Serving the Mid-Columbia region of Oregon and Washington, providing regional economic development and business assistance.Mid–Columbia Economic Development District

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Mid Columbia Economic Development District strives to promote the creation of family-wage jobs, the diversification of the economic base, and the growth, development and retention of business and industry in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania Counties

MCEDD is organized as a government non-profit in Oregon as an ORS-190 and in Washington through RCW 39.34.010.

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OIB Board of Directors

The Oregon Investment Board is a seven member volunteer board appointed by the Governor of Oregon. The board is charged with policy direction, funding criteria and funding decisions. There are two members each appointed from Multnomah, Hood River and Wasco counties and one at-large member. The Board also works with their partners in Washington—Washington Investment Board—through the Bi-State Advisory Council.

 

Gil Kelley, Chair
Hood River County
1st Term ends: June 30, 2024
Gil, a fourth-generation Oregonian, has been involved in community and economic development as a professional for over 40 years and enjoys giving back to the greater Gorge community where he lives. He has led planning and development functions for several west coast cities, from California to British Columbia, and now resides in Hood River County where he continues an active consulting practice. He and his wife enjoy hiking, gardening and tending to their 40 acres near Mt. Hood-Parkdale.

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Kirk Wright, Vice Chair
Multnomah County
1st Term ends March 2024
Kirk Wright is an accomplished manager, organizational leader and entrepreneur experienced in private, public, non-profit, and cooperatively-owned businesses.  Kirk has advised entrepreneurs, investors and managers facing challenges of growth, change of control and other significant business events for two decades. Prior to his consulting work, Kirk worked with software and technology companies and before that he worked in consumer banking.   When not busy with board and non-profit volunteer work, Kirk enjoys travel and growing, preparing and eating good food.   Kirk lives with his wife Allison in an old house in northeast Portland.

 

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Jorge Barragan, Secretary/Treasurer
Wasco County
2nd Term ends: December 31, 2024
Jorge Barragan is the owner of Casa El Mirador, located in The Dalles. In the past, Jorge has served as President of The Dalles Chamber of Commerce and as a board member for Mid-Columbia Medical Center. Jorge currently is a member of his church’s finance committee.

 

Rod Cole

Wasco County

1st Term ends: November 16, 2025

 

Sam Bauer

Hood River County

1st Term ends: November 16,2025

 

APPOINTMENT IN PROCESS

Multnomah County

 

Craig Bowder 
At Large Member
2nd Term ends: September 6, 2025
Craig has been a Commercial Lender in The Gorge for over 11 years. His expertise is in Business and Commercial Real Estate lending. Prior to banking, Craig was a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser in the Mid-West. His previous community involvement includes: Board Chair for Hood River County Chamber of Commerce, Hood River School District Budget Committee, Emergency Foster Care for The Next Door, and many volunteer hours to organizations and events that strengthen the community. Craig lives in Hood River with his wife Randee and daughter Raleigh.

 

 

 

 

 

MCEDD

802 Chenowith Loop Rd,
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 296-2266

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