The Peninsula College Board of Trustees provides leadership and oversight to ensure the college fulfills its mission and serves the community effectively. Our trustees bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to student success and institutional excellence.
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Claire Roney, Ph.D CHAIR, Appointed 2021. Dr. Roney works as a psychologist in Port Townsend, specializing in geriatric and health psychology. Previously she served as the Founder and Executive Director of the Van Vleck House, a Teton County youth service in Jackson, Wyoming. She has also worked as an instructor at Peninsula College, a biofeedback therapist, and as a school psychologist. She served on the Board of the Peninsula College Foundation until 2021 in addition to numerous other volunteer positions. |
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Celeste Schoenthaler VICE CHAIR, appointed 2023. Schoenthaler is the Executive Director of Olympic Community of Health. Schoenthaler holds a BA in Exercise Science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and a Master of Public Health from the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. |
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Glenn Ellis, Jr. MEMBER, appointed 2023. Glenn Ellis, Jr., is the Housing Business Manager and Government Relations at Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC). He also serves on many regional and national organizations including: Board of Trustees for the Nature Conservancy Washington chapter, the Native American National Advisory Committee for Boys & Girls Club of America, Clallam County Housing Solutions Committee, and the National Tribal Advisory Committee for the office of Housing and Urban Development. |
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Carrie Heaton MEMBER, appointed 2025. Carrie Heaton is Vice President, Risk Management & Security Officer for Kitsap Bank. Heaton is a graduate of the Washington Bankers Association’s manager development program. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Master of Business Administration from Portland State University, and a Master of Science from Creighton University. Beyond her professional achievements, Heaton has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service through her involvement with several boards, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, Sequim Food Bank, and the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship. |
Board Meetings
Board meetings are typically held the third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pm unless otherwise noted. View upcoming meeting dates, agenda packets, and minutes on the Board Meeting webpage.
Peninsula College Board Meetings & Agendas
Policies & Procedures
Peninsula College is committed to upholding our Mission, Vision & Guiding Principles through the fair and consistent application of our policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures provide an institutional perspective on many important issues for college management and governance. They also provide a context for action and thoughtful decision making.
Peninsula College Policies & Procedure
Contact
To contact the Peninsula College Board of Trustees, please email at pcboardofrustees@pencol.edu.