George played a key role in navigating the direction of Central Area Development Association (CADA). He was the Chief Executive Officer of CADA since its inception in 1994. George’s responsibilities included ensuring that CADA meets the objectives of its mission and overall organizational management. George holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University and has
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Eric Snow
Eric is currently the President/COO for The Fresh Toast, a new media startup. Prior to that, he served in both regional and national leadership roles for the American Heart Association, including COO and other strategic planning positions. Eric has been a resident of Capitol Hill for over 10 years and a Seattle resident his whole
Read MoreM. Michelle Purnell-Hepburn
M. Michelle Purnell-Hepburn is the Associate Dean for Inclusion and Diversity at the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Prior to this, Ms. Purnell-Hepburn served as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director at the Seattle Foundation after serving as its Managing Director, Controller and Accounting. Ms. Purnell-Hepburn was formerly Vice President/Controller of Salal Credit Union
Read MoreChasten Fulbright
Chasten has been engaged in the Capitol Hill community for over 25 years, leading a homeless ministry from 1995 to 1998, managing 70+ buildings, and calling it home for many of those years. With over fifteen years of experience in real estate management, Chasten is a founding Principal and “Creative Innovator” at Blanton Turner, where
Read MoreBob Fikso
Bob is a founding principal of Fikso Kretschmer Smith Dixon Ormseth, lawyers focusing on real estate and real estate finance transactions. Bob represents developers, homebuilders, and investors. He also is general counsel for closely held businesses. Before organizing FKSDO in 1995, Bob was a principal in Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson. Bob is Trustee and
Read MoreSara Cubillos
Sara is a Strategic Advisor for Seattle Public Utilities with their Drainage and Wastewater Planning Division. Her career has focused on bringing a voice to those most affected and traditionally underrepresented into environmental decision making and investments. Before Seattle Public Utilities, she was the Equity & Environment Program Coordinator at Seattle Office of Sustainability &
Read MoreJill Cronauer
Jill Cronauer is the Chief Operating Officer and designated broker for Hunters Capital. She is responsible for property acquisitions, marketing, leasing, public relations, and overall business operations. Since joining the Hunters Capital team in 2008, Jill has grown Hunters’ managed square feet from 160,000 to nearly 600,000 square feet in Seattle’s Capitol Hill and First
Read MoreDerrick Belgarde (Siletz/Chippewa-Cree)
Derrick Belgarde is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, and also Chippewa-Cree from Rocky Boy Montana. Derrick is currently the Executive Director of the Chief Seattle Club, a day-center that assists urban Native Americans. He serves on the boards of Community Roots Housing and DESC, and on the Housing
Read MoreFrank F. Alvarado III
Frank’s banking career started in 2003 after graduating from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Serving as a provider of financial services, Frank has helped his community by offering trusted banking advice and solutions. The result is the creation of relationships with clients who continue to do business with Frank to
Read MoreDrew Porter
Drew is an attorney with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and works across program areas on issues relating to grant making, advocacy, governance, and compliance. Previously, he worked in private practice with nonprofit clients in philanthropy, including low-income housing. He also served as Tax Counsel to a senior member of the Ways & Means
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