Foundation
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

Costume design alumna claims Fan Spotlight Award at Comic-Con
September 23, 2026 by David Leder

Comprehensive Healthcare support helps graduate counseling program add faculty
September 23, 2026 by Marketing and Communications
Contact
Central Washington University Foundation
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA
98926-7508