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
Work begins on new Flight Training Center Annex at Bowers Field
September 2, 2026 by David Leder
CWU executive assistant found her calling in higher education
August 31, 2026 by Rune Torgersen
Contact
Central Washington University Foundation
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA
98926-7508