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Waterfall Community Health Center Board of Directors
The Board of Directors meet regularly to ensure that the center is community based and responsive to the community’s health care needs. Over 51% of the board members are active, registered clients of the health center who are representative of the population served by the Waterfall.
Waterfall Community Health Center Board of Directors
The Board of Directors meet regularly to ensure that the center is community based and responsive to the community’s health care needs. Over 51% of the board members are active, registered clients of the health center who are representative of the population served by the Waterfall.
Marce Knight
Board President
Marce Knight was invited to join the Waterfall Board of Directors in 1998 by our first CEO, Kathy Laird. She graduated from Marshfield High School, received her associates degree from Southwestern Oregon Community College and her Bachelor of Arts from Linfield University, McMinnville, Oregon. Serving on the Board of Directors has been a rewarding experience, in seeing the growth in the programs now offered in multiple locations, and to see Waterfall become a vital part of the health care community. Marce’s background was in Healthcare and she is now retired. She loves to read, travel, and play pickleball. She and her husband enjoy spending the winters in southern California. Marce plans to continue serving on the Board.
Anna Huit
Board Vice President
Anna has been an active volunteer on the coast for the past 14 years. In her “work life” she was a Clinical Manager/Polysomnographer. She has 4 boys with autism and she has some severe health complications. This guided the decision for her to spend more time at home. Now she spends her time advocating for her boys and helping when they face barriers. She also spends time advocating for undeserved populations in our community and volunteering. Two of her children are patients at The Starfish Program. That program has improved their lives, leading her to want to volunteer on the board. She and her husband have also coached youth soccer and can often be found at local soccer games. When she is not volunteering they love to camp, crab, fish, and enjoy the gorgeous Coast Line.
Arnie Roblan
Board Treasurer
Arnie Roblan was born in Port Angeles, Washington. After completing his education, he moved to Coos Bay in 1972 with his wife.
His wife of 53 years, Arlene, spent 26 years with the Coos Bay School District and retired as Principal of Madison School in 2013. They have spent the last 49 years on the Oregon Coast where they raised their three children.
Arnie first earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington and Master of Arts degree from the University of Oregon. He then began his lengthy career teaching mathematics at Marshfield High School in 1972. He held the positions of Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, and finally Principal of Marshfield High School in 1989. Soon after retiring from his principalship in 2004 Arnie was elected to Oregon State Legislature. Arnie has represented District 09 as an Oregon State Representative from 2005 to 2013 and District 05 as an Oregon State Senator from 2013 to 2021.
In his free time, Arnie enjoys reading, carpentry, bricklaying, and cooking.
McClain Altman
Board Member
McClain Altman joined our Board of Directors in the summer of 2020. He has a long history with Waterfall as he was a patient for more than 10 years. His experience with Waterfall has always been a positive one as the service was consistently excellent along with the positive attitudes. McClain has worked with elder and disabled populations in our community. He is a business owner and a Farmer’s Market vendor, which he has done for 10 years. When he isn’t working or helping the community, some of his favorite passions include fishing, gardening, home remodeling, and horticulture. If you ever get to know McClain, you’ll quickly find his funny, creative, and caring personality as a wonderful presence to have around.
Steve Sanden
Board Member
Steve Sanden became a board member of Waterfall Clinic in February of 2023. As the Executive Director of BAFS, a peer-run organization specializing in substance use treatment, drug and alcohol-free housing, and recovery support services, Steve has dedicated his career to helping individuals overcome addiction and find their path to recovery. Many BAFS clients have benefited from the exceptional care provided by Waterfall Clinic. His firsthand experience as a patient underscores his commitment to Waterfall.
Ruth Bell
Board Member
Ruth Bell joined the Waterfall Board of Directors in October of 2021. This decision came after Dr. Wendy Chang asked her if she was interested in joining. She has previously worked as a cytogenetic technologist, and currently volunteers as an Aspire coach at the high school, as well as coaching mountain biking. Ruth is married and has two kids. She loves to garden, go lake swimming, and biking. When she is not too busy outside, she likes to get creative and make fun meals for her and her family.
Christina Kent
Board Member
Kathy Carbaugh
Board Member
Kay Kerriden
Board Member
Kay retired from a 23 year career at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., where she was a systems analyst/manager. Kay was (publicly) elected to the Petaluma (CA) Healthcare District in 2000 and served for 8 years, 6 of those as president. Concurrently, she was on the Petaluma Health Center (FQHC) Board for 8 years. Since moving to North Bend in 2019, Kay has been active in the League of Women Voters of Coos County, and recently completed a 3 year term as president. She is a parent of 4 children; grandparent of 8; and great grandparent of 4.
Position Vacant, Multiple Positions Available
Next Board of Directors meeting – 01/28/2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Location TBD