About the Cascade Loop Foundation

The Cascade Loop Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created in 2018 whose mission it is to address and fund important issues along the byway corridor including education, public safety and sustainability. The creation of the Cascade Loop Foundation was effectively in response to many of the needs as set forth in the initial Cascade Loop Corridor Management Plan. The Cascade Loop Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and staffed by an Executive Director.

Cascade Loop Foundation Board of Directors  

• Debbie Copple, Executive Director, Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sultan
• Jack Penland, Marketing Director, Whidbey & Camano Island Tourism, Freeland 
• Henry Sladek, Owner, Cascadia Inn, Skykomish
• Greg Taylor, Past President, Liberty Orchards/Aplets & Cotlets, Cashmere

Cascade Loop Foundation Staff

Roni Freund, Executive Director