Open call for nominations!
Washington Canyon Coalition holds elections in October each year for open Director positions which start in December of the same year and serve 2-year terms. In 2025, there are four candidates running for four open spots. Elections will open on October 20, 2025 and close at 11:59pm Pacific Time on October 31, 2025.
Read about the four candidates below, then cast your vote!
Anyone who has a vested interest in the mission of Washington Canyon Coalition may cast a vote. Duplicate votes will be discounted.
Cole has canyoned through many of the canyons in the state multiple times. He also helps teach for The Mountaineers. He's taken on leadership as participant coordinator for the past two PNW Rondies, and is stepping up further to co-chair the event in 2026.
"I care about the community and the lands that we recreate in. I want to give back to those and the land that has given so much to me. I also associate with multiple canyoning groups around the region and would love to bring more of us together for a good cause."
Jesse has both breadth and depth when it comes to canyoning and SRT training , including canyoning & caving throughout Washington, the broader US, and internationally. Jesse also has experience partnering with other organizations such as the NSS for efforts such as creating training programs.
"I have been canyoning in Washington since 2018, and teaching canyoning since 2021. I'm interested in helping to maintain our canyons, and also, I have some non-profit board experience, and entrepreneurial experience."