.
Tabitha received an "Accomplished 40 & Under 40" award from the Vancouver Business Journal and is a graduate of Leadership Clark County.
Tabitha enjoys hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing the great Pacific Northwest, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. She is married to Glenn and has a 3- year-old daughter, Scarlett, and a dog named Play-doh. In January 2010, Tabitha and Glenn will welcome another daughter into their family.
Ted Stubblefield
Ted Stubblefield joined the Columbia Springs Board of Directors in 2001.
He is currently retired but is owner of Crest Enterprises, a private consulting firm that specializes in management review, natural resource management, specialized training courses, and other services. Prior he was a partner/owner of Management Consulting & Incident Services (MCIS), a company that provided natural resources consulting and incident services, as well as, strategic planning and training.
Ted had a long career with the USDA Forest Service before retiring in 1999. He began his career on the Sequoia National Forest, in Southern California. From 1974 to 1977 he served as District Ranger on the Ukonom District of the Klamath National Forest before moving to the Regional Office in San Francisco. In May 1997 he accepted the Timber Staff position on the Siskiyou National Forest and moved to Grants Pass, Ore, where he also served as the Acting Forest Supervisor for a short period of time before becoming the Forest Supervisor of the Olympic National Forest in August of 1985.
He began work at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in February of 1991 until his retirement in 1999. He has also served as the Designated Federal Official on the S.W. Washington Province Advisory Committee; former member of the Board of Directors and Vice President for Share, a non-profit community organization devoted to caring for the homeless; led the development of Interpretative Centers at Mount St. Helens Nat’l Volcanic Monument; created a new approach to visitor use within the volcano blast zone; designated Mt. Margaret Wilderness; and Regional Forester’s Rep for Environmental Assessment Appeals; founding member of the John R. McGuire Award Board.
His current professional affiliations include: Society of American Foresters; Forest Service History Society; National Association of Forest Service Retirees; and The Nature Conservancy.
Ted lives in Ridgefield, WA with his wife Mary and they enjoy skiing, white water rafting, RV camping, and both domestic and international travel.
Becky Weis
Bio is currently unavailable.