About Us


The CWU Foundation Board is a volunteer board made up of CWU alumni, parents, friends and community and business leaders.

Board Officers

  • Janet Backus ('72) Chair of the Board
  • John Fisher ('76) Vice Chair of the Board and Treasurer
  • Andrew Hatlestad Secretary

Directors at Large

  • Tony Aronica ('09)
  • Teri Bariquit ('93)
  • Pete Barlow ('71)
  • Linda Boggs
  • Lisa Conquergood ('91)
  • Bryan Elliott ('14)
  • Raul Garcia
  • Leonard Hill ('12)
  • Wendy Iwaszuk ('97)
  • Andrew Mork ('11)
  • Noreen Reis ('87)
  • Ben Remak ('79)
  • Jennifer Richards ('95)
  • Angela Trindle ('00)

Ex-Officio Directors

  • Eli Alvarado (CWU Student)
  • Paul Elstone Executive Director (CWU VP of Advancement)
  • Patrick Pease (CWU Provost)
  • Jim Wohlpart (CWU President)

Contact Caleb Montgomery, Board Liaison or Paul Elstone, VP University Advancement and Executive Director with any questions or to learn more at 509-963-2848.

CWU News

The Hebeler Elementary School Reunion group poses in front of the building that used to be their elementary school.

Hebeler Elementary School alumni reunite and reminisce at CWU

August 12, 2026 by

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Planetarium Summer Series helps CWU connect with community

August 10, 2026 by

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Central Washington University Foundation

400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA
98926-7508

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