Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners determines the policies of the district; provides the administration and application of public funds; maintains accurate records of district finances; assures appropriate standards of professional care, and furnishes every reasonable protection for the patient. The commissioners of Okanogan Douglas County Public Hospital District #1 are elected to at-large positions, and they represent different communities within our district.
Visit our Board Meetings & Minutes page to review approved board meeting minutes.
Contact the Board
Each commissioner’s bio below includes an email address. If you prefer a phone call, please contact our Administrative Assistant to be connected: (509) 645-3348.
Mike Pruett – Chair
Email – Winthrop, WA
Mike Pruett has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2012 and has been the board’s Chair since 2019. He has been a resident of the Methow Valley for over 30 years. Mike brings extensive community experience as a former small business owner, a Chamber of Commerce member, and a volunteer with local programs including the Methow Valley Sports Trails Association and Loup Loup Ski Bowl. His involvement in these activities gives him first-hand knowledge of the community’s needs and concerns.
During his tenure on the board, Mike has also been active with the Washington State Hospital Association, advocating for rural healthcare in Olympia and Washington, D.C., and serving on the Hospital Governing Boards Committee.
Cherri Thomas – Vice Chair
Email – Winthrop, WA
Cherri Thomas has called Winthrop home year-round since 2012. She and her husband, Vaughn, have enjoyed vacationing and owning a cabin in Mazama for many years and are the parents of three grown children.
A registered nurse with an associate degree in nursing, Cherri built a career in healthcare spanning critical care, emergency nursing, and clinical informatics. Her professional experience includes working as a critical care and emergency RN with PeaceHealth and serving as Director of Projects and Planning for Clinical Informatics at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Cherri was elected to the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners in November 2013 and began her service in January 2014. She brings a wealth of healthcare knowledge, professional experience, and a deep commitment to rural healthcare to her role.
Leslie McNamara – Secretary
Email – Brewster, WA
Leslie McNamara has served on the Board of Commissioners since August 29, 2017. She is deeply rooted in the community, with her husband’s family having lived in the area for generations, and they run a third-generation, family-owned business in Brewster. Having grown up in rural Alaska, her family migrating there before statehood, Leslie recognizes the need for accessible, affordable, and capable rural healthcare.
Leslie brings a diverse professional background in finance, real estate, law, and education. She is also actively involved in state and federal advocacy efforts for rural healthcare, and her volunteer work includes prior board membership for local and national associations and churches.
In her spare time, Leslie enjoys taking advantage of the area’s outdoor activities, including hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and gardening.
Dr. Tracy Shrable – Commissioner
Email – Brewster, WA
Dr. Tracy Shrable was born and raised in the Brewster and Bridgeport area and has deep roots in the local community. He and his wife, Kristy, have four children. Tracy owned and operated Back to Health Chiropractic and Massage on Main Street in Brewster for more than 18 years.
Dr. Shrable was appointed to the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners in 2010 and was subsequently elected to a six-year term in the November 2012 general election. With more than 16 years of service, he brings a longstanding perspective and a strong connection to the communities served by Three Rivers Hospital. He also served as Board Secretary until January 2021.
David Garcia – Commissioner
Email – Brewster, WA
David Garcia grew up in Okanogan and has called Brewster home for more than 20 years. He has worked in the insurance industry for 15 years and has owned and operated the Farmers Insurance agency in Brewster for more than a decade.
David was appointed to Position No. 1 on the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners on April 29, 2020. His commitment to helping others and giving back to the community inspired him to serve on the board. As David puts it, “Helping people with their needs has always been rewarding, so serving on the board felt like a natural way to give back to the community.”
Outside of work and board service, David enjoys fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities, as well as spending quality time with his wife and their four children.
