For over 60 years, Columbia Industries has focused on developing the employment skills of people with disabilities (our clients). CI is led by a capable staff and governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors.
Leadership Team
Michael Novakovich
President and CEO
Marie Lathim
Chief Administrative and
Human Resources Officer
Kim Pierret
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Board
Board Chair
Theresa Buckendorf
Apollo Mechanical Contractors
Vice Chair
Eric Martuscelli
MDU Utilities Group
Past Chair
Joel Ockey
Cornerstone Wealth Strategies
Treasurer
Rick Millikin
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Secretary
Sandra Gladstone
SIGN Fracture Care (ret.)
Board Members
Neal Taylor
Gravis Law
Steve Osborne
Benton County District Court (ret.)
Debbie Cox
Kadlec
Karl Dye
TRIDEC
Kedrich Jackson
American Tax Consultants
Dana Storms
Battelle /Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Sen. Nikki Torres
Washington State Senator, 15th Legislative District