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.
Amy Lutz, President
Jill Nellenbach, Secretary
Marta Tosic Defenbach, Treasurer
Kevin Hennessey, Immediate Past President
Craig Andersen
Roger Chase
Kevin Eddy
Massoud Emami
Mel Fowler
Dana Harbaugh
Ted McGregor
Barb Richey
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
Amy Lutz, President
Vice President
Jill Nellenbach, Secretary
Marta Tosci Defenbach, Treasurer
Kevin Hennessey, Immediate Past President
Terri Fortner, Executive Director
Finance
Marta Tosci Defenbach, Chair
Kevin Eddy
Kevin Hennessey
Barry Menne
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/Drowning Prevention Coalition
Kevin Eddy, Chair
Sarah Jane Amick
Kelly Ashe
Dan Curley
Sarah Fitzgerald
Tina Gregerson
Amy Lutz
Josh Oakes
Marketing
Jill Nellenbach, Chair
Heidi Austin
Dianah Brubaker-Ellis
Jen Childress
Mike Ellis