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.
| Mr. Paul Pearce, Chairperson* PO Box 790 Stevenson, WA 98648 Economic Interest: Skamania County Commissioner Constituency: Skamania County |
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Ms. Barbara Briggs, Vice-Chairperson* |
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| Mr. Dan Ericksen, Secretary/Treasurer* 511 Washington Street The Dalles, OR 97058 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. Steve Burnet, Executive Committee* |
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| Mr. Harold Haake, Executive Committee 2018 Steel Road The Dalles, OR 97058 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. David Sauter, Executive Committee* 205 S Columbus MS-CH-04 Goldendale, WA 98620 Economic Interest: Klickitat County Commissioner Constituency: Klickitat County |
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| Dr. Susan Wolff, Executive Committee 400 E Scenic Drive The Dalles, OR 97058 Economic Interest: Columbia Gorge Community College Constituency: Labor |
Susan Wolff is currently the Chief Academic Officer at Columbia Gorge Community College. Prior to this position, Susan held instructional leadership and academic positions at both the community college and university levels. She directs Wolff Designs as an educational and facilities design planner and has acheived national and international recognition for her work and publications. |
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. |
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Jan Brending P. O. Box 607 Bingen, WA 98605 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. She has lived in White Salmon for the past 18 years. |
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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. Bill Dick 2520 E 14th Street The Dalles, OR Economic Interest: Constituency: Cities of Wasco County |
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| Mr. Bruce Edwards P.O. Box 1328 Goldendale, WA 98620 Economic Interest: Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce Constituency: Washington Chambers of Commerce |
Bruce Edwards relocated to the Goldendale area from Richland, WA in March 2003. He is a board member with the Klickitat County Recreation District, committee member with the City of Goldendale Economic Development, and member of the Greater Goldendale Chamber of commerce. He is married with two children, a daughter and son. |
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Rodger Ford 495 Fisher Hill Road Lyle, WA 98635 Economic Interest: Port of Klickitat Commissioner Constituency: Washington Ports |
Rodger Ford of Lyle, Washington owns and operates R & M Game Bird Ranch. His company raises pheasant and chukar for release to hunt as well as restaurant use. He has been a Port of Klickitat Commissioner for 2 years and has been living in the Gorge since 1974. |
| Mr. Howard Houston PO Box 757 City of Stevenson, WA 98648 Economic Interest: City of Stevenson Constituency: Cities of Skamania County |
Howard Houston serves as counselor and advisor to small businesses as Skamania County's representative from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). He is also Vice-Chair of the EDC.Howard has a BA, LLB and JD from Harvard University. He is a former business executive in retailing, manufacturing and services. Howard is affiliated with the U. S. Small Business Association through membership in SCORE and is Chair of the National Scenic Area Economic Development Program's Washington Investment Board. |
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Cliff Jett P.O. Box 846 Rufus, OR 97050 Economic Interest: Rufus City Mayor Constituency: Cities of Sherman County |
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Lorena Lowell P.O. Box 2135 White Salmon, WA 98672 Economic Interest: Private business Constituency: Minority |
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| Ms. Carrie Nelson 315 Oak Street Hood River, OR 97031 Economic Interest: Hood River City Council Constituency: Cities of Hood River County |
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Doris Schmidt |
Doris Schmidt was born and raised in The Dalles, Oregon. She spent 18 years working for Electronic Data Systems throughout the US. She started and currently owns e-Service, a web development firm in The Dalles (opened in 1999). She is the President-elect of The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce. |
Mr. Steve Sliwa |
Steve Sliwa started his career at NASA as researcher and manager. He joined Integrated Systems, Inc as Vice President. He then served as President of Embry-Riddle University, Colt's Manufacturing Company, and eRevenue. He is now the CEO at Insitu Group which is based at the Port of Klickitat small business park in Bingen WA. Insitu develops miniature robotic aircraft for civilian and military applications. |
| Ms. Dianne Storby Mid-Columbia Medical Center 1700 East 19th Street The Dalles, OR 97058 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