Our Focus
Mission
The Spokane Parks Foundation cultivates the health, growth and continued enjoyment of our communities by inspiring giving and passion for our parks.
Vision
The Spokane Parks Foundation will be the premier foundation to provide resources for vibrant,
healthy, accessible recreation programs and parks throughout the region.
Values
Providing Access
Advocating & Collaborating
Raising Funds
Knowledge & Education
Board of Directors
Our volunteer Board of Directors oversees the Parks Foundation, supporting our mission and vision, and ensuring that the Foundation continues to strengthen parks throughout Spokane County.
Kevin Hennessey, President
Amy Lutz, Vice President
Jill Nellenbach, Secretary
Marta Tosic Defenbach, Treasurer
Kevin Eddy, Immediate Past President
Craig Andersen
Ginny Bott
Mel Fowler
Dana Harbaugh
Ted McGregor
Gerry Sperling
Marilyn Thordarson
Committees
Five committees provide direction and advice on specific areas of Parks Foundation operations. Each committee includes both Board members, community volunteers, and the Executive Director.
Executive
Kevin Hennessey, President
Amy Lutz, Vice President
Jill Nellenbach, Secretary
Marta Tosci Defenbach, Treasurer
Kevin Eddy, Immediate Past President
Terri Fortner, Executive Director
Finance
Marta Tosci Defenbach, Chair
Kevin Hennessey
Kevin Eddy
Wade Schertenleib
Marilyn Thordarson
Grant Allocations
Marilyn Thordarson, Chair
Dennis Eaker
Danika Hatcher
Kevin Hennessey
Fran Papenleur
Make A Splash In A Kid's Life
Kevin Eddy, Chair
Sarah Jane Amick
Kelly Ashe
Dan Curley
Sarah Fitzgerald
Tina Gregerson
Amy Lutz
Josh Oakes
Marketing
Jill Nellenbach, Chair
Neal Boling
Lisa Curtis
Dianah Brubaker-Ellis
Mike Ellis
Lindsay Henry
Dave Pier
Ed Renouard