Our Governing Board of Directors
At the heart of Rural Resources is its Governing Board of Directors – a dedicated group of elected officials, private business people, community and low-income representatives from throughout our service area. The Board works together to set policy, discuss conditions in the areas in which they reside, and to plan and direct Rural Resources staff to find solutions to problems. With the board’s support, guidance and direction, Rural Resources maintains its responsiveness to the rural communities we serve.
Governing Board meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every other month beginning in January at our Central Office located at 956 S. Main, Colville, WA. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and public input is welcome.
Please note our Governing Board meetings will be conducted via phone or video conference. If you would like to attend this meeting via phone or video conference, please contact Michelle Thomas at (509) 684-8421.
Governing Board Members
Matt Schanz, Chair/President
Northeast Tri-County Health District
Greg Young, Secretary and Planning Committee Chair
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
Fran Bessermin, Admin Committee Chair
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Wa
Robert Rosencrantz, Interim Finance Committee Chair
Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners
Shari DePaulo, Head Start Committee Chair
Town of Marcus
Rhonda Hughes
NEW Alliance Counseling Services
Theresa Finley
Early Childhood Education
Casey Anderson
Head Start Policy Council
Robert Dean
Ferry County Board of Commissioners
Debra Hansen
Tri-County Economic Development District
Chris Shaffer
Inchelium School District
Frank Metlow
Tri-County Economic Development District
Ann Fackenthall
Northeast Wa Hunger Coalition
Jo Gilchrist
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners