Purpose
The Redmond Police Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization established, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service code 501(c) 3, to assist the City of Redmond's police department with non-budgeted expenditures. The Foundation is governed by a citizen-based, volunteer board of directors with all received contributions, donations and grants used to meet the mission and vision of the Foundation.
The Foundation is the only community-based organization authorized to raise funds for Redmond Police Department; it serves as a vehicle for tax-exempt gift and grants from individuals, businesses and philanthropies intent on providing better policing and a safer community. The grants we fund are ultimately intended to enhance overall public safety and help build stronger relationships between the community and the Redmond Police Department.
Board of directors
David Carson
President
dcarson@redmondpolicefoundation.org
(206) 484-8480
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OneRedmond Foundation Board Member and former Redmond City Councilmember
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David grew up in the Rogue Valley of southern Oregon, has a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in Business Management and moved to Redmond after college to take a position at Microsoft. He is an IT consultant for small businesses on the Eastside.
He served on the Redmond City Council from 2008 to 2023 and is a member of Redmond Kiwanis.
He’s married and lives in the Overlake district of Redmond with his wife Danielle and their spaniel Piper.
Leo Poort
Administrative Secretary
leop@redmondpolicefoundation.org
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Leo Poort worked for 32 years as the principal Police Legal Advisor for the City of Seattle. He was responsible for providing strategic advice and training given to officers of the Seattle Police Department. Leo counseled, instructed and advised chiefs of police, senior staff members, sworn and civilian managers, and officers regarding criminal law and constitutional procedures, first amendment protections and personnel law.
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He is an expert in a wide array of legal matters that pertain to law enforcement personnel and organizations.
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Early in his career, Leo served for 3 years as Assistant City Attorney with the City of Bellevue, WA and was Bellevue’s first Police Legal Advisor.
Leo is a 1973 graduate of Tulane University with a Juris Doctorate in Law. He was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1973 and has been a licensed member of the Bar for over 36 years. Leo Poort holds a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in English.
Eden Cohen
Board Member
eden.d.cohen@redmondpolicefoundation.org
A proud Redmond resident, Eden is a seasoned leader and entrepreneur. Currently working at Google, he has previously led teams of people at corporations such as Microsoft, Qualcomm and Intel.
Eden is a strong supporter of political and economic freedoms, globalization, scientific progress, government accountability, equal opportunity, and the rule of law as the foundation for human prosperity.
Through his field service with the Israel Defense Forces during the Second Intifada, Eden found his passion for good policing, human dignity, and always upholding the highest ethical standards within the criminal justice system.
A graduate of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Eden holds degrees in Computer Science (B.Sc.) and Business Administration (MBA).
Jianguo Chen
Board Member
jiangchen@redmondpolicefoundation.org
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I am a seasoned engineer and leader who worked for Microsoft and Google for more than 22 years. I am fortunate with all the experiences and rewards, and believe that it is time for me to give back to the community.
I have lived in Redmond since 2004 and seen the growth of our community firsthand and how hard the Redmond police have worked to serve and protect. They put their lives on the line each day. I am so proud to have the opportunity to be a Redmond Police Foundation board member to support our fellow officers.
I am also a volunteer for Bellevue School Foundation investment committee and established LMC Susu Scholarship to reward high school volunteers. It feels good to give back to our community and make people around us a little better.
William "Buff" Nelson
Board Member
buff@redmondpolicefoundation.org
Buff is a community involved business owner, board member, and senior executive with Nelson Real Estate Management for 20 years. His background in insurance risk management, strategic planning, and organization development experience add depth of experience to the Redmond Police Foundation.
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He has developed highly effective organization structures and work processes for his family business that actively involves his siblings. He has shaped the human side of his organizations by selecting the right people, upgrading their skills, energizing and rewarding them appropriately, and giving them opportunities to prove themselves.
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He's done this by managing individuals, teams, and organizations to achieve and maintain an edge in execution by facilitating their mastery of skills and building a competitive advantage for the organization.
Buff lives and works in greater Redmond area.
Larry Gilmore
Board Member
lgilmore@redmondpolicefoundation.org
Larry is a seasoned financial services executive, entrepreneur and community development leader. He currently is the President and CEO of ClearBlu Capital Group which is a commercial lending company committed to expanding wealth among underserved segments in business and real estate.
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Larry recently served as Vice President of Community Lending for HSBC where he managed mortgage operations and sales. Other roles have included VP of Industry Relations & Emerging Segments for H&R Block Mortgage, Associate Director for affordable lending for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and with Wells Fargo as Manager of Market Opportunities.
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Larry enjoys being active in the community primarily on issues affecting affordable housing, homelessness and financial education. He volunteers in numerous capacities which more recently serving as Past President of the Redmond Kiwanis Club and currently the Board Chair for the Bellevue YMCA. He formerly served on the Boards for the Westchester County Housing Action Council and Long Island Housing Partnership, Board of Trustees for the Longridge School, City of STAMFORD Zoning Board of Appeals and Inspirica.
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Larry has been married to his beautiful wife Kina Wallace Gilmore for over 18 years and enjoys spending time with his 3 wonderful children: Asante, Lauren, and Laurence James. In addition to time with family, he enjoys time outdoors biking, hiking and occasionally golf.
Raymond Macey
Board Chair/Treasurer
raym@redmondpolicefoundation.org
Ray is a retired business executive with over 30 years in corporate finance and production operations. He retired from Robert Bosch, GmbH with their division offices in Santa Barbara, CA (and Stuttgart, Germany).
He has been a board member of a Southern California US defense contractor for the past 10 years serving in various capacities including Director of Operations. He is currently the Chairman of the Corporate Audit Committee.
Ray has been a volunteer for the Redmond Police Department since 2009.
A graduate of New England School of Accounting and has continued studies at Central Connecticut State University.
He and his wife lived in Santa Barbara for 13 years before retiring in 2006 and moving to Sammamish.
Arphitha Dhanapathi
Vice-President
adhanapathi@redmondpolicefoundation.org
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Arpitha has been a resident of Redmond since 2011. She works at Microsoft as a Product Manager and holds an MBA from the Dartmouth College.
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On personal front, Arpitha is a mom of two young kids (8 and 4). She is drawn to the Redmond Police Foundation because of the opportunity to serve and give back to the Redmond community whilst supporting the officers who are at the forefront of keeping the city safe.
Amit Gupta
Board Member
amitg@redmondpolicefoundation.org
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Amit and his family call Redmond home. He is a graduate of University of Washington and currently works at Microsoft as a Group Engineering Manager.
Amit has a deep sense of community service and likes to contribute his time and skills to help raise awareness and funds for Redmond Police Foundation
Dave Kurth
Board Member
davidk@redmondpolicefoundation.org
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David grew up in Switzerland with a strong awareness of community, safety, security, privacy, and democracy. These values were strengthened through his service in the Swiss Army, have shaped his career in international business, and continue to guide his life today.
In addition to serving on the Foundation’s board, David also volunteers with the Redmond Police Department and is honored to support efforts that build trust and strengthen the relationship between officers and the community.
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Sharon Brocker
Founding Member/Chair Emeritus
Sharon is a business professional with a background in Program Management and Organizational Continuous Improvement Leadership. She has led LEAN and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives for GE Aviation’s Corporate Supply Chain.
She has a long history of leadership roles with non-profits in various capacities, including the Redmond Historical Society, City of Redmond’s Public Safety Advisory Board and Knit for Life.
Emeritus Board Members
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Matt Meyers
Nancy Crim
Dr. Vincenzo Sainato
​Jim DuBois
Tim Short
William Thomas
Marty Fuller (RPD)
Julie Beard (RPD)
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Steering Committee
Lieutenant Ryan George
Lt. George began serving Redmond in 2008 and currently oversees Patrol Operations, including Dayshift Patrol Units, the Traffic Unit, and the Bicycle Unit. His previous assignments include supervision of Patrol and Community Engagement Units. Lt. George has served as a Patrol Officer, SWAT Team member, and an Instructor for Firearms, Active Shooter Response, and Less Lethal Munitions. Lt. George is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in both Automotive Technology Service and Technical Sales and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Institute at Drucker School of Management.
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