PRESIDENT, CINDY VAN ARSDALL. Cindy has been with the Chorale since 2008. Her background as the CFO and Office Manager for a Marine Construction company provides experience with finances, operating insurance, and government documentation that enhance many of the needs of North Coast Chorale.
VICE PRESIDENT, PASTOR PAUL DAVIDSON. Pastor Paul joined NCC in 2024. He has serving as pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Astoria since July of 2023 after serving his first call for five years in Kansas. He feels called to and enjoys helping out wherever and however he can.
SECRETARY, CAROLE BIRNEY. Carole has been singing with NCC since 2001. She is a retired paralegal, having worked for the Clatsop County DA for 30 years. As a lifetime resident of Clatsop County, she brings experience and knowledge of the community.
CO-SECRETARY, ANNE MC BRIDE. Anne joined the Chorale in January of 2026. She is retiring from emergency management with the City of Seaside after a varied career that included work as a flight attendant and small business owner. She brings strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit to the North Coast Chorale.
TREASURER, SHERRY PAYNE. Sherry has been with the Chorale since 2018. Besides being a retired teacher, Sherry brings skills to the NCC Board from being treasurer with Cannon Beach Choral, Director of First Presbyterian Bell Choir, and VP for PEO.
Director at Large – SHAWN ROGERS. Shawn became a member of the Chorale since 2018. He is a consultant in Emergency Medical Services and works as a paramedic with the local ambulance part-time. His long experience in health care management adds depth to the board.
Director at Large – Melinda Nickels joined the North Coast Chorale in the Fall of 2022. She is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist practicing at Watershed Wellness Astoria. She brings web programming skills and prior church and choir board experience to the NCC Board.
Director at Large – CHRIS RUST – Chris has been with the Chorale since 2025. He is an experienced educational leader and consultant with more than 30 years in public education as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. Chris also serves on the Cascadia Chamber Opera Board.
Director at Large – BONNIE LIVELY. Bonnie is a retired business owner and became a member of NCC IN 2023. She has served as been a programmer for KMUN for 30 years and served on the Board for four years. Her experiences and business perspective will be valued by NCC.
Librarian, ANN PARRINO. Ann joined the chorale after moving California in 2016. As a retired lead Interventional radiologic technologist working in a trauma center, her supervisory experience brings, among others, greatly needed organizational skills as NCCs music librarian.
Associate Director – Bruce Bobek
Associate Director – Ellen Kachel-Bewley
Associate Director – Mary Frances Gunn
Associate Director – Jim Hays