Meet Mike Minnis, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience working closely with businesses in the vibrant Pacific Northwest. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in areas spanning communications, technology, and corporate finance, offering invaluable insights and strategic guidance to his clients.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mike is deeply committed to giving back to his community. He has dedicated his time and efforts to various non-profit organizations, including the Oregon Food Bank and YoungLife. Currently, he serves as the President of The Panther Foundation, passionately driving initiatives to support the community and empower its members.

Family is at the heart of Mike's life. He is happily married to Jessica and is the proud father of four children, all of whom are actively engaged in multiple sports within the Washougal area. With a coaching tenure spanning over two decades, Mike has not only nurtured his own children's athletic talents but has also inspired countless young athletes to strive for excellence both on and off the field.

Upon relocating to Washougal 12 years ago, Mike was captivated by the potential of the local sports scene. His enthusiasm and vision for its future prompted him to become deeply involved in the community. Whether he's honing his golf skills at Orchard Hills Golf Club or passionately coaching from the sidelines of a basketball court, Mike continues to be a driving force in shaping the sporting landscape of Washougal.

With a relentless commitment to excellence and a genuine passion for uplifting those around him, Mike embodies the spirit of leadership and community engagement, leaving a lasting impact wherever he goes.

Since 2019, Jessica has been involved with the Panther Foundation and joined the board in 2020 bringing her professional expertise in administration, operations, and finance. With these skills, she has played a crucial role in restructuring and expanding the foundation.

Growing up in Michigan, Jessica played varsity basketball and soccer. She now cheers on her 4 kids in middle and high school basketball, golf, soccer, and wrestling. In rare moments of free time, Jessica and her husband Mike, can be found on the golf course together.

Jessica has always appreciated how sports can mold individuals and shape character. For her, sports are not only enjoyable but also serve as valuable tools for personal development. Through involvement on the Board, Jessica is able to contribute to the practical and impactful support and promotion of athletics in Washougal.

Wayne has a background in public service. He was in the Army for nine years, serving tours in Europe and Iraq. He also previously worked for the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Wayne is a married father of two, supporting his kids in cross country, track, soccer, and horse riding.

Wayne is particularly passionate about supporting Washougal athletics, and he strives to contribute to their success however he can. He has been an active member of The Panther Foundation since 2023. He is excited to see how the Foundation grows in the future and to see Washougal athletes be supported.

Kurt Wilkinson joined the Panther Foundation Board in 2023. He has a professional background in safety, business operations, and risk management, which will assist in developing policies and procedures for the board and those who interact with the Panther Foundation. He is currently the Western Region Principal for ADS System Safety, a safety and security consulting firm based in Baltimore, Maryland.

While growing up in Montana, Kurt participated in many sports to include basketball, baseball, football, track, and cross country, along with outdoor activities such as downhill skiing, rifle and bow hunting, fishing, motocross, and 4-wheeling.

Kurt has also been very active coaching various sports in Washougal starting in 2012, to include basketball, football, baseball, and softball. Kurt and his wife Courtney have two kids that participate in Washougal sports programs at JMS and WSH to include basketball, volleyball, and track.

Kurt looks forward to growing the Panther Foundations ability to support local sports programs and develop clear processes that will benefit all involved.

Kendra Christensen joined the Panther Foundation Board in 2023. She brings expertise in marketing and communications to help grow the Foundation in these areas. She is a proud veteran spouse and has two kids who are involved in cross country, track, soccer and horse riding.

Her favorite sport growing up was soccer and she played at the collegiate level. She’s enjoyed coaching soccer in varying age groups for the Camas/Washougal Recreation League. Kendra has owned local businesses in design and real estate. Currently, she is the Director of Military Communications for Sirva, a global relocation company.

Kendra is passionate about building community. She is thrilled to be on The Panther Foundation Board and loves helping our Washougal student athletes succeed!

Jana Sled joined the Panther Foundation Board in 2023. She grew up in Camas, Washington, where she participated in basketball, softball, volleyball, track and dance. Before moving to Washougal in 2011, Jana taught elementary school in California for ten years. She returned to her roots to give her two boys, now a freshman and a senior, the opportunities she enjoyed growing up in a small town. Her boys participate in cross country, soccer, tennis, and Boy Scouts of America.

Jana brings enthusiasm, energy, experience, and skill as she tirelessly serves the community and schools in various volunteer positions. She has volunteered countless hours of her time running the Washougal Youth Basketball Program since 2017. In addition, she has coached youth soccer and basketball while also being an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts, and organizing fundraising for Washougal High School.

Her favorite sport growing up was volleyball. She turned down a college scholarship to New York in favor of her alma mater. Her favorite sports memory growing up was playing in five sets “the longest volleyball match ever” against Hudson Bay High School and stopping them from moving on to districts. Following the match, she received a phone call from a Mountain View player asking who won. There was screaming in the background as the entire team heard the news that Mountain View would now be going on to districts.

As a school teacher and coach, Jana is passionate about her work with the youth. Being on the board will help achieve her goal of teaching the youth in the community the skills to successfully compete in team sports, while at the same time enjoying positive and fun experiences as they gain confidence in themselves.