Senior Accountant, Port of Skagit

My name is Sherrie Marble. I am the Senior Accountant for the Port of Skagit. I have spent most of my life in the Skagit Valley. I attended grade school in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Finance from Western Washington University. I have been working as an accountant in some capacity since graduation in 1984. I have been married to Greg Eliason (also a Mount Vernon native) for 27 years and together, we've raised our three sons.

I was invited by a friend and co-worker to join the Youthnet board in 2018. They were particularly interested in my knowledge of finance. I discovered this to be an outstanding organization. I become continually more impressed with every aspect of Youthnet, as I learn more about all that they do to help our community and families. Their horizons expand beyond just Skagit county, to assist with Whatcom and Snohomish counties, as well. They are a very valuable asset to all of these communities and I am proud to be a part of such an organization.

Skagit County Farmer's Market Manager

Tia Entrikin joined Youthnet in January of 2017. Foster care is what drew Tia to Youthnet in hopes to one day be a foster parent herself. Currently, Tia can be spotted on Saturdays at the Riverwalk Plaza managing the Mount Vernon Farmers Market. Before managing the market, Tia worked for the Everett Silvertips Hockey Club. With a marketing degree from Western Washington University and an event planning certificate Tia enjoys fundraising and helping with events that benefit Youthnet. Outside of volunteering and working Tia enjoys camping, crocheting, boating, and spending time with her husband Andrew and their 4 children.

Retired Educator

I was asked to join the Youthnet board by Kay Knott, one of the directors at that time shortly after my retirement from the Mount Vernon School District. I was the principal of the original Madison Elementary School for fifteen years and was in the education field for thirty-two years. During those years, I managed the Summer Migrant Program for elementary aged children for ten of those summers. Following the retirement, I worked numerous years with the local Educational School District which included several years as the principal of Index School District and working with several school districts while in the ESD's migrant program. I did spend several years after retirement teaching my favorite subject, algebra, during evening classes at the Skagit Community College as an adjunct professor. I have enjoyed being on the Youthnet board for more years then I can remember. I have seen growth and improvements under our current director and staff.

Co-Owner, Schell Design Group

Sharon joined the board in 2001 and is passionate about supporting at-risk youth and their families. A lifelong resident and business owner in Skagit County, she is a semi-retired partner in Schell Design Group. She enjoys exploring the beautiful Northwest, travel adventuring, growing dahlias, reading and spending time with her family and friends. It takes just one caring person to make a difference in the life of child. I feel privileged to serve on the board of directors and support Youthnet's powerful safety net for at-risk youth and their families.

Joanne is a retired Anacortes High School Teacher. She is a very active volunteer in schools and community and has been a committed contributing Youthnet Board Member for an unprecedented 42 years!! In 2009, Joanne was the recipient of the Youthnet Legacy of Caring Award.

Retired
BS, Zoology Connecticut College
MS, Psychology Western Washington University I am dedicated to bringing care, compassion and analytical skills to students, children and families facing challenges. During my career I served as Treatment then Executive Director of Skagit Youth Services which became Youthnet. Enjoying outdoor physical activities, creative art and gardening, now, in retirement.