Tim Johnson and Ron Bailey were recently named to the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County, according to a press release.

Tim, an environmental coordinator for Phillips 66 Company and a county resident since 2004, became involved with Habitat for Humanity two years ago when his church, First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham, joined the Apostles' Build project.

He lives with his wife, Tracy, and three sons in Bellingham and also volunteers with his church and the Lighthouse Mission.

Ron retired three years ago from Western Washington University, where he worked as a facilities manager. He was born and raised in Whatcom County, and has volunteered with Habitat for several years.

He has spent 25 years as a volunteer firefighter in Ferndale, where he lives with his wife, Kathy. They have three grown children. He also volunteers with Love, INC and Birchwood Presbyterian Church, where he is a member.

NEW BOARD MEMBERS AT WHATCOM UNITED WAY

Mike Christensen and Debbie Hogue were elected to the United Way of Whatcom County board on June 28, according to a press release.

Debbie is a branch manager at People's Bank Ferndale office and has volunteered with United Way for many years. A Bellingham native, she also volunteers with The Bellingham/Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, Relay for Life and Squalicum Parent Booster Club.

Mike represents another significant United Way supporter, Phillips 66. He is the maintenance manager at the Ferndale refinery after working at refineries across the United States. Mike, his wife and three children recently moved to Whatcom County.

The new board members replace retiring board members Pat Atkinson and Tony Bon.

SEHOME CLASS OF '72 TO MEET

Gregory Grant of Bellingham sends notice to his classmates that the Sehome High School Class of 1972 will hold its 40th reunion at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, at the Bellwether Hotel. Tickets are $25.

For more information, contact Greg at 360-733-4333.

Reach JULIE SHIRLEY at julie.shirley@bellinghamherald.com or call 715-2261.