Nonprofit Leaders Panel: Building Community through “Win-Win” Partnerships with Corporations & Local Businesses

Eliescha P. Stone, VP, Retail Hub Manager, First Interstate Bank

I was born and raised in Bend have a wonderful family, my husband Jeff and our two kids, Jarrett and Jerzi. 

I have been with First Interstate Bank for 23 years, where I have held various roles within the bank ranging from Teller to Branch Manager and finally my current role as a Retail Hub Manager. I oversee our six retail branches in the Bend and Sunriver Market. Within my current role I build client and community relationships and work to develop and grow our retail banking teams, ensuring production goals and customer service expectations are being met.  

I am very involved in the community with volunteering for several nonprofit organizations and currently sit on Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity’s Homeowner Selections Committee. Additionally, I am a member of our local First Interstate Bank Commitment to Community Committee. In this committee we review all sponsorship, donation, and volunteer requests from all organizations in the Central Oregon and South County areas. 

Katie Anderson, Founder and CEO, Aperion Management Group

Katie Anderson founded Aperion Management Group, LLC in Bend in 2009. Aperion Management Group is an Accredited Association Management Company that specializes in Homeowners Association (HOA) management in Oregon. As the CEO, Katie has led Aperion to exponential growth with over 60 communities in the company portfolio and multiple industry awards.

Katie’s support of local non-profits includes the hosting of two successful fundraising events that have raised over $300,000 throughout the years, an annual "Pay It Forward with Aperion" fundraiser, and service on the Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee as Treasurer.

Carlos Salcedo, Community Partnerships Manager, St. Charles Health System

Carlos Salcedo was born in Mexico and has lived in Bend since 1990. He is a graduate on Bend High School and Central Oregon Community College. He has worked in the Community Benefit Department at St. Charles Health System for the past 10 years. In his role he has had the opportunity and privilege to collaborate with a lot of great local organizations that are working to improve the health of the community. He also helps support the St. Charles grant program.