Holt International Children's Services Board of Directors

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Board of Directors, Holt International The Holt International Children’s Services Board of Directors is a governing board with a geographically diverse group of directors representing adoptees, adoptive parents, and functional experts with experience in child welfare and special needs, financial, and business operations. These board members volunteer their time and resources to help with the Holt mission to find families for children.
	Francis Wankowicz, Chair Francis and his wife, Barbara, began their association with Holt in 1989, ultimately adopting three children who are now young adults. He and Barbara have taught pre-adopt classes, worked with many families considering adoption, traveled to Korea through the Holt Family Tour and developed deep and lasting friendships within the Holt community. As a Board member Francis recognizes both the privilege and responsibility of serving children through Holt's work, and is humbled by the passion, character and commitment of Holt's staff, leadership and Board.
	Clay Henderson, Vice Chair Clay and his wife Shila are the parents of ten children, ages 10 to 29 years. They adopted four children through Holt, beginning in 1997. Clay is retired from the US Army and now manages a supply chain group for Intel Corporation. He enjoys golfing, reading and spending time with his family. Clay was privileged to see Holt's work in both Korea and Vietnam during his adoption travels and has been committed to helping vulnerable children ever since. As a board member, Clay feels a deep commitment to continue Harry and Bertha Holt's mission because truly, "Every child deserves a home of his own."
	Jeff Weinkauf, Secretary Holt has been part of the fabric of Jeff's family for many years. His sister Emily was adopted through Holt from Korea, and his parents have both served in various capacities, on behalf of Holt since the mid seventies. Jeff and his wife Amy have chaired the Eugene Holt auction twice, and have been blessed with the opportunity to travel to Korea on the heritage tour and as part of the gift team. Jeff feels that Holt has a unique and special story to tell. From its simple origins to the movement it is today, there is no other group with as much reach, and potential impact for children internationally as Holt.
	Cynthia Bigelow Cynthia is the founder and executive director of CHOSEN International, a faith based post adoption support organization. She is passionate about helping provide educational, emotional, and spiritual resources that strengthen adoptive families. Cynthia and her husband are the parents of four grown children, two through adoption. Though they began their relationship with Holt in 1989, their connection with Holt deepened in 1992 when they traveled with a dental mission to Korea. While in Korea, Cynthia was able to spend time with Grandma Holt, who was visiting Il San at the time, thus began a friendship that lasted until Grandma Holt's death in 2000. Cynthia is honored to be a part of Holt's Board of Directors as they continue to seek after God's heart for caring for the needy children of the world.
	Becca Brandt Becca and her husband Kim are Holt parents with six adopted children and two birth children, ages 22-32. As a Board member and family physician, Becca has visited Russia, Hong Kong, Haiti, China, India, Nepal, Philippines, Ukraine, Korea, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Mongolia. She does volunteer work with a Down Syndrome Parent Support Group and is a member of various committees in her church. She also enjoys gardening, traveling and good mystery novels. Becca says as a Holt Board member she enjoys "involvement with Holt on so many levels, getting to know other Board members; strengthening my faith." Becca says, "I was deeply touched by knowing Grandma Holt. I always try to remember, "What would Grandma Holt do?' "
	Wilma Cheney Wilma Cheney has served continuously on the board since 1968 and was elected a lifetime member of the board in 1996. She has been married to husband, David, for 59 years and is the mother of 7 children, 4 biological sons and 3 Holt-kid daughters. There are 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She has been a worker in various Christian or Presbyterian churches since 1947. She and Dave, who is a retired airline pilot/rancher, have owned and operated Martin Airfield, a General Aviation airport at College Place/Walla Walla, WA since 1998. As board member she has served on almost every committee, chaired the Personnel and Nominating Committee, and held the office of Vice-President and Secretary. She feels serving on the board is a wonderfully satisfying way to "give back" for blessings received from adoption of their wonderful daughters.
	Clinton “Clint” Cottrell The Rev. Dr. Clinton “Clint” Cottrell is a Holt adoptive father and former executive with the Federal Aviation Administration. In 2000, he became ordained as a minister in the Presbyterian Church. In the years since, he has served as pastor to a suburban church in Pittsburgh and, since 2005, as a pastor of Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers, Florida. Clint possesses two doctoral degrees, one in ministry and the other in theology. Clint and his wife Amy are parents to four children. In 1997, they adopted their youngest through Holt from Thailand. In 2004, they also adopted a teenage daughter via domestic adoption in the U.S. Clint says he is honored to again serve the Lord on the Holt Board of Directors.
	Cindy Davis Cindy and her husband Randall became acquainted with Holt through their neighbors. Cindy and Randall have attended Holt charity events in Dallas area for about 10 years. As a Board member, Cindy has traveled with Holt to Mongolia, India, Philippines, Ukraine, Romania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, and Korea. She also volunteers as a court appointed child advocate (CASA). Cindy has education and job experience in nursing and hospital administration. Her husband Randall is an oncologist. The Davis' have two adult sons, both married and three precious granddaughters. Cindy enjoys being a Board member and "meeting other Christians and doing the work of the Lord to help children around the world."
	Maureen Grimaud Maureen and David have been married 25 years and have two children. Maureen was adopted from Korea in 1963 at two years old and raised on a dairy farm in Minnesota in a loving Christian home. She graduated with a Business Administrative degree from Mankato State University and has been in a family run business, d/b/a Precision Auto Tune in 12 States, with her husband since 1987. Maureen has been involved with adult adoptee gatherings since 1999 and enjoys getting involved with post adoption services. She has been to Korea in 2004 with her family along with other adult adoptees and found it truly life changing. God is truly great by allowing children who have been abandoned to have families of their own. I feel it a privilege and honor to carry on the legacy Harry and Bertha created 55 years ago.
	David Kim David worked with Harry Holt in the 1950s and 1960s. David is greatly respected in the field of child welfare and adoption. He serves as an ambassador for Holt's work throughout the world. As a Board member and President Emeritus of HICS, David enjoys seeing Holt continue to grow and serve children. He's grateful for his many years being associated with Holt. He gives glory to God for making Holt such a great organization.
	Eric Larsen Eric and his wife Susi are the parents of three young children, ages 2 to 6 years, including a son, adopted from Ethiopia through Holt. Based on the incredible experience working with Holt - and observing first-hand the organization's transformative work with the families and children of Ethiopia - Eric became deeply passionate about the Holt mission and is privileged to be of service as a new member of the Board of Directors Professionally, Eric serves as Managing Partner of the Advisory Board Company, a Washington DC-based healthcare consulting firm with 1,500 employees internationally. Eric is an enthusiastic international traveler, having visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents.
	Tara Linh Leaman Tara is a Holt adoptee and is the Co-Founder and Vice-President of AmerAsians Building Bridges, Inc. (AABB). AABB offers empowerment programs and consulting services to Vietnamese Amerasians, Vietnam veterans, adoptees and our allies. Tara is a graduate of Cornell University and Georgetown University Law Center and has worked nationally and internationally on advancing social change, including service as a deputy director at a NYC-based adoption research institute, and as a volunteer with the Mennonite Central Committee and Peace Corps in Africa. As a Holt Board member, she is honored to be a part of an organization that fully understands that the teachings of the Creator are less about codes of morality, and much more about advancing human justice by helping children and families worldwide.
	Kenneth Matsuura Ken and his wife Diane have been involved with Holt since 1981 when they adopted their youngest daughter (from Korea). They have gone on several Holt trips including Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia and China.
	Chuck Mitman Mr. Mitman is the President and co-founder of Prism eSolutions and holds over 20 years of experience in the quality and risk management industries. Prior to founding Prism eSolutions, Mr. Mitman served as Vice President of the International Business Division of Simon & Schuster in New York.
	Jeff Saddington Jeff and his wife Carol are the parents of five children, ages 21 to 29 years. They also have three wonderful daughters-in-law and three beautiful grandchildren. They adopted three children through Holt, all from Korea, beginning in 1983. Jeff is a retired executive with 35 years at Johnson & Johnson. In 2011, he graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. He is now a chaplain at Hospice Austin, the largest non-profit hospice in Austin, TX, where he and Carol now reside. Jeff and his family lived overseas in Tokyo for three years in the early 1990s. Jeff is active in his church and his interests in addition to serving Holt include serving the hungry and homeless in the greater Austin area. He enjoys time with family, reading, photography and travel. Jeff has traveled with Holt to Korea, India, Haiti and Ethiopia, and will soon visit Holt's programs in China. As a Holt board member, Jeff continually strives to help the organization best serve children – ultimately helping them "find security in permanent, loving homes." "The world of family preservation and adoption is changing so rapidly," he says, "and I want to help Holt in any way I can to be able to change with it."
Holt International Children's Services P.O. Box 2880 (1195 City View) Eugene, Oregon 97402, USA Phone: (541) 687-2202 Fax: (541) 683-6175 Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Pacific Time