Board of TrusteesAs the governing body of Group Health, the Board of Trustees votes on all major policy decisions. Eleven trustees are elected by Group Health members. They serve three-year terms. For information about upcoming meetings, visit our Classes & Events page, call the Board of Trustees Office at 206-448-5790, or send an e-mail to governance@ghc.org. Bobbie BerkowitzChair
Resides in: Seattle Member since: 1991 Education: Registered nurse; doctorate in nursing science, with executive focus, Case Western Reserve University Professional background: Professor, University of Washington School of Nursing. Former deputy secretary for the Washington Department of Health and chief of nursing for Public Health — Seattle & King County. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2009 Rosemary DaszkiewiczVice chair
Resides in: Seattle Member since: 1993 Education: Law degree (JD), University of Virginia School of Law Professional background: Senior director with Plum Creek Timber Co., with responsibilities in law and human resources. Twenty-two years experience as an employment lawyer in private practice in Seattle. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2009 Phyllis Best
Resides in: Colbert Member since: 2005 Education: Master's degree in business administration, University of Tennessee Professional background: Owner of Northwest CFO Advisory Services, a financial consulting business, and chief financial officer (CFO) of The Factory Company International. Former CFO of Buck Knives, Inc., with more than 20 years experience in manufacturing. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2011 Jerry Campbell
Resides in: Seattle Member since: 1999 Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, University of Missouri Professional background: Retired owner of an investment management firm, with 35-year career in U.S. and Canadian health and life insurance companies. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2010 Ann Daley
Resides in: Olympia Member since: 1978 Education: Master's degree in political science, University of California at Los Angeles Professional background: Executive director of the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board. Former executive director of Gov. Christine Gregoire's comprehensive education study, Washington Learns, and vice president for finance and administration at The Evergreen State College. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2009 Porsche Everson
Resides in: Seattle Member since: 1987 Education: Master's degree in business administration, specializing in technology and innovation management, Pacific Lutheran University Professional background: Owner and president of Relevant Strategies, a management consulting firm. Former chief executive officer (CEO) of Starling Systems. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2010 Ira Fielding, MD
Resides in: Bainbridge Island Member since: 2000 Education: Bachelor's degree, Union College; Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College Professional background: Retired after 30 years of practice with the Permanente Medical Group in California, where he also served on the Permanente Board of Directors and as chief of Urology and of Quality. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2011 Tracy Garland
Resides in: West Seattle Member since: 1974 Education: Master's degree in urban planning, University of Washington Professional background: Owner of Tracy Garland Consulting, helping corporate and health care foundations. Former CFO for METRO (Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle) and Washington Dental Service (WDS), and CEO of the WDS Foundation. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2011 Jennifer Joly
Resides in: Tacoma Member since: 2004 Education: Law degree (JD), Seattle University School of Law Professional background: Held a variety of executive-level legal and policy positions, including general counsel and legislative director to former Gov. Gary Locke. Served as counsel to the Washington state House of Representatives. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2010 Bob Margulis
Resides in: Seattle Member since: 1979 Education: Bachelor's degree in English literature, City University of New York Professional background: Owner of the green cabinetry and residential remodel company Ravenworks. Former CEO and founder of The Cordada Group and president of ImageIQ. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2011 ChangMook Sohn
Resides in: Olympia Member since: 1984 Education: Doctorate in economics, State University of New York Professional background: Former executive director of the Washington Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. Term ends: Dec. 31, 2009 Additional Resources |