Our Team

Administrative

Chud Wendle

Executive Director

Chud joined the Hutton Settlement team in July 2016. He has spent the majority of his career in the business sector with an 18 year career with Wendle Motors and the past 8 years involved in real estate. In addition, Chud served as the District Director for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Chud is the proud father of three boys: Ben – Senior at WSU, Nick – Sophomore at BSU and Jack – Sophomore at Gonzaga Prep. Chud received his B.A. in Business Administration at University of Washington and his M.B.A. at Gonzaga University.

Steffanie Sweeten

Executive Assistant

Steffanie joined the Hutton team in September 2020. She graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula in 2005 where she earned her bachelor's degree in Accounting. She enjoys traveling with her three children, spending time outdoors and going to concerts.

Jessica Laughery

Director of Community Engagement & Stewardship

Jessie joined the Hutton Settlement team in July 2018. Growing up in Clarkston, WA, she was involved in 4-H, school activities and youth government. In 2010, she moved to Spokane to pursue an education at Gonzaga University. She received her B.A. in Public Relations in 2014 and recently earned a Masters in Business Administration from Whitworth University. Most recently, Jessie served as Director of Community and Constituent Relations for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ congressional office. Jessie and her husband, Alex, enjoy spending time with their families, friends and dogs, Tucker, Murphy and Lucy.

Campus Staff

Krissy Williams

Campus Director

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Theresa Auton

Campus Office Manager

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Alyssa Patrick

Youth Development Coordinator

Alyssa joined the Hutton Settlement in June, 2016. Before transitioning as the Youth Development Coordinator, she was a Graduate Student Intern under the Director of Children and Family Services for a year and a half. Alyssa received her BA in Children’s Studies and her Master’s in Social Work in 2016 from Eastern Washington University, where she also played on the Women’s Tennis Team. She enjoys volunteering at Martin Hall Juvenile Detention Center, cooking and sunshine. Additionally, she is working on getting Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Washington.

Brittney Duval

Youth Development Coordinator

Brittney joined the Hutton Settlement in February 2019. She grew up in Vancouver, WA and moved to Ellensburg WA. in 2010 to attend Central Washington University. She graduated in 2014 with a Major in Social Services and a Minor in Sociology and Family Studies. Following graduation, she moved to Spokane to attend Eastern Washington University and graduated with her MSW in 2016. Prior to working at Hutton, she worked as a Social Worker with the Department of Children, Youth and Families for almost 3 years.

Tamara Milliken

Lead Houseparent

Tamara has been with the Hutton Settlement since 1999. She has worked as a houseparent and is now the Lead Houseparent. Tamara teaches Circle of Security Parenting on campus and in the community. She also offers mindfulness and self-care coaching. Her favorite color is green and she takes brown sugar in her coffee.

Houseparents

Houseparents are the backbone of Hutton’s model. Houseparents live in our large cottage family homes with approximately eight-ten youth, either boys or girls, providing around-the-clock care. Houseparents face a variety of challenges on a daily basis as many of the children they care for have experienced trauma throughout their lives. Houseparents must have patience, compassion and perseverance when times are challenging. To learn more about how special this role is within our organization, please visit the Careers Page.

Board of Trustees

The Hutton Settlement is governed by a Board of Trustees with the objective to improve the lives of children by instilling strong values, providing superior education, support and opportunity for success.

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