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; 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.
David Symes
Board President
Managing Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Steve McCarty
Board First Vice President
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Marisa DeCristoforo
Board Second Vice President
Low-Income Program Manager, Pacific Power
Anne Wahr
Board Secretary
Residential Market Manager, Portland General Electric
Victoria(Tori) Bryson
Board Treasurer
CPA and Senior Manager, Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt P.C.
W. Marc Farmer
Board Immediate Past President
General Manager; West Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Alton Butler
Board Director
Commissioner, Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
Jason Heuser
Board Director
Legislative Representative, Eugene Water and Electric Board
Adam Lowney
Board Director
Attorney, McDowell & Rackner PC
Melissa Nottingham
Board Director
Customer & Regulatory Liaison, Pacific Power
Richard Pickwick
Board Director
Vice President, Bank of the West
Garret Saiki
Board Director
Supervisor, Special Attention Operations, Portland General Electric
Carmen Underwood
Board Director
Energy Program Coordinator, United Community Action Network
Cathy Wright
Board Director
Counselor, Corvalilis High School
Tom Beverly
Ex-Officio
Customer Relations & Trade Ally Network Manager,Energy Trust of Oregon
Anthony Buckley
Ex-Officio
Division Administrator; Oregon Department of Energy
Lisa Joerin
Ex-Officio
Certified Public Accountant/Owner; Simpson & Company, P.C.
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