With deep experience in the region.

READ: 20 Questions with Mike Westby

BIO: Following a six-year career out of college as an award-winning sports columnist, Mike has logged over 30 years of experience in the development field with a distinct focus on major gifts and strategic fundraising campaigns. Over the years he has represented a diverse group of organizations and missions, including hospitals and healthcare agencies, universities, secondary schools, museums, zoos, aquariums, symphonies, theaters, social service agencies, humane societies, national youth associations, and police associations. Combined, Mike has represented projects that have generated in excess of $350,000,000 (and counting).

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READ: 20 Questions with Patti Westby

BIO: Patti Westby trained as a CPA, receiving her license in 1985 after graduating from UCLA, and has practiced in both the private and public sectors for 20 years in California, Washington, and Oregon. During her career, Patti spent several years developing new business and managing client relationships in the private sector, as well as for accounting firms such as Deloitte Touché. Today, Patti has retired from the public accounting field but continues to apply her accounting skills as needed.

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BIO: Beth Ernst worked for Westby Associates for seven years, serving in various positions and capacities on her way to her last position as an Associate. At the end of June 2025, Beth left WAI to start her own business; Elizabeth Ernst Grants Consulting.

For more information, please contact Beth directly:

https://www.ernstgrants.com/

beth@ernstgrants.com

Mike Wilson
1955 – 2021