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David Fischel

Board Chair

David is a retired Pediatrician, who has been happily married to Melanie for almost 49 years. He's the father of two adult children and grandfather to two blossoming adolescents. As a couple, David and Melanie have embraced the experience of being able to participate in short-term volunteer opportunities in various places around the globe. "Most relevant, perhaps, to my serving on the Board of CRC is that I've been a member of this Teton Valley community for over 40 years. In that span of over 4 decades, I've witnessed lots of change in this valley, a great deal of it positive.

I believe that the emergence and growth of the various non-profits has contributed significantly to the positive changes in this valley. Of all the non-profits, the CRC is uniquely focused on "the other" by providing food, shelter, and financial assistance to those in need. I'm honored to have been invited to serve on the Board of an organization that very tangibly demonstrates care and concern for our neighbors."

Katie Long

Vice Chair

Fund Development Committee Chair

Katie Long has 13 years’ experience working in and working with non-profits. In her more than a decade long nonprofit career she has helped raise more than $45 million and helped create, manage and fundraise for many capital projects, medical equipment and programs. One of the highlights of her career is the success of the Sage Living campaign at St. John’s Health Foundation and the record-setting $19 million philanthropic contributions raised by the foundation from individual donors, foundations and businesses.

Katie and her family have called Teton Valley their home for 7 years. Katie is honored to serve on the board of the CRC and proud of the CRC’s commitment to serving the local community by providing essential resources during challenging times. ​

Richard Romano

Treasurer

Fund Development Committee

For over 27 years, Rich has served in the financial services industry and is the co-owner and managing partner of ARC Wealth Management based out of Salt Lake City. Rich and his family fell in love with Teton Valley several years ago and hatched a plan to buy a home in the Valley. In 2020, that dream became a reality. After spending most of the last two years here, his love for the valley and those who call it home has only continued to grow.

Rich strongly believes that those who have moved in and become a part of this amazing community should give back to those who make this community work. He and his amazing wife have two very cool adult children. Izzy, who recently moved to Hawaii, and Simon, who lives and plays in the mountain west.

Adam Williamson

Governance Committee Chair

Adam Williamson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. He has worked in the field of mental health since 2004. In addition to individual and couples therapy, Adam consults and works with hospitals doing suicide assessments, consultation, and as a designated examiner which includes court testimony in commitment proceedings.

Adam is certified as a Psychological Autopsy Investigator and provides front line service and consultation to individuals and the community at large following a suicide. He works in a private practice in Driggs, Idaho, and at a community mental health agency in Jackson, Wyoming. “I am committed to the overall mental health of our community and honored to be on the board at the CRC of Teton Valley.”

Diane Green

Secretary
Governance Committee

Diane has called Teton Valley home for almost 30 years. She retired from a career as a professional educator and now serves this community through her work with the Community Resource Center of Teton Valley. Since Diane married into an historic Teton Valley family, she knows the experiences of newcomers and the stories of valley locals. Diane and her husband farm in Alta where they’ve collectively raised seven children.
 
“Through my work as an educator, I became acutely aware of the incredible service CRCTV provides to Teton Valley residents through its programming and its dedicated, capable staff. I witnessed the ways CRCTV fulfills its mission through services, events, and tangible resources. What an honor it is to be part of this organization and this purpose!”  

Dave Haar

Fund Development Committee

Dave is a Nuclear Engineer who moved to Idaho Falls in 1980 for work at the Naval Reactors Facility.  He fell in love with Teton Valley, coming up to ski as many weekends as possible.  He married his wife Kathleen in 1984, and the family moved to the valley in 2008.  Their children, Kevin and Alexandria, both went to school here in the valley, and Kevin still lives here.

Dave is new to non-profit work, but believes that, particularly in these changing times, those of us privileged enough to live in this remarkable valley need to support our neighbors however we can.

Jessica Coakley

Governance Committee

Originally from Mexico City, Jessica moved to Jackson, Wyoming, in May 2000, becoming an American citizen in 2016. 

She started working at age 14. “My mom sometimes took me to work, and I fell in love with her office at a young age. I remember asking her if I could tag along at any opportunity. I feel at home when I am in an office. I know, I am a bit unusual.”

She and her husband, John, were able to buy a house in Teton Valley, where they have lived since October 2008. “We love this valley! We have made a beautiful home with two dogs and one cat (hopefully two, soon).”

Even though she considers herself an introvert, she has always enjoyed helping people.
When she moved to Jackson, she worked in the hospitality industry for fifteen years while holding side jobs, as many people in this area do. As years went by and her
responsibilities were greater at her “regular” jobs, she didn’t have as much time to volunteer as she wanted, so whenever possible, she got side jobs that allowed her to be
somewhat helpful to the community: translator, interpreter for Family Planning once a week, receptionist for a doctor’s office on Saturday mornings, etc.

Since January 2015, Jessica has worked as the Business Manager for One22 Resource Center. “I think the experience I have gained working at a non-profit and all my previous jobs can be helpful. I am happy to serve on this board, contribute “my grain of sand,” and help CRCTV grow.”

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