Governor Kulongoski Announces Executive Appointments
Appointments will fill positions on 37 boards, including the new Health Fund Board
Salem—Governor Kulongoski today announced executive appointments for boards and commissions for Senate consideration. Included in the appointments are members of the new Oregon Health Fund Board, charged with developing a plan for reforming Oregon’s health care delivery system. The board was created by Senate Bill 329, passed in the recent legislative session. The bill states that members shall have experience and expertise in consumer advocacy, management, finance, labor, health care and represent the geographic and ethnic diversity of the state.
“I am pleased to appoint this group of diverse Oregonians so they can begin work on this crucial issue,” said Governor Kulongoski. “I look forward to working with the Board to achieve the long sought goal of providing affordable health care for all Oregonians.”
Health Fund Board:
Jonathan Ater, Attorney, AterWynne, Portland. Ater is the current Vice-Chair of the
Oregon Health Policy Commission and served on the Governor’s Mental Health Task Force in 2004.
Bill Thorndike, Owner, Medford Fabrication, Medford. Thorndike served as Past Trustee
for the Rogue Valley Medical Center Foundation and Treasurer of Asante Health System.
Eileen Brady, Co-Owner, New Seasons Market, Board Chair, Celilo Group Media,
Portland. News Seasons received the Governor’s Gold Award in 2004 and Brady
has been a leader in developing sustainable food and farming systems.
Tom Chamberlain, Oregon AFL-CIO, Portland. Chamberlain is a former Firefighter and medic in the U.S. Air Force.
Ray Miao, Retired, Bend. Miao is the President of the Oregon chapter of the American
Association of Retired Persons and is a Deschutes County Public Library board member.
Marcus Mundy, President, Urban League of Portland, Portland. Mundy is a Board
member of the African American Health Coalition and Former Vice-President at Kaiser Permanente, Portland.
Charles Hoffman, Physician, Baker City. Hoffman also serves as a Clinical Assistant
Professor of Internal Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and is a former Mayor of Baker City.
In addition, the Governor announced the following appointments:
Apprenticeship and Training
Dr. Paul Hill, Gresham
Aviation Director
Dan Clem, Salem
Black Affairs
Willie Woolfolk, Medford
Clifford Walker, Portland
Boiler Rules
Ed Pitzrick, Sandy
Building Codes
Tom Sjostrom, Portland
Children and Families
Michael Harper, Portland
Rob Schlachter, Portland
Dan Krein, Tillamook
Reappointment of Jon Yunker, Salem
Reappointment of Anita Decker, Portland
Construction Contractors
Reappointment of Chuck Crump, Salem
Rob Yorke, Beaverton
Employment Relations Board
Sue Rossiter, Portland
Fair Dismissal Appeals
Penny Blahm, Ranier
Peggy Penland, Medford
Kathy Miller, Dundee
Richard Shultz, Sisters
Forestry
Reappointment of Larry Giustina, Eugene
Reappointment of Bill Hutchison, Portland
Peter Hayes, Portland
Cal Mukumoto, Bend
Higher Education
Paul Kelly, Portland
Hispanic Affairs
Reappointment of Lucy Veliz, Hermiston
Michael Boyer, Newport
Investment Council
Keith Larson, Portland
Management and Labor Advisory Committee (MLAC)
Linda Barno, Portland
Reappointment of Ellen Cutler, Medford
Reappointment of Greg Miller, Portland
Reappointment of Sheri Sundstrom, Portland
Reappointment of Bob Shiprack, Portland
Reappointment of John Kirkpatrick, Portland
Reappointment of Tracy Brill, Corbett
Midwifery
Mindie Metka, Silverton
Reappointment of Rosemary Carvalho, Ashland
Reappointment of Sherry Dress, Canyon City
Naturopaths
Jason Barker, Portland
Michelle Homer, Central Point
OHSU
Jay Waldron, Portland
Ocean Policy Advisory Committee
Robert Kentta, Logsden
Pacific NorthwestElectric Power and Conservation Planning Council
Reappointment of Melinda Eden, Pendleton
Parole and Post Prison
Reappointment of Darcey Baker, West Linn
Patient Safety
Sue Nelson, Salem
Plumbing Board
Rick Bosch, Portland
Portof Portland
Diana Daggett, Washington County
Peter Bragdon, Multnomah County
Public Safety Standards and Training
Tim McLain, by virtue of position, to Superintendent of State Police seat
Public Utility Commission
Reappointment of Ray Baum, Salem
Quality Education Commission
Deborah Sommer, Canby School District
Racing
Chris Dudley, Salem
Stan Robson, Sisters
Charlie Williamson, Portland
Reappointment of Kerry Johnson, Albany
Sex Offender Treatment
Dr. Steven Mussack, Eugene
William Davis, Salem
Dr. Jane Allen, Albany
Patrick Schreiner, Portland
Debra Patterson, Prineville
Donald Didier, Portland
Student Assistance Commission
Reappointment of Cap Sharples, North Bend
Mike Filipelli, Eugene
Tax Practitioners
Jess Gutierrez, Portland
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
Milt Dennison, Clackamas
Reappointment of Charlene Hoiland, Salem
Reappointment of Bill Beck, Salem
Trimet
Lynn Lehrbach, Portland
Veterinary Medical
Bob Lester, Tualatin
Watershed Enhancement
Diane Snyder, Joseph
Reappointment of Dan Heagerty, Portland
Women
Nena Cook, Portland
Donna Harris, Portland
Megan Harris-Jacquot, Coos Bay
Workers Comp Board
Reappointment of Mustafa Kasubhai, Junction City
For information about confirmation hearings, go to the Senate Rules Committee Schedule at: http://www.leg.state.or.us/07reg/agenda/webagendas.htm
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Contact:
Anna Richter Taylor: 503.378.6169
Rem Nivens: 503.378.6496
Kristina Edmunson: 503.378.5040
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