OUR BOARD
Get to know the dedicated board members and passionate staff behind The Willett Foundation. We come from all walks of life and are united in our passion to make a difference and lasting change in the lives of those in need in the Washington area. Our team is made up of highly trained experts in a variety of fields. Read on to learn more about who we are and what we do.
Founder
The Late HERBERT WILLETT
Born in Calvert County, Southern Maryland, in a little town named Adelina. Herb worked for Westinghouse Electric as an Electronic engineer. He volunteered in the adopt a school program, where we taught Intro to Computers, at Harlem Park Middle School, in Baltimore City, and coached little league baseball in his neighborhood in Pasadena, MD.
Once he relocated to Port Orchard, Washington in the 2000s he started working at Bangor, WA, supporting the US Navy, and resided there until his passing in late 2025. Therefore, Port Orchard became his home. He became an active Parent with the SK Pee Wee football community, Coached SK boys’ basketball, and worked with the Jaguars track and field club. With two children active in the school system they both were involved with the high school track team where he volunteered and his youngest played High School Football. This is why he felt the need to give back to his community and follow his life long dream of helping people to move from homelessness to becoming a sound person in society. (Humanity)
On December 29, 2025, Herb passed away, leaving behind a legacy of service, generosity, and unwavering commitment to others. His vision for lifting up the community now lives on through the Foundation's board, who are dedicated to carrying forward the ideas and volunteer spirit he championed.