David Duea (MBA) is a nonprofit executive with more than 35 years of front line and leadership experience in the human-services sector. His career spans nonprofit leadership, child and family services, healthcare, aging services, affordable housing, and community impact organizations. David also is co-founder and co-CEO of The Lutheran Collaborative and serves as a Board Member for Lutheran Services in America.

Before joining LCSNW as Chief Executive Officer in 2014, David was CEO of HopeSparks family services based in Tacoma, Wash.

Heike Lake has dedicated 30 years to the mission of LCSNW, growing alongside the organization and the communities it serves. She began her career in direct service, starting as an intern, and has held a range of leadership roles, including Director for the Inland Northwest District, shaping her deep understanding of both frontline work and regional operations.

Heike served as Chief Operating Officer when she took on the additional role of President in 2024.

Nicholas Lee is a senior finance executive with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise financial strategy, capital allocation, FP&A, and operational finance. His career spans public sector and non-profit CFO appointments, Director roles, and senior-level leadership positions. He has overseen financial performance, economic clarity, clean audits, forecasting accuracy, and operational excellence.

Before joining LCSNW as CFO in 2022, Nicholas served as Finance Director of the King County Library System.

Sergio Razo is a technology executive with 26 years of experience in information technology, technology leadership, and business administration. As Chief Technology Officer and HIPAA Security Officer at Lutheran Community Services Northwest, he leads technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and IT operations.

Prior to joining LCSNW as Chief Technology Officer in 2022, Sergio held leadership roles in K–12 education and higher education, including serving as Technology Director at King County Library System.

Aija Stapars has more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership roles with an emphasis in human resources, organizational development, and labor relations. The child of refugee parents, she is fluent in Latvian and is active in the Seattle Latvian community.

Prior to joining LCSNW as Chief HR Officer, in 2022, Aija spent 12 years as a leader in the senior living community and healthcare space.

Joy Giovanani has more than 20 years of nonprofit executive leadership focused on philanthropy, strategic partnerships, community impact, and organizational growth.

Prior to joining the LCSNW Advancement Team in 2024, Joy worked at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and mission-driven impact across nonprofit and educational settings. She moved into the LCSNW Chief Advancement Officer role in January 2026.

Kerrisan Meyer has 14 years of nonprofit leadership and operational experience. At LCSNW, she oversees executive operations, board administration, strategic planning support, and executive communications, serving as a trusted partner to the Executive Team.

Prior to joining LCSNW in 2021, Kerrisan had increasingly responsible roles in case management, volunteer and program management. As Chief of Staff, she works out of the LCSNW Administrative office in downtown Tacoma.

Christopher Ross brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience to his role as President of Compass Housing Alliance, the housing division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest. He oversees Compass’s affordable housing and shelter services portfolio for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Prior to joining LCSNW in 2024, Christopher spent 16 years with Starbucks Coffee and went on to support and lead several other businesses before transitioning into nonprofit leadership.