A Volunteer Board, Powered by an Executive Director.

CenterFuse strategically recruits and supports businesses and connects them with the resources they need so they can start, grow, and prosper.

Kristine Miller, Executive Director

Through an extensive search process, the CenterFuse board is pleased to announce Kristine Miller as our incoming Executive Director

starting November 1, 2023. Kristine is well-known in the Kittitas Valley community from her role in teaching and program leadership at Central Washington University, her involvement in the wine industry and her active support of the arts.

With a diverse background encompassing small businesses, renowned corporations, and academia, Kristine is uniquely poised for economic development. Holding an MBA and distinguished certifications such as a Specialist of Wine, Sommelier, and Certified Hospitality Educator, Kristine couples academic and business excellence with a deep-rooted passion for wine and elite hospitality and a deep commitment to the local community.

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Meet the CenterFuse Board

James Jankowski
James JankowskiBoard Member
Project Management Office Director, Central Washington University
Jared Vallejo
Jared VallejoBoard Member
Marketing Director, Andy by Anderson
Grant Clark
Grant ClarkTreasurer
Retired Vice President, Wheatland Bank
Garrett Poshusta
Garrett PoshustaBoard Chair
Entrepreneur
Del Bankston
Del BankstonSecretary
Outside Sales, Glass Manufacturing
John Perrie
John PerrieBoard Member
Retired, Former City Council and Commissioner
Andreas Bohman
Andreas BohmanVice-Chair
Vice President for UW Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Bob Rapp
Bob RappBoard Member
Cloud Architect – AI and big data
Jennifer Lubanski
Jennifer LubanskiBoard Member
Self-employed

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