CHCC Board of Trustees

Jeany retired from Lynden Christian Schools in 2021 after 21 years working as the student services director. She currently works remotely as a part-time teacher consultant for All Belong Center for Inclusive Education — an organization that equips congregations and Christian schools to include persons with varied abilities in purposeful, innovative ways. 

Jeany was born and raised in Lynden. She worked as a nursing assistant for CHCC during her teenage years, then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Dordt College and a master’s in special education from Grand Canyon University. 

Jeany and her husband, Dr. Don Aupperlee, DVM, have four adult children and eight grandkids. They have attended Sonlight Community Church since 1992. 

“When I retired, I wanted to serve the community in a unique manner, something that was not related to education. The health care center felt like a good fit, because I had worked there and my father had lived there for a while. I know CHCC to be a caring community through those experiences and would like to see that fostered and even enhanced so CHCC can continue in our community for decades to come.”

Emily Gibson grew up on small dairy and beef farms, first in Stanwood and then in Olympia. She graduated in human biology from Stanford University, where she had the unique opportunity to do wild chimpanzee research with Dr. Jane Goodall in Tanzania, Africa. After graduating from the University of Washington School of Medicine, she completed family medicine residency training at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, practicing in an inner-city clinic for several years.

She married Dan Gibson, who grew up in Lynden, and the couple moved back north to raise their family, Dan working as a deputy criminal and civil prosecutor for Whatcom County and Emily working as a primary care physician, at Interfaith Clinic, and St. Joseph Hospital Recovery Center. She retired in 2021 as medical director of the Western Washington University Student Health Center after 32 years caring for college students during a transformative time in their lives.

Emily and Dan have three grown children and four grandchildren, and they continue to volunteer in the community while managing their small farm in mid-county. They have attended Wiser Lake Chapel for more than 30 years.

“Having worked as a nurse aide in an extended care facility throughout my high school and college years, I was inspired to pursue medical training as a physician. Dan and I know firsthand the quality of care provided at CHCC — our parents and a grandparent all received excellent support from its dedicated staff in the past. It is my privilege to participate on the CHCC board to not only share my medical perspective, but also in appreciation for this faith-based facility making such a profound difference for a family member during a challenging time of life.”

Jack graduated from Lynden Christian High School and Calvin University, served in the Air Force as an air traffic control officer, attended graduate school at the University of Washington, and served the Lynden community for 45 years as a general dentist.

Jack and his wife, Diane, have raised five children and have been blessed with 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Jack and Diane are avid walkers and have enjoyed hiking in most of the national parks in the country.

“The Christian Health Care Center has been at the foundation of elder care in Lynden for many decades. It has provided a great service to the families of our community, and I am honored to have this opportunity to contribute to its ongoing success.”

My husband, Marlin, and I are members of Third Christian Reformed Church, where we volunteer in many areas. I also volunteer at Lynden Christian School. We have three children and eight grandchildren.

The CHCC mission statement is “to provide skilled nursing care with compassion and love in Christ’s name.” Matthew 25:40 NIV reads, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters, you did for Me.” I am excited to continue serving our residents and staff as a CHCC board member.

​Craig grew up in Whatcom County after spending his early years in Seattle, Washington, and Anchorage, Alaska. He attended the Meridian School District (grades 3 through 12) and later earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture, a bachelor of science in construction management and a minor in economics from the University of Washington.

Since 2002, he has been the president of CLT Design/Build Inc., where he provides building design and construction services.

Craig is an active member and past president of the Mount Baker Rotary Club. He has also served on the Birch Bay Village Community Club board, as an architectural reviewer for Pointe II at Semiahmoo and as chairman of the Birch Bay Economic Development and Design Guidelines Committees.

He and his wife Jessi Telgenhoff (Brim) attend North County Christ the King the church. They have two children who are students at Lynden Christian School.

“My grandmother was the chairwoman of CHCC’s board when I was a young man. She was an outstanding Christian example and role model to me. When asked to join the board, her memory, legacy and God’s prompting encouraged me to serve. It is a privilege to be a part of the CHCC’s long history and mission.”