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our history

Where We Began

The Community Foundation began in 2001 with deep roots in Everett — growing from the Friends of Everett Parks. Those community volunteers and park donors laid the foundation for today’s organization by attracting bright and spirited donors intent on making the community better.

Their efforts provided us with experience in community building as we launched our work as the Greater Everett Community Foundation. Today we have a different name, but the same mission. We hold close to our history and the spirit of community under which we were founded.

Our Founders

The vision and foresight of the following eight founders has created a lasting impact on our community.

The Presidents’ Council

The Presidents’ Council is an advisory group made up of all the past board presidents/chair and the current board chair. This group provides advice, guidance and wisdom to guide the foundation’s strategy and direction.

  • Barry Smith, (Retired) Executive Director, Future of Flight
  • Peter Newland, Managing Partner, Hill Street Investment
  • Greg Goldfinch, President, Goldfinch Bros., Inc.
  • Jim Finley (Retired) Medical Director, The Everett Clinic
  • Mark Nesse (Retired) Director, Everett Public Library (deceased)
  • Rich Anderson, (Retired) President, Hascal, Sjoholm and Company, P.S.
  • Ross Rettenmier, Registered Principal, SagePoint Financial, Inc.
  • Melinda Grout, (Retired) Attorney, Law Office of Melinda Grout
  • Patty DeGroodt, (Retired) Chief Strategic Officer, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
  • Scott Murphy, President & COO, Goldfinch Bros., Inc.
  • Sarah Duncan, Adams & Duncan, Inc., P.S.
  • Dr. Gloria Ngezaho, Founder & President of the Black Healing Fund

Current Board Chair & Chair Elect

  • Nashika Stanbro, Washington State Housing Finance Commission, DEI Director
  • Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell, Co3 Consulting Owner, Principal Consultant

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