Board Of Directors

Allen is a parent and grandparent, volunteer ski patroller at Mt. Bachelor, keeper of bees and semi-retired electronics engineer who wants to preserve quality of life for future generations.

Father of three and sustainability change agent at work, Dave is a Battalion Chief for the Bend Fire Department.  He has lived in Bend for 35 years, where he raised his three children with his wife Barb, a Bend native….

Before moving to Bend in 2017, Emily spent two years in the Netherlands completing a master’s degree in urban environmental management. Currently, she works for Commute Options, and focuses on creating safe options for people to bike, walk, and roll where…

Kevin is a nonprofit professional who is passionate about the environment and building a sustainable community for everyone. He earned his B.A. in history and, more recently, an M.Sc in ecology. He hopes to combine his professional experience with his…

A backcountry skier, cyclist, fly fisherman, music lover and yoga practitioner, Michael is a virtual junkie when it comes to his hobbies. He has over 30 years of experience as a construction manager, and has a keen passion for green…

Having been raised by homesteading hippie parents, her Oregonian and Native roots grounded her close to this land with nature as a consistent sanctuary. After living in NYC and traveling the world as a professional makeup artist, she returned to…

Peter has lived in Bend since the early 70’s, owned his own business for 31-years and is now retired. He met his wife Maureen in 1976 and they raised their son Gabe. He has served on many non-profit boards in…

Ryan has been working to advance climate policy as a researcher, community organizer and public servant for the last decade. He currently works at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and University College London where he explores new approaches to…

Avid naturalist and backpacking lover, Sarah has spent the past six years in Oregon learning about plants and exploring all the remote corners of this amazing state. Sarah is currently the Associate Program Director for the Northwest Outward Bound School…

Steve is a nurse who is retired from St. Charles after 37 years at the bedside. He has been advocate for his patients and co-workers as a labor leader locally and nationally. He and his wife, Carol, are native Oregonians…