Board of Directors

Every successful organization must have accountability. Canvasback Missions is very fortunate to have a team of board members who, themselves, are dedicated to mission service. Our board members possess a wide array of professional experience in many fields. This experience has been a tremendous benefit for the overall success of Canvasback for over 38 years.

Jamie Spence

President, Co-Founder

Biography: Jamie Spence

Jamie is a founder and President of Canvasback Missions, Inc. Former financial employee for City of Berkeley and City of Alameda, California. Mr. Spence led conceptualization, planning, organization and financial development of the organization. He is a licensed captain and also served as primary skipper aboard the medical vessel, Canvasback.

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Jacque Spence

Secretary - Treasurer, Co-Founder

As well as being a founder, Executive Vice-President, and Corporate Secretary Treasurer of Canvasback Missions, Inc. Mrs. Spence is also a licensed boat captain and an on island mission director.

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William MacLean, PA

Chairman of the Board

Biography: William MacLean, PA

Term Effective 10/21/18 Expires: 10/20/21 Voting Member

Public accountant in Seaside, Oregon. Mr. MacLean has also served as chairman of Canvasback's Fiduciary Committee. Formerly, he served as Accounting/Tax Chairman for the White House conference on small business for the State of Oregon as well as the chairman of the Sunset Parks and Recreation District for 12 years.

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James Bainer, MD

Biography: James Bainer, MD

Term Effective 10/21/18 Expires: 10/18/21 Voting Member

Since completing a ophthalmology residency at Loma Linda University, Dr. Bainer has practiced general ophthalmology with the Southern Calif. Permanente Medical Group, serving as chief of ophthalmology for 18 years. Since serving as a student missionary for 1 year in Asia during college, Dr. Bainer has had a love for missionary service. He has been on three previous trips to the Marshall Islands and Micronesia.

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Franklin House, MD

Biography: Franklin House, MD

Term Effective 10/19/18 Expires: 10/18/21 Voting Member

Dr. Franklin House has been involved with Canvasback since its beginning. His medical expertise and insight have helped to shape the mission’s direction and focus. He has served as President and Chairman of the Board at the Lifestyle Center of America, founded a community hospital and a long-term care company in Texas, co-authored The 30-day Diabetes Miracle, and sailed across the sea on the Canvasback catamaran.

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Leonard Grado

Biography: Leonard Grado

Term Effective 10/2/16 Expires: 10/1/19 or until filled Voting Member

Mr. Grado is the founder and owner of Grado Construction, Inc in Placerville, CA. He has served many times with Canvasback and has directed construction projects on the islands of Yap, Kosrae, and Majuro.

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John Anholm

Biography: John Anholm

Term Effective 10/21/18 Expires: 10/20/21 Voting Member

Retired Engineer has a life long dedication to missionary work. Grew up as a missionary kid and continues his passion with Canvasback Missions. He has volunteered as a mission team member for several years. His get-things-done attitude has been a real asset to the teams. We expect to see this same selfless attitude during his service as a board member.

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Janet Burki

Biography: Janet Burki

Term Effective 10/21/18 Expires: 10/20/21 Voting Member

Former GE executive with corporate skills and a missionary heart. Her passion for efficiency and organization has been a valuable asset for many teams. Her knowledge of the island gain through many years of working in the Marshall Islands has helped many mission trips.

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Alex Hirata

Biography: Alex Hirata

Term Effective 10/21/18 Expires: 10/20/21 Voting Member

Alex has served in the Canvasback organization for many years. He was Student Missionary in Yap during his high school years. The experience impacted his life that he continues to serve as a missionary while still being able to use his master’s degree in International Affairs working with ADRA.

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