Board 2025

JoAnn Taylor has lived in Bonney Lake for over 16 years.  She retired in 2012 after over 22 years from King County Housing Authority, where she held various positions, including Office Manager, Payroll Accountant, and Accounts Receivable.  She has vast experience with non-profit organizations as she is currently a member and new president of the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society, a member of the Altar Society at St. Andrews Church, the Scheduler for Eucharistic Ministers at St. Andrews Church, and she volunteers at the Bonney Lake Senior Center.  In addition, she has held the positions of President of the Jr League Football Program, Bingo Manager for a non-profit, Athletic Director for the South Puget Sound Junior Football League, President of the PTSA for her children’s schools and in her spare time, she raised four successful children

Mark A. Hamilton moved to Bonney Lake in 1963, initially living on Lake Tapps (historically known as Church Lake) until 1966. He then relocated to a five-acre farm off West Tapps Highway in Bonney Lake. Over the years, Mark has witnessed many changes in the area. He is a strong advocate for preserving the collective heritage of the Plateau and its local history. He is an active member of the Foothills Historical Society and the Bonney Lake Historical Society, and a dedicated supporter of the Bonney Lake Museum.

Mark Freeman has lived in the Bonney Lake area since 1965, growing up in Lake Jane Estates. He was part of the original group forming what became the GBLHS and was involved for about three years before leaving the organization due to outside workload. Local history is a longtime interest, so after a 15-year break, he has returned to the GBLHS to help contribute to a worthwhile cause – to find, document, display, and celebrate the history of this place we call home. Mark has served as a past president of the Sumner Band Parents Association and the University of Washington Husky Band Foundation and is the current stadium announcer for the Sumner High School Marching Band. He recently retired from Boeing after 29 years, 20 of which were spent as a Lean Manufacturing analyst and workplace coach. Much of that included asking many questions and applying critical thinking - separating facts from perception in the workplace to advance improvements to the manufacturing process. In dealing with history, this is one way to determine whether a good story is true!

Monica Taylor has lived in Bonney Lake for 18 years. She is a senior cost accountant at a major aerospace company. She graduated from Central Washington University with a B.S. in Accounting and a minor in mathematics. She is the current treasurer of the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society (GBLHS). In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Gary Hafer moved to Bonney Lake in 2021 after retiring from public education. Having previously lived in Tacoma he graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with B.A. and M.A. degrees in Education. His student teaching experience was completed at Sumner High School and then he taught for ten years at Curtis High School. For the next 20 plus years he worked in administrative positions in SW Washington. Semi-retired, he continued working in education teaching School Law at City University for two years and substituting for administrators and teachers in the Evergreen School District in Vancouver, WA. Married for over 44 years to Helen, Gary is father to four children, grandfather to six children and one great grandchild. His hobbies and interests include worldwide travel, swimming, sports, genealogy, reading, bible study, and home improvement projects. He joined the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society in 2022 and is currently a board member at large

Winona Jacobsen moved to the Lake Tapps area. on the fringe of Bonney Lake, in 1973. She saw the tremendous growth that resulted from the US Government's federal housing assistance plan under the Farm Administration program. Seeing the first supermarkets, fast-food restaurants, new schools, and, of course, the increase in population, inspired her to preserve some of the natural and historic attributes of Bonney Lake. In 2010, she authored the book "Bonney Lake's Plateau". All proceeds benefit the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society in support of their dream to establish a museum.

Lillian S. McGinnis is a retired Bank Branch Manager, having worked in the banking industry for over 23 years and in retail sales management for over five years. Ms. McGinnis received her A.A. degree in Technical Arts in Banking & Finance from Tacoma Community College and her Branch Operations Diploma from the American Institute of Banking. She served for eight years as the Treasurer of the Bonney Lake Chamber and is currently serving as a Chamber Ambassador. She is also a Past President of the Soroptimist Internationa of Auburn. She has been a community volunteer for over 40 years and has been with Beautify Bonney Lake since its inception. Ms. McGinnis is currently serving as Treasurer and Executive Director. Her duties include handling the financial obligations and reporting to the organization. She also handles the day-to-day operational activities of the organization

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