Board of Directors

Michael Cannon, President, Director District #4
465-6014 michael.cannon@mead354.org

Michael Cannon was elected to represent Director District #4 in November 2019 and reelected to a second four-year term in November 2023. Prior to joining the Mead School District Board of Directors he served as Chair of the Pride Prep Charter School Board in Spokane. Pride Prep is one of the first and most successful public charter schools in the state. A Mead parent volunteer, Michael has one son who graduated from Mead High School in 2020. Mr. Cannon is a small business owner and long-time Spokane resident. He has a lengthy history of service on numerous civic boards in the Inland NW.

BrieAnne Gray, Vice President, Director District #5
465-6014 brieanne.gray@mead354.org

BrieAnne Gray was elected by Mead School District voters in November 2021 (four-year term). Drawn by the District's impeccable reputation, BrieAnne and her husband, Josh, knew they wanted their children to receive a Mead education. Throughout their time here they have been active members in the community within the schools and youth activities.

BrieAnne works in Spokane as a board certified Nurse Practitioner in women's health and is the mom of a middle schooler and two elementary students. 

Chad Burchard, Director District #1
465-6014 chad.burchard@mead354.org 

Chad Burchard was the unanimous selection of the Mead School District Board of Directors to replace Maureen O’Connor, who resigned her position on March 31, 2016. Mr. Burchard, who took the Oath of Office on June 13, 2016, co-chaired the Citizen’s Advisory Committee that was instrumental in helping pass the February 2015 Facilities Improvement Bond. Chad and his wife Tammy have two daughters who graduated from Mead High School. He was elected outright to the position in November 2017 and most recently reelected for a four-year term in November 2021. 

Alan Nolan, Director District #2
465-6014 alan.nolan@mead354.org

Alan Nolan was elected by Mead School District voters in November 2023 (four-year term). He and his wife Wendy are the parents of three children who are Mead School District students. Alan is a Spokane County Planning Commission board member, past Spokane Home Builders Association board member and was appointed to serve on the Technical Advisory Group for Washington Energy Code.

A graduate of the US Air Force Academy, Alan served 22 years as an active duty officer. During his military career he flew helicopters in special operations/combat search and rescue missions, as well as several fighters and trainer aircraft. Post-military, he and his wife started an interior design/construction business serving clients throughout the area.    

Jennifer Killman, Director District #3
465-6014 jennifer.killman@mead354.org

Jennifer Killman was elected by Mead School District voters in November 2023 (four-year term). A wife and the mother of three school-age sons, Jennifer has been and continues to be an active Mead parent. She directed the renovation of The Living Classroom at Evergreen Elementary – a program that allows all students to learn and grow in an engaging outdoor setting – and has been a volunteer for many PTO-sponsored events throughout the district.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Radiology from Oregon Institute of Technology and is employed as a part-time healthcare worker.