
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
Dorothy Knauss, Governing Board Secretary
City of Chewelah
Arnold Shelton, Finance Committee Chair
Washington Federal Bank
Greg Young, Planning Committee Chair
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
Mark Stedman, Head Start Committee Chair
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners
Theresa Brooks
NEW Alliance Counseling Services
Pete Lewis
Colville School District
Joanie Matter
Early Childhood Education
Eric Powell
Head Start Policy Council
Nathan Davis
Ferry County Board of Commissioners
Haley Burdick
Youth Representative
Fran Bessermin, Administrative Committee Chair
Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington
Debra Hansen
Tri-County Economic Development District
Chris Fox
Town of Marcus
Brian Smiley
Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners