Directors Team Leading with heart
Board of Directors
Craig Kelly
Chair
Craig Kelly is founder and president of Meritus Property Group and has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate. Known for leading transformative developments that strengthen communities, his work includes projects such as Washington High School and 50th & Sandy for The Portland Clinic. A Portland native, Craig is dedicated to civic engagement and also serves on the OHSU Foundation Board.
Dick Clark
Vice Chair
Dick Clark served as CEO of The Portland Clinic from 2015 until his retirement in 2022 and is now serving his second term on the Mary’s Woods Board of Directors. A lifelong Portland resident and Oregon State University graduate, Dick has a long history of leadership, volunteerism, and community service. He is passionate about supporting organizations that strengthen the community and improve the lives of others.
Ron Basile
Treasurer
Ron Basile retired from Columbia Sportswear in 2021 after 18 years in finance leadership roles, including Senior Director of International Finance, Corporate Controller, and Director of Internal Audit. Previously, he spent 17 years with KPMG LLP. Ron serves on the Finance Council and Audit Committee for the Archdiocese of Portland and brings extensive expertise in finance, auditing, and governance to the Mary’s Woods Board of Directors.
Jane Atkinson
Secretary
Jane Atkinson is a retired academic leader and cultural anthropologist who served in faculty and executive leadership roles at Lewis & Clark College, including provost. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and Stanford University, she brings extensive experience in higher education, governance, and mission-driven leadership. Jane’s connection to Mary’s Woods began through her mother, a former resident.
Kent Ikeda
Director
Kent Ikeda is a commercial banking leader with more than 20 years of experience serving middle-market businesses across the Pacific Northwest. He currently manages client relationships for M&T Bank and has held roles with Wells Fargo, Bank of America, KeyBank, and other financial institutions. Kent also serves on the board of Schoolhouse Supplies and brings valuable expertise in banking, finance, and business strategy.
Tom Markgraf
Director
Tom Markgraf is Director of Government Affairs for TriMet and brings extensive experience in public policy and government relations. He previously served on the staff of Congressman Earl Blumenauer and worked as a consultant on transportation and infrastructure projects. Tom has served on numerous nonprofit and public boards and provides valuable leadership and governance expertise to the Mary’s Woods Board of Directors.
Vicki Nakashima
Director
Vicki Nakashima is a retired Oregon public sector leader who served as director of the Office of Multicultural Health and held senior human resources leadership roles with the State of Oregon. She helped found Partners in Diversity and served as its first executive director. Vicki brings extensive experience in leadership, community engagement, and nonprofit governance to the Mary’s Woods Board of Directors.
Ed O'Hanlon
Director
Ed O’Hanlon is a licensed CPA and former owner of the firm of Bottaini Gallucci and O’Hanlon, where he spent more than three decades serving individuals and businesses throughout Oregon. A dedicated community volunteer, he has held leadership roles with Blanchet House, the Serra Club, and Oregon Catholic Press, bringing extensive financial and nonprofit governance expertise to the Mary’s Woods Board of Directors.
Marty Ringle
Director
Marty Ringle is President of the NorthWest Academic Computing Consortium and former Chief Information Officer of Reed College, where he served for more than 30 years. Throughout a four-decade career, he advised universities, corporations, foundations, and public agencies on technology and strategy. Marty brings extensive experience in leadership, governance, and innovation, along with a strong belief in the importance of community and lifelong learning.
Dr. R. Bastian Wagner
Director
Dr. Wagner is a retired family physician who practiced in Lake Oswego and West Linn for 38 years. A graduate of Temple University and OHSU, he served in leadership roles with Meridian Park Hospital, its Foundation, and the OHSU Alumni Council. He continues to support medical education through OHSU and brings decades of healthcare expertise, governance experience, and community service to the Mary’s Woods Board of Directors.
Ashley Wise
Director
Ashley Wise is Associate Vice President of Finance at Providence Health Plan. Previously, she held finance leadership roles at Cambia Health Solutions and served healthcare clients through KPMG across Oregon, Washington, California, and Utah. A graduate of the University of Washington, Ashley brings deep expertise in healthcare finance, accounting, and strategic planning. She also volunteers with Make-A-Wish Oregon to grant wishes for children in need.
Sr. Carol Higgins
SNJM-Appointed Representative
Sister Carol currently serves on the U.S.-Ontario Province Leadership Team for the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. A lifelong educator and former school and university leader, she has served on national and international committees, including the Marylhurst University Board of Trustees. Sr. Carol brings deep experience in education, spirituality, ethics, and mission-centered leadership to the Mary’s Woods Board of Directors.
Walt Knapp
Resident Representative
Walt Knapp is a retired forestry professional who spent more than 30 years with the U.S. Forest Service, concluding his career as Regional Silviculturist for the National Forests of Oregon and Washington. He later founded a consulting firm specializing in forest ecology, silviculture, and arboriculture. A resident of Mary’s Woods since the opening of the Village, Walt has been an active community volunteer and resident leader.
Jim Mattis
Resident Representative
Jim Mattis is a retired attorney whose 40-year career included roles with the University of Oregon, Oregon Department of Justice, and Oregon Health & Science University. A founder and former president of the Oregon Law Institute, he has also served in leadership roles with civic, nonprofit, heritage, and faith-based organizations. Jim brings extensive legal, governance, and community leadership experience to the Mary’s Woods Board of Directors.
Craig Salminen
Resident Representative
Craig Salminen earned his law degree from the University of Maine before moving to Arizona, where he practiced healthcare law in private practice and served as an Assistant Attorney General focused on administrative law. At Mary’s Woods, he has served on the Residents’ Council Health Services Committee and as the Council’s first vice president and president. He brings extensive legal and leadership experience, along with a deep dedication to the community.