About Us
Our highly involved Board of Trustees meets frequently and works to make Rockwood’s vision for the future a reality. This impressive group of dedicated individuals is comprised of members of the local professional and service community as well as residents – a very successful formula.
I will do my best to ensure that Spokane United Methodist Homes is operated in a manner that upholds our values and merits the trust and confidence of every individual who has a vested interest in the continuing success of our communities.
I understand it is essential the organization and the Board abide by all applicable laws and regulations.
I will be a responsible steward of the Organization’s resources and will strive to ensure its long term financial viability and ability to fulfill its mission.
I will adequately disclose conflicts of interest and not directly participate in actions that could benefit me personally.
I will strive to actively participate in the Governing Board’s deliberations and discussions and to increase my level of knowledge of Spokane United Methodist Homes.
I respect the structure and responsibilities of the Board and agree to uphold its policies.
I will respect the confidentiality of privileged information and will avoid acting as spokesperson for the Board unless specifically authorized to do so.
I understand the role of the Board is to make policy and not to participate directly in management or administrative assistance.
John RichardsChair
Trustee since 2007
Retired Banking Executive
Jody HamiltonVice Chair
A member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Mrs. Hamilton is an attorney practicing corporate law in downtown Spokane. Elected to the Board October 7, 2009
Ben NielsenImmediate Past Chair
Trustee since 2004
Past President of Northwest Architectural Company
Joyce JohnsonTrustee 1994-2005, 2006 to present
Human Resources Director and Consultant
Past Board Chair
Rev. Dale CockrumTrustee since 2008
District Superintendent of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church
Mina GokeeTrustee since 2004
Retired Vice President of the Spokane Regional Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Dennis KiferTrustee from 1996-2007, 2008-present
Past Board chair
Jean JalufkaTrustee since 2010
Rockwood Forest Estates resident
Gene RaynaudTrustee since 2010
Administrator, Shriners Hospital, Spokane
Bob McDonaldTrustee since 2008
Rockwood at Hawthorne Resident
Connie MiltonTrustee since 2007
Rockwood South Hill Resident, Member of Manito United Methodist Church
William MooreTrustee since 2006
Chair, Finance Committee
Retired Banking Executive
Member of the Spokane County Planning Commission
Greg PlummerTrustee 1994-2003, 2004-present
Retired Community Colleges Director of Facilities, Member of Manito United Methodist Church
Timothy SwartoutTrustee since 2003
CEO, Mortgage Lending
Board of Shalom Ministries
Ann Rymond TulingTrustee 1991-2000, 2003 to present
Business Owner and Memorial Planner
Past Board Chair