Doug Williams – Chairman of the Board
Doug was born in New York but lived most of his youth in California. After graduating from Humboldt State University, he was selected for Marine Corps Officer training and subsequent flight school as a Naval Aviator.
Serving the Marine Corps for 23 years, his wife and 2 daughters traveled the world, eventually settling in Shoreline Washington. This was followed up with a career in Emergency Management for the Seattle School District, Seattle City Light and Snohomish PUD.
Doug is a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Shoreline, where he is an Elder and currently is serving as the Mission Elder for local and international Mission gifting.
Doug began volunteering with Shoreline Community Care in 2025 and joined the Board of Directors in the role as Board Chairman. Doug enjoys travel with his wife, local Seattle sports (he was a professional soccer ref) and hanging out with the grandkids.
Kristen Coggin – Board Secretary
Kris is a native of Michigan and a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She was actively involved in her local Presbyterian Church; participating in youth group and assisting in the pre-school age Sunday School program.
After graduation, she and her husband moved to Colorado and she began a career in the Life and Health Insurance Industry. A new job opportunity brought her to the Seattle area 10 years ago.
Kris is a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Shoreline, where she is an Elder and currently serving as the Clerk of Session. She is also a Ministry Team Leader for the Women’s and Prayer ministries.
After retiring from the insurance world two years ago, she began volunteering with Shoreline Community Care and recently joined the Board of Directors in the role of Secretary. She enjoys travel, reading, cooking, and a bit of gardening. Her daughter and son-in-law currently reside in Amsterdam.
Jacob Immanuel – Board Treasurer
Jacob was born and raised in India. He graduated from college with a degree in Zoology and, additionally, studied accounting.
During his university years, he served as the founding secretary of Cochin Community Welfare Society. The main purpose of this charitable organization was to work among the leprosy patients in the city of Cochin.
After teaching science for three years in Nigeria, he immigrated to the United States where he made a career in accounting. After several years as a small business owner, he now keeps books for a medical clinic in Seattle.
Jacob is an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and the Mar Thoma Church of Seattle.
He has served as the treasurer of Shoreline Community Care for over 19 years.
Bill Bear – Chairman Emeritus
Bill served as the previous Chairman of the Board.