Creighton is Vice President of Government Affairs and Business Development at CNSI a national leader in large scale mission-critical IT implementations with deep domain expertise across prominent industries, including Health, Defense and National Security, Homeland Security and Transportation. Prior to CNSI, Creighton was an aide to United States Senator Maria Cantwell.

Creighton developed his love of camping growing up in the Northwest and attending summer camp. He also worked three summers as a camp counselor. He and his wife Shelly have three children and live in Seattle, WA.

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Eric manages a range of business interests including construction and property management and real estate investments. He also has experience in website development and was an early team member supporting the development of MSN, kids group. 

Eric has a long history of working with youth camping programs. He was a camp kid himself and attending 25 sessions of camp over six summers (likely a camp record)! Eric went on to work in camping and environmental education programs for nine years. 

Lori Lynass, Ed.D, owns and runs Sound Supports, an educational consulting company. She has over 26 years of experience working to support students, families and schools.

Lori has a love for experiential and outdoor education. She lives in Shoreline with her husband, who she actually met while working at Camp Gallagher, and her two teenagers.

Mac Kirschner is currently Chief Operating Officer and Global Head of Relationship Management for MUFG Investor Services.

With 20+ years of finance industry experience, he provides valuable insight into ways Camp Gallagher can grow and thrive while continuing to sustain itself as a nonprofit.

Mac has a BA in Finance, Marketing, and Decision Sciences from Western Washington University.

Mary has spent her career in the financial services industry both in the corporate world at Russell Investments and the last four years on the retail side as a financial adviser. She started her career as a CPA working for the Big 6.

Over the years, Mary has served on a number of financial and endowment boards as well as most recently at a trust bank in Seattle. She enjoys volunteering and understands the importance of giving back and serving others.

As a young person, Mary had the opportunity to attend a number of different camps. She remembers those times fondly and encouraged her son to attend camps. Many years later, he still talks about the wonderful experience he had.

Mike has practiced health law in Washington state since 2000. Currently, Mike serves as General Counsel for the UW Medicine private, non-profit entities, and as Assistant Vice President for Medical Affairs, UW.

Mike has been involved with summer camps as a camper, staff member, and board member dating back to the early 1980s. Mike’s interests these days include introducing his three children to exploring the outdoors, playing soccer, and music.

Pete provides strategic advice on maritime, aviation, environmental and community issues to five Port of Seattle Commissioners. Pete previously served as liaison to Congressman Jim McDermott, WA-07 and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee during his tenure in Congress.

Pete has served in various capacities on boards including as mayoral appointee to Historic Seattle Public Development Authority, and as owner’s representative on the rehabilitation and reuse of the historic New Washington Hotel/ Josephinum in Seattle. Pete studied Anthropology as an undergraduate and enjoys taking deep dives into diverse industries, unique organizations and sub-cultures; developing unexpected connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Seán currently serves as the interim vice president for mission at Loyola University Maryland. He brings 20+ years of experience in education working as a classroom teacher, director of camping, youth program coordinator, leading international immersion programs, and university administration.

Seán spent 8 summers working at summer camps as a camp counselor, cook and director of a camping organization. He believes in the transformative nature of camping to empower youth to become their most authentic selves, build communities, and instill leadership skills.

Sean lives in Baltimore, MD with his wife and three children.

Sophie was a camper and staff member before joining the board. Sophie enjoys being outside, rain or shine. She has worked with youth in a variety of capacities since 2006. Sophie also served as Board Treasurer from 2019-2022.

Sophie has a BA in Math from Seattle Pacific University. She has taught high school math and currently teaches middle school.

Stephanie Bachmeier is currently the Assistant Principal at Cascade Middle School in Sedro-Woolley, WA. She has taught kids from PK-12th grade and is currently working on her Doctorate in Education. She was a camper at Gallagher in the 90s and then was on staff. She is passionate about getting teens to camp because she believes that the world needs adults who have experienced summer camp.

Tom teaches junior high History and English in Port Orchard. He's been a teacher for 33 years, during which he's served as a department chair, yearbook advisor, and coach of baseball and basketball. He’s also served as a high school welding teacher and volunteer leader in the Peace Corps in Morocco, 1980-1982.

Having worked at summer camps for 19 summers, 13 as a camp director, Tom brings extensive experience to the Friends of Camp Gallagher board. He's passionate about empowering young people to be leaders and serve their community.

In addition to teaching, he volunteers at a homeless shelter for men and women.