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

 
 
   

WBE Executive Board

Kristy Swanson, Programs Chair
2011 - Present

Contact:  kristy@kristyswan.com
Phone: 425.280.5894
Website: 

Minoo Damanpour, Membership Chair
2011-Present

Contact: mdamanpour@sccd.ctc.edu

Phone:  206.525.7574

Barbara Brekenfeld, Marketing Chair
2011 - Present

Contact: barbara@bluehorse.biz
Phone:  425.775.2715
Website: 

 
  Rosie Lynch, Registration Chair
2009 - Present

Rosie serves on the Executive Board as Event Planning and Registration Chair. Rosie eloquently coordinates the many details of the monthly WBE breakfast event, working closely with the facility and the WBE administrator to provide a welcoming event and registration process. Rosie is a highly skilled and intuitive esthetician and reflexologist with a special touch. Her experience is backed with acquired comprehensive esthetic and reflexology training.

Contact: rosie.lynch@comcast.net
Phone: 425. 891.3537
Website: http://rosie.skincaretherapy.net

 
 

Meredith Mara, Fund Development Chair                                                  2011- Present

 

Contact:  mmara@coastalhotels.com

Phone:  206.380.1087

 

  Piper Lauri Salogga, VP of Marketing
2011 - Present

As VP of Marketing, Piper creates opportunities for businesses to highlight themselves and their products and services in front of an audience that is listening. With many different sponsorship categories, there is sure to be a good fit for you. A sustainable feng shui designer, Piper is a catalyst for individuals to live their most joyful, intentional lives through their beautiful surroundings. As a seasoned designer, teacher, and motivational speaker, Piper turns on your heart to living fully and authentically.

Contact: info@piperlaurisalogga.com
Phone: 206.660.0995
Website: www.piperlaurisalogga.com 
  Claire Lyons, Event Planning Chair
2011-Present

Contact: claireflyons@gmail.com
Phone: 206.380.1087

 
 

Madhu K. Singh, VP of Programs
2011 - Present

As VP of Programs, Madhu leads our planning programs including leadership training, inspiration series classes, and social gatherings for WBE members. Madhu is the Founder and Principal Attorney at MK SINGH LAW OFFICE where she focuses her practice on advising small businesses and entrepreneurs in the community on how to get organized and protect their assets. In addition, she teaches at the Seattle University Community Development and Entrepreneurship Clinic where she helps budding law and business students advise micro-enterprises in the local community. In her spare time, she volunteers regularly with nonprofit legal clinics throughout Seattle and enjoys biking, cooking, and dancing.

Contact: info@mksinghlaw.com
Phone: 206.651.5703
Website: www.mksinghlaw.com
Follow her @MKSINGHLAW  

  Scott Wurtz, Special Programs Chair
2010 - Present

Contact: scottwurtz@clear.net
Phone: 206.524.5511
Website:
 
 
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