Leadership & Staff

Chair

Tim Devine

Tim Devine has served two terms as chair of the King’s Way Board of Directors, having previously served as the Board secretary. Prior to joining the Board, he volunteered with the King’s Way Advisory Council and the Watchdogs program where he served seven years. He and his wife Nicole have two children at King’s Ways: Delaney (G’21) and Kenner (G’23). Tim is a captain for Alaska Airlines based in Portland, Oregon, flying the Boeing 737NG. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration as well as an Associate of Arts.

What he appreciates most about Kings Way is that King’s Way offers a Christ-Centered education that not only challenges our children to strive for academic excellence, but to truly explore and dig deep into their spiritual faith. He is grateful for the teachers and staff who meet our children right where they are, and nurture and guide them through this journey.  

He enjoys serving on the Board because he believes he was called to serve on this Board. Tim feels blessed to have the opportunity to work alongside an outstanding team and give back to the King’s Way community.  

School Board Secretary & Treasurer

Jerry R. Kelso

Jerry R. Kelso joined the KWCS Board in March, 2017. He currently serves as the designated board representative for Vancouver Church. Jerry is a retired financial executive with forty years of combined work in accounting, finance, governance, and auditing. He and his wife Valerie, married more than four decades, enjoy time with their three grown children and seven grandchildren. Jerry’s favorite recreation activities are camping and fishing with his family. Jerry has attended Vancouver Church for over thirty years and served on the Vancouver Church Board of Trustees as treasurer, vice chair, and chairman. Jerry has also served on the Board of the Vancouver Church Foundation. What he appreciates most about King’s Way is the Christ-centered environment where students receive high quality education and are encouraged to grow in ways that lead to life changing experiences. 

He enjoys serving on the Board because he wants to use his experiences and God-given gifts and talents to serve in a mission where the seeds of Christ’s love are planted in our youth and investment in future generations is paramount.

Board Member

Taryn Markee

Dr. Taryn Markee is a clinical psychologist who has been in private practice in Vancouver since 1996.  Her current focus is working with adolescents and adults of all ages doing long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy.  She and her husband Larry have been involved with King’s Way since 2003.  They have two daughters at King’s Way: Ava (G’21) and Kara (G’23).  In her free time, Taryn enjoys fitness activities (biking, hiking, Barre3), reading, watching documentaries, and spending time with friends and family. 

What she appreciates most about King’s Way is the strong dedication of the teachers and how they appreciate and are invested in the whole student.  

She enjoys serving on the Board because it is composed of members from various backgrounds and perspectives who work well together and are highly committed to running a sustainable organization. 

Board Member

Arne Kainu

Arne Kainu, married to Melinda Kainu, is the father of four adult daughters that all attended King’s Way. Arne and his family have been part of the King’s Way family for over twenty years and  have continually worshipped at  Vancouver Church for over 30 years.

Arne retired as president and CEO of NTT Centerstance in 2012 after founding the company in 2003. While there, Arne provided business and technology consulting services to client leaders to address their critical business processes and initiatives.  He brings over 25 years of experience serving clients in a variety of industries including high tech, manufacturing, utilities, transportation, financial services, health care, telecommunications, non-profits, and consumer products. He is a past chair of the Software Association of Oregon Board of Directors and is a certified Salesforce.com consultant.

What he appreciates most about King’s Way is that it’s an outstanding school that encourages a student in their walk with Christ, regardless of where a student is on their journey. 

He enjoys serving on the Board because King’s Way is constantly in the process of becoming better than it was yesterday.

Board Member

Jim Teague

Jim Teague, is a retired Vice President of Standard Insurance Company and Senior Managing Partner at ProRisk Advisors. Jim earned a BS in Business and Economics from Warner Pacific College and a JurisDoctor from Lewis and Clark College. Jim has been happily married to his wife Terri for over 4 decades and has three children, four grandchildren, and one miserable dog. Jim has served on many non-profit boards, including 15 years on the Warner Pacific University Board of Trustees; six of those years as Board Chair. 

What Jim appreciates most about King’s Way is the unfailing commitment of its staff and faculty to educate students in an overtly Christ centered environment. 

He enjoys serving on the board with an outstanding team of leaders who are focused on the unique mission, vision, values and objectives of King’s Way.

Board Member

Lori Volkman

Lori Volkman is a communications professional and has been an attorney since 1999. She married her husband Randy in 1992 and her children Olivia (G’21) and Cooper (G’24) have attended King’s Way since 2009. Lori joined the KWCS Board in 2016.

Lori is also an award-winning writer whose works have appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Reader’s Digest. Her advocacy work has led to appearances on CNN, NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, and Fox News. She serves on Dr. Caroline Leaf’s Medical Advisory Board and speaks nationally about the involuntary mental health system. She is a co-founder of a national military family nonprofit based in Washington, D.C.

What she appreciates most about King’s Way is their culture of going above and beyond for the sake of family. Lori remembers, “When my husband was deployed, they had a doughnuts with Dads event and I’ll never forget how they helped us bring my husband in via laptop. It made all the difference in that moment for our family.”

She enjoys serving on the King’s Way Board because of the camaraderie among board members. “It’s clear that even when we have different ideas, we’re all committed to the same outcome – reaching families for Christ.”