LPA Founder & Principal

Kim Loveall brings over 30 years of experience in fundraising, board development, fiscal management, human resources, and visionary leadership to her role as Principal of LPA. As an independent consultant, Kim has successfully transitioned 20+ organizations. This work has included the retirement and on-boarding of executive leadership to one of her more recent assignments: facilitating a merger that encompassed over 40 million in assets. Kim has worked with organizations of varying size, both in terms of staff and budget, and has been recognized for her excellent leadership, energy, interpersonal skills, capacity to listen thoughtfully, and her true love for the work.

LPA Associate

After nearly 30 years of non-profit executive leadership at the YMCA of Greater Seattle, Sue eagerly joined LPA in 2016. Her years as Chief Operating Officer of a $78m organization has prepared her well in all areas of management. While board development, strategic planning and fundraising are among her favorites, she brings a wealth of knowledge in fiscal management, organizational assessments, volunteerism and staff development (especially for executives). Sue has a proven track record of uniting staff and volunteers to blend best practices with cutting-edge thinking, adapting easily to different environments and ways of thinking. She leads other to think creatively about the future, all the while keeping a keen eye on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Sue is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education. Sue and her husband are avid fishermen, with a love of golf and exploring the world. Raised in the Seattle area, she and her family now live in South King County.

LPA Associate

A consultant with LPA since 2009, Suzie brings a diverse history of operational leadership.  With over twenty-five years of experience in both the non-profit and for profit sectors, Suzie provides interim leadership and executive search services.  Recognized as a seasoned professional, she is able to build the culture, operational structure and support systems necessary to advance a vision. At Loveall Price, Suzie has helped numerous organizations in many capacities including interim leadership, executive search, organizational assessment, advancement, communications, events, website and database integration and general operations.

LPA Associate

As a senior executive for a large international organization for over two decades, Carolynn brings years of experience to her role with LPA. Not only has she been responsible for leading several large and diverse teams throughout her career, but she has also developed and implemented many strategic plans. Carolynn is known for her ability to quickly assess an organization, readily gaining the respect and credibility necessary to execute challenging objectives.

A long time resident of the Pacific Northwest, Carolynn graduated from the University of Oregon, and has held several leadership positions in the local nonprofit sector, most notably Imagine Housing and Saint Andrews Lutheran Church.

LPA Associate

A leader within the area’s human services and affordable housing community, Linda has 20+ years of experience in nonprofit executive and board positions, many of which required transitional leadership skills. In those positions, she has been responsible for all aspects of organizations, including human resources, fiscal management, board development, advocacy, compliance, external relations, volunteers, fundraising, general operations, and asset management. Organizational operating budgets have ranged from $400,000 to $32,000,000; from four staff to 325. Linda is a recognized leader with both the technical expertise and strong relational skills needed to achieve ambitious goals. She is known for being responsive to all stakeholders and yet willing to make tough decisions and for being a skilled facilitator who can lead multidisciplinary teams to positive outcomes as they grapple with ambiguities and competing values. It is these qualities which has helped her successfully lead organizations through challenging periods and carry out complex real estate development projects.

Linda holds a B.A. from Southwestern University and a M.B.A. from University of Montana. Since moving to the Puget Sound area in 1999, she has volunteered with various nonprofit and community organizations, holding multiple leadership positions. She and her husband raised their daughter and son in the Eastside community and are now enjoying the flexibility associated with having an “empty nest” with their golden doodle puppy named Clayton and beautiful tortoiseshell rescue kitty named Penny.

LPA Associate

LPA Associate

Marcia Isenberger brings 33+ years of non-profit executive leadership to the team. She recently joined LPA in January 2021. Having worked in the nonprofit sector since 1987, Marcia’s expertise includes strategic planning, board development, fundraising, community development, public/private partnerships, staff development and business operations. Marcia has worked with organizations both small and large, in terms of staff, budget size and diversity. What is important to Marcia is relationships, relationships with staff, board, volunteers, and community. Marcia believes that relationships build trust, better communication and great listening skills that help in any environment.

Marcia’s latest experience as the Chief Operating Officer at the YMCA of Greater Seattle led her to discover new passions in facility and property development. She led projects that included the construction and successful opening of 3 new YMCA facilities in Newcastle, Snoqualmie, and Sammamish, two of which were public/private partnerships. This work included the unique privilege to work with a dynamic team and create exceptional experiences for engagement with community members and volunteers. Her management work at the YMCA included an operating budget of $97M and fundraising exceeding $40M.

Marcia is a proud graduate of Eastern Washington University where she earned her BA degree in Education and played #1 position on the tennis team. Raised in the Pacific Northwest she enjoys the outdoors, golfing, exploring our local community and is an avid Seattle sports fan. She lives in Bellevue.

LPA Associate

Chris Jowell brings over 30 years’ experience in social services, community development and affordable housing to LPA; having worked in non-profit leadership, public sector positions and having served on several local non-profit board of directors. He has extensive experience in organizational management, executive leadership, operations, and board development. His expertise in real estate development, asset management and finance has supported sustainable growth and expansion of services and programs at the organizations he has been involved. Chris embraces the lifelong learner philosophy, seeking out new experiences and a willingness to share his skills and knowledge.

Chris earned a B.S. in Psychology from Washington State University 1990 and his Masters in Teaching from Heritage University in 2006. Chris and his wife are long time Bothell residents having launched 2 children into the world. In the past you would have found Chris prowling the sidelines coaching his kid’s soccer teams, now you will find him singing in the stands at a Sounders game or perhaps on a local trail trying to keep pace with his wife and dog.

LPA Associate

Jay is a experienced executive with over 35 years of management expertise in Senior and Affordable Housing. He has worked with various senior housing options, including Affordable Senior Housing, Life Plan Communities, Assisted Living/Independent Living, and more. Jay’s focus has been on strategic planning, organizational growth, and developing new product and service lines.

In the past, Jay served as the CEO of the largest non-profit provider of affordable senior communities in the Puget Sound region, catering to low- and moderate-income older adults. Before that, he was involved in creating innovative senior housing communities nationwide and integrating community-based supports and services.

Beyond his professional background, Jay is a licensed architect with a BArch Degree from Cornell University. Originally from Philadelphia, he practiced architecture in Seattle before his involvement in senior housing brought him back East. In 2010, he returned to Seattle to take on leadership in Affordable Senior Housing.

Today, Jay lives in downtown Seattle, where he enjoys various hobbies such as sailing, fly fishing, hiking, and sketching. He’s a well-rounded individual with a passion for making a positive impact in senior housing and actively engaging in outdoor activities.

LPA Associate

Jessie came to LPA from a position in Vocational Counseling, serving injured workers in Pierce and King County. Jessie joined LPA to assist with the new website and re-brand project and stayed with us to provide operations, executive search, and organizational assessment support. She has a master’s in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University, specializing in Strategic and Organizational Communication and Media Strategy.

Jessie loves snowboarding, yoga, drawing, and spending quality time with family and friends.

LPA IT Associate

Evan brings a wide range of Information Technology experience and knowledge to support nonprofits going through infrastructure transition. His expertise is in partnering with organizations to identify how they can leverage the modern world of technology and project management to further mission reach. Evan’s scope of services includes: infrastructure evaluations and overhauls, email migration, virtual office set-up, and server/data implementations and maintenance. A graduate from Central Washington University, with a degree in Information Technology Administrative Management (ITAM), Evan has supported 100s of agencies with their specific IT needs.

In his free time, Evan coaches Lacrosse at Central Washington University. Evan graduated at Central Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Administrative Management (ITAM).

LPA Associate

LPA Associate

With a wealth of over 38 years of experience, Earl Richardson is a valuable addition to the LPA team.

• With over a decade of experience managing staff assigned to various housing, housing support, and other community service projects and programs, Earl has demonstrated his ability to lead and supervise a culturally diverse team. His eighteen years of experience administering federal, state, and local low-income housing and economic programs further solidify his field expertise.
• Seventeen (18) years of experience in managing low-income housing projects with both non-profit and for-profit housing developers; eight (10) years of experience in planning and managing neighborhood commercial revitalization projects.
• Earl’s diverse expertise also includes two (2) years of experience in neighborhood planning and land use management. He has specific management experience in problem-solving, policy and program development and decision-making, motivating staff, understanding organizational culture, conflict resolution, and managing change. This breadth of expertise underscores his ability to adapt to various roles and challenges in the housing and community development sector.

Earl’s professional journey includes a 20-year tenure at the City Of Seattle, where he served as the Seattle’s Office of Housing Director for six years. He also was Executive Director of SouthEast Effective Development (SEED), a nonprofit community development corporation in Seattle, Washington. His leadership was instrumental in the organization’s mission and core values. He represented the organization and its mission to all stakeholders, constituencies, community organizations, businesses, labor, foundations, governments, the public, and the news media. At SEED, Earl directed a 24-person staff in housing and economic development projects, Art and Cultural activities, and events. He approved all projects and negotiated all loans and grants with private lenders and the city, state, and federal governments. He worked directly with state legislative and federal officials, nonprofit organizations, and lending institutions, inspiring others with his successful track record.

Earl was involved in three new construction projects totaling 446 units at $65 million and the acquisition and rehab of four projects totaling 432 units at $33 million. Earl was also involved in assembling 5 acres of vacant land in Southeast Seattle, a portion of which required a Brownfield cleanup.

Earl has a BS Degree from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Washington School of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Earl serves on the Board of Therapeutic Health Services (THS) and is on the National Development Council advisory Committee for New Market Tax Credits.

LPA Associate

CPA

Gordon has been a CPA for over 40 years, and he brings over 40 years of experience to the LPA team. He has experience in accounting, taxation, and controllership services. Previous to joining the LPA team, Gordon started his own CPA firm. He has also worked with local non-profits for over 15 years.

Gordon is a long time Seattle area resident. He graduated from Seattle Pacific University. He and his wife currently reside in Mill Creek, where they raised two daughters.

LPA Associate​

David joins LPA with over 35 years of non-profit leadership. His career has included a unique blend of successful assignments within the performing arts, environmental conservation, and community service sectors. His expertise includes strategic thinking and planning, board governance, financial development, partnerships and collaboration, and change management.

David spent 26 years with the YMCA movement, working with Ys in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Washington, Montana, and representing the national office in California. He draws from his YMCA career as well as other sectors to help organizations be impactful and sustainable.

David and his wife, Kathleen, have been married since 1998 and together they have two children – Sam, 20 and Lily, 14. David is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, likes to travel and explore new places, hike, bike, ski, and trail-run and is a proud member of Red Sox Nation. David and his family live in New Hampshire.

LPA Associate

Artie joins LPA with over 20 years of non-profit leadership in a variety of YMCAs. He is an experienced CEO and Executive Director and ready to help nonprofits maximize their impact. His career includes 30 years of leading overnight camps and other residential youth programs. Most recently as the CEO of the Takodah YMCA Artie has been able to help young people discover who they are and what they can achieve.

Artie is a compelling facilitator recognized for his expertise in board development, volunteer engagement, strategic planning, operational problem solving, capital planning, fundraising, and risk management, Artie has always built a culture of trust and support to improve multiple organizations.

He holds degrees from the University of Kansas and the University of New Hampshire. He and his wife Kristina live in Keene, NH. When she isn’t running her veterinary practice they enjoy golfing, travelling to explore new places, and are avid sports fans.