Our Governing Board
The CHOICE Board is deeply committed to nurturing a region where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy, thriving life. With community wellbeing at the heart of every decision, these dedicated leaders bring their diverse expertise and shared passion to shape the strategic direction of our work. Their collective vision ensures that CHOICE remains a trusted partner in building equitable, healthy communities for all.
CHOICE accepts applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors. Board seats are for three-year terms, with the possibility of renewing for additional terms. Specifically, the Board is interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Tribal Health
Social services
Financial analysis
Lived experience as a Medicaid beneficiary
Call for CHOICE Board of Directors Applications
If you are passionate about this region's work to transform health and want to get involved and contribute, click and download this Board Member Application.
Completed applications, along with a resume or CV should be emailed to Connie Sowa (sowac@crhn.org) or faxed to 360.838.1916
Our current members
Jon Tunheim
Board Chair
Thurston County Criminal Justice Division
Erin Wick
Board Secretary
Capital Region ESD 113
Jen Freiheit
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
Wes Henricksen
Child & Adolescent Clinic
Mike McNickle
Grays Harbor County Public Health
Laurie Tebo
Retired
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Michael Arnis
Board Vice Chair
Retired
Gaelon Spradley
Past Board Chair
Ex Officio
Valley View Health Center
Darin Goss
Providence St. Peter Hospital Providence SW WA Region
Cheryl Heywood
Retired
Gracie Minks
Pacific County Health and Human Services
Will Callicoat
Board Treasurer
Multicare-Capital Medical Center
Craig Dublanko
Coastal Community Action Program
Meja Handlen
Lewis County Public Health
Christibeth Klatush
Hope and Healing Clinic
Harshiem Ross
SeaMar Community Health Centers