Mentors and Board Members
Shaping business innovation and community in the valley.
Shaping business innovation and community in the valley.
President
As a business banker, I’ve dedicated myself to connecting people and fostering stronger businesses. Over five years ago, with Umpqua Bank’s support, I founded the Umpqua Community Room—a unique space for collaboration.
This led to The Business Workshop, a monthly gathering for sharing ideas, and eventually to the Sno-Valley Innovation Center, a nonprofit committed to helping startups and businesses adapt and grow.
Today, through the BizCast Forum, we’re expanding our reach, providing businesses with the technical resources they need—no matter where they are.
Secretary
With a passion for packaging and product development, my career has spanned roles with Hallmark, Gibson Greetings, Jeanmarie Creations, and Eddie Bauer. My experience also took me to Shanghai, where I worked with local and expat customers while managing health and wellness retail stores.
Back in Seattle, I embraced nonprofit work—serving on the Snoqualmie Arts Commission, the Dream Dinners Foundation, and leading the Preston Food Bank. Now, as a SnoValley Innovation Center board member, I’m excited to share my expertise in creative packaging and product development to support growing businesses.
Treasurer
With a passion for packaging and product development, my career has spanned roles with Hallmark, Gibson Greetings, Jeanmarie Creations, and Eddie Bauer. My experience also took me to Shanghai, where I worked with local and expat customers while managing health and wellness retail stores.
Back in Seattle, I embraced nonprofit work—serving on the Snoqualmie Arts Commission, the Dream Dinners Foundation, and leading the Preston Food Bank. Now, as a SnoValley Innovation Center board member, I’m excited to share my expertise in creative packaging and product development to support growing businesses.
Board Member
Michele Catoire brings over 30 years of experience in sales, management, and community engagement. Her diverse professional background includes residential mortgage lending, project management, restaurant operations, and social media management. For the past three years, she has served the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce—first as a dedicated volunteer, and now as Director of Operations—where she leads membership development, fundraising, grant administration, and large-scale event planning.
Michele has also served on several nonprofit and community boards throughout her career. She is deeply committed to fostering strong partnerships and advancing opportunities for innovation, sustainable growth, and regional collaboration.
Board Member
Treb is a business intelligence expert with 24 years of experience and is CEO of Marquee Insights, a business intelligence consultancy. Prior to becoming CEO, he worked in leadership positions at Microsoft, Starbucks, Wachovia (now Wells Fargo). He has been recognized as Data Platform MVP from Microsoft.
Treb lives in the Snoqualmie area with his wife, children and corgi and holds an MBA from Wake Forest University.
Board Member
With over 20 years in the printing industry, Mike has served small and mid-sized businesses locally and nationwide. His experience working with diverse organizations allows him to advise business owners on maximizing their marketing budgets.
Seeking professional growth, he discovered SVIC, where he launched a new construction business. He also gives back through volunteering with the Civil Air Patrol, mentoring youth in leadership, STEM, and emergency services. Based in Fall City for over a decade with his wife and children, Mike continues to support his community through business and service.
Board Member
Rebeccah MacQuigg is a seasoned CPA with over 15 years of experience in financial strategy, compliance, and small business advisory. As a founding partner of MacQuigg Financial, she has guided entrepreneurs and organizations through complex financial landscapes, offering expertise in tax planning, audit readiness, and sustainable growth.
Rebeccah brings a sharp analytical mindset and a collaborative spirit to the board, drawing on her deep understanding of fiscal responsibility and ethical governance. She is currently working remotely while traveling full-time with her husband and four giant suitcases.
Board Member
David is an attorney who focuses on helping new, smaller, and growing business with intellectual property support such as trademark, copyright, licensing, etc. He also helps with personal documents such as wills and trusts. Prior to that he spent a couple decades in the tech management industry with a variety of Pacific Northwest companies.
He is very involved with the Alpental Ski Patrol as a Hill Patroller and teaches emergency medical first aid, technical rescue techniques such as chair lift evacuations and toboggan transport of injured persons. He enjoys spending time with his daughters, traveling, and learning new things.
Board Member
Sheraz Malik is a longtime program and product leader with over two decades of experience in operations, digital delivery, and business strategy across companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, and T-Mobile. Alongside his corporate work, Sheraz has founded several small tech startups and has spent many years engaged in the startup and incubation space, bringing a deep understanding of early-stage business development.
He is also the founder of Wolfklinge, an outdoor gear company, and Lari Adda, a South Asian food truck serving the greater Seattle area. Sheraz brings a practical, hands-on perspective to innovation, grounded in both startup grit and enterprise scale.
A committed community builder, Sheraz has been an active volunteer with Tasveer—an acclaimed South Asian arts nonprofit—since its inception, and served on its board for five years. He currently serves on the boards of both the SnoValley Innovation Center and the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce, supporting local business growth and youth entrepreneurship in the region.
Board Member
Nathan Sherfey is a co-owner of Remlinger Farms, located in Carnation, Washington, with extensive experience in business management and local community development. He is deeply involved in community service, actively serving on multiple boards and committees, including Vice President of the Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance (SPA) Board, Carnation Parks & Planning Board, Remlinger Heritage Foundation, Carnation 4th of July Board, Riverview Financial Advisory, SnoValley Finance Committee, and SnoValley Government Affairs Committee.
Nathan graduated from Willamette University with a dual degree in Business and Economics, followed by an MBA in Finance from Willamette’s MBA school. He brings years of expertise in finance, business leadership, and community advocacy. His work reflects a deep commitment to the goals of organizations such as the SnoValley Regional Chamber, including community service, responsible tourism, advocacy, and education. With a passion for local preservation and sustainable growth, Nathan aims to contribute to the continued success of his community through his leadership and service.
Board Member
James is a native of the Pacific Northwest and was born and raised in Washington State. Professionally, James’ focus is working with communities to reach their economic and workforce development goals. Through this work he has gained experience in government and non-profit management, fiscal analysis, strategic planning, and operational management. James has founded offices and programs in both city and county governments and nonprofits focused on economic and workforce development.
He is passionate about working with local communities to help them define their goals, develop strategies, and implement projects for the betterment of the community. His hobbies include nearly everything outdoors such as hiking, backpacking, scrambling, flyfishing and, most of all, backcountry skiing. James is married to his wife Melissa, a local stage and screen actor, and is a proud father of their daughter Madeleine and the family’s big Newfoundland dog, Guinness.