Staff

Nicole Franson
Executive Director
nfranson@cwcatholicfoundation.
Moxee, WA
Holy Rosary Parish
Nicole St. Mary – Franson was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. After serving in the Archdiocese of Seattle as a teacher, principal, and executive principal for many years, Nicole returned to Yakima in 2018 to be closer to her family. She has been with the Foundation since May of 2020.
Nicole has a strong background in educational leadership, fundraising and development, and organizational management. With her past experiences in education and in the business sector, Nicole believes that accessible Catholic education for all who desire it, is the guiding mission of her work.
Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her two children, Margaret and Aiden, and her husband Michael. They enjoy attending professional sporting events, working in the garden, and traveling (especially to the beach) when time permits. Nicole also has a passion for baking tasty treats for her family and friends.
Nicole continues to bring her innovative spirit, passion for education, and strong work ethic to the Foundation as she collaboratively works with the Board of Trustees to expand programs and increase support for the Catholic schools and parishes in the Diocese of Yakima.
Melissa Richter
Administrative Assistant
mrichter@cwcatholicfoundation.
Yakima, WA

Officers

Gordon Beecher
President
Richland WA
Christ the King Parish

Russ Mazzola
Past President
Naches, WA
St. John Parish

Steve Mercy
Vice President
Holy Rosary Parish
Moxee, WA

Scott Eschbach
Treasurer
Moxee, WA
Holy Rosary Parish

Debbie Graaff
Secretary
Quincy, WA
St. Pius X Parish
Members

Steve Baldock
Cle Elum, WA
St. John the Baptist

Rev. Brooks Beaulaurier
Yakima, WA
St. John Catholic Church
St. Juan Diego Catholic Church

Celia Butterfield
Yakima, WA
St. Joseph Parish

Dcn./Dr. Tom Miller
St. Joseph Parish
Yakima, WA

Betty Jo Murray
Naches, WA
St. John Parish

Agustina Rankin
Richland, WA
Christ the King Parish

Most Rev. Joseph J. Tyson
Bishop of Yakima
Ex-Officio Board Member
Yakima, WA
Diocese of Yakima Parish

Jon Lane
Moses Lake, WA
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

Rev. Richard Sedlacek
Selah, WA
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Advisors

Jane Dickinson
Moses Lake, WA
Our Lady of Fatima Parish

George Ahrend
Soap Lake, WA
St. Rose of Lima Parish

Dan Fortier
Yakima WA
Holy Family Parish

Terry Sliger
Richland, WA
Christ the King Parish

Jane Baldock
Cle Elum, WA
St. John the Baptist

John Riel
Moxee, WA
Holy Rosary Parish

Ann Sonn
Wenatchee, WA
St. Joseph Wenatchee Parish

Matthew Beaton
Pasco, WA
St. Joseph Kennewick Parish
Emeritus Board Members
George Ahrend
Steven Alegria
Matthew Anderton
Patricia Donovan
Rev. Daniel Dufner
Jim Feeney
Daniel Fortier
Jane Baldock
Kay Gamache
Dr. Richard Giever
Cherie Hanses
Rev. Francisco Higuera
Thomas Holbrook
Rev. Robert Inman
Evan Jones
Jane Dickinson
Jacquelyn Loynd
Dr. Thomas Mahony
Joseph Murphy
Ed O’Claire
Merle Pedersen
Judge Philip Raekes
John Riel
Henry Worden
John Rossmeissl
Rick Rutherford
Rev. Carolos Sevilla
Suzanne Siekawitch
Paul Signorotti
Rev. Robert Siler
Terry Sliger
Ben Soria
Elizabeth Spadoni
Tadeo Saenz-Thompson
Rev. Tomas Vazquez
Dorothy Wagsholm
William Wangler
Josie Wannarachue