 David Ryberg, President. When Dave joined the Board
in 2004, it was something of
a homecoming event for the
Celtic Arts Foundation and
Skagit Valley College. While
Dean of Students at Skagit
Valley College in the early
1990s, he was instrumental
in the creation of the Robert Burns Scottish Evening
event as well as the first Skagit Valley Highland
Games. Dave has been directly involved with a
number of arts organizations in Skagit County. He
has recently embarked on a successful new career as a
stock broker with Ragen-MacKenzie/Wells Fargo. |
 Marilyn McLean, Attorney at Law, Vice President An original
board member, Marilyn has
strong Celtic ancestry. The Scottish
side of her family immigrated
to Prince Edward Island from
Scotland. The Irish portion of
her family were pioneers in the
Northwest. She has loved the
sound of the pipes since childhood, and is passionate
about the importance of the arts and Celtic traditions
in particular. Marilyn practices law in Bellingham,
WA, with a specific emphasis on mediation. |
 Jim Monroe, Ph.D., Secretary.. Jim attended the
first Skagit Valley Highland
Games at Skagit Valley College
in 1995, and immediately
became hooked. Recently
retired from the faculty of
Skagit Valley College, he is an
active member of the Skagit Valley Chorale. In 2004,
Jim was selected as President of the Skagit Performing
Arts Council. He is a proud and active member
of the Clan Munro society, and a tireless volunteer for
the Skagit Valley Highland Games. |
 Scott Peterson, Treasurer. Scott has a lengthy history of
community involvement as a
successful businessman, and
volunteer. Although he claims
no Scottish or Celtic ancestry to
speak of, Scott has been a generous
supporter of the Foundation
before being invited to join the board a couple of
years ago. He has recently completed an M.B.A. and
is employed as the controller for the Port of Skagit
County. |
 John M. Meyer, Board Member. John Meyer is a Superior
Court Judge in Skagit County.
He has had an accomplished
and distinguished legal career,
and also made the time
to serve in many significant
leadership positions for diverse
organizations. He is the Past
President of the University of Washington Alumni
Association, a former Trustee at Skagit Valley College
as well as the Washington State Trial Lawyers
Association. He is a regular lecturer for professional
and community groups on topics related to the legal
system, and an active participant in service clubs and
youth programs in particular. An accomplished golfer
(that great Scottish game), John has traveled extensively
in Scotland and enjoys celebrating his Scottish
ancestry! |
 Skye Richendrfer, Executive Director. Skye has been
involved in Scottish Cultural
activities virtually his entire
life. He holds a Master’s Degree
from Seattle University
in Non-profit Leadership, and
served as the Mayor of Mount
Vernon, Washington from 1996-2003. He started
playing bagpipes at age seven, and later attended
Macalester College in St. Paul MN where he led the
student run bagpipe band there for three years. He
has competed at the professional level as a solo piper
and the world class level on several occasions while
a member of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band.
He is the founder of the Celtic Arts Foundation, and
in January of 2004, became its first full-time Executive
Director. In 2008, Skye received the Washington
State Governor’s Heritage Award, recognizing his
“significant contribution to the creativity and the cultural
heritage of Washington State.” |
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