Pacific Northwest District

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our district leaders support clubs, strengthen membership, develop future leaders, and help Optimists create a lasting impact throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Executive Leadership

District officers providing direction, continuity, and support for clubs across the region.

Becky Holm

Becky Holm

  • Governor
Nicole Kringstad

Nicole Kringstad

  • Governor-Elect
  • Foundation Representative

Chris Stearns

  • Secretary/Treasurer

Lieutenant Governors

Zone leaders connecting local clubs with district resources, training, and support.

Janice Mori

  • Zone 1 Lieutenant Governor

British Columbia

Nicole Kringstad

Nicole Kringstad

  • Zone 2 Lieutenant Governor

Alaska and Washington

Brian Shaw

  • Zone 3 Lieutenant Governor

Northern Oregon

Michael Christian

  • Zone 4 Lieutenant Governor

Southern Oregon

Gena Anderson

  • Zone 5 Lieutenant Governor

Idaho and Utah

Program Leadership

Chairs and specialists supporting district programs, communications, growth, and member development.

Bruce Rumsch

  • Jr. Golf
Victor Islas

Victor Islas

  • Leadership Development
  • Centennial

Michael Gray

  • New Club Building
Andre Giacalone

Andre Giacalone

  • Webmaster
  • Public Relations

Earl Pollock

  • CCOF