Our Board of Directors
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
2024 Officers & Members
Officers
- Beverly Cox CFP, CAP®, President
- Jeanne Sacks CPA, Treasurer
- Doug Page, CAP®, Immediate Past President
Directors
- Helle Burlingame MPA, CAP®, Major & Planned Giving Manager, TVW
- Robin Callahan CFRE, CAP®, President, The Callahan Collaborative
- Beverly Cox CFP, CAP®, Certified Financial Planner, Beverly Cox Planning
- Jennie Griek CFRE, CAP®, Gift Planner, Pacific Lutheran University
- Stacey Guadnola CAP®, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
- Jeff Myers JD LLM, Sr. Vice President, Private Client Manager, Bank of America Private Bank
- Doug Page CAP®, Sr. Legacy Advisor, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
- Mindie Reule CAP®, President & CEO, The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
- Tom Ryan CEPA, Private Client Portfolio Manager; Hawkins Investment Counsel
- Jeanne Sacks CPA, CGMA, CAP®, Tax Manager, Johnson Stone Pagano
- John Unterreiner CLTC, CAP®, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual
Emeritus Board members
- Ed Larson, Planned Giving Expert, Pacific Lutheran University (Retired)
- Mary McNally, CPA, Principal, Johnson, Stone & Pagano (Retired)
Executive Director
- Rick Oldenburg, CAP®, Principal & Sr. Legacy Strategist, Oldenburg & Associates
Thank you to SSPGC’s Past Presidents
2022 – 2023 Doug Page
2021 Bob Pittman
2019 – 2020 Robin Echtle
2017 – 2018 Todd Blodgett
2014 – 2016 Rick Oldenburg
2012 – 2013 Eric Quist
2010 – 2011 Barbara Hammerman
2008 – 2009 Doug Page
2007 Rick Oldenburg
Committees and Volunteer Opportunities
Committee membership is a great way to build your planned giving network, make suggestions, have a voice in the direction of the South Sound Planned Giving Council, and expand your knowledge of the field.
To get involved or if you have questions, contact SSPGC at sspgcouncil@gmail.com.
Program Committee
The Program Committee selects the topics for our luncheon and brown bag programs. They brainstorm traditional as well as out-of-the-box ideas that will be interesting and important for the members. The virtual or in-person monthly programs are at the core of SSPGC’s educational offerings. The committee meets for an hour each month by zoom.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for the recruitment and retention of members. SSPGC has a unique and important role in the South Sound area and intends to spread the word of joining more broadly. The committee brainstorms creative ways to market SSPGC. We are interested in expanding outreach to more prospects in Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, and the broader Pierce County areas.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
You may also volunteer to assist with other activities, from supporting the South Sound Philanthropy Summit to running the registration table at our formal luncheons when we’re in person again or offering to host one of our Free Brown Bag meetings at your organization.