Chris lives just up the street from Friendly House and has been an integral part of our community for years. His legal expertise and insights into our capital campagin and other facilities projects have been invaluable to the success of Friendly House’s mission, and we are so grateful to have him and his amazing wife (former Board President Regina Hauser) in our neighborhood.

Christy has been a part of the FH family for the better part of a decade and has given so much of her time and resources in support of so many facets of our community, from volunteering in our Children’s Programs, to helping prepare for our Annual Spring Auction, to supporting our Development Department with invaluable guidance and positive energy. Christy is the personification of community, and we are so lucky she’s part of ours.

While Susan’s work as Assistant Vice President of Heffernan Insurance has proven greatly beneficial to Friendly House’s staff, her experience working in the community has been an even greater asset to the Friendly House Board of Directors.

None of us were quite ready for the level of insight and enthusiasm for FH’s role in the community that Val would bring to the table when she joined our Capital Campaign Task Force in 2019. While the pandemic put the campaign on hold, Val was able to continue helping FH find ways to better serve the community and spread the word about all the ways our services had adapted to meet the needs of our community in the midst of COVID-19. Now, as the co-chair of our Development Task Force and through her role on the board, Val is a guiding force for the future of FH.

A funny thing happened at ESCO Corp’s 100th anniversary celebration. Executive Director Vaune Albanese was in line waiting for an ice cream cone when Mike sidled up with his two adorable young children. They started a conversation during which Mike made it known that besides being the Vice President of the Global Supply Chain at ESCO, he was also a trained auctioneer. The following March, Mike debuted as our new auctioneer. Following his smash-hit performance, Mike was asked to join the board as our ESCO rep. He continues to be our favorite auctioneer of all time.

Chris’s extensive experience with urban planning, philanthropy, and fundraising aside, it’s his deep roots in our community that make him an indispensable member of the Friendly House team. Chris’s kids are Friendly House Children’s Programs alumni, and his family continues to build connections to the community through Friendly House’s work and his service on our board.

Mallory has been part of the Friendly House community for years, bringing her positivity, talent and skills to support our events and programming. Her roots in the local nonprofit community throughout Portland continue to grow, and we are proud to be part of the network that she has built around her.

Carol grew up in Silicon Valley in a blue-collar household and attended school with kids whose families had more money and opportunities. She learned to be careful with what she had, to care for the environment, and to help those who were less fortunate – especially seniors. Carol retired from Portland General Electric in 2020 after 12 years of service. At Friendly House, Carol is an assistant teacher for the Folk Dancing Around the World class and a member of the Elder Pride Services Housing Committee.

Meet Travis Nanchy, a dedicated marketing executive at adidas and an adjunct marketing professor at the University of Portland. A resident of Northwest Portland for 15 years, Travis is passionate about both his career and his community. He actively gives back through his role on the board of Friendly House and his contributions to The Forest Park Conservancy. With a blend of professional expertise and a commitment to community service, Travis looks forward to finding ways he can bring value to the board.

 Local master pizzaiolo, Tony Pasquale, owner of Pizza Thief, continues to astound through his contributions to the Friendly House community and his generosity of time and spirit. His passion for community support and his extensive connections throughout Portland are just some of the  indispensable attributes that he brings to his role on the Friendly House Board of Directors.

Koré is a former engineering manager and facilities manager, with nearly three decades of experience in the semiconductor industry.  She is a pragmatic and capable technical leader and is able to dive into the detailed analytics but also lift up to see the big picture.  Koré lives in the NW neighborhood, and her child attended the Friendly House After-School program.  She has already brought her enthusiasm to promoting the Spring Auction, and we are looking forward to all the ways her energy and unique expertise will serve Friendly House operations and programming.

We really don’t have adequate words to articulate how deeply Ruth Roth’s connection to Friendly House runs. She has given FH many years of leadership and guidance, both through her service on our Board of Directors (including serving as the Board President in 2004) and her countless hours spent chairing our Annual Spring Auction, among many other instances of indispensable wisdom and support. Through all these years, Ruth has been our rock.

Mike has been playing basketball at Friendly House for over 10 years, attended numerous auctions and events, and we are thrilled to finally welcome him to our Board of Directors. Mike is a Transportation Planner who has worked on active transportation projects across North America, and you just might see him zooming past Friendly House on his bike! He brings deep expertise in project management, data analysis, and finance to the work of the board.

Amy has been a part of the Friendly House community for decades, since she first entered our doors as a preschooler. She later attended as an elementary school day camper, then a day camp volunteer,  and finally became a teacher in our Friendly Chaps program and eventually a program director. She later moved on to Portland Public Schools, where she was a teacher for 25 years. She is closely connected with First Presbyterian Church, and she is a vocal supporter of FH’s ever-evolving programs to meet the needs of the community as they arise.