The Montlake Community Club Board of Directors is composed of the president, vice president, secretary and treasurer of the club, together with nine trustees. Trustees are elected to three-year terms and three trustees are elected every year. Trustees contribute to discussions at monthly board meetings, share perspectives and concerns of neighbors, and volunteer for committee work.

The MCC could not function without the work of volunteers, some of whom are listed below. Interested in joining the board or volunteering? Please contact us.

MCC Board

Bryan Haworth – President

Bryan Haworth has been a Montlake resident for more than 20 years.  He and his wife Paige have two children, Anna and Matt, who attended Montlake Elementary and now attend Garfield High School and Washington Middle School.  Bryan served on the MCC board as a trustee for two years before becoming president. He has worked in the real estate industry for more than 26 years as a broker and an appraiser. His hobbies include golf, camping, fishing, and working on his old pickup truck.

Robert M. DeLay – Vice President

Bob has been a homeowner in the Montlake neighborhood since 1972. He currently lives on East Miller Street, just East of 24^th Avenue. Bob’s goals and efforts as a board member include neighborhood beautification, business district enhancement, and community relations. He is the Montlake Community Club liaison with the East Precinct Advisory Council, which connects Montlake and other neighborhoods to the Seattle Police Department.

Michele Layton – Treasurer

Michele has lived in Montlake since 2000 and loves her location a block away from the community center. Her two boys attended Montlake Elementary and TOPS, and currently attend Seattle Prep. Michele has been on the Montlake Advisory Council at the Montlake Community Center for 9 years and has held every position on that board.

Sharsti Sandall – Secretary

Sharsti has lived in Montlake since 2013, when her family relocated from San Diego. Although Sharsti is new to Montlake, her neighborhood ties run deep: her husband was born and raised on Shelby Street and she got engaged 15 years ago in West Montlake Park. Her two children attend Montlake Elementary and her strong family connection to the area inspired her to serve on the board.  As a board member, she initiated and directed the first ever Montlake 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Run.

Carol Cordy

Carol and her family have lived in Montlake for 37 years. Her children attended Montlake Elementary School. She has been active over the years in several volunteer activities, including volunteering at Montlake Elementary. Carol joined the board to become more active in community projects.

Darcy LaBelle

Darcy has resided in Montlake with her husband and daughters since 1999.  Her passion for this community, with its historic architecture and strong network of neighbors, inspired her to join the board. She hopes to work on community building events to further knit this beautiful neighborhood together and bring about positive changes to its residents.

Kathleen Laughman

Kathy has owned a home on E. Miller Street near the Arboretum since 1970.  After a seven-year stay in France, Kathy returned to Montlake in 2010 and has been active in the Montlake Community Club ever since. She has helped run the MCC’s All Montlake Yard Sale, the Snow Brigade, and the MCC’s art and music festivals. Kathy played a key role in securing a grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods to help Montlake envision a better business district. She continues to serve the MCC as the lead of the  Montlake Business District Development Project.

Juan Lopez

Juan is the owner of the Glam and Tonics Aveda Concept Salon on 24th Ave East. Juan has owned businesses in the neighborhood for over 10 years and serves as the Montlake business district liaison to the Montlake Community Club Board of Trustees.

John O’Neil

John joined the MCC Board because of his interest in social, economic, and transportation issues affecting Montlake, as well as preserving the historic nature of the community and surrounding areas.

Lori Sabado

Lori Sabado is a native Seattleite and has lived with her family in the Montlake neighborhood for 10 years. She has two children in Seattle Public Schools. Lori has helped run the All Montlake Yard Sale for several years. She has served on the board since 2013 and may be spotted riding her bicycle throughout Seattle.

Yvonne Werner

Yvonne, her husband, and their 5-year-old son moved to Shelby Street in December 2013. She joined the Montlake Community Club Board of Directors in 2015 to meet local neighbors, get more involved in the area, and be active in the school community that her son will soon be a part of.

MCC Volunteers

Nathalie Gehrke – Reporter, Business District Development Project

Nathalie served on the MCC Board from 2012 to 2015 –as vice president for two years; the committee lead for Arts & Music events for 3 years; and co-founder of the All-Montlake Yard Sale. Nathalie was on the faculty at the University of Washington for 31 years, and has lived in Montlake since 1994. She’s actively involved in advocacy and education on housing and homelessness issues in the U. District, plays bluegrass fiddle, and enjoys kayaking, hiking, and gardening.

LeAna Alvarado-Smith – Montlake. net Co-Editor

LeAna has lived in Montlake since 2011 with her husband, Steve, and their two sons. In addition to being a former MCC trustee, LeAna is the current president of the Montlake Community Center Advisory Council. Additionally, she was co-chair of the group that organized and fundraised for the installation of the new sports court and fitness equipment at the Montlake Playfields.

Tomitha Blake – University of Washington Liaison

Tomitha returned to Seattle in 2012 to work at the University of Washington.  She is proud to call this neighborhood her home and cites the coming light rail, Husky Stadium, UW, the Arboretum, the Montlake Playfields, and her amazing neighbors as a few of the reasons to love living in Montlake.  Tomitha is a former trustee of the MCC and continues to serve as a liaison to the university. Her service to the MCC is inspired by long-time residents who championed a strong partnership with our vibrant business community to create a livable, engaged, safe neighborhood.

Jonathan Bridgman – Web and Creative 

Jonathan served as a members of the MCC Board of Trustees for many years and continues to assist the board with web and creative projects. Jonathan spent many years advocating for Montlake on the 520 and transportation issues. He was born in Montlake and lives in the house he grew up in, and has a child at Montlake Elementary.

Rohit Manokaran – Technical Advisor

Rohit has served on the Board of Trustees and assists the MCC with technical solutions. Rohit moved to Montlake in 2015 and lives near the Montlake Playfields.

 

Erik Saginac – Mapping Technical Advisor

Erik has assisted with route maps for the Montlake 5K Turkey Trot & Kids Run as well as the mapping of crime and safety data for the neighborhood. Erik and his wife Laura have lived in their Montlake home for over 10 years. Their home has been in Laura’s family for over 60 years, and is where Erik picked up Laura 16 years ago for their first date.  They are now raising two young children and hope to keep the home in the family for generations to come.