Leadership

For over 50 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

Executive Board

Joel Ockey

Chair

Mark Brault

Treasurer

Sandra Gladstone

Secretary

Eric Van Winkle

Past Chair

Board Members

Theresa Buckendorf

Apollo Mechanical Contractors

Debbie Cox

Kadlec

Neal Taylor

Gravis Law

Steve Osborne

Benton County District Court (ret.)

Rick Millikin

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Valerie McCain

Bechtel

Karl Dye

TRIDEC

Sandra Haynes

WSU Tri-Cities

Eric Martuscelli

MDU Utilities Group