IHC Board
2026-2027
IHC Board Members serve three year terms.
Elected officers serve a one year term.
Caron McMahon
Director of Nursing at University of Washington Medical Center, Caron has worked with The IHC since 2017 serving as Board Member, Treasurer and now President.
President
David Jacobsen
Retired Teamster Negotiator, David’s parents Kitty and Gordon were IHC founding members. David has served in multiple roles and is Parade Chair for the Seattle St. Patricks Day Parade.
Vice President
Nicole Heins
TreasurerManagement Consultant, Life Coach and Travel Adviser, Nicole joined the Board in 2026.
Katherine Wankelman
Membership SecretaryDevelopment Director at The Bellevue Garden Society, Katherine joined the Board in 2026.
SecretaryMaureen Barrett
20 years with Boeing procurement, Maureen has strong ties with Dromahair Co. Letrim and runs the IHC Annual Christmas Dinner Dance.
Mark Kohler
Executive DirectorFunded by The Emigrant Support Program from The D.F.A., Mark has worked as Exe. Dir since 2023
Board MemberRich Finn
Board MemberKevin O’Neill
Leisel Murray
Board Member
Board Member