Board of Directors

Josh is a fifth-generation Salemite and staunch community advocate – active in the business, political and non-profit sectors of Salem.  Josh‘s family founded the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, now the Willamette Heritage Center and is the owner of First Commercial Real Estate Services.  Josh lives in the southwest Salem with his Wife Lillian and daughter Elle where they farm their Pinot Noir Vineyard.

Quinn is a Salem native, graduate of South Salem High School, and MBA from Willamette University. He served four years as the VP of Union Gospel Mission of Salem, followed by two years as the operations manager for a residential development company, and is now a Principal Broker with Kithkin Real Estate. He and his wife, Katy, worship at Life Church in West Salem, live in the South Gateway neighborhood, and are proudly raising their family in Oregon’s best community.

Brad is a CPA and passionate about buildings.  He leads the finance team for a Salem-based construction company and is active with his family at Salem Alliance Church and Grant Community School.

Boris is serving as pastor and church planter in Comunidad Cristiana Renuevo in Salem, OR. A little over 20 years ago the Lord called me to this region of the States from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I served as a pastor of an established church for ten years and afterwards the Lord led me to the church planting adventure in Salem where we planted CCR and continue helping and catalyzing the Hispanic work in the region. My involvement in ministry includes coaching, associational work, pastoral work, church planting and leadership development. It is an honor to be part of the leadership team of the Oregon Coalition where we will see a multiplication of churches in our region.

Linda is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in the mental-health field for 30 years serving disabled and often impoverished individuals.  She is excited to follow a calling to serve on the SLF board so she can have a broader, faith-based impact on meeting the needs of her community.  Linda and Warren live in the SWAN neighborhood in South Salem.

Steve is an attorney with Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP where he focuses on land use, business, litigation, and election law. He and his wife Sonja have four children. They are members of Evergreen Presbyterian Church of Salem and live in the Morningside neighborhood. 

Pamela is a proud fifth generation Oregonian, as well as an eighth generation Californian. Her two sons graduated from South Salem High, where she coordinated the college and career program for five years. She still lives near South, and has attended St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church for the past fifteen years, where her husband is the priest. She serves on the Truth and Racial Reconciliation Working Group, and on the Board of Trustees, for the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon; does research for Oregon Black Pioneers; and also contributes to the blog of American Ancestors/New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston.

Claire has grown up in the Salem-Keizer area her entire life and first learned about SLF when she was given the opportunity to intern during the last year of her undergrad. This internship uncovered her passion for nonprofit ministry work. She is now working as the Development Director at Salem Free Clinics, a faith-based nonprofit that resides in the same building as SLF. Claire and her husband, Jonah, currently live in Keizer and attend Lakepoint Community Church where she serves on the worship team and he serves on the tech team.

Erin is the owner of Phiz Spa.  After 8 years in Denver she returned to her roots of Salem in 2008 pursuing all sorts of opportunities to serve the community.  As a long time entrepreneur, Erin specializes in Advanced Skincare.  Along with her skills in the administration of owning a business her true passion is being with her clients, enhancing their God-given beauty and creating an ahhhh moment.

Skip is a Retired Deputy Chief with the Salem Police Department. During his time with the Police Department and as a fellow community member, he has continued to seek ways to serve in strengthening our community. Skip and his wife raised both of their children in Salem and feel blessed to have had the opportunity to do so. Skip is looking forward to continuing his community involvement by serving with SLF.

Kris has worked in education for 36 years as a science teacher, coach and administrator. She recently retired and is working part-time supporting Stephens Middle School.  Kris has served as a church youth leader, Young Life leader, and Vacation Bible School director and currently worships at Our Savior’s Lutheran.  She and husband Jeff reside in South Salem while their two daughters, Kara and Hannah, live in Portland and Pensacola respectively.  Kris enjoys hiking, running, skiing, golfing, reading, traveling and entertaining.

Ray is a Business Intelligence Supervisor at Salem Health. His interests are in building community, connecting with people, and engaging the next generation. He and his family are active at Salem Alliance Church and they reside in the Gubser neighborhood.

Damian has held leadership positions in Salem for over 20 years.  He and his wife, Genesis, have one son and live in West Salem.  Damian is currently a professor of Sport Management at Linfield University. He also operates a sports consulting firm that assists several local businesses.