About Us

Richard Brosius

Founder

Richard D. Brosius is one of the founders of Read NW. He excelled in sports, married his high school sweetheart (51 years strong), and together they have 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and four great. “My family has been my greatest accomplishment in life.” 

Richard was a pastor, evangelist for a number of years. He also owned and operated a door manufacturing company for 20 years. Presently he does property management, collaborates in developing land, he owns and operates Chevron gas stations and builds luxurious waterfront homes in Cowlitz & Clark County. His primary hobby is operating his 50 acre farm in the bottom lands of Brush Prairie. One of his favorite quotes is “ you can only give what’s been given.”  God's shovel is much bigger than yours. You can choose to live in scarcity or live in abundance, the choice is yours. 

Always forget what you give but never forget who you owe. The community I live in has given me so much. Let’s give back in a mindset where we “work to give.”

Dave Perry

Executive Director, Treasurer and Secretary

Dave, a long-time Clark County resident since the mid-1970s, serves as Executive Director and Treasurer of Read Northwest, Treasurer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Washington, and Treasurer of the Hockinson Public Schools Foundation. Before retiring in 2020, Dave was President and part-owner of Exterior Wood, Inc. in Washougal for 20 years. He previously worked at Macadam Capital Partners and held various roles in his 21-year banking career at Wells Fargo, ending as Senior Vice President overseeing commercial lending in the Portland-Southwest Washington area. Dave holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance from Portland State University and a Master’s in Management from the University of Oregon. He and his wife Jean have three grown children and five grandchildren.

Rick Vermeers

Chair

Rick retired as Director of Electrical Engineering after 38 years at Avista Utilities in Spokane, WA, and later served as General Manager at Brown & Kysar Consulting Engineers in Battle Ground, WA. He has a long history of volunteer service, including roles with the Spokane Jaycees, Avista Credit Union, and as Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Central Valley Sheriff’s Community Oriented Policing Effort (SCOPE). A Leadership Coeur d’Alene graduate, Rick continued his community involvement in Camas, serving on the Camas School District Advisory Committee and as Chair of the Camas Educational Foundation. In 2020, he received the Region 112 Community Leadership Award from the Washington Association of School Administrators for his contributions to public education.

Jeremy Baker

Board Member

As a lifelong Clark County resident, Jeremy has deep roots in the community and a strong desire to see it thrive. A father of four sons with his wife of 24 years, Jeremy is dedicated to giving back to ensure a vibrant future for local families. A graduate of Washington State University with majors in History and English, he is passionate about fostering a love for reading, which he credits as foundational to his success as a United States Marine, businessman, husband, and father. As a board member of Read NW, Jeremy volunteers with first and second graders, aiming to help every child in Clark County develop vital reading skills and build a stronger foundation for our communities' future.

Jason Questad

Board Member

Jason Questad, a native of Clark County, has been involved in the construction industry from a young age. As the owner of Still Water Homes, Jason utilizes his thirty-plus years of experience in building custom homes, primarily serving Clark and Cowlitz counties. A father of six and a grandfather, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, while both he and his wife actively support local youth organizations.