Brit Kramer

Principal

Brit is a certified association executive since 2006 with over a decade of experience providing CEO leadership for the Washington Recreation & Park Association. She has taken leadership roles in state and national organizations and is a long-time member and former board member of the Washington Society of Association Executives, receiving the famous Rhinoceros Award in 2013 for distinguished service. Brit's passion is for helping nonprofits raise their profile, and in 2014 founded Red Barn Communications to offer executive expertise, marketing, event and communications serving nonprofits, associations and community groups. People are her highest priority, and she builds a culture of teamwork and collaboration. She works from a home office in their log home on a wooded five acre "hobby farm" in Thurston County. The company name is inspired by the four-year epic journey of building their big red barn.

Jane Adams

Member Services

For more than three decades, Jane H. Adams has been a leader in nonprofit association management, helping park and recreation organizations strengthen their impact, build communities, and advance the profession nationwide.

Jane served as Executive Director of the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) from 1988 to 2014, leading the largest state park and recreation professional association in the United States with more than 4,000 members. She later served as Executive Director of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration from 2018 to 2026, while also providing consulting services to nonprofit and professional organizations focused on governance, strategic planning, and organizational development.

Among her proudest professional achievements are serving as editor of Creating Community in the 21st Century, published by Human Kinetics, and leading the creation of Parks Make Life Better!©, an award-winning statewide public awareness campaign that continues to inspire and support more than 400 park and recreation agencies across California and beyond.

Jane earned her bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a master's degree from Indiana University Bloomington. Her contributions to the profession have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Garrett G. Eppley Distinguished Alumni Award, three President's Awards from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, the CPRS Fellowship/Hall of Fame Award, PlayCore's Hero Award, and the Legend Award from Indiana University's Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies.

Adventure and service have always been central to Jane's life. In 2014, she completed an 88-day self-supported bicycle journey spanning 3,888 miles across the United States. Three years later, she cycled 750 miles through the Canadian Rockies. Her love of exploration has also taken her on some of the world's most celebrated walking routes, including the Cotswold Way, the Dingle Way, and the Camino de Santiago.

Today, Jane remains deeply committed to community service. She volunteers with Visit Sacramento, Food Literacy Center, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Sandhill Crane Program, Rowe Sanctuary, and serves on the board of the Lodi Sandhill Crane Association.

Whether she is mentoring nonprofit leaders, volunteering in her community, discovering a new trail, or observing birds in their natural habitat, Jane embraces every opportunity to learn, serve, and connect with others. She believes that meaningful work, lifelong curiosity, and strong relationships are the foundation of a life well lived.

Patty Anderson

Association Executive

Having dedicated her entire professional career to the association management field, Patty spent the majority of her career with, and eventually became a business partner of, the Pacific Northwest's premier and first accredited association management company - Melby, Cameron & Anderson (MCA). In addition to helping ensure the growth, stability, and direction of MCA, Patty provided leadership, counsel, and direction to association board members, volunteers, and staff for a portfolio of professional societies and trade associations - including WSAE. Over the past four years, Patty has been thrilled to return to WSAE, working closely with current staff members across diverse projects. Patty is a Certified Association Executive, the 2013 recipient of the Washington Society of Association Executives' "Executive of the Year" award, and has earned the Institute of Organization Management certificate from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. When not working, Patty loves spending time with her husband at their lake house or out on the water fishing. Her true passion, however, is as the proud owner and handler of her nationally acclaimed Borzoi (Russian Wolfhounds), where she highlights the beauty and elegance of the majestic breed in the show ring.

Shelley Dahle

Association Executive

Shelley discovered association management in 2007 in her transition away from a dental assistant career. The three-month temporary position evolved into six years as the "goto" person for special projects, exhibitor relations and on-site event support for the Washington Recreation & Park Association. In 2015 Shelley earned the certified medical assistant (CMA) and so our clients also benefit from her ability to respond to health situations. Shelley now provides support and leadership for organizations as Red Barn client bases expands. A fun fact is that Shelley is a founding member of the Grape Nuts, specializing in home-made desserts; she is a runner, a wife, and mom to two very smart girls.

Chivan Lim

Marketing & Events

Chivan Lim is a graduate of South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), earning his Associate’s Degree in Arts in 2018. At SPSCC he discovered his passion for building communities and making his visions come alive. He has also demonstrated these skills with his band WINEHOUSE. Often booking gigs, networking, and communicating with groups, he is dedicated to enhancing the events he hosts. Being an active member of many local communities has given him a great sense of variety and an understanding of what people want to see.

Jen Dixon

Member Services

Jen has been a membership manager for over 15 years and puts her expertise into website management, serving members, and staying updated on the latest tech to better support clients. She is a proud wife to a Navy veteran and an excited mom to a 7-year-old daughter. Jen is also a dedicated dog and chicken mom, with a passion for baking, cooking, boating and hiking in her free time.

Mylissa McCormick

Member Services

Mylissa joined Red Barn Communications in July 2025 and is part of the Membership Services team, where she enjoys supporting members and helping create a positive, seamless experience. She brings a friendly communication style, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to her role, and takes pride in being a reliable point of support for both members and colleagues. Outside of work, Mylissa is a wife and mom to a three-year-old daughter, which keeps life full, busy, and meaningful. She has a passion for living a healthy, balanced lifestyle and enjoys staying active through fitness, training for half marathons, and running fun races. She also loves baking and experimenting with nutritious, family-friendly meals that support everyday wellness at home.

Sowmya Chetlapalli

Administrative Assistant

Originally from Hyderabad, India, Sowmya now calls Lacey, Washington, her home. Sowmya (pronounced SOUW-MYA) easily picks up new technology, enjoys the diversity of projects, and allows Red Barn to scale when needed to meet client needs. Living next to a park with the view of Mount Rainier is ideal for raising a young family. The Grand Canyon however is among their most epic travel experiences.

Kate Rappe

Design

Trained formally as a print designer, Kate admits that print is where her heart is. But today most of Kate's projects have digital elements or are designed for the web. She is all Apple and generally does most design work in Adobe CS5 and completes many projects using MS Office. (Creative Suite – In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Knowledge of WordPress, Drupal & HTML.) Each job is different and requires an effective balance of creative talent and technical skill. For some, it might be capturing a unique look and feel for a new company. For others, it may be finding the most creative way to express an already strong brand. She prides herself on loyalty, honesty, and having fun. Whatever the project, Kate's goal is to complete it within budget, on time, and to put a smile on your face. She works out of her Ballard home studio in Seattle with her loyal studio dog, Ellie.

Kristin Kirui

Accounting

Kristin has been a member of the Lighthouse Bookkeeping Services Team for 3 year and 12+ years of Accounting/Bookkeeping experience. She is also a member of National Bookkeepers Association and the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. She is a wife of an Army veteran and a homeschooling mother to her two boys. Kristin has a passion for Education, Children and Homelessness and sits on two Non-Profit boards that are geared towards her passion.

Ted Clark

Technology

Luckily Ted found programming in high school in the 80s. Modifying a formula that output triangles to create Christmas tree branches led to the realization that computer programs were just little chunks you created and put together to solve bigger problems. Since then he has worked with dozens of computer languages, database and application platforms to help organizations find solutions cost effectively. Ted has worked with and for non-profits, organizations and enterprises of all sizes. These include Boeing, Microsoft, multiple Washington State agencies, and Community Youth Services among many others. For Cayzen in Lacey, Ted has worked at Labor and Industries on contract for 14 years. The other passion Ted found in the 80s was a love of drums. Besides being with his current bandmates for 30 years, he regularly performs at church and enjoys a good challenge, such as joining the high school for Little Shop of Horrors or hand-drumming for Olympia’s Procession of the Species.