Bryan Flint

Mr. Bryan Flint is the Executive Director of the Greater Metro Parks Foundation. He grew up with access to 60 miles of bike trails in his hometown of Anchorage Alaska, and currently uses his bike to ply the roads and trails of Tacoma, Washington.  With 23 years of working with community based organizations and land management agencies, Bryan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to parks and open space to the Foundation.
Most recently the Director of Communications and Outreach for the Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark, Bryan previously worked as the Executive Director of Tahoma Audubon Society. Bryan is no stranger to Metro Parks Tacoma, through Audubon’s many connections with the organization, including The Nature Center at Snake Lake, Green Tacoma Partnership, and the Proposition 1 parks & recreation maintenance levy.
Bryan is a Tacoma Public Utility Board member and an American Leadership Forum Senior Fellow. He has also been a member of Rotary Tacoma #8 and treasurer of Walk The Waterfront.

Richard Brady

Mr. Richard Brady serves as Board President and Chair of both the Board Development and Fundraising Committees of the Greater Metro Parks Foundation. He joined the board in 2006. Richard is an attorney in private practice. He has offices in Tacoma and Seattle. Richard's primary focus is on representing individuals and others in investment related disputes and securities arbitrations. Richard is an active member of Rotary #8 of Tacoma. He has served on the boards of Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma Actors Guild and other nonprofit organizations. Richard joined the board of Greater Metro Parks Foundation because he believes parks matter and contributes greatly to the health and livability of the community.

Todd Ward

Mr. Todd Ward serves as the Treasurer of the Greater Metro Parks Foundation and joined its board in 2008. Todd is a local business owner of Todd Ward LLC – a project management and construction consulting firm. He wants to give back to his city in a tangible and healthy way; the development of community. Todd says,“Community is an underrated but vital asset in our busy world. Parks provide an avenue for the development of community that transcends race, economic position, and politics. Vibrant parks make a difference!”

Leon Titus

Mr. Leon Titus III joined the Greater Metro Parks Foundation in 2008 and now serves as Board Secretary and Chair of the Finance Committee. Leon is an Associate at CBRE Commercial Real Estate. Parks were an integral part of his early formative years. Having been born and raised in Tacoma he has had the opportunity of using the local parks on numerous occasions throughout the years. Whether it was through youth soccer and baseball or today through many rides around Pt. Defiance Park, the parks have been a great source of pride and joy for Leon. So when he was offered a chance to be on the Foundation’s Board he jumped at the chance. Leon says, “This was my chance to give back to a park system that has been very instrumental in my upbringing. I want this to continue for others as well, because parks can and do make a difference in people’s lives. It did in mine.”

Jeff Quint

Mr. Jeff Quint joined the Greater Metro Parks Foundation in early 2006 and is a member of the Communications Committee. Jeff is a local business owner of the TRIO Group - a firm dedicated to supplying exceptional printing, promotional products and marketing/advertising services to clients across the country. His primary focus is helping non-profit organizations develop their message and deliver them effectively to raise awareness and funds for their individual causes. Jeff joined the Board of the Greater Metro Parks Foundation several years ago to help shape the transformation of this group from a volunteer organization to a philanthropic fundraising organization capable of undertaking large-scale projects that impact our regional community. Jeff believes our parks are a critical element to the "livability" of our region and play a critical role in helping our regional economy to prosper and attract, retain and grow businesses that provide a living for our families. 

Sara Clair

Ms. Sara Clair serves as Board Vice President of the Greater Metro Parks Foundation and joined its board in 2008. Sara also serves on the University of Washington, Tacoma Urban Studies Advisory Board and is active in organizing the Tacoma Waterfront Charrette for Youth. Sara has served as the parent coordinator for Habitat for Humanity’s Bellarmine Campus Chapter, the parent coordinator for Bellarmine’s Robotics Team, a volunteer for the Boy Scouts Troop 224, and a tutor for Werlin Reading Program at Birney School. 

Debbie Bingham

Ms. Debbie Bingham serves as a Greater Metro Parks Foundation Board Member and joined the board in 2009. Debbie is chair of the Communications Committee, helping to strengthen our message within our community. Debbie works for the City of Tacoma’s Economic Development Department as the International Program Development Specialist. Born and raised in Tacoma, Debbie has fond memories of frequenting the parks as a child, including an annual neighborhood Christmas football game at Garfield Park. Debbie is particularly interested in the Zina Linnik Project as she attended McCarver Elementary school as a child and works with the Hilltop community in her work at the City. She serves as Chair of the Fund for Women and Girls board and serves on the board of the World Affairs Council as well. Debbie has a BA in Japan Regional Studies from the UW Jackson School of International Studies and an MA in Applied Economics from Eastern Michigan University.

Lisa Hoffman

Dr. Lisa Hoffman serves as a Greater Metro Parks Foundation Board Member and joined the board in 2010. Dr. Hoffman is Associate Professor of Urban Studies at the University of Washington Tacoma. She has a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from UC Berkeley and MA in China Regional Studies from the University of Washington's Jackson School of International Studies. She also sits on the board of the Tacoma Art Museum and Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Lisa and her students have been involved with the Zina Linnik Project and McCarver Elementary school since 2009. She believes in parks because they are critical spaces for public, community activities in our diverse cities. 

George Pilant

Mr. George Pilant serves as a Greater Metro Parks Foundation Board Member and joined the board in 2008. He is an Associate Broker for RE/MAX Professionals. George grew up in Tacoma and the parks played an important part in his early development; learning to swim in the Titlow pool, summer activity programs at Jefferson Park, seeing animals at the zoo, and discovering “forests and beaches” at Point Defiance Park. He is working on the Board to help sustain Tacoma’s parks so that other generations of children and families can have similar experiences. George also asserts, “Professionally speaking, great parks help maintain the vitality of our neighborhoods and have a positive impact on real estate values.”

Donna Brown

Ms. Donna Brown joined the Greater Metro Parks Foundation Board in 2011. She retired from Weyerhaeuser Company in 2008 after a nearly 30-year career in numerous leadership/managerial positions in various locations in the U.S. Currently Donna serves with the Washington Women’s Employment and Education (WWEE), volunteering in the REACH Plus ™ computer skills class. She also is a volunteer tutor (ESL, GED, ABE) with the S. King County Multi-Service Center and is Board Chair for the Homeowner’s Association. Prior to joining the GMPF Board, she worked as a volunteer with several of the GMPF staff and Board members on various aspects of the Zina Linnik project.

Jace Dwinell

Mr. Jace Dwinell serves as a Greater Metro Parks Foundation Board Member and joined the board in 2012. With a BS in Business Administration, he began his career in banking in 2004, which eventually led him to Heritage Bank. Jace now works as a Commercial Lender in the Pierce County Business Banking office in Downtown Tacoma, and is very grateful and excited for the opportunity to be a part of this community.

Sharon Chambers-Gordon

Ms. Sharon Chambers-Gordon serves as a Board Member for the Greater Metro Parks Foundation. Sharon is the Director of the Fellowships office for the University of Puget Sound. She is an active member of the academic community in her work at the University of Puget Sound. She loves the outdoors and enjoys walking and picnicking in the parks with her family. As the Interim Executive Director she plans to make a difference in people's lives, educating them about the value of parks as a community gathering place which provides added value for businesses, residences, and everyone's quality of life. She also plans to be an advocate for the mission of the foundation to faculty, staff, and students at her workplace, encouraging them to use the park for special events, teach college class in the park, as well as partner in community endeavors. Sharon hopes to focus on healthy lifestyles for children and young people through opportunities for education, exercise, and recreation. She is also excited about the community garden and the possibilities of organizing cooking classes that feature foods from the garden which can be incorporated for healthy meals.

Michele Johnson

Dr. Michele Johnson serves as a Greater Metro Parks Foundation Board Member and joined the board in 2013. Michele is Chancellor and CEO of Pierce College. She has a PhD in Educational Policy and Management from the University of Oregon and an MA and BS in Police Science and Administration from Washington State University. She also sits on the Economic Development Board, Lakewood’s Promise and is a member of Tacoma Rotary 8. Born and raised in Tacoma, Michele has spent many years enjoying the amenities of Metro Parks, from beautiful outdoor spaces to youth athletic leagues.  Beginning in elementary school and extending through her time as an adult, Michele participated in softball and basketball leagues.  She took those skills to college and beyond culminating in a 5-year career as the Women’s Fast Pitch and Basketball Coach at Pierce College.  Parks are vital to the quality of our community.  “I’m pleased to be part of the Foundation, to be able to give back.”

Jennifer Wolbrecht

Metro Parks Tacoma Resource Development Manager (GMPF/MPT Liaison)
Jennifer Wolbrecht, has been working in the non-profit sector since 2001 and joined Metro Parks Tacoma in 2004. As the Resource Development Manager, she is responsible for developing and overseeing the fundraising work for recreation programs and park projects as well as coordinating the fundraising efforts for the 5 non-profits organizations that support the park district. She serves as Metro Parks’ staff liaison to the Greater Metro Parks Foundation and lends her expertise and that of her staff to resource all foundation fundraising efforts. Jennifer also serves the community as a board member for the BareFoot Collective – a movement arts organization, a member of Tacoma Rotary #8, the Pierce County Learning Consortium, the Congregational Care and Financial Stewardship Committees at St. Mark's Lutheran Church and sings in the PLU Choral Union. Jennifer is a big fan of Tacoma and loves the parks, especially because her husband Steve proposed to her at Wright Park!