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May 12, 2026

Leadership for the Next 60 Years: A Conversation with SOUND Board Chair Roger Dowdy

As SOUND marks 60 years of service to the community, we sat down with Board Chair Roger Dowdy to reflect on the organization’s legacy, its role today, and the opportunities ahead.

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Annual Report

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June 27, 2019

Annual Report 2018

It’s all about the future. The work Sound has been undertaking over the past year, the investments we’ve made, the evolution of our business — it’s all about the future. Though our industry is rapidly changing, Sound keeps our vision on the future. The process requires equal parts enthusiasm and patience, flexibility and resolve and, importantly, a willingness to make difficult choices. Over the course of 2018, that is exactly what we’ve done. We’re building a great future for our clients, our team members, the larger community and we are doing it in so many ways.

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Annual Report

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July 12, 2018

Annual Report 2017

In context of our history and our undying drive to best serve our community, 2017 was a pivotal year for Sound. Some of our changes were quite evident and pronounced while others were considerably more subtle, but no less significant. Without question, the changes in 2017 had purpose and intent, and have a singular focus to ensure that we can meet, and even exceed, our mission for years to come.

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Annual Report

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June 19, 2017

Annual Report 2016

The year 2016 was outstanding for SMH. The past year saw the organization celebrating 50 years of innovation and service to the community, and it witnessed the departure of longtime CEO David Stone, PhD, to retirement. Last year also marked the road ahead as we ushered in an exciting new era with the appointment of Patrick C. Evans, SMH’s new President and Chief Executive Officer.

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What matters

What Matters is a community-driven campaign highlighting why mental health deserves our attention. In a series of short videos, iconic Seattle musicians, media voices, industry leaders and others shaping our region share why mental wellness fuels their work and why ending stigma is essential.

John Richards
Morning Show Host - KEXP
Jessica Dobson
Lead Singer/Guitarist Deep Sea Diver
Kevin Cole
Variety Mix DJ, KEXP
Rocky Votolato
Singer/Songwriter Suzzallo
Nancy Guppy
Art Zone Host
Former Cast, Almost Live!
Eva Walker
Vocalist/Guitarist, The Black Tones
DJ, KEXP
Beth Barrett
Artistic Director - SIFF
Jacob McMurray
Chief Collection + Exhibit Officer MOPOP
Ben London
CEO, Sonic Guild Seattle
Ethan Stowell
Renowned Chef, Seattle Restaurateur
Jake Whittenberg
Broadcast News Anchor - KING 5 TV

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