Brad Wiens

Brad Wiens is recently retired from a career in Financial and Executive management.  He brings more than 35+ years of financial and management experience in multi-location and multi-national businesses, encompassing public and private financing, strategic business planning, acquisitions and divestitures, international operations, information and control systems and human resources. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Sun Gro Horticulture (Toronto: GRO) until its acquisition in 2011. Brad subsequently founded Vantage Point Advisors, which focused on financial consulting with technology firms, including natural gas capture, industrial-scale water treatment and aerospace.

Brad was the Interim President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, In. from 2017-2019.

Brad is presently a Director at WaterTectonics, Inc. He previously served on the Board of the Lighthouse from 2013 to 2022.  He has also led other community and professional boards.

Brad received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Oregon State University.

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  • A medium portrait of Katy Beck, a light skinned, blonde haired woman. She is smiling and wearing a large purple necklace and purple blazer.

    Katherine Beck, 25 Years of Service | 1996 to 2021

    June 15th, 2021

    We thank Katy for her commitment to the Lighthouse and its mission. During her 25 years of service on our Board of Trustees, Katy was involved with the initial opening of the Base Supply Center business, participated in the expansion process to our Spokane and South Carolina locations, played a part in hiring the Organization’s first CEO who is blind (Kirk Adams) and was instrumental in the recruitment and hiring of our current President and CEO, Cindy Watson.

  • Close up portrait of Barbara Ross, a light skinned woman with grey hair. She is standing outside, smiling, wearing red lipstick and a scarf.

    Barbara Ross, Foundation Board President | 2015 to 2021

    June 15th, 2021

    It is with hope and confidence that I will be passing the torch of Foundation Board presidency to longtime friend of the Lighthouse, Brad Wiens. I will be remaining on the board, and I am excited to see the fabulous work we have started continue to flourish under Brad’s leadership.

  • A medium portrait of George Abbott, a light skinned man, smiling. He is wearing a suit coat with a blue button up shirt beneath.

    Welcome George Abbott

    June 15th, 2021

    As an advocate for people with disabilities throughout my entire life, I am excited to bring my passion and experience to the Lighthouse team.