OUR BOARD

Originally from Hyannis Port Massachusetts Mark is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard who’s lived in Washington State since 1992. During his military career he’s been stationed on four ships to include the USCGC Eagle (297’ sailing ship) and the USCGC Polar Star, and ashore from Baltimore to Guam, Florida to Seattle and has been to all 50 states, 37 countries, and every continent, circumnavigated the globe and spent almost a year in Antarctica. He’s got a background in maritime law enforcement, communications and information technology ranging from Morse Code operations in the Coast Guard to computer network management at a large county 911 center, is a board member for the 501.c.3 Kitsap Shop With a Cop, father, grandfather and currently a Deputy Chief of Police. Mark has a passion for public service and helping people where he can, in his career in law enforcement he has seen the ravages of homelessness and with his military service background he is particularly touched by the number of homeless veterans, people that stepped up and stepped in to be the voice of our nation and the desperate need for these wonderful people to be taken care of in their time of need. Mark looks forward to making a difference in the veteran community with the support of his beautiful wife Michelle’s support

Stephanie Hyatt is a local attorney who specializes in criminal law but is also dedicated to working with nonprofit organizations. She was born and grew up in Port Angeles, Washington, and graduated from Port Angeles High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Washington and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon. After becoming licensed to practice law in 2014, Stephanie returned to her hometown to open a solo practice. She also serves on the board of the Clallam County Bar Association as the President for 2017, the board of Clallam-Jefferson County Probono Lawyers as the Secretary, and the board of Port Scandalous Roller Derby as the President.

Courtney Nestler is the owner and president of Bright Light Solutions, a marketing company specializing in social media. Her background includes public relations, corporate communications and sales. She and her family moved from Tampa Bay, Florida to the Olympic Peninsula in the summer of 2016 and will be stationed here until 2020, her husband is active duty with the Coast Guard. Courtney is passionate about helping others and building community.