Forgotten Children’s Fund
Board members
Greg Bakke - President
Greg has been a volunteer for Forgotten Children's Fund for 25 years, first as an elf for his dad, then as a Santa, then joining the board of directors. He loves working with kids and giving back to the community. Greg works for Novartis AG, and lives in Monroe with his wife (and elf!) Sarah, sons Cameron and Austin, and daughter Evie.
Debbie Acton - Treasurer
Debbie Acton is a long time volunteer for The Forgotten Children’s Fund and is responsible for organizing the wrap center (North Pole) each year.
Barbara Fruhling - Secretary
Barbara Fruhling has been associated with the Forgotten Children’s Fund for thirty years, a board member and/or officer of the board for the last twenty. She is responsible for the purchase of all gifts distributed to children and family members each Christmas. She developed, owns, and directs The Sequoias Senior Apartments for seventy independent seniors in Kenmore. Barbara has also been a supporter and volunteer for Ryther Child Center for over twenty years.
Tim Cowan
Tim has been an active participant in the Seattle business community and an active mentor to many student athletes over the years. Tim is the founder/principle of TK Marketing Solutions and serves as the Executive Director of The 101 Club at the Washington Athletic Club. The 101 Club has had a long time relationship in supporting the FCF.
Dan Wood
Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Dan Wood began his marine industry career serving, for five years, as an alternate skipper and engineer fishing king crab in the Bering Sea. In 2000 Dan delivered a yacht to the Crow's Nest in Newport Beach, CA and discovered the owners planned on opening a Seattle office, he then joined their brokerage business. Dan has been a long time supporter of The Forgotten Children’s Fund.
Larry Nguyen
As CEO and founder of Summit Imaging, Larry Nguyen has shaped Summit’s culture to focus on constant innovation and customer satisfaction to become a leader in annual revenue and reputation in the ultrasound medical device support market. Larry's support to the Forgotten Children's Fund ranges from corporate participation to web development.
Dick Nord
Dick Nord is a Builder/Developer, affiliated as a Real Estate Broker with Windermere Commercial Real Estate in Skagit County WA. Dick Started as a volunteer for the Forgotten Children's fund in the 1970's, became a member of the Board of Trustees in the mid 1980's, and has volunteered regularly over the years at the Forgotten Children's M-Bar-C Ranch on Whidbey Island. Dick along with Nancy Knutson initiated the North Counties Chapter of the Forgotten Children's Fund in 2007, which presently serves over 400 children in 135
families from mid Snohomish County, north to the Canadian Border.
Brandy Torrisi
Doug Moeller
Doug retired from a 25 year career with the McDonald's Corporation in 2000 as a Director of McDonald's China. He has been involved with The Forgotten Children's Fund for 16 years as a Santa, an M-Bar-C Ranch volunteer and has headed the Santa Claus program for the last fifteen years. He has previously served on the boards of Ronald McDonald's Children's Charities and Medina Children's Services.
Bella Chaffey
Bella is a residential realtor with Windermere’s Chaffey Real Estate Team and founder of the Kirkland based nonprofit, Alexander’s Hope. Bella has been involved with FCF since 2018 and manages the screening of families.
Lisa Ashby
Falcon Bonsell
Falcon Bonsell has been involved with FCF since 2005.
Curtis Camp
Lewis County Washington Partners
Kim Witham
Kim Witham has been an ardent supporter and manager of Lewis County Forgotten Children’s Fund.
What truly sets Kim apart is her community-centric approach. She firmly believes in the power of giving back and has woven community service into the fabric of her career. As a passionate community volunteer, Kim has actively contributed to various local initiatives and projects, fostering a sense of connection and unity among her neighbors.
Mark Witham
Mark Witham has been an ardent supporter and manager of Lewis County Forgotten Children’s Fund.
Emeritus Members
Larry Longfelder - Emeritus Member
Larry Longfelder has been a Seattle attorney since 1970. President of the Forgotten Children’s Fund Board of Trustees from 1985-2003. He continues his involvement with FCF in providing legal services and fund-raising. President of the Washington Wine Festival, a charity auction to benefit Fare Start.
Don Rall - Emeritus Member
Don Rall was a Regional Supervisor for Seattle Parks and Recreation from 1960-1977 and a self employed sales representative from then until his retirement in 2006. Has been actively involved with The Forgotten Children's Fund for 30 years. Don along with Dick Francisco began the Ranch Experience Program at the M-Bar-C Ranch on Whidbey Island.