Oregon Heat

Our Board of Directors

An organization like Oregon HEAT requires strong yet compassionate leadership. The Oregon HEAT board of directors exceeds those qualifications. Our members come from all walks of life, business and industry. And all are committed to alleviating the effects of poverty in Oregon.

The media is welcome to interview many of our board members or staff. However, to maintain their privacy, please contact Oregon HEAT media relations to coordinate your request.

W. Marc Farmer
Board President
West Oregon Electric Cooperative

David Symes
Board First Vice President
Managing Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Marisa DeCristoforo
Board Second Vice President
Low-Income Program Manager, Pacific Power

Marilyn Grey
Board Secretary
Customer Resources, Portland General Electric

Jim Scherzinger
Board Treasurer
Deputy Director of Finance, State of Oregon Department of Human Services

Lisa Joerin
Board Immediate Past President
Certified Public Accountant and Owner, Simpson & Company, PC

Tom Beverly
Board Director
Trade Ally Network and Customer Service Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Victoria Bryson
Board Director
CPA and Senior Manager, Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt P.C.

Alton Butler
Board Director
Commissioner, Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority

Robin Cross
Board Director
Customer and Regulatory Liaison, Pacific Power

Marc Farmer
Board Director
General Manager, West Oregon Electric Cooperative

Michael Fowler
Board Director
Owner, Cabinet Door Service

Gene Green
Board Director
Public Works Director, City of West Linn

Jason Heuser
Board Director
Legislative Representative, Eugene Water and Electric Board

Adam Lowney
Board Director
Attorney, McDowell & Rackner PC

Steve McCarty
Board Director
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Ken Nelson
Board Director
General Contractor, Trophy Developments, LLC

Richard Pickwick
Board Director
Vice President, Bank of the West

Lou Torres
Board Ex-Officio
Oregon Department of Transportation

Carmen Underwood
Board Director
Energy Program Coordinator, United Community Action Network

Anne Wahr
Board Director
Residential Market Manager, Portland General Electric

 

Oregon HEAT Staff

The energy and determination of the Oregon HEAT staff, along with your donations, is what keeps Oregon HEAT in the hearts and minds of the community. If you get a chance, send us an email at info@oregonheat.org explaining what Oregon HEAT means to you.

Roger Rees [Read Roger's Bio]
Executive Director
Email: info@oregonheat.org
Main Line: (503) 612-3790

Marietta Doney
Accountant
Email: info@oregonheat.org
Direct: (503) 612-3856
Main Line: (503) 612-3790

Roger Anderson
Oil Program Director
Email: info@oregonheat.org
Direct: (503) 612-3766
Main Line: (503) 612-3790

Michelle Hurst
Administrative Assistant
Email: michelle_hurst@oregonheat.org
Main Line: (503) 612-3790

Roger Rees
Executive Director
Roger Rees brings a strong, long-term international business background to Oregon HEAT. It is that same business savvy that has earned him high regards and respect for his expertise in reorganization as well as business leadership, achieving healthy operations, development of community coalitions and advisory roles in strengthening local economies.

"I spent years in the private sector building my business expertise and experience," states Rees. "Transitioning to the nonprofit arena gave me the chance to use those skills to the benefit of the local community."

His extensive leadership experience includes numerous board and commission positions, including nine years on the Board of Governors for Portland Shriner's Hospital for Children. Currently, he serves on one of Portland's Development Commission Financial Advisory Committees, the Lents Community Urban Renewal Committee and many more. Also, Rees is on the boards of several nonprofit, private foundations and is an active member of Oregon's largest Rotary Club to help mobility-challenged citizens acquire power scooters and chairs.

Mr. Rees received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Willamette University and attended Portland State University for his MBA studies. He and his wife have one daughter who is currently a U.S. Prosecuting Attorney.

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