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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
Economic Interest: Columbia Gorge Community College
Constituency: Education

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

 

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*
Economic Interest: Sherman County Commissioner
Constituency: Sherman County

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
Economic Interest: Private business
Constituency: Agriculture

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.

Mr. Chuck Daughtry
Economic Interest: Port of Cascade Locks
Constituency: Oregon Ports

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
Economic Interest: The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce & Hood River Chamber of Commerce
Constituency: Oregon Chambers of Commerce

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
Economic Interest: Private business
Constituency: Business

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

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last updated: July 26, 2010
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