The 2015-2016 TSO Council consists of:

President:  Edie Heppler

I am an accountant/administrator and business owner since 1977. The Telos program has allowed me to expand my knowledge and after 3 years of attending classes I have found my tribe! I would like others to have this same opportunity.  I would like to keep Telos vibrant, engaging, available and affordable to all.  The challenge will be to grow the program and still maintain the community flavor.  I hope to serve, as the President, of the Council and maintain a collaborative atmosphere.

 Vice President:  Chuck Kimbrough

I am a semi-retired 45 yr. trial lawyer, retired Colonel, with interests in current affairs, politics and history. I have greatly enjoyed Telos classes and events.  I put my skills to use since spring of 2014, along with a small team, in negotiating a number of items, including tuition reductions with BC. We substantially improved the TSO and TELOS student relationship with the administration.. I also would like to help keep this great academic community program vibrant and grow it substantially

Secretary:  Bev Vernon

My background includes secretarial, accounting, and organizational expertise. I’ve served as the TSO Council Secretary for two years and, per the bylaws, may serve one more term. The TELOS program for continuing learning and academic growth is one of the prime involvements of my life. Quality instructors and student affiliates, many of whom have much to share in this stimulating environment, are cream of the crop. It’s so easy to promote this vital program to outsiders.  I’d like to serve as Secretary another year.

Treasurer:  Arlene LaTurner

The Telos TSO council provides an opportunity to get to know great people while helping Telos become an even better community. My experience working as a bookkeeper for a number of years gave me skills with numbers needed for the position of TSO Treasurer.

Virginia Binder.  I moved to Washington about seven years ago after retiring from an academic position in southern California. Three years ago, I took my first TELOS class and was amazed at the caliber of the instructors and the students.  In addition, the students were welcoming and made me want to be a part of, and contribute to, the TELOS community.  Since then, I have served on the Council for two years, been on both the Marketing and Curriculum committees, helped develop the TSO website and, if my name looks familiar, you may have seen it on the many messages you receive from the TSO. (info.telosso@gmail.com)

Jerry Harkleroad.  I am running for reelection to the Council to continue my efforts to oversee and help direct the enrichment of the Telos program particularly the Events Committee which I chaired. It brought you events such as the Holiday Party, the Alessandro Regio Seminar, the Museum of Flight Tours,  the Bellevue Arts Museum Tours and more to come. My goal will be to continue to expand  the Events Committee’s efforts.  BA Geography [UW-60] City Planner in Vancouver,Wa., Missoula, Mt., Juneau, Ak. Owned and operated Residential Land Development Co. for 35 years on Eastside.

Nancy Rogers. My husband Gary and I moved to the area 20 months ago from North Carolina to be closer to our grands. I love this part of the world with all it’s diversity, beauty and educational opportunities.Telos has been a life saver for me. It challenged me to get out and about and learn our new surroundings. I would like to see Telos become a more diverse community that represents all the cultural gifts this area provides.

Kathy Shoemaker.  Lifelong learning, lifetime friends’ says it all for me. When I retired from teaching and moved to this area 4 years ago, I knew no one and lacked a clear vision of what I wanted to do with my time. TELOS has played a huge part in helping me find both friends and meaning  in my new surroundings. I owe a lot to TELOS and enjoy helping it succeed. I have been an active council member since TSO’s beginning, two years ago, and would like to be elected one more year.

Alex Sytman.  I am a retired cardiologist educated at the UW medical School class of 1963. Between 1963 and 1970 I had 5 more years of training and two years with the 4th Division including 9 months in Viet Nam (1966-1967).
I practiced Cardiology at Providence & Swedish Hospital from 1970 to 2010. Most recent office practice was at Minor & James Clinic. I held a number of Medical Staff positions including some stints as chairman of cardiology and Chief of Staff at Providence during those years.
This is my probably fourth year at Telos. It’s been a real pleasure interacting with the intellectually active retired community. I will be pleased to help Telos in any way that I can.  Note:  Alex Sytman has since had to resign from the Council.