FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, July 20, 2017

For more information contact:
April Claxton, Recreation Northwest
360.223.5262

Nicole Oliver joins Recreation Northwest Board of Directors

BELLINGHAM, WA – The Recreation Northwest Board is pleased to announce Nicole Oliver was recently elected to join the Board of Directors.

Nicole is active in many aspects of our local community including serving on the Whatcom County Planning Commission. She is currently the Parks Development Manager for the City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department. Nicole uses her team building, engagement and collaboration skills to move many challenging and important projects forward.  

“I am committed to working in and serving the public sector and am excited to be bringing many years of experience to the outdoor recreation and park department. While the work can be challenging, I enjoy the teamwork, partnerships and community engagement that comes with the work and look forward to lending my experience and insight to the Recreation Northwest board” states Oliver. 

Current Board Members include: 
Dean Fearing, President
Brian Roche, Vice President
Al Ragan, Treasurer
Erin McCain Anderson, Secretary
Adam Lent
Kurt Baumgarten
Nikki Quinn
Sonja Max
Krissy Moehl
Nicole Oliver

April Claxton

April is a co-founder and former co-Executive Director for Recreation Northwest. She has a passion for place and loves exploring, experiencing and sharing the beauty of the pacific northwest.  She is currently working with Ocean Conservancy to protect our oceans, specifically the Arctic.