Phone: 509-663-7526

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Mr. Aaron Bessonette

Director District #1
6890 Pioneer Dr
Cashmere WA 98815
Phone: 509.663.7526
Term Expires: 11/23

Aaron was born and raised in Aberdeen, WA and is a graduate of Central Washington University. After college, he began his career as a school teacher and taught both elementary and middle school science. After seven years in the classroom, he decided to make a career change and became a licensed Financial Advisor. He is now a managing partner of a local investment firm (Financial Alternatives).

Aaron met his wife (Audrey) in Ellensburg while attending college and eventually decided to relocate back to her hometown of Cashmere in 2007. They now have two children (Ellie & Ethan) currently attending the Cashmere School District. Aaron and his family are active in the community and appreciate the values of a small town.

Phone: 509-782-0761

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Mr. Ted Snodgrass

Board Chairman

Director District #2
375 W Nahahum Canyon Rd
Cashmere WA 98815
Home: 509.782.0761 
Term Expires: 11/23

Resident of Chelan County 1998 - Present and Cashmere since 2002                                                                                     

Has one child in the Cashmere School District                                                                                                                           

Education: BS in Civil Engineering from Oregon Institute of Technology                                                                                   

Works as Engineer for the Washington State Department of Transportation                                                                                                                    

Board Member since December 2017

Phone: 509-312-2990

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Mr. Nicholas Wood

Board Vice-Chairman

Director District #3
5139 Vista Heights Pl
Cashmere WA 98815
Cell: 509.312.2990  
Term Expires: 11/23

I was born and raised in a small town in Central Montana and we have lived in the valley since 2016.  My wife Kira and I have two children, Jada and Easton, in the Cashmere School District.  I'm very involved in our community and volunteer my time with the Chelan County Search and Rescue as well as several other organizations including Cashmere Rotary.  We love the outdoors and small town values which is what brought us to Cashmere.  I've worked in the Barcode Industry with the same company since January 2000.

Board Member since September 2018

Phone: 509-721-0191

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Mr. Roger Perleberg

WIAA Rep

Director District #4
5280 Wohlers Road
Cashmere WA 98815
Cell: 509.721.0191
Term Expires: 11/25

Roger moved to Cashmere in 1954, graduated from CHS in 1961.  His high school activities included: FFA, Band, Wrestling, Football and more!

Roger was married for 48 years, his wife passed away in 2014.  They raised 2 sons, both graduates of CHS.  Rick is an Ag Teacher in Reardon, WA; and Andy is a Professor of Forestry for WSU.  Roger has 7 grandchildren.

He joined the United States Air Force after graduation and spent 3 years on over seas duty, 1962-65.  Roger attending AirForce Tech School for Certified Aircraft and Missle Welding and Metal Fabrication.  After his service in the Air Force, Roger attended Wenatchee Valley College, graduated 1967; Central Washington State College, 1967-70 - with Undergrad and Graduate Studies in Education.  His post Graduate studies include WSU, UW, U of Santa Clara, Portland State Univ and many Tech Schools for Welding.  

Roger's professional career includes teaching Jr. High and HS Shop and PE at Kittitas School District for 3 years and then 6 years at Pullman School District, where he instructed HS Trades and Industries, Vocationally Certified Welding and Machining Technology.  During those years, he also served as the head coach of HS Football and Wrestling.   Following his teaching career, Roger was the owner/operator of Perly's Welding in Cashmere, a business he started when he was just 14 years old!


Board Member 1985-1994, then re-elected in 1997, the 3 year absence was due to moving out of his director District.  33 years total experience.

Phone: 509-782-2104 or 509-630-4371

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Mr. Paul Nelson

Legislative Representative

Director District #5 At Large
106 Mission View Place
Cashmere WA 98815
Home: 509.782.2104
Term Expires: 11/25

Graduated from Western Washington University
Moved to Cashmere in 2006
Has one child in the Cashmere School District
Works for the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office

Board Member since January 2014