Our Board
Open Position, ERC Board Members Needed
ERC has an open board position. Are you ready to volunteer? Send an email to erc-ceo@donobi.net. Please note: you do not need to be an Episcopalian to join.
Collum “Collie” Liska, ERC Board Chairman
A native of Pennsylvania, our board chairman, Collie, brings his management and leadership expertise to Episcopal Retirement Communities. In 2009 he retired as CEO of Vista Village, an independent retirement community in Lacey, Washington. Prior to that, he spent many years working in a number of Financial Management, and Administrative roles, for the State of Washington and the State of Michigan. In addition, Collie is a retired veteran and current active member of the St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Lacey, Washington.
Debra Thompson, ERC Board Member
Debra is an Optum Nurse Practitioner in Bremerton. Debra believes that our seniors need strong, professional advocates. Her personal interests include: biking, kayaking, walking, crochet work, volunteering with numerous organizations, and in general, keeping busy!
Charla Conner, ERC Board Secretary
Charla Conner is a life-long Episcopalian born and raised in Colorado. She received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance for the University of Denver, then a MA in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado. She taught and performed in Southern California with varied experience in opera, musicals, choral music and radio & TV advertising. Charla is a member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Tacoma.
Jonathan Green, ERC Board Member
A member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Jonathan joined in the ERC board in 2018 after completion of a tour of service in the Peace Corps in Liberia. His background includes U.S. Army service, several Peach Corp tours, and thirty-one years’ experience as a physician assistant.
George Robertson, ERC Board Vice-Chairman
George Robertson is a retired Computer Scientist, who has worked with companies like Microsoft and Xerox, and was part of the faculty of the Computer Science Department at Carnegie-Mellon University. George is a current member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island and has spent many years as a volunteer at the Diocese of Olympia, and many other Dioceses across the country as well.
Michael Sedwick, ERC Board Member
New member 05-18-2022
The Rt Rev Greg Rickel, Bishop Diocesan
As Bishop of Olympia, Bishop Rickel supports the Episcopal Church in Western Washington and their efforts to live out the new diocesan vision: Locally Centered and Networked Communities, Forming Christian Leaders for Sacrament & Service.
Vicki Setzer, ERC Board Diocesan Liaison
Vicki is a lifelong Episcopalian who has led a bicoastal life. A retired banker and retired Dean of Students her passion is travel and service. As a member of All Saints in Vancouver, WA she has served on the Bishops committee and been Senior Warden. A position that generations of her male relatives have held. Active in many non-profits over the years, she is currently involved with Babies In Need and Ageing Well. An avid bridge player any spare time is spent with grandsons.