Foundation
About Us
Meet the dedicated members of the CWU Foundation Board
Executive Committee
Responsible for regular review of policies, by-laws, agreements and documents; oversee board assessment and assist in board self-appraisal process, ensures that the boards business/initiatives continue to move forward year-round
- Janet Backus ('72) Chair of the Board
- John Fisher ('76) Vice Chair of the Board and Treasurer
- Andrew Hatlestad Secretary
- Paul Elstone Executive Director
Board Members
- Teri Bariquit ('93)
- Pete Barlow ('71)
- Linda Boggs
- Lisa Conquergood ('91)
- Raul Garcia
- Don Gibson ('80)
- Leonard Hill ('12)
- Wendy Iwaszuk ('97) Past Chair
- Rob Moehring ('69)
- Andrew Mork ('11)
- Patrick Pease (CWU Provost, Ex-Officio)
- Noreen Reis ('87)
- Ben Remak ('79)
- Jennifer Richards ('95)
- Kyndra Russell ('96)
- Angela Trindle ('00)
- Jim Wohlpart (CWU President, Ex-Officio)
Contact Caleb Montgomery or Paul Elstone with any questions or to learn more at 509-963-2848.
CWU News
CWU Disability Services aims to provide equitable access to education
February 23, 2026 by Rune Torgersen
CWU faculty member awarded Fulbright post-doctoral scholarship
February 23, 2026 by David Leder
Contact
Central Washington University Foundation
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA
98926-7508