Executive Team & Board
Executive Team
Our Executive Team leads and oversees the work of the core operational areas of Willamette View. They also oversee quality improvement practices and compliance with state and federal requirements. Additionally, we go beyond requirements to achieve the highest industry standards and maintain national accreditation by CARF International.
Craig Van Valkenburg
CEO
Brian Thompson
CFO
Kristi Earhart
Vice President of Corporate Services
Matt Hartley
Vice President of Housing and Healthcare Services
David Kohnstamm
Vice President of Community Services
Loraine Collacchi
Philanthropy Director
Mark Hollis
Director of Sales and Marketing
Board of Directors
Our volunteer Board of Directors provide financial oversight and strategic direction. Willamette View board members bring professional experience from backgrounds including healthcare, hospitality, finance, technology and fundraising.
Sam Vigil, Jr.
Chair
Retired Director of Development, Portland Adventist Academy; appointed 2017
(Chair – Executive Committee, Blue Heron Foundation At Willamette View Committee, Governance Committee)
Deidra Krys-Rusoff
Vice Chair
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Becker Capital Management; appointed 2018
(Executive Committee, Finance Committee)
Laura Engle
Past Chair
Foundation and Government Relations Manager, Marion Polk Food Share; appointed 2019
(Chair – Blue Heron Foundation At Willamette View Committee)
Steve Evans
Secretary/Treasurer
Retired CPA; appointed 2023
(Chair – Finance Committee, Executive Committee)
John Hartsock
Director
J.N. Hartsock Project Management; appointed 2008
(Finance Committee, Governance Committee)
Judy Helmke
Director
CEO, C3 Linkage; appointed 2023 (Executive Committee, Chair – Governance Committee)
Mike Gallagher
Director
Financial Advisor & CFA; Appointed 2025 (Finance Committee)
Aaron Frishman
Director
Of Counsel specializing in Estate Planning, Gevurtz Menashe; appointed 2026
(Governance Committee)
Donna Moores
Director
Resident Council Chair
Pam Brown
Director
Resident Council Past Chair
(Blue Heron Foundation At Willamette View)
Steve Bennett
Director
Resident Council Vice Chair
(Finance Committee)