MCEDD Board of Directors
MCEDD is governed
by a twenty member board of directors representing the five counties of
the district (5), a representative of the cities of each county (5), representatives
of the Ports (2) and Chambers of Commerce (2) of each state, as well as
six private sector representatives from either agriculture, business,
industry, labor, finance, education, utilities, healthcare, telecommunications,
or minorities. Click here for MCEDD Board Meeting Schedule.
Annually, MCEDD appoints private sector members to the Board. For an interest form, click here.
| Ms. Barbara Briggs, Chairperson* Economic Interest: Hood River County Commissioner Constituency: Hood River County |
Barbara Briggs has been a Business Consultant for over 10 years, primarily work with non-profits and government agencies providing facilitation of public meetings, strategic planning, board training and Executive staffing services. She currently volunteers for Hood River County United Way Board of Directors; Columbia Gorge Center Public Relations Committee and Hood River County Budget Committee. |
| Mr. Rex Johnston, Vice-Chairperson and Executive Committee* Economic Interest: Klickitat County Commissioner Constituency: Klickitat County |
Rex Johnston is a County Commissioner for Klickitat County. |
Dr. Susan Wolff |
Dr. Susan Wolff is the Chief Academic Officer for Columbia Gorge Community College. She serves as a representative for higher education on the MCEDD board. |
| Mr. Cliff Jett, Secretary/Treasurer Economic Interest: Rufus City Mayor Constituency: Cities of Sherman County |
Cliff Jett is the Mayor of Rufus, Oregon. He represents the Cities of Sherman County on the MCEDD Board |
Mr. Paul Pearce Economic Interest: Skamania County Commissioner Constituency: Skamania County
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Paul Pearce is a County Commissioner, District 1 for Skamania County. |
| Mr. Dan Ericksen Economic Interest: Wasco County Commissioner Constituency: Wasco County |
Dan Ericksen, Wasco County Judge, took office in 2003 after serving 6 years as County Commissioner and another 18 years on County committees, mostly dealing with land use. He and his wife, Kay, graduated from Oregon State Univ. in 1974 and have been raising cherries in The Dalles for the last 30 years. As third generation orchardists, they currently operate 150 acres. |
Mr. Mike Smith, Executive Committee* |
Mike Smith is a County Commissioner for Sherman County. |
| Mr. Harold Haake, Executive Committee Economic Interest: Private Sector Constituency: Utilities Representative |
Harold Haake represents Utilities on the MCEDD board. He worked for Electric Utilities and a utility related business for 45 years in various Engineering and Management positions. He is now retired and enjoying numerous activities not related to Utility work. |
Mr. Ken Bailey |
Ken Bailey is Vice President and Shareholder in Orchard View Farms, Inc. Orchard View grows, packs and ships premium fresh cherries for domestic and international sales and grows some pears and wine grapes. It is a 4th generation family business founded in 1923. Ken returned to the farm after his graduation from Oregon State University with a BS in horticulture. Ken and his wife Shirley have three grown children and six grandchildren. |
| Ms.
Jan Brending Economic Interest: City of Bingen Constituency: Cities of Klickitat County |
Jan Brending represents the Cities of Klickitat County (Bingen, Goldendale and White Salmon). She has been employed as City Clerk Treasurer for the City of Bingen since 1999 and previously worked for the Columbia River Gorge Commission as Administrative Assistant. |
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Mr.
Chuck Daughtry |
Chuck Daughtry has been the General Manager of the Port of Cascade Locks since 2001and has over 20 years experience in the public port industry. As Port Manager, Chuck has been working to expand the tourism industry segment within Cascade Locks by attracting private investment in the local community. Chuck has a BS in Finance from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Washington State University. |
| Mr. Dan Spatz Economic Interest: Constituency: Cities of Wasco County |
Dan Spatz is a City Councilor for the City of The Dalles. He represents the Cities of Wasco County on the MCEDD Board. |
| Mr. Ray LaFond Economic Interest: Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce Constituency: Washington Chambers of Commerce |
Ray LaFond represents the Washington Chambers. He is active with the Goldendale Chamber Economic Development Committee. He was jointly appointed by the Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce and Goldendale Chamber. |
| Mr.
Tony Bolstad Economic Interest: Port of Skamania Commissioner Constituency: Washington Ports |
Tony Bolstad is a Port Commissioner for the Port of Skamania. |
| Mr. Don Stevens Economic Interest: City of N. Bonneville Constituency: Cities of Skamania County |
Don Stevens, a North Bonneville Council member was appointed as the representative for the Cities of Skamania County to fulfill the term. |
| Mr. Martin Campos-Davis Economic Interest: Private business Constituency: Minority |
Martin Campos-Davis is Manager of Employment and Training programs for Klickitat and Skamnina counites. He has also served as a Hood River Councilmen and been involved in various community organizations and projects in the Gorge. |
| Ms. Jane Beatty Economic Interest: Cities of Hood River County Constituency: Cities of Hood River County |
Jane Beatty represents the cities of Hood River County. Jane is currently a member of the Hood River City Council. |
| Ms.
Tonya Brumley |
Tonya Brumley was appointed by both The Dalles Chamber of Commerce and Hood River Chamber of Commerce and serves as the representative for the Oregon Chambers. She is employed by NW Natural in The Dalles. |
Ms. Nancy White |
Nancy White owns Custom Interface in Bingen, Washington. She is currently the president of the Gorge Technology Alliance. |
| Ms. Dianne Storby Economic Interest: Private, Non-Profit Constituency: Healthcare Representative |
Dianne Storby has been functioning in an executive leadership position in healthcare and has been actively involved with hospital boards for the past 15 years. Dainne attended the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. She came to Mid Columbia Medical Center in January 1997. Dianne has two children, a son and daughter. |
* Denotes members of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee
Contact MCEDD for more information:
515 East Second Street • The Dalles, OR 97058
phone: (541) 296-2266 • fax: (541) 296-3283