BBLT Home Office
Founded in 2022 in Bonney Lake, Washington, BBLT created its signature digital Toolkit Solution to target the greatest needs in care provider support. Through research, testing and an amazingly talented team of professionals, BBLT is now launching and expanding its services across Washington State and beyond.
BBLT Spokane Field Office
Since 2023, the BBLT Spokane Field Office has been led by a highly skilled team with deep expertise in disability services, systems navigation, and technology development. Supported by Spokane-based professionals and the BBLT Home Office, this team comes together to Build Better Lives in Spokane County.
DOUG MARKS - President & Founder
• Brings more than three decades of leadership development experience across education, contract services, and workforce training
• Former DCYF (DSHS/CA) Contract Provider & Supervisor overseeing multi-county service contracts supporting individuals and families, including those in the I/DD community
• Founded BBLT through over four years of research, development, and field implementation—creating cutting-edge, technology-integrated training solutions that address root support gaps and unlock meaningful, lasting results
• Parent of a son with developmental disabilities and trusted coach to families navigating education, behavioral, and community care systems
CLAIRE BRINKMAN - Toolkit Coach
• M.Ed., Special Education
• 25+ years as a Special Education teacher and behavioral support
• Certified in Life Space Intervention and as a Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trainer
• Equips teams with practical strategies for complex behavioral and emotional needs
MATTHEW ALLEN - Business Development
• 40+ years of executive leadership in business and finance
• Expertise in organizational operations and fiscal oversight
• Guides strategic sustainability and long-term growth
Corrine Boyt - Accounts specialist
• 15+ years of accounting experience of professional accounting experience.
• Expertise in payroll, tax preparation, reporting, and reconciliation
• Ensures financial accuracy and organizational accountability
DOUG MARKS - President & Founder
• Brings more than three decades of leadership development experience across education, contract services, and workforce training
• Former DCYF (DSHS/CA) Contract Provider & Supervisor overseeing multi-county service contracts supporting individuals and families, including those in the I/DD community
• Founded BBLT through over four years of research, development, and field implementation—creating cutting-edge, technology-integrated training solutions that address root support gaps and unlock meaningful, lasting results
• Parent of a son with developmental disabilities and trusted coach to families navigating education, behavioral, and community care systems
TIM KRAUSS, M.S. - IT Director
• Founder of NeedsMet, a Spokane Valley software company.
• 20+ years designing scalable software systems
• Experience partnering with state agencies on workforce development platforms including staff training software for agencies serving the I/DD community
• Developed technology infrastructure supporting training, integrity and service accountability
Michael midkiff - Senior Advisor-social service system Spokane County
- Lifelong Spokane-based leader in public social services
- Retired Regional and Deputy Administrator with DSHS/CSO
- Oversaw Community Services Offices across Eastern Washington and administered multiple offices within Spokane County
- Deep expertise in serving vulnerable populations and navigating complex public systems
- Provides critical insight into system alignment and implementation within Spokane County
Dr. YVONNE SWINTH - PHD, OTR/LFAOTA
• Professor of Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound
• Recognized expert in developmental disabilities, autism, sensory care and complex health need
• Perspective shaped by leadership in trauma-informed and sensory focus
CHRISTINA JONES - MSW
• Clinical social work experience supporting autism and trauma-impacted individuals
• Background in complex mental health and behavioral settings
• Experience serving underserved and underrepresented populations, including individuals in the I/DD community
Janette Bergen - Toolkit Coach
• Retired school administrator
• Former Special Education teacher
• Extensive experience in educational leadership and intervention systems
matthew allen - business development
• 40+ years of executive business leadership
• Experience in finance, marketing, and organizational development
• Strategic perspective shaped by long-term organizational leadership
