Eric Hirst, Treasurer
Eric has a PhD in engineering from Stanford University, taught at Tuskegee Institute (a black college in Alabama) for two years, and then worked as a policy analyst at Oak Ridge (TN) National Laboratory on energy efficiency and the structure of the electricity industry for 30 years. Eric spent the last eight years of his career as a consultant. He retired in 2004.

Jean Melious, Secretary
Jean currently is an associate professor at Western Washington University, and is a land-use and environmental law attorney.  Jean is a member of the Whatcom County Planning Commission since 2007, member of Bellingham Historical Preservation Commission, and past member of Bellingham Community Development Advisory Board.

David Flanagan
David is a technical writer and computer programmer who has written several best-selling books on computer programming, most notably for web designers. He has a degree in computer science from M.I.T, and also holds a Permaculture Design Certificate.


Amy Mower
Amy is a retired corporate lawyer, most recently in private practice with a 14 member law firm.  Amy is interested in land use issues and has been active in protecting the environment and rural character of Whatcom County.  She holds a BA in Anthropology from Brown University, and a JD from Boston University.

Peter Frazier






Gib Morrow
Gib is a practicing internist with a medical degree from Duke.  He practiced medicine on the Navajo Reservation before moving to Bellingham in 1998, where professional activities have included serving as Medicine Department Chair at St. Joseph Hospital and on the board of directors of Madrona Medical.  His volunteer activities include coaching soccer and working on the Mt. Baker Ski Patrol.  He is a founding member and active participant in Whatcom Docs.


Charlie Maliszewski   Emeritus Board Member
Charlie conducted immunological research for 27 years, including 19 years at Immunex and Amgen.  He and  wife Heidi moved to Bellingham in 2004 to focus on environmental and sustainability issues.  Charlie served as RE Sources board president from 2006 to 2010 and remains active as the board's first emeritus member.  Other passions include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, small-scale food production, hanging with friends, and playing/singing the blues.