Board of Directors & Supervisory Committee

Meet Our Board

O Bee is a credit union – a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. We are governed by our Board of Directors – regular members who agree to serve the interests of the cooperative and are elected by the members at the annual meeting. O Bee has been fortunate to have a fun and functional mix of long-serving Directors with institutional memory, and newer members with expertise in how things need to work for the future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Annual Notice of Officials Compensation

Prabakar Manoharan
Board Chair
Prabakaran leads the Board’s IT security, stability, and customer satisfaction efforts. He brings over 20 years of experience in software engineering to his role. He is dedicated to helping O Bee grow through excellent value and service to its Members. Prabakaran and wife, Dr. Devi, are proud parents of twins.

Christy Kriegsman
1st Vice Chair
Christy owns a farm and manages residential and self-storage rentals. In the past, she worked as a registered nurse. She previously served on the Board at Olympia's Nova School and earned a B.A. from the University of Alaska.

Ryan Bedford
2nd Vice Chair
Ryan, an attorney with 20+ years in legislative affairs and law, finds fulfillment in aiding his community, echoing the credit union motto, "People helping people." With his wife (whose father was a long-time Olympia Brewery employee), they invest in family and community through volunteering and mentoring.

Carolyn Caruso
Director Emeritus
Carolyn’s enduring connection to O Bee Credit Union began in 1969 when she was hired by Ted McGill. Over 34 years of service she held various roles, eventually becoming Vice President until her retirement. Carolyn, the unofficial O Bee historian, worked alongside all our CEOs, including founder Ted McGill.

Frieda Ray
Board Director
Frieda is semi-retired, having spent nearly 30 years in communications, including ten years in state government. Her professional background also includes experience in the fields of real estate and insurance. She is a long-time O Bee Credit Union Member and hopes to advance its long history of community engagement.

Joan Marchioro, board member at O Bee Credit Union

Joan Marchioro
Board Director
Joan is an attorney whose practice focused primarily on environmental law. Following the completion of her recent term as an appointed Member of the Pollution Control/Shorelines Hearings Board, Joan stepped away from the law to concentrate on the business she owns with her husband, South Sound Running. Since its opening in 1998, Joan has been responsible for all accounting and compliance functions of the business.

Kennon Maurer, board director at O Bee Credit Union

Kennon Maurer
Board Director
Kennon is a lifelong entrepreneur and experienced real estate agent with Maurer Home Group. He is also co-owner of Ebony and Ivory Coffee with locations in Lacey, Federal Way, and Tacoma. A graduate of Tumwater High School, Kennon has been a professional pianist since he was 14 and performs throughout the South Sound region.

Steve Blankenship
Board Director
Starting his professional journey as the Master Scheduler at Olympia Brewing Company, Steve subsequently served at both Tacoma Paper Board and California Paper Board for 18 years. He concluded his distinguished career in Risk Management with the Department of Corrections before retiring.

Will Saunders Jr.
Board Director
Will is an attorney with international business and regulatory experience. He has worked for the state of Washington on technology, regulation, and transparency policy since 2005. Before coming to Olympia, Will was based in Russia, working on projects for General Dynamics and Middlebury College among others. He advises on cyber security and technology issues before the Board.

Yathindran J. Lingam-Nattamai
Board Director
Yathi is a general dentist devoted to his craft in the Olympia area since 1998. He enjoys exploring the outdoors, and hiking the Olympics and the Cascades. Yathi was part of the National Practice-Based Research Network for 6 years to improve treatment outcomes for the patients. His aim is to strive for O Bee to be an integral part of the growth and development of our community.

Eric Smileuske - Associate Board Director at O Bee Credit Union

Eric Smileuske
Associate Board Director
Eric is an American Family Insurance agent. He's a 30+ year veteran of the casino industry with diverse experience in finance, marketing, entertainment, and economic diversification in NY, WA, OR, CA, and AZ. Eric and his wife have run a WA State accredited casino dealers’ school and a successful marijuana retail operation. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Ko Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay, OR.

Ken Stanton - Associate Board Director at O Bee Credit Union

Ken Stanton
Associate Board Director
After graduating from The Evergreen State College, Ken joined O Bee Credit Union at the start of his career in 1987. He worked for several state agencies, and as he continued to benefit from O Bee services, he formed his own company, developing software for WIC (Women, Infants & Children) programs. He retired in 2024 and joined the O Bee board in the hope of giving back.

Pam Putnam - Associate Board Director at O Bee Credit Union

Pam Putnam Folsom
Associate Board Director
Pam’s dad worked at the Brewery, and she has been an O Bee member since before she could drive. O Bee Credit Union was there for all her firsts, including her business, Folsom Public Relations. Today, she is the Communications Manager for SCJ Alliance. Non-profits have been central to her life as an active volunteer, her clients, and professionally as the Thurston Chamber’s Executive Director.

Meet Our Supervisory Committee

O Bee Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee is made up of six Member-owners who play a vital role in overseeing the credit union’s financial integrity. They help ensure transparency and accountability, with eligibility requirements to serve on the Committee matching those for the Board of Directors. The Supervisory Committee has three general goals:

Assure management’s financial reporting objectives have been met.
Assure management’s practices and procedures safeguard Members’ assets.
Assure a fair and unbiased third-party audit of financial reporting.

Bruce Cramer, board member at O Bee Credit Union

Bruce Cramer
Supervisory Committee Chair
Bruce served as the President of O Bee from 1986 to 2010, and as Interim CEO in 2023. He guided the credit union from a select employee group (SEG) membership model to an open charter membership, which made O Bee membership available to anyone living or working in Washington State.

Kari Summerour
Supervisory Committee Member
Kari, a CPA, is a long-time Olympia resident. Her career spans working with accounting firms, state legislature, higher education, and managing external audits for state agencies. She lives in Olympia with her husband and bulldog, enjoying gardening and exploring our beautiful state.

Miriam L. Bausch
Supervisory Committee Member
Miriam is a dedicated Member at O Bee and has served on all Board committees to enhance Members' financial needs. Raised and educated in Olympia, she worked with the executive and legislative branches of state government until her retirement. In addition to her Board role, she actively engages in community volunteering.

Sonja Winkelman
Supervisory Committee Member
Sonja has family ties to the Olympia Brewery and has been an O Bee Member since 1977. She has worked for the State of Washington as an auditor, analyst and investigator for more than 25 years. Sonja is passionate about the Credit Union and is proud to be a part of an organization that plays such an important role in the community.

Mahesh Kumar
Supervisory Committee Member
Mahesh has delivered technology solutions in multiple industries before becoming a data analyst for the state of Washington, first for the State Investment Board and currently for the Administrative Office of the Courts. In addition to soccer, he is passionate about analyzing organizational data to improve business outcomes.

Paige Rogers
Supervisory Committee Member
Paige is a dedicated tax accountant with a passion for making a positive impact on her community. She brings expertise in tax law and financial development to her role on the Supervisory Committee. In her free time, Paige enjoys being out and about with family and friends experiencing all the amazing things the PNW has to offer.

Board of Directors & Supervisory Committee

Meet Our Board

Meet Our Supervisory Committee

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Board of Directors & Supervisory Committee

Meet Our Board

Meet Our Supervisory Committee

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