Our Members

Exchange Club Officers

President: Brian Trautmann
Immediate Past President: Michelle Codd
Secretary: Terry Emmingham
Treasurer: Jeanie McCain

Board of Directors

Board Members

Angie Coy-Jackson
Donna Dowdell
Terry Emmingham
Karen Hammond
Darlene Johnson
Jeanie McCain
Becky Brenner Paulsen
Gail Smith
Debbie Stevens
Brian Trautmann
Bonnie Johnson (Emeritus)
Denny Lockett (Emeritus)

Secretary
Terry Emmingham

Bulletin Editor
TBD

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.

Brynn Bauer

Brynn grew up in Burien and is currently working on her degree in Psychology.  She hopes to be an advocate for students in her work, and enjoys having a chance to do so with this club.

Kellie Bauer

Kellie joined in March of 2022.  She worked at St. Francis of Assisi school for 15 years at their Extended Day Program and enjoys a chance to continue being a part of the community.  She often enjoys volunteering at the food bank with the club.

Chris Boysen

Born and raised in the greater Highline area. UPS graduate and married with two daughters. Retired from Boeing. Hobbies include family vacations, fishing and golf.

Michelle (Wendy) Codd

Tracy (William) Codd

Angie Coy-Jackson

Ray Desmarais

Diane 'Di' Brown

Donna Dowdell

Jim Dowdell

Terry Emmingham

I work in the Tech industry and I enjoy helping companies leverage software via cloud based platforms. I’m a lifelong Washingtonian – I grew up in the Tri-Cities, went to college in Bellingham, and I’ve lived in and around Seattle since 1991. I’m going into my second year in the Exchange Club of Highline and it feels good to be a part of a service organization that gives back to our community.

Darien Gross

Burien Upholstery

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

Executive Director Para Los Nino’s

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

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.

Mike Marrs

Debra Mathews

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.

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.

Jacki Probach

I have lived in Burien for 27 years and I want to give back to this community.  I am a recently  retired RN after 37 years at Virginia Mason hospital.  I live in the 3 tree point  area with my husband and I have two married daughters who are also nurses.

 

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.

Mark Stephens

I have lived in the Seattle area for 25 years. I moved to Burien in 2013.   I have three children and three grandchildren. I work with healthcare organizations providing education for physicians and patient who are dealing with chronic pain. I am a member of the Exchange Club because it supports the many needy families in the Highline area.

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.

Cyndi Upthegrove

I am a retired museum professional and one of the founders of the Highlne Historical Society and the Highline Heritage Museum. I have lived in Burien for 53 years following 4 years living in Normandy Park. I have been a member of the Highline Exchange Club for 16 or 17 years. I joined Exchange because i believe that charity belongs at home, and that my energies and dollars should be spent in my own community. I especially like the Toilet Paper Drive, helping with Toys for Tots, and the panels we have installed with famous documents and historical photos. I am also proud to be part of an organization that supports the USO at SeaTac.

Greg Vandenberg

Judy Williams

Teresa Wright