Board of Trustees

Marty Orchard, Chair
Lydig Construction
morchard@lydig.com

Favorite Wishing Star experience: Ever time I see a wish kid smile

Three words that describe me best: Dad, grateful, rebellious

Little known fact about me: No food is too spicy for me!

Kevin Henrickson, Past Chair
Gonzaga University
henrickson@gonzaga.edu

Favorite Wishing Star Experience: Road to Wishes fundraiser (over 100 riders) was truly inspiring, along with seeing a wish child's smiles as she rode along.

Three words that describe me best: Compassionate, driven, father (in no particular order)

Little known fact about me: After a boating accident in high school, I can partially dislocate my shoulder on demand!

Danelle Reagan, Secretary
Community Volunteer
danbr1@adelphia.net

Favorite Wishing Star Experience: Honoring wish kids we've lost and balloon release marking our 25th anniversary.

Three words that describe me best: Honest, analytical, compassionate

Little known face about me: I have a twin brother, Dan!

Jennifer Van Vleet, Vice Chair
Coffman Engineers, Inc.
vanvleet@coffman.com

Favorite Wishing Star experience: Balloon release in Sandpoint celebrating Wishing Star milestone and wish angels.

Three words that describe me best: Adventurous, patient, accepting

Little known fact about me: I was a magician when I was younger!

Troy Nelson, Treasurer
Paine, Hamblen, LLP
tyn@randalldanskin.com

Favorite Wishing Star experience: Wishing Star annual retreat when our boat sank (in the skit, not the lake!)

Three words that describe me best: Pugnacious, friendly, driven!

Little known fact about me: I have a problem with dirty floors!

Steve Flinn, Trustee
Tomlinson Black North
SKFLINN@foxinternet.net

Favorite Wishing Star experience: Young girl with cancer went to Disneyworld, sponsored by Spokane Realtor's Association (I'm a member). Her heartfelt gratitude at Wishing Star's annual dinner got me hooked!

Three words that describe me best: Caring, honest, hard working

Little known fact about me: I support a number of youth programs!

Marnae Litke, Trustee
People to People Ambassador Programs
marnae.litke@ptpprograms.org

Favorite Wishing Star experience: Releasing a balloon in memory of a child who lost their battle but we were able to grant their wish.

Three words that describe me best: Outgoing, hardworking, family driven

Little known fact about me: I have four children!

Tana St. Marie, Trustee
Pacific Northwest Title
tanas@pacificnwtitle.com

Favorite Wishing Star Experience: Seeing the look in the eyes of two wish kids (siblings) when I told them we were going to grant their wish.

Three words that describe me best: Loving, honest, determined

Little known fact about me: At five years-old I ate my aunt's whole garlic garden. To this day I love garlic!