BRIDGEWAYS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paul Dennis, Board President at Bridgeways, has been a member of the Board since 2001. Paul also serves on Bridgeways' Facilities Committee. He is currently President of an industrial management company, P.A.L. Enterprises, LLC, and a member of the Everett Rotary. Previous experience consists of 35 years in the petroleum industry, as well as serving on numerous Petroleum based company boards and President of Seafair. Mr. Dennis was also owner of PetroSorb, an environmental oil-absorbing cleanup material marketed internationally.

Bill Kelly, Secretary-Treasurer of Bridgeways board, and Chairman of the Finance Committee, has been a member since 2002. Bill is currently the controller of Nelson Petroleum, and has held controller and finance positions in the petroleum and construction business for over 25 years. He has an MBA in financial management. Bill is a long-time resident of Snohomish County, has served on volunteer homeowner boards, and has been a leader in Boy Scouts of America.

William DeGroodt, Chairman of the Manufacturing Committee, has been a member of the Board since 2002. He is currently employed as President of Kurve Technology, Inc. Mr. DeGroodt's background includes numerous national executive positions with medical device companies. He has a Master's Degree in Industrial Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics.

Tony Orso has been a member of the Bridgeways Board of Directors since January of 2009, previously serving as a volunteer on the Manufacturing Committee.  Currently Tony is the Regional Sales Manager for Sonitrol Pacific, a local security company and his past includes15 years of sales and sales management, 15 years in operations management and several years as a small business owner. Tony is a long time resident of Snohomish County along with his wife, children and grandchildren. 

Sheldon Kleine, Chairman of the Clinical Committee, has been a member of the Board since 2005. He is a licensed psychologist and has been a practicing clinical psychologist for more than 25 years. Sheldon began working in mental health and social services in 1972 when he completed his Master’s Degree. In addition, he has worked as a volunteer leader for many community task forces and projects.

Terry Walker has been a Board member since 2007.  He is currently self-employed as a personal financial advisor having retired after 32 years with an Insurance and Investment company where he was primarily involved with product development and sales management.  Terry has been involved with several community boards and currently serves as President of the Greater Everett Probus Club.  He has held many professional designations and hold a Bachelor's degree in Education.

Patti McKinnell Davis has been a Board member since September 2007.   She is currently the Director of Public Affairs at the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA) and has been in that position since late 2003.  Prior to joining WBBA, she worked in various capacities in external and internal communications, public relations, community relations and advocacy at Providence Everett Medical Center, The Casey Family Program, United Way of King County, and Children’s Home Society of Washington.  Patti received her bachelor’s degree in the Comparative History of Ideas from the University of Washington and her master’s degree in Policy Studies from the University of Washington Bothell. Patti is an avid reader, a novice kayaker and enjoys spending time with her husband Peter and their children and grandchildren here and in Australia.

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