Our Members

Exchange Club Officers

President: Brian Trautmann
Immediate Past President: Michelle Codd
Treasurer: Jeanie McCain

Board of Directors

Michelle Codd
Karen Hammond
Jeanie McCain
Becky Brenner Paulsen
Gail Smith
Debbie Stevens
Bonnie Johnson (Emeritus)
Denny Lockett (Emeritus)

Members

Stephanie Batalao

I have been a women’s health nurse practitioner, working in local clinics, since 1998. I enjoy gardening, roller skating, and paddle boarding. I am a member of BIBAK of Pacific NW, a Filipino cultural group dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich culture of the Cordillera tribes of northern Philippines.

I’ve been a member of the Exchange Club of Highline for 2 years, and I enjoy new and old friendships, volunteering for local causes, and the monthly Club dinners at Angelo’s.

Dr. Elaine Chang

Dr. Elaine Chang is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in south King County. She provides gynecologic care through Franciscan Women’s Health Associates and is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Michelle (Wendy) Codd

Michelle (Wendy) Codd is a real estate professional with Windermere Real Estate serving the Burien and south King County area. She is known for her work helping buyers and sellers navigate the housing market, with strengths in communication, negotiation, and marketing strategies for residential properties.

She has served as Past President of the club.

Donna Dowdell

Donna Dowdell is a longtime resident of the Highline area. She participates in community service and local civic activities in the region.

Jim Dowdell

Jim Dowdell is the owner of a plumbing business serving the Highline and south King County area. He has worked for many years providing plumbing services to homes and businesses in the community.

Darien Gross

Darien Gross is the owner of Burien Upholstery, a furniture upholstery and restoration business serving the south King County community. His business provides custom upholstery and repair services for residential and commercial furniture.

Jerry Heigh

I’m a retired math teacher and former facility director for the Highline School District. I moved into the district the day I started the first grade, put in 12 years at school, went to Seattle University, and then worked for the district for 30 more years.

Virginia Herrera-Paramo

Virginia Herrera-Paramo is the Executive Director of Para Los Niños of Highline, a nonprofit that supports Latino families in the Highline area through education, youth programs, and family services. She works to strengthen opportunities for children and families by connecting them with resources that promote academic success, leadership, and community engagement.

Bonnie Johnson

I have been a member of the Exchange Club of Highline since 2000.   The Exchange club gives me  the opportunity to meet and work with members of our community.  One of my favorite projects is the Backpack Project which I have worked on for many years.  I also enjoy working at the Highline Food Bank.  My husband Steele and I have been married since 1966, we have 6 beautiful granddaughters.

Charles Laycock

Dr. Charles Laycock is a chiropractor and owner of Today’s Chiropractic Clinic in Des Moines, serving patients throughout south King County. His practice provides chiropractic adjustments and other noninvasive treatments designed to restore spinal alignment, relieve pain, and improve mobility.

Denny Lockett

Resident of the greater Highline area for over 66 yrs. Member of The Exchange Club of Highline for nearly 38 yrs. Married to my lovely wife for 52 yrs.

Love fishing in the greater Puget Sound area, Canada & Alaska. Enjoying my 6 grand children & great granddaughter. Enjoy helping others through the Exchange Club.

Jeanie McCain

I’m Jeanie McCain and am happily retired after spending over 40 years in the steel pipe, valve and fitting industry with 30 of those years being at Puget Sound Pipe & Supply. I have been involved with a Mustang Club in the area for about the same 30 years. I enjoy being part of Exchange Club because it allows me to participate in a variety of community programs all under one roof.

Paul Ott

Paul Ott is the Director of Operations at Transform Burien. He manages the organization’s programs and logistics, including coordinating volunteers and services that provide meals, clothing, showers, and other basic resources to people experiencing poverty or homelessness in the Burien community.

He is also involved in outreach—connecting with people living in encampments and encouraging them to access services such as free meals, hygiene resources, and clothing offered through the organization.

Becky Brenner Paulsen

I’m a Consulting Partner at Albright & O’Malley & Brenner – I consult radio stations in the U.S. and Canada; primarily in Country Music. I’m extremely honored to be a 2022 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. I have served as a Board Member with the Nashville based Country Music Association since 2005 and the Country Radio Broadcasters since the mid-90’s.

My husband Mark and I have lived in Burien since 1984; raising two amazing children, Jessica and Andrew. Both attended St. Francis School and Highline High School. Jessica is a WWU grad, and Andrew is a UW grad.

I’ve been a proud member of Exchange Club of Highline since 2016.

 

Rudy Peden

Vickie Peden

I’ve been a Normandy Park resident for 22 years and originally from West Seattle. I’ve been married 43 years and we have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Recently retired after 41 years in the nursing profession primarily having worked in Emergency rooms. I have spent a lifetime helping and caring for people. The Exchange Club is a natural extension of my philosophy that one must give to others in order to achieve a truly happy life.

Gail Smith

I’m retired from Boeing after 38 years. I work with my husband Jay at our Burien business, Economy Wiring Co., Inc. After a short move to go to college, I have been in the community for over 40 years. I’ve been a member of the Exchange Club of Highline for about 8 years, and I enjoy meeting new people and helping the community.

Jay Smith

Currently owner and working at Economy Wiring Co., Inc. in Burien. I was born and raised in Burien, and after 4 years at WSU I graduated and came back to run the electrical business. I’ve been a member of the Exchange Club of Highline for about 31 years. I enjoy giving back and helping in the community, as well as meeting new people.

Debbie Stevens

Brian Trautmann

My wife Barbara and I have lived in Burien for over 40 years.  We have 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren.  I like all sports and playing golf.  I enjoy the fellowship of The Exchange Club and making our community a better place to live.