Who We Are

Our People

Founded in May 2006, PenMet Foundation is a growing, dynamic organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Without the time, energy, and expertise of a number of individuals—including board members, Harbor Family Park project campaign chair and committee volunteers—the Foundation would not be able to effectively accomplish its mission.

Board of Directors

The following individuals serve as the Foundation’s Officers & Board of Directors and give generously of their time and resources to support the PenMet Foundation.

Officers

• Vernon J. Young (PenMet Foundation President) retired aircraft mechanic, and radio & electrical technician.
  
• Mark Dietzler (PenMet Foundation Secretary) Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara, LLP.
  
• Dr. Julie Ann Gustanski (PenMet Foundation Treasurer, Chair Finance Committee) Resource Dimensions LLC, Gig Harbor.

Directors & Ex-Officio Board Members

• Michael Leonard Paul Jr. (Director) Mike Paul Construction, Inc.
  
• Rich Tilley (Board Member, Chair Board Development Committee) RBC Dain Rauscher, Gig Harbor.
  
• Eric Guenther (Ex-Officio Director) Peninsula Metropolitan Parks.

Board Committees

PenMet Foundation has three standing committees comprised of board members, PenMet Parks staff and community volunteers. These committees meet regularly throughout the year and largely serve to provide governance, direction and ensure the growth and development of the organization.

Executive Committee

Finance committee

Board Development Committee

Special Projects & Committees

In addition, the Foundation has special project committees to assist in meeting the special needs of individual projects, such as the Harbor Family Park Project . These committees meet as needed to help the Foundation in planning, fundraising and other community out reach efforts and provide members an opportunity for volunteer service in a variety of outlets.

Harbor Family Park Campaign Committee

The Foundation’s signature project, Harbor Family Park (HFP), was launched in early 2006 with the belief that children and families in communities throughout the peninsula should enjoy convenient access to nearby parks, playgrounds, and green spaces for the various benefits they provide. The Project site is located in the Cromwell/Artondale area off the main arterial road to Fox Island; click here for more information on the Harbor Family Park project.

This multi-year project is truly one of community, and a significant undertaking.

Much work lies ahead to meet the community’s vision of a completed park by 2009! The immediate goal is to raise the $1.4 million needed to acquire the land and establish a park maintenance endowment by September 2007.

The next task will be working with the community to raise the $6.3 million needed to complete final design work, permitting, site preparation, and park development.

The HFP Campaign Committee is comprised of the board, a Campaign Chair and many community volunteer leaders.

• Robert G. Wood (Campaign Chair)

PenMet Foundation

P.O. Box 2778, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Tel. (253) 223-7855

Questions or comments about the Foundation's web site should be sent to the administrator at: penmet@penmetfoundation.org


This Page was last updated on  11/22/2006