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United Way
of Whatcom County

Board of Directors

Every United Way operates on its own in an independent capacity and is incorporated and governed by a dedicated group of local volunteers. Our Board of Directors is composed of volunteer corporate and community leaders in Whatcom County.

Troy Nutter - Board Chair

Puget Sound Energy, Operational Training Manager

Tony Bon

Retired Community Volunteer

Patricia Boteler

Samson Rope Technologies, Talent & Engagement Manager

Lindsey Cerise

BP Cherry Point Refinery, Planning & Performance Reporting Manager

Gurpreet Dhillon

PeaceHealth, Director of Service Lines Cancer Center, Palliative Care and Hospice

Nick Hodson

Whatcom Educational Credit Union, Chief Financial Officer

Kara Irvin

US Bank, VP/Business Banking Team Manager

Jeremy Jordan

Samson Rope Technologies, Chief Financial Officer

Cezar Mesquita

Western Washington University, Director of Admissions

Heather Milligan

Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery, Process Engineering Team Lead

Jessica Sankey

Bellingham Public Schools, Director of Wellness