Submitted by Rocksolid Community Teen Center
Rocksolid Community Teen Center announces changes in their Board of Directors. After numerous years of service, Kari Otos and Nancy Miller have stepped down from their positions on the board. Kari Otos was the first Executive Director for the teen center. She served as Executive Director from 2002-2008; then served on the board from 2008-2017. Nancy Miller was the second Executive Director and held that position from 2008-2012; then served as a board member from 2012-2017. They both stated they will continue to volunteer and support programs at Rocksolid.
Replacing their positions on the board of directors is Sean Philbrook and Laci Rowland. Sean Philbrook is Program Manager for Identity Clark County. Sean earned degrees in Public Affairs and Communications from Washington State University Vancouver, and has broad experience in both public and private sector administration. He serves on various boards and committees, and established a Young Professionals group in 2016 to catalyze emerging leaders in Clark County who want to learn more, share more and give more to their community. “Clark County is the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest; there’s no place I’d rather be.” states Philbrook.
Laci is Battle Ground branch manager for iQ Credit Union. She has been part of the iQ Credit Union team for over 9 years. Laci was born and raised in Battle Ground. She and her husband have 2 children. She loves to cook, bake, spend time with her family, and volunteer in the community. She has her bachelor’s degree in health and wellness and has a passion to help the elderly and loves being around kids. “I am beyond excited to join the board with Rocksolid to help enrich the lives of the young children in our community.” says Rowland.
“Knowing Kari and Nancy will continue to support our program in other avenues speaks volumes to the commitment level and love they have for our program. We look forward to the new ideas and energy Sean and Laci bring to the team.” states Marcy Sprecher, Executive Director.
About Rocksolid Community Teen Center
Rocksolid Community Teen Center offers a safe place after school for 5th -12th grade students in the Battle Ground and Hockinson School Districts. The teen center provides caring mentors which help with homework, play games, make crafts, teach life skills, offer free healthy snacks, contribute to community service projects and much more for only $20 a year per student. Rocksolid is located in the lower level of Bethel Lutheran Church, where they have graciously donated the space. Our mission is “To provide a safe place for youth of our community and to foster relationships with one another and caring adults for the purpose of encouraging them to become ROCKSOLID persons.” If you are interested finding more about the program, Marcy Sprecher, Executive Director, can be reached at 360-885-2181 or Marcy@rocksolid-teen.com.
