RTS Board of Directors
- Val Gorder, President
Community Volunteer - Kristen Cramer, Vice President INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT RTS!
Lake & Co. Real Estate - Marie I. Cain, Treasurer
Community Volunteer - Gayle Roberts, Secretary
Community Volunteer - Robin Finley
HomeSight - Anne Quigg
Owner, Lake Union Travel - Charlie Foushée, Development Committee Chair
Tarragon - Gary Ballas
Honeywell - Brooke Sullivan
Deloitte & Touche - Tim Lane
Engineer, King County Road Services Division - Arnie Mondloch
Microsoft - John E. Lee, Honorary Board Member
Director of the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) - Margie Thirlby, Executive Director
- Jason Cummings, Program & Outreach Coordinator
- Sarah Ihrie, Program & Development Intern
- Charlie Foushée, Chair
Tarragon - Mary Herche
Community Volunteer
Chair of the Board, Rebuilding Together National - Dave Anthony
Verizon Wireless
RTS Young Professionals Society - Marie I. Cain, Co-Chair
Community Volunteer - Brooke Sullivan, Co-Chair
Deloitte & Touche - Claire Karlberg
Wilbur Ellis
Vice President, RTS Young Professionals Society - Zach Oliver
Boeing, UnaDomanda
Website Manager, RTS Young Professionals Society - Christian Nossum
Wilson Realty Exchange, Inc
President, RTS Young Professionals Society - Colleen Skinner
Marketing Team, RTS Young Professionals Society - Christian Nossum
President - Ray Loyola
Vice President - Claire Karlberg
Vice President
RTS STAFF
In July 2008, RTS welcomed new Executive Director, Margie Thirlby. Prior to RTS, Margie worked in development at the Fulcrum Foundation in Seattle, assisting with a 40 million dollar capital campaign and coordinating Fulcrum’s fundraising events, including the million dollar “Celebration of Light.” Margie’s other experience includes public relations, journalism, marketing, and consulting.
Margie graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota with a B.A. in English and Media Studies. At St. Olaf, Margie played Intercollegiate Volleyball, studied abroad at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, and was the Sports Editor for her college newspaper. A Seattle native, Margie loves the outdoors, Seattle sports, writing, and spending time with her family and friends. Margie is thrilled to continue her position at RTS and assist homeowners in need in the Seattle community.
In September 2009, RTS welcomed new Program & Outreach Coordinator, Jason Cummings. Prior to RTS, Jason worked with the Rebuilding Together affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona as the Community Outreach Coordinator. As the Outreach Coordinator, Jason coordinated a one day event with 3,800 volunteers helping 154 homeowners in need. Jason’s other experience includes public speaking, fundraising, and grant writing. Jason holds a B.A. in Resource Recreation & Tourism from University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.
Jason is excited to join RTS and be a part of the Seattle community. He hopes to expand the programs and outreach efforts at RTS. As a US Veteran himself, Jason will develop the RTS Veterans Program. Jason is glad to be back in the Pacific Northwest where he can enjoy hiking, camping, and tasty, fresh seafood!
On September 16th, Jason received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, an initiative of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, in recognition and appreciation of his commitment to making a difference through volunteer service. Congratulations, Jason!
RTS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RTS FINANCE COMMITTEE
RTS COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
RTS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SOCIETY