Our Board of Directors

Lee grew up in the mid-Willamette Valley, moved to Portland in 2001, and has called McMinnville home since 2016. Lee serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Visit McMinnville. When not being a champion for the great town of McMinnville, Oregon, Lee spends his time gardening, exploring Oregon’s countryside, cooking, and baking with his husband and three dogs. Lee co-owns a small wine brand in Portland, OR, called Augustina Cellars. He serves on the Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County Board of Directors, volunteers as a Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocate, and lends his creative talents to multiple other community-oriented organizations.

Lee McCollins

Board Chair

Kayla has a degree in Criminal Justice and has spent her career within the field of child abuse intervention. Previously a Crime Victim Advocate and also a Caseworker with the Oregon Department of Human Services, Kayla now works as a Forensic Interviewer for Juliette's House in McMinnville, Oregon. Kayla has seen firsthand the impact a CASA can have in the life of a child. She is honored to be serving on the CASA board. In her free time Kayla enjoys going on day trips with her family,
reading, and trying new recipes.

Kayla Noffsinger

Vice Chair Member

College: University of Oklahoma
Previous Job: IT Project Manager for ExxonMobil (retired)
Role at CASA: Sarah joined CASA in 2008 as a volunteer advocate. She then served for three years as the CASA Executive Director. After retiring from that role she has continued to serve Yamhill County as an advocate, a Peer Mentor, and on the board helping out where ever she is needed. She is currently the board chair.
What does Sarah do for fun? Sarah enjoys spending time with her eight grandchildren, knitting, reading and making a difference.

Sarah is a retired IT Project Manager for ExxonMobil. She joined CASA in 2008 as a volunteer advocate, served 3 years as CASA Executive Director, and after retiring as Executive Director continued to serve kids of Yamhill County as an advocate, a Peer Mentor for CASA, and on the board helping where needed. Sarah has eight grandchildren, loves kids, knitting, reading, and making a difference.

Sarah Shipley

Secretary

College: University of Oregon and the Pacific Coast Banking School graduate program
Current Job: SVP, Chief Credit Officer, First Federal Savings & Loan

Brent has been a member of SEDCOR, the Salem Chamber and has volunteered with Salem Leadership Foundation Community Homeless Connect Project. He is active with anything outdoors with his family, hiking, fishing, or just enjoying Oregon’s lakes & rivers.

Brent Murray

Treasurer

Arianna, a Teach For America alum with a degree in Advertising and an MBA, brings a strong background in organizational excellence and passion for equity. She currently works in medical device sales, supporting local hospitals with life-saving equipment. As a Yamhill County CASA volunteer, she has witnessed the profound impact a dedicated advocate can have in a child’s life and is honored to serve on the CASA Board of Directors. Outside of work and volunteering, Arianna loves exploring the outdoor beauty of the PNW with her family.

Arianna Maag

Board Member

Jay has lived in McMinnville since 1998, when he moved from Bend to attend Linfield University, studying journalism and psychology. With over 20 years in global recruiting, most recently four years focused on legal services at Epiq Global, he also champions Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at his company. Adopted at a young age, after a brief experience in foster care, Jay is a strong advocate for adoption and foster care. He has served on the Boys & Girls Aid Ambassador board, supports several nonprofits, and opened the doors of his beautiful 1949 mid-century modern home for CASA’s inaugural Solid Foundations Tour fundraiser. Outside of work, he enjoys travel, hiking, and trail runs.

Jay Smith

Board Member

Tara Gibson serves as the Associate Director of Admission operations at Linfield University and brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit marketing, fundraising, and data management. A passionate advocate for access to education and inclusivity, she is also a member of Free Mom Hugs, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Tara now lives in McMinnville with her husband, Dan, and their two children, Jonathan and Piper.