Our Board of Directors
Kailee Tanneberg, president
Kailee Tanneberg is a Financial Accountant at Gebbers Farms in Brewster. She has been with the company for over six years and performs a variety of accounting, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable duties for multiple companies within the Gebbers Farms enterprise. Her husband, Kelsey, is a 4th generation wheat farmer in Douglas County. Kailee is the bookkeeper for her husband’s business and homemaker for her family. Together they are raising their two-year-old daughter, Palmer.
Gene Dowers, Vice-President
Gene Dowers is in his third year as the Executive Director of the Pateros-Brewster Community Resource Center. He moved to the Pateros area with his wife, Carlene, a Pateros native, in 1993. They raised their two children Jessi and Danny as part of their family home daycare started in 1997. A graduate of Washington State University in Physical Education, he coached college rowing both at WSU and Gonzaga and became the head volleyball coach at Pateros High School, serving 23 years. Gene started Confluence VB Club in 2004 and is still active as club director, coach and referee. He has been dedicated to community service in many facets over the years and feels strongly in supporting early learning and families.
scotti wiltse, treasurer
Scotti Wiltse has lived in the Pateros area for the majority of her life. Her granddaughter is the sixth generation to live in this beautiful area! She graduated from Pateros School District as a 12-year senior, and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education from EWU, a Master's Degree from WGU in Curriculum & Instruction, and then obtained her Administration Degree from WSU. She taught MS math in Brewster for five years prior to getting a teaching job in Pateros, where she currently works. She is currently the State & Federal Programs Director and has taught MS & HS math, MS science, technology, and Leadership classes. Scotti enjoys horseback riding, gardening, weaving and spending time with her family. Scotti's teaching philosophy revolves around creating "Kids who have a passion and love to learn."
kayla johanson, secretary
Kayla Johanson is the School Psychologist at Brewster School District. In her position, Kayla strives to help families navigate various programs for students with disabilities ranging from preschool to young adults. Kayla brings knowledge regarding early intervention services, special education, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the TEEC board. As a mother to young children, Kayla is passionate about helping create a place where parents can feel comfortable leaving their children while they contribute their skillset to the community.
grace larsen, director
Grace Larsen is a Family Nurse Practitioner with Confluence Health in Brewster. She and her husband, Jim, have lived and worked in the community since 1998. She currently serves as a Board Director of Pateros School District, and is a founding board member of Pateros/Brewster Community Resource Center. Her husband, Jim, is an ER physician with Lake Chelan Community Hospital. Their 2 children are proud graduates of ABC Daycare/Preschool in Pateros and Pateros High School. Both are attending universities in Washington State. Grace is passionate about community health, quality public education, and workforce housing.
Lindsay vallance, director
Lindsay Vallance is the Office Manager and Legal Assistant of Valor Law Group, PS, a law firm in Pateros. She provides the firm's attorneys with solid and reliable assistance on all cases, controls client files and manages all administrative and bookkeeping responsibilities. Lindsay currently lives in Pateros with her husband, Kevin, who works for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and their three adorable children Jace, Amelia, and Quinn. She is excited to help bring quality early childhood care and education to our community.
jesus Hernandez, director
Jesus has proven leadership and planning abilities in multiple settings. Over twenty years of progressive responsibility and leadership roles in workforce development, education, healthcare, and finance. He was appointed by Governors Locke and Gregoire to the Higher Education Coordinating Board where he served nine years, including two terms as Chairman. He’s served in both the health and education sector including twenty years on the Wenatchee School Board championing multiple initiatives with lasting impact. He’s experienced in effective management through team leadership development, goal-oriented and proactive visioning. Jesus is currently the CEO for Family Health Centers (FHC) and in his spare time enjoys spending weekends with family doing outdoor activities and/or musical events. Jesus raised two sons with his late wife, Melissa, and is now enjoying the recent arrival of Eva Marie with his new partner Christal Eshelman. They both share homes in Omak and Wenatchee.