U.S. Program President Allan C. Golston oversees the foundation’s Education, U.S. Libraries, and Pacific Northwest grant initiatives, as well as U.S. Program Advocacy and Special Initiatives. Golston, who joined the foundation in 1999, most recently served as our chief financial and administrative officer.

Golston’s professional background is in finance and healthcare. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Seattle University and a bachelor’s of science in accounting from the University of Colorado. He is an active community volunteer and serves on the boards of a number of regional and national organizations.