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.
Executive Members
Board of directors
Leo Poort
Administrative Secretary
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.
He is an expert in a wide array of legal matters that pertain to law enforcement personnel and organizations.
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.
Jianguo Chen
Board Member
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.
David Carson
Board Member
OneRedmond Foundation Board Member and former Redmond City Councilmember
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.
William "Buff" Nelson
Board Member
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.
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.
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.
Eden Cohen
Recording Secretary
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).
Larry Gilmore
Board Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amit Gupta
Board Member
Amit and his family call Redmond home. He is a graduate of University of Washington and currently works at Salesforce as Senior Director of AI/ML.
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
Patricia Narvez
Board Member
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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.
Founding Members
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Thank you for your service to the Redmond community:
Matt Meyers
Tim Short
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.