Leading the Foundation to Fulfill It’s Mission
President
Suzanne, a Bellingham native, graduated from Sehome High and then Washington State University, earning a BA degree in sociology with a focus in Human Resources and a minor in German. She also played, coached and refereed rugby there. Shortly after graduating, she and her husband purchased a local cafe. After a few years of owning and operating their cafe, their first child came along and eventually decided to move back to good ‘ol Bellingham to be close to family. When Suzanne is not working at her other full time job as an insurance agent, she enjoys staying busy with community events, socializing with friends, coaching unified volleyball, kickboxing, running 5ks/10ks with friends or simply hanging out with the family. Suzanne has two kids, her daughter (typical) and son (born with special needs). Throughout the years, she has been involved in various programs & outreaches within the special needs community. The idea for the D.I.S.H Foundation started with a comment her son made back in 2017 and in the Spring of 2019, Western Washington University’s MBA program decided to take her idea of employing individuals with disabilities on as their capstone course. The research confirmed the viability of the business plan. She continued to move forward to make this dream a reality and the rest… is history!
Suzanne Taylor
President
Vice-President
Brett is lucky enough to be married to another teacher. Together they have two children. Their family loves exploring the northwest, and Brett cannot wait to introduce his kids to snowboarding, playing musical instruments, and sports (all things he really likes to do).
While working at Community Transitions, Brett has seen firsthand how difficult it is for young adults with disabilities to find paid employment in positions they can be enthusiastic about. The DISH Foundation is an opportunity to help alleviate this need in Bellingham and show the community the benefits of meaningful employment for this diverse group of people.
Brett Evans
At-Large
Secretary
April is our board Secretary and keeps us all in line. After graduating from Lycoming College with a BA in Marketing and Economics, she received her Doctor of Law degree from Vermont Law School. She has an extensive background in corporate counsel, legal counseling, corporate strategy and business compliance. We are excited to have her creative problem solving techniques and corporate expertise on our board!
April Doughty
Secretary
Treasurer
Stephanie Artino, CPA has over 25 years of experience in public and private accounting, working with clients across multiple industries. Her focus is advisory, tax & accounting services to the craft beer, construction & real estate industries. She also has extensive experience working with and serving on the Board of Directors for numerous not-for-profit organizations. Prior to founding Artino Advisory Group in 2012, she was a partner in a CPA firm in Bellingham. Stephanie has a Master Advisor Certification, focusing on human behavior and leadership development. She offers coaching, education & other management advisory services geared to help owners, managers and employees achieve greater results in their business. Stephanie graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and minor in Business Administration.
Stephanie Artino
Financial/Business
Advisor
Marketing & Events Chair
Our newest addition has a passion for the culinary industry as well as
those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, so it was the perfect fit! Executive Chef Boudousquie` brings many years of experience in the hospitality industry with a major focus on crafting from scratch to showcase the talent of the culinary team and atmosphere, and has spent a lot of time working with farmers to source as much locally as possible. His Louisiana roots bring a southern flair to the NW cuisine to the Shuksan Golf Course’s The Bistro Grille where he is the Food & Beverage Manager, as well as their amazingly talented Executive Chef. He enjoys spending
time with his family, enjoying the scenic views of the PNW and giving back to the community.
Matthew Boudousquie’
Marketing & Events Chair
Matthew, a New Orleans native relocated back to Bellingham in 2018 to be closer to help support his father. He has been working hard towards opening a restaurant for years and finally was able to do so with the amazing team at Shuksan Golf Club. The Bistro at Shuksan is his love letter to New Orleans and his grandmother, Hilda.
He first found a passion for helping others with IDD at a young age with his mother in education and godfather was an adaptive PE teacher. Matthew worked through a speech impediment in his youth which presented many challenges and in overcoming this he found a passion in helping others around him. In third grade he decided to run for student council president, and was elected. He was able to even extend recess by a few minutes. Later he joined boy scouts
eventually earning his Eagle Scout Award and being a Scoutmaster through college. He also was a soccer and basketball coach with the YMCA for six years and really enjoyed his time coaching others.
Later he studied special education when he started university, while working in hospitality at night. Shortly after studying with a minor in anthropology and a major in finance, he decided his true passion is in hospitality. Now, with over 25 years of experience in hospitality he has found more passion teaching others the skillsets they desire to become successful with their goals. He is really excited to give back to the community here locally, and grow national awareness and support for those with IDD and provide a true sense of purpose.
When not working Matthew loves spending time with his beautiful wife and step daughter exploring the amazing outdoors, but mostly cooking and eating together. He also really enjoys spending time at home with their dogs Sultan and Pepper (clever) and cat, Arlo.
Matthew Boudousquie’
Marketing & Event Chair
Board Member
Growing up in Bellingham, WA., David Rhea graduated from Bellingham High School and went on to graduate from UW with a BA in Political Science, then earning a JD degree from Willamette College of Law. David was a longtime licensed member of the Washington State Bar Association and held various jobs such as a Law Clerk for Chief Justice Robert Hunter of the WA State Supreme Court, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Whatcom County, then moving on to be a Partner in the Bellingham Law firm of Asmundson, Rhea & Atwood before winning the election to become a Judge for the Whatcom County District Court and served there for 25 years before retiring. Post retirement, David served as a Pro Tem in Whatcom & Skagit County and is currently enjoying full time retirement. David has been married for over 50 years to Marnie, the love of his life and was blessed with two wonderful children, Matt & Suzanne and 4 wonderful grandkids, Genna, Kaden, Nolan & Calvin.
David has a special place in his heart for Individuals and Families dealing with the challenges of IDD. His grandson is none other than our very own Kaden, who has IDD. When asked about Kaden, David’s response was, “Kaden barely survived early childhood but has beaten the odds repeatedly. He is developing into a fine young man with incredible potential. I’m truly amazed and thankful for him. The DISH Foundation provides people with IDD the training, support and mentoring to realize their full potential. I am honored to be part of the DISH Foundation and its mission.”
David Rhea
At-Large
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