Pacific Northwest District

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our district leaders support clubs, develop future leaders, and help Optimists make a lasting difference for young people and communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

2026-2027 Leadership • Effective October 1, 2026

Executive Leadership

Providing direction, coordination, and support for clubs across our district.

Nicole Kringstad

Nicole Kringstad

  • Governor
  • Communication Chair
  • Conference and Convention Chair
  • Marketing Chair
  • International Convention Ambassador (ICA)
Andre Giacalone

Andre Giacalone

  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • Webmaster

Lieutenant Governors

Connecting local clubs with district resources, training, and support.

Janice Mori

Janice Mori

  • Zone 1 Lieutenant Governor

British Columbia

Vacant

  • Zone 2 Lieutenant Governor

Alaska and Washington

Brian Shaw

  • Zone 3 Lieutenant Governor

Northern Oregon

Valerie Gordan

  • Zone 4 Lieutenant Governor

Southern Oregon

Gena Anderson

  • Zone 5 Lieutenant Governor

Idaho and Utah

Program and Committee Leadership

Supporting youth programs, leadership development, charitable foundations, and the work of our clubs.

Victor Islas

Victor Islas

  • Leadership Development Chair

Kirk Farnsworth

  • Optimist International Foundation Representative

Earl Pollock

  • Canadian Children's Optimist Foundation (CCOF) Representative

Cathy Cena

  • Oratorical Chair

Robin Stanhope

  • Essay Chair

Al Kersey

  • Jr. Curling Chair

Chris Stearns

  • Finance Chair