Our Board

Since 1987, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula has benefited from the guidance and leadership of a volunteer board. These dedicated individuals drive our strong organization to excel!

Board Of Directors 
Norma Turner, President
Susan Fisch, Vice President
Carrie Heaton, Treasurer
Clara Dostie, Secretary
George Brown
Steve Deutermann
Mike Flynn
Leslie Mraz
Sharlene Reynolds
Jason Wilson
Ken Williams

In addition to our governing board, we have a strong unit council supporting the Turner Unit. That council is comprised of volunteers from the Port Angeles Community.  

Turner Unit Council
Leslie Mraz, Chair
Betsy Matthews
Marilyn Perkins
Norma Turner
Debra West
Gail Wheatley

2026 Champions of Youth

Business Champion of Youth

Kirsti Turella | Business Champion | Turella Oral Surgery

Drs. Steve and Kirsti Turella of Turella Oral Surgery have been recognized for more than a decade of extraordinary service and generosity to local youth. Through board service, sponsor support, committee work for fundraisers, and delivering oral health awareness, they have made a lasting impact on countless young lives.

Individual Champion of Youth

Carrie Heaton | Individual Champion

Carrie Heaton has been recognized for her steadfast dedication to the kids who need us most. For nearly a decade, she has been a guiding force behind our Clubs and teens. She

generously shares her time and expertise with board leadership and to create meaningful impact with our members.

Administrative Team

The administration team has the primary purpose of assisting our Clubs with resource development, marketing, personnel, accounting and operational support. Our administrative office also provides logistical support to our Board of Directors and currently houses the C.E.O., Finance/HR, Resource Development, and Behavior Support.  

Chief Executive Officer, Mary Budke

Chief Finance Officer, Lorene Douglas

Chief Development Officer, Janet Gray

Interim Area Director, Ashley Woolsey

Director of Philanthropy, Sara Maloney

Grant Manager, Heidi Means

Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator, Alexis Strouse

Community Resource Navigator, Rachel Hardies
 
Preschool Teacher, Kim Rosales

Patrick Thompson, Information Technology Support

Unit Director - Sequim/CCK, Tessa Jackson

Program Director - Sequim/CCK, Alexandria Souza Werlein-Forbes

Unit Director - Port Angeles/Turner Unit/Roosevelt School Site, Kennedy Venus

Program Director - Port Angeles/Turner Unit, Alyssa Dailey-Morse