WBE Executive Board

WBE is managed by its all-volunteer Board of Directors and Executive Board. The Executive Board is made up of multiple Committee Chair positions who handle the day-to-day management of WBE. Serving for a two-year term, the Chairs manage their individual committees and “Board Assists,” directing vital activities that include program development, speaker selection, breakfast registration and logistics, volunteers, and marketing communications.

Only WBE members are eligible to apply. Candidates are invited to submit their applications for open Executive Board positions during the fall recruitment period.

Our 2013/2014 Executive Board Recruitment is coming soon! Learn more

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WBE Board of Directors

	Victoria Likes, WBE President 2010 - Present As President of the Women's Business Exchange, Victoria serves on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Board providing hands-on leadership and oversight of all WBE operations along with strategic counsel to Board of Directors. Victoria is an experienced marketing and communications professional and the business owner of FeatherWrite, a company that provides soup-to-nuts marketing and creative services to help businesses and other organizations make an impact in the marketplace. Contact: Vlikes@featherwrite.com Phone: 206.499.1006 Website: www.featherwrite.com
	Nancy Scholl, WBE Chair of Board of Directors 2010-present As Chair of the Board of the Women's Business Exchange, Nancy serves on the Board of Directors providing oversight of the organization's foundational structure, finances and strategy. Nancy's involvement in WBE Board related positions began in 2005 and includes serving as President from 2007-2009. Nancy is an experienced business and financial manager with extensive background in the real estate development and hotel industries, and is currently CFO of Wright Hotels, which is an asset management company providing oversight to a portfolio of hotels on the west coast. Contact: nancy@wrighthotels.com Phone: 206.292.4936
	Naomi Kakiuchi, Member At Large 1995 - Present Naomi has a long history with WBE. Her past roles include both President and Chair of the Board of Directors. As Vice-President of the Speaker Committee Naomi serves on the Board of Directors, bringing top-level business leaders to inspire WBE's monthly breakfast and outside classes and programs. Naomi Kakiuchi is President of NuCulinary, a culinary education company with a mission of sharing food and culture to bring people together. NuCulinary specializes in creating interactive cooking classes, parties, corporate wellness education, and teambuilding events that offer a balanced blend of food, history, nutrition, and fun. Contact: Naomi@nuculinary.com Phone: 206.932.3855 Website: www.nuculinary.com
	Susan Carlson, Founder's Chair 2009 - Present As Vice-President of Operations of the Women's Business Exchange, Susan serves on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. She oversees three WBE committees: Membership, Programs, and Special Events. Susan is a registered dental hygienist with years of advanced clinical and teaching experience. She is a pioneer in her field, creating the first stand-alone independent dental hygiene practice in Washington state. Contact: susancrdh@nw-dh.com Phone: 206.325.4763 Website: www.NorthwestDentalHygiene.com
	Simone Bachaud, Senior VP of Operations 2008 - Present As Vice-President of Administration for the Women's Business Exchange, Simone serves on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. She leads and oversees all WBE administrative activities involved in event planning, special programs, marketing, membership and scholarship administration. Simone is a contract Chief Financial Officer, accountant and partner in Knowledge Integration Solutions. Her company provides accounting services from bookkeeping to tax preparation to growing companies throughout the northwest. Contact: sbachaud@knowledgeintegration.net Phone: 206.715.4531 Website: www.knowledgeintegration.net
	Liesl Mordhorst, Secretary/Treasurer 2007 - Present A member of WBE in 2008, Liesl joined the Executive Board in charge of Event Planning in 2007 and stepped into the role of Treasurer in 2008. Being an integral part of the foundation of WBE is an ongoing pleasure. As a home loan specialist for over 18 years, honesty and integrity are Liesl's stock in trade. Her pride is in finding the just right loan for each of her clients, giving accurate and prompt service along the way—a lending experience that is a little different and a lot smarter. License: MLO-136874 Equal Opportunity Lender Contact: LieslM@legacyg.com Phone: 206.683.2382 Website: www.LegacyG.com
	Karen Howlett, Director of Programs 2008 - Present Karen Howlett is the Secretary for the Board of Directors, keeping everyone in the know and on target with their commitments. Karen owns, operates, and leads all aspects of day-to-day business for a small steel company that provides fabricated and stock steel and metal materials to contractors and erectors, primarily in the construction industry. Her expertise includes generating profitable revenue, managing cash flow, supervising employees, controlling expenses, and growing the business. Contact: kmh@mcsweeneysteel.com Phone: 206.583.0673 Website: www.mcsweeneysteel.com