STAFF
Concetta Mazzetti
Exective Director
I was born and raised in Tonasket and have spent the last 23 years working and living around the country! In the winter of 2019 the wilds of Washington drew my family back to this community.
I have had a bustling career in a diverse spectrum of industries from food service, sales and business administration to health care. I currently own Circle Ceramics Studios here in Tonasket. Community is my heart’s work and I look forward to bringing my expertise, community connections and overall enthusiasm to this building and the community! I am honored to be in this position!
Summer
Wolf
Bookkeeper
BOARD
Baffalo Mazzetti
Board President
Moving to the Okanogan highlands over 45 years ago and raising my three children here, has been one of the greatest blessings. Having served on multiple boards including the Barter Faire, ON, OCCF, OHA, and the Natural Foods Co-op, has taught me many skills. I have a passion for community service, especially in food preparation! I enjoy sharing my talents with my community. I feel privileged to be a part of the CCC board.
Phill Gleason
Board Member
I was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1947. My family moved first to Iowa and then to Southern California. After High School I attempted College several times, finally dropping out to pursue a life filled more of physical adventures than academic discipline. While tripping around the Sierra Mountains, I met my wife Sandy.
We settled in the Okanogan County in 1973, having migrated from central California with a new born child. We were part of a sizeable population of young people who, at that time, were leaving the cities of America in search of a simpler more organic life in the rural countryside. With a second child, we lived in the back woods of Aeneas Valley for ten years, and then moved into the town of Tonasket. I went back to college to pursue a career in nursing.
A few years ago, after retiring from thirty years of nursing in Okanogan County, I was looking for something to do with my new "free" time. I was looking for some way to pay back the community that had supported me all these years and provided me with a comfortable life style. I have been to many events at the Community Center, but really didn't know anything about its origin, or how it worked. A friend suggested I volunteer and check it out. I was amazed at what this facility does, and what it provides, and what it is capable of providing for the community.
That is why I joined the Board, to contribute as best I can to the Community Cultural Center and its mission statement.
John Jones
Board Member
John is a retired educator, peace driven combat veteran, musician and lover of world travel. He enjoys helping organizations find common ground in community grass roots startups. John is inspired daily by his wife and family while living remotely in the Okanogan Highlands. In his free time, John spends time on art, music, travel and developing his toy train world.
Board Secretary
Amara Toole
Amy McAllister
Treasurer
I am Amy McAllister and I moved to Tonasket in 2020. Tired of the hustle and bustle of a large city, my family moved to this area to become part of a community and not just live in a town. I met the most amazing and generous people here and quickly fell in love with the community and the lovely residents that call it home. I learned about the community dinner and decided to volunteer. That opened the door to a whole new feeling for me. I loved volunteering and spending time with the people I met. After volunteering once I decided to volunteer as often as I can at the CCC. I am so happy to take the next step and be on the board to become more involved with making this place special. In my free time I love spending time with my furry friends and my family, I enjoy motorcycle rides immensely and spending time in nature, oh ya and playing video games when the weather is dreary.
Kylie Corne
Board Member
My family and I have proudly called Tonasket home for the past five years. We were drawn here by the values and deep-rooted sense of community that make this place so special. My husband, Mike Corne, and I own and operate Bighorn Trucking, a small but growing log truck company that’s as hardworking and community-centered as the people we serve.
Our two sons are becoming active members of the Tonasket community in their own unique ways. Cole works full-time at Tonasket Tire, contributing to the local workforce and building connections with neighbors and businesses. Colten is entering high school this year and is beginning to explore his own path, with an eagerness to learn, participate, and make a difference.
Not long after we settled here, my in-laws, Ken and Edna Corne, also made Tonasket home, joining us on our 80-acre farm, affectionately dubbed Whiskey Creek Homestead. It’s home to a variety of animals and multiple foster dogs who are finding their second chances through All 4 Paws Okanogan Rescue.
In addition to being a mom and small business owner, I serve as Foster Coordinator for All 4 Paws, where I focus on education, outreach, and improving the future of animal care in our county. My passions—family, community, animals (especially dogs!), and my faith—guide everything I do.
Joining the board of the Community Cultural Center is both an honor and a calling. I want to help this space grow, evolve, and continue to be a cornerstone for generations to come. I believe we can bring new energy and ideas while still honoring the traditions and values that make Tonasket so special.
This town has helped my family grow in so many meaningful ways. We’re endlessly grateful for the open arms we’ve been welcomed with—and I hope to be that same warm welcome for many others.
Casey McNett
Board Member
For over a decade, I've called the Okanagan Valley home, dedicating my time to teaching theater arts to students in Omak and occasionally Okanogan, as well music instruction in Omak and Tonasket. My passion for the performing arts extends beyond teaching; I've been on stage with The Okanagan Valley Orchestra and The Okanogan Valley Chorus, where I've served as both performer and director for the choir and musicals. Additionally, I've contributed to multiple theatrical productions with Dramatic Escape, primarily as a performer. Most recently, I've been actively engaged with the Tonasket Community ensemble, lending my talents to both playing and singing. As I embark on this journey as a member of the CCC board, I am eager to contribute my knowledge and enthusiasm to our vibrant community."
Become a Board Member
Are YOU our next Board Member?
- Do you have a desire to be a part of the community in a meaningful and impactful way?
- Are you passionate about making the Okanogan Valley the best place to live, work and play?
- Do you have great ideas that will benefit the community?
- Are you looking for a unique way to be more socially active?
- Do you work well with people and have natural leadership skills?
- Do you possess a specific knowledge or skill set that would be a great asset to the community through the CCC?
- Are you interested in having a direct voice in what goes on here at the CCC on regular basis?
If you answered yes to the any of the previous questions, we encourage you to try becoming a board member!
Finalization per Vote
- If previous requirements are met, the Board will nominate said candidate and the applicant will be voted in during the annual General Membership Meeting by all the members in attendance.