Kess Romano joins PeaceHealth Southwest Foundation Board

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation has named Kess Romano to its board of directors. His term begins July 1, 2025, and he will assume roles on the Planned Giving and Investment committees.

Romano has deep local roots and was raised on the east side of Clark County, later attending George Fox University, where he played baseball and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics. In 2003, Kess founded Romano Financial with his father and in 2008 established Romano Capital to focus on real estate development and investments in and around Clark County. Romano Capital prioritizes local engagement and expertise, directing their investments towards their own community.

“We are pleased that Kess has agreed to join the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation Board,” says Karen Santangelo, Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Foundation. “His deep roots, relationships and long-lasting commitment to the growth and vibrancy of Clark County directly align with the role our Foundation plays in the community. Like Kess and his company, we believe in investing in Clark County and providing services, hope and healing to our neighbors.”

In addition to Kess Romano having seven younger brothers and an older sister, he has four children and two with his partner, Leslie. His primary hobbies include golf and traveling.

About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 9 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org