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)


  • RTS STAFF

  • Margie Thirlby, Executive Director

  • 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.

  • Jason Cummings, Program & Outreach Coordinator

  • 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!

  • Sarah Ihrie, Program & Development Intern


  • RTS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

  • Charlie Foushée, Chair
    Tarragon
  • Mary Herche
    Community Volunteer
    Chair of the Board, Rebuilding Together National
  • Dave Anthony
    Verizon Wireless
    RTS Young Professionals Society


  • RTS FINANCE COMMITTEE

  • Marie I. Cain, Co-Chair
    Community Volunteer
  • Brooke Sullivan, Co-Chair
    Deloitte & Touche
  • Claire Karlberg
    Wilbur Ellis
    Vice President, RTS Young Professionals Society


  • RTS COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

  • 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


  • RTS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SOCIETY

  • Christian Nossum
    President
  • Ray Loyola
    Vice President
  • Claire Karlberg
    Vice President