Toby D. Willis, MBA, MEd

President & CEO
Independence Guide Dogs
Free-lance Consulting
Seattle, WA

Jessica B. Beecham, MS

Secretary & CCO
Independence Guide Dogs
Chapter and Community Development Coordinator
National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
Littleton, CO

Darryl W. Engel, CPA

Treasurer & CFO
Independence Guide Dogs
Self-employed
Seattle, WA

Greg Nickel

Board of Directors
Independence Guide Dogs
President & CEO
Nickel Works, Inc.
Newport Beach, CA

The IGD Articles of Incorporation filed with the State of Washington on December 15, 2011 require that a minimum of two members of the Board of Directors identify as having a visual impairment; and at least one of those members must be working a guide dog trained by a accredited program.

IGD Board Members come from various backgrounds and all walks of life. However, each member shares a passion for the German Shepherd Dog and the life-changing difference and Independence Guide Dog makes in the life of his handler. IGD Board Members are dedicated, selfless individuals who give freely of their time and expertise to the success of the organization.

IGD is currently recruiting passionate and driven members of the community to serve on its Board of Directors. If you have any interest in serving on the Independence Guide Dogs Board of Directors, please send an email to
<info@igdogs.org> for more information and how to apply.