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.

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Central Washington University Foundation

400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA
98926-7508

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