Since our founding in 1982, the SPSCC Foundation has worked hard to establish a sound network of regional advisors and investment professionals in order to become one of the most trusted charitable organizations in the South Sound region. Meet our trusted Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

Annie Iriye, President

Marcus Glasper, Vice President

Timothy Stokes, Secretary

Linda Villegas Bremer, Treasurer

Judith Hartmann, Trustee Liaison

 

Jeana Callicoat

F. Marland Chancellor

Brent Dille

Daryl Fourtner

Tom Henderson

Cindy Hough

Tony Lindgren

Susan Meenk

Megan Mikkelsen

Omey Nandyal

Suzanne O'Brien

Daniel O'Neill

Paul Orth

Sean Padget

Jason Robertson

Becci Ryder

Christy Upton

Carrie Whisler

Rodney Youckton

Emeritus Members

Valerie Fluetsch

Charlie Frank

Dana Garson

Ray LaForge

Lynette McCarty

Staff

Our staff is dedicated to advancing our mission of supporting all students.

Amber Wetzel, Kelly Green, Christine Hoffmann

Kelly Green

Vice President for Advancement

"By bringing together our Public Relations, Events, and Foundation teams under the umbrella of Advancement, I am excited to chart a course that will help our students and the College thrive and continue to be a strong resource and partner for everyone in our community."

Kelly has observed the exponential growth of the Foundation and the College since she began her career at SPSCC 11 years ago. She first served as the Foundation's Events Manager and Foundation Development Manager before transitioning to an executive role in 2015 overseeing SPSCC's College Relations and Events teams. As the Vice President for Advancement, she leads three teams (Public Relations, Events, and the Foundation) to support student success and college advancement.

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Mary Lou Boles

Program Specialist

"I love working with an amazing team and helping students access scholarship and grant funding."

Mary Lou is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance and Scholarships with fiscal operations and managing database functions. 

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Katie Everson

Fiscal Analyst 

"I am so excited to be a part of the SPSCC community. I am passionate about higher education and helping students reach their personal and academic goals."

Katie is responsible for supporting the fiscal needs of the Foundation and their related LLCS, including Percival Creek Brewing LLC, Percival Creek Distilling LLC, and the Tumwater Falls Laboratory LLC.

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Christine Hoffmann

Director of Development

"1 am delighted to be part of a team that works hard to ensure any student can achieve their personal goals. As an SPSCC alum (c/o 2004), I know first-hand just how much the faculty and staff care about students, meeting them where they're at."

Christine is responsible for leading fundraising strategies, overseeing events, driving marketing efforts, fostering community engagement, and building connections with supporters.

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Sophia Marshall

Executive Assistant, Foundation

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Beth Schluter

Director of Finance and Operations

"Being with the Foundation for just over 10 years, I feel honored every day to work at SPSCC with such dedicated groups of people who work hard every day on behalf of students in the South Sound Region!"

Beth is responsible for the fiscal operations of the foundation and ensuring that scholarship money gets to students. 

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Meranda Shute

Program Specialist

"I graduated from SPSCC in 2020 and knew I had to come back to this amazing community. I am proud to be part of a Foundation that supports student success and a college that advocates for equity."

Meranda is responsible for coordinating development efforts such as events, communications, and donor stewardship.

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Amber Wetzel

Director of Philanthropy

"I am thrilled to join the Foundation team and support our local community and students through philanthropy."

Amber is responsible for cultivating and fostering community and major donor relationships, planned giving, and community grants. 

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Ann Rogers Williams

Development Specialist

"Working with the Foundation team to support the common goal of student success is important to me."

Ann is responsible for implementing Foundation fundraising strategies for annual giving, donor stewardship, communications, and community relationships. 

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Mission & Vision

The mission and vision of the Foundation align with the values of South Puget Sound Community College as we work together to support student success.

Mission

The SPSCC Foundation engages the community and builds resources to support success for all students.

Vision

Through world class fundraising and community engagement, every student receives a high-quality, inclusive education.

Visit SPSCC's About Overview webpage to learn about its core values and strategic plan.

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Making the Sound Together

The South Puget Sound Community College Foundation plays a key role in creating opportunities for students by providing financial support through scholarships, grants, and program funds. All of this is made possible by our generous community of supporters. Our mission is simple: to make SPSCC a thriving community where students are empowered to achieve their goals, graduate, and contribute to the local workforce. 

With your help in 2024, we:

  • Raised $1.77M+

    to support SPSCC students through scholarships, emergency grants, and essential programs.

  • Awarded 830 Scholarships

    to help students stay focused and on track toward graduation.

  • Funded 884 Emergency Grants

    to support students facing unexpected challenges like tuition gaps, car repairs, and utility bills.

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Join Us in Making the Sound

When you give to the SPSCC Foundation, you’re not just making a donation—you’re becoming a Soundmaker. You’re amplifying opportunities, ensuring more students have access to the life-changing power of education.

Connect with us to learn more or donate today to be part of the sound of success. 

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