Jude Olivas
Chairman
Jude is a dedicated leader and professional with diverse experience across multiple fields. He served as the co-leader of the Mariners Church college group, assisting with leadership and coordination. As the owner and operator of a five-bed board and care facility, he manages licensing, financial, and operational tasks to ensure quality care. With 29.5 years of experience as a firefighter and paramedic, he has devoted his career to public safety and emergency response.
Ron Benton
Vice-Chair
Ron is an entrepreneur, CEO, and executive director with over 30 years of experience coaching and leading teams. He possesses invaluable insights into strategic development, mission focus, and business strategies across various sectors, including non-profits, startups, franchises, and small business.
Chet Wamboldt
Secretary
Chet moved to Bend 14 years ago from Sierra Madre, California, a mountain town near Los Angeles. Now a project manager for the Pasadena-based Surge Consultant Group, he previously spent his 20s as a firefighter and federal first responder in natural disasters. Active in local politics, Chet ran for city council in 2024.
Thomas Bonn
Treasurer
Thomas currently works as a licensed Physical Therapist at St. Charles Medical Center where he brings over 30 years of experience in the rehabilitation industry.
He has functioned in leadership and management roles for about 13 years in the medical field and in Christian ministry. His leadership passions are servant leadership and life coaching.
Thomas has been married over 32 years and has been blessed with four children who are all located around the world. When he's not working to pay the bills, he enjoys cycling, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, landscaping and painting.