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.
Call for CHOICE Board of Directors Applications
CHOICE accepts applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors. The Board is looking to fill three seats. The 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:
Financial analysis
Board governance
Education
Social services
Lived experience as a Medicaid beneficiary
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 Delaney Eckhart (eckhartd@crhn.org) or faxed to 360.838.1916
Our current members
Craig Dublanko
Past Board Chair Ex Officio
Coastal Community Action Program
Gaelon Spradley
Board Chair
Valley View Health Center
Laura Johnson
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Melanie Matthews
Physicians of Southwest Washington
Michael Arnis
Retired
Gracie Minks
Pacific County Health and Human Services
Darin Goss
Providence St. Peter Hospital Providence SW WA Region
Harshiem Ross
SeaMar Community Health Centers
Laurie Tebo
Behavioral Health Resources
Mike McNickle
Grays Harbor County Public Health
Jen Freiheit
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
Cheryl Heywood
Timberland Regional Library
Erin Wick
Board Secretary
Capital Region ESD 113
Jon Tunheim
Board Vice Chair
Thurston County Criminal Justice Division
Meja Handlen
Lewis County Public Health
Will Callicoat
Board Treasurer
Multicare-Capital Medical Center
Wes Henricksen
Child & Adolescent Clinic