Board, Executive Staff and Volunteer Committees
Our board and staff are made up of individuals committed to helping families in our community. They exemplify leadership and dedication with the many hours they spend as advocates and ambassadors for Wellspring Family Services. They make us proud.
Board of Directors
Chair: Brad McKeown, Lynden Incorporated
Since joining the Wellspring Family Services' Board in Fall 2006, Brad McKeown has served on the Luncheon Committee, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, Strategic Directions Task Force, and Executive Committee. He was elected Board Treasurer for 2009-2010 and Chair-Elect for 2010-2011.
Brad's career in business finance includes experience with Weyerhaeuser, AIM Aviation, Aviation Partners Boeing, and Coast Crane Company; he is currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Lynden Incorporated, a multi-modal logistics and transportation company with corporate offices in Anchorage and Seattle. A licensed CPA, Brad holds a BA in Business from the University of Washington and an MBA from Pacific Lutheran University.
- Chair-Elect: Russell Young, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Ex Officio: Ruthann Howell, CEO/President, Wellspring Family Services
- Past Chair: Pamela Cone, Milliman
- Secretary: Chris Aggerholm, Grousemont Associates
- Treasurer: William Weigand, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- Brian Buckley, Fenwick & West LLP
- Jessica Cantlin, Attorney at Law
- Jeff Cordick, Zaaz
- Theresa Daluria, Coinstar, Inc.
- Emelie East, Ceis Bayne East Strategic
- Faith Havick, Oberto Brands
- Susanna Hurley, HurleyHunt
- Steven Losleben, Valley Medical Center
- Kathy Lower, Community Involved Citizen
- Tracy McPhee, Ucentris Insured Solutions
- Geoffrey Melrose, Duff & Phelps LLC
- Mark Metcalf, Perkins Coie LLP
- Nancy Myles, Department of Early Learning
- Anne Nielsen, Community Involved Citizen
- Kevin Osborne, Waldron & Company
- Beth Pearson, Community Involved Citizen
- Jonathan Perrino, Perkins Coie LLP
- Christian Schiller, Cascadia Capital
- Richard Wagner, Baylis Architects
Executive Team
Ruthann Howell, CEO/President
Ruthann became CEO of Wellspring Family Services in 1990, bringing a wealth of experience in managing human service agencies. As CEO/President she manages 150+ staff and 200+ volunteers at Wellspring Family Services locations throughout King County. Before coming to Wellspring Family Services, Ruthann was the director of the Salvation Army's Catherine Booth House and director of Salvation Army social services. She also has direct service experience working with battered women and their children.
Ruthann was a co-chair of the Coalition for the Homeless, a member of the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness and a United Way Campaign Cabinet Member. She is a founding board member of the Executive Alliance of local non-profit organization leaders. Ruthann holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Washington.
Lillian Hochstein, Vice President of Development and Communications
Lillian came to Wellspring Family Services in April 2006 and manages fund-raising, friend-raising, events, community relations and other public-awareness activities. Lillian is responsible for the capital campaign which will create the new Rotary Support Center for Families, enhance our programs and services, and establish an endowment fund. Lillian came to Wellspring Family Services after being Development and Marketing Director at FareStart, where she led a successful $8 million capital campaign. In addition, she has worked in development and communications at The Market Foundation, Food Lifeline, and a variety of volunteer leadership positions. Lillian holds a Master's in Public Administration degree (with a focus on non-profit leadership) from Seattle University.
R. Keith Myers, Vice President, Clinical and Training Services
Keith has been with Wellspring Family Services since April 1986. As VP of Clinical and Training Services he is responsible for approximately 65 staff in four branches offering a full range of individual, couples and family counseling services. He has been central in developing the agency's new focus on infant mental health.
Keith has taught extensively on the subject of adolescent treatment and suicide and is an affiliate instructor for the UW School of Social Work. He is a leader in local, state and national professional societies in clinical social work. Keith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Washington.
Sandy Lowe, Vice President, Community Services
Sandy has been with Wellspring Family Services since August 1990 and in her present position since 1992. She has worked in human services for 25 years. At Wellspring Family Services, Sandy oversees the domestic violence intervention services; homeless children's services (including specialized homeless childcare); and family stabilization services for homeless families and those at risk of homelessness. She has been instrumental in implementing the "housing first" program model for ending family homelessness. Sandy currently serves on the United Way of King County's Impact Council on Older Adults. Sandy holds a Master's degree in Human Development from the School of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago.
Susan Shannon, Chief Financial Officer
Susan has spent over 20 years in leadership positions in local government and nonprofit organizations. Before joining Wellspring Family Services in 2010, she served as Director of Economic Development for the cities of Seattle and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids YWCA, overseeing a staff of 100 as well as programs for domestic violence, child sexual abuse and rape survivors. She has chaired numerous fundraising events honoring women, and has served as Treasurer for a number of organizations. Susan has an undergraduate degree in public administration and an MBA.
Luncheon Team
- Co-Chair: Tracy McPhee
- Co-Chair: Anne Nielsen
- Special Events Manager: Vickielee Wohlbach
- Dina Grimstead
- Paula Keeney
- Sherry Nebel
- Rena Nofsinger
- Derrick Williams