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Click on a name on the map or in the list below to view a short profile.
(See short profiles below.)
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| Dan Heagerty, Co-Chair |
Diane Snyder, Co-Chair |
Dan Carver
Board of Agriculture member
Dan Heagerty
Public member, Co-Chair
John Jackson
Water Resources Commission member
Skip Klarquist
Fish and Wildlife Commission member
Jennifer Phillippi
Board of Forestry member
Eric Quaempts
Tribal member
Patricia Smith
Public member
Diane Snyder
Public member, Co-Chair
Dan Thorndike
Public member
Karl Wenner
Public member
Ken Williamson
Environmental Quality Commission member
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(See short profiles below.)
Miles Brown
Representative of U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Jose Linares
Representative of U.S. Forest Service
James Johnson
Representative of OSU Extension Administration
Meta Loftsgaarden
Representative of Natural Resources Conservation Service
Dave Powers
Representative of Environmental Protection Agency
Kim Kratz
Representative of NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)
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OWEB Executive Director
Tom Byler
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
775 Summer Street NE, Suite 360
Salem, Oregon 97301-1290
Tom.Byler@state.or.us
OWEB Assistant to Executive Director and Board
Bonnie Ashford
(503) 986-0181
Bonnie.Ashford@state.or.us
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| Voting Member Profiles |
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Dan Carver, Maupin
Board of Agriculture Representative
2005-present
Dan owns and operates the Imperial Stock Ranch. He said he serves on the board in order to "help make decisions that will enhance natural resources and aid the sustainability of rural Oregon." In the past, Dan has been involved with the Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District and with OWEB-funded watershed partnerships in Buck Hollow and Bakeoven. Currently, Dan serves on the Oregon Board of Agriculture board and chairs the marketing committee. He has been involved in several direct marketing endeavors and frequently supports charity events. Dan holds a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University.
Daniel Heagerty, Co-Chair, Portland
Public at Large
2003-2007, 2007-2011
Daniel is the chief strategic office at David Evans Enterprises, Inc. His strong interest in watershed health and community stewardship causes him to serve on the board. Daniel has long been active in natural resource and river basin management issues, having worked on endangered species, water rights and water resource management throughout the West. He also serves on the board of trustees at the Illahee Institute for the Northwest and the advisory board at the Oregon Zoo. He received a bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College and undertook post-graduate studies at Portland State University and Northwestern School of Law.
John Jackson, Cornelius
Water Resources Commission
2008-present
Small business owner and operator of Orchard View Nursery and part-time consultant on watershed planning issues. Former Water and Environmental Planner with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Unified Sewerage Agency of Washington County, Oregon. Served as board member or officer on a number of community groups including Tualatin River Water Quality Endowment Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, WaterWatch of Oregon, Tualatin River Watershed Council, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, and the Fernhill Wetlands Council. Received a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in biology from the University of Oregon.
Skip Klarquist, Portland
Fish and Wildlife Commission Representative
2004-present
Skip is a shareholder at Zalutsky & Klarquist, P.C., Attorneys at Law. Since he is involved with both OWEB and the Fish and Wildlife Commission, Skip said, "one of my chief desires is to see that the two agencies are able…to work closely together." He also serves on the board of the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation. Skip received his bachelor's degree from Princeton and his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law.
Jennifer Phillippi, Cave Junction
Board of Forestry member
2007-present
Jennifer is Business Manager of Rough & Ready Lumber Company. She is also President of Perpetua Forests Company, and is a third-generation family sawmill owner and forest landowner. Phillippi served as a core stakeholder in the development of the Board of Forestry's strategic plan, the 2003 Forestry Program for Oregon, a public process about which she says she was "heartened to see a thoughtful and balanced attitude towards an issue that in other settings often becomes politically divisive with ineffective results," Phillippi views the current Oregon Forest Practices Rules as both "productive and flexible, allowing landowners to respond to the conditions of different forest types while also accommodating diverse individual objectives. Having grown up in a rural, forested area, she has a particularly close connection to the woods.
Eric Quaempts, Adams
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
2009-2013
Eric serves as the Director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation's (CTUIR) Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources uses the structure of traditional 'first foods' rituals as a paradigm for understanding natural resource distribution and ecology in the area, and a model for conservation and development. Eric earned his Bachelor's of Science in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University, and also completed graduate-level course work at Colorado State University in fire and land management.
Patricia Smith, Bend
Public at Large
2005-2009, 2009-2013
Patricia co-owns William Smith Properties with her husband, Bill. She said that she serves on the OWEB board because of the "chance to be involved in making good decisions for the future of Oregon and its natural resources." She also has served on the Oregon Public Broadcasting board, the Oregon Health and Sciences University board, and the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners. Patricia received a bachelor's degree at Gonzaga University, where she serves on the board of regents.
Diane Snyder, Co-Chair, Enterprise
Board of Forestry Representative
2004-2007
Public at Large
2007-2011
A fourth generation resident of Wallowa County, Diane describes herself as a woman of passion for her family, for her community and for their environment. "I'm proud to be part of an organization that is deploying resources to address issues of ecosystem health, while supporting the jobs of those doing the work." She serves as Vice President-Community Development for the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities, a national organization created by the Softwood Lumber Agreement and charged with funding meritorious initiatives nationally that promote sustainable forestry and community development in forest reliant communities. Diane grew up in ranching and managed her own herd on the family ranch for nearly 20 years. She has extensive experience in land use planning, community development, public mediation, and state and local government. She serves on numerous local, regional and state boards.
Dan Thorndike, Ashland
Water Resources Commission Representative
2001-2008
Public at Large
2009-2013
Dan Thorndike previously served on the OWEB Board representing the Water Resources Commission. He now joins the Board representing the public at large. Dan was born and raised in southern Oregon and has an extensive background supporting his local community. He received his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law. He serves as the general counsel and corporate secretary for Medford Fabrication, enjoys many outdoor activities, and lives in Ashland.
Karl Wenner, Klamath Falls
Public at Large
2009-2013
Karl is an orthopedic surgeon in Klamath Falls and has been very active in conservation issues in that basin. Karl was one of the original chairs of the Hatfield Upper Klamath Basin Working Group; a member of the Klamath Basin Water Use Advisory Committee; founder and chairman of the Klamath Basin Ecosystem Foundation; and a member of the Klamath Watershed Partnership. Karl is also owner of a 350 acre cattle ranch in Klamath County.
Ken Williamson, Corvallis
Environmental Quality Commission Representative
2005-present
Ken heads the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. Having received his doctorate from Stanford University, he previously served as director of the Oregon Water Resources Research Institute and as director of the Center for Water and Environmental Sustainability at OSU. He has conducted more than $7 million of environmentally related research. Ken's interest in watershed restoration motivates him to serve on the board.
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Miles Brown, Portland
USDI Bureau of Land Management Representative
2006-present
Miles serves as the branch chief for rangeland resources, recreation and wilderness for the Oregon/Washington BLM Office. He said he finds OWEB Board membership satisfying because it gives him opportunities beyond his official position to collaborate with other natural resource agencies and dedicated members of the public to support projects that enhance Oregon's watersheds and local communities. He brings 30 years of experience working at the local level on management plans and resource improvement projects in Arizona, New Mexico and Oregon. He received a bachelor's degree in range management from the University of Arizona in 1980.
Jose Linares
U.S. Forest Service Representative
2008-present
Jose is Director of Natural Resources for the Pacific Northwest Region of the U.S. Forest Service. He began his career with the Forest Service in 1982 and has worked in a variety of positions in Oregon and Washington DC. He was Forest Supervisor on the Siuslaw National Forest until his current assignment as Director. He enjoys spending time with his family along with fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
James E. Johnson, Corvallis
Representative of OSU Extension Administration
2007-present
Jim is the associate dean for Extended Education and International Programs in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University. He holds a bachelor's degree in forest watershed management from Colorado State University, a master's in forestry from the University of Maine, and a doctorate in forestry from Virginia Tech.
A specialist in silviculture, forest soils, and extension forestry, Johnson has produced 198 publications, including a book. Among his 19 national and regional awards, he received a national award from the Society of American Foresters, of which he is a fellow.
Meta Loftsgaarden, Portland
Natural Resources Conservation Service Representative
2007-present
As the partnership liaison for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Meta said she is "very interested in partnership approaches to solving watershed resource challenges locally." She has a goal "to ensure that our resources work as leverage for each other wherever possible and appropriate." She obtained a degree in agriculture extension and communications from Montana State University. Meta has held a variety of business development, marketing and communications positions with NRCS, the Montana Governor's Office, the Montana Department of Agriculture and the Montana Stockgrowers Association.
Dave Powers, Portland
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Representative
1999-present
At EPA, Dave serves as the regional manager for forests and rangelands. He has experience with watershed councils and with natural resource issues at the local, state, national, and international levels. He has been involved with grants, monitoring, watershed assessment, education, forest planning, forest practices, fisheries work, and restoration projects. Dave's personal and professional commitment to watershed protection and restoration led him to serve on the board. He holds a bachelor's degree in natural resources from Humboldt State University and a master's of public administration from George Washington University.
Kim Kratz
National Marine Fisheries Service Representative
2008-present
Kim serves as the Director of the Oregon State Habitat Office, Habitat Conservation Division, National Marine Fisheries Service. He graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula and received a PhD in Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He enjoys backpacking and skiing with his family.
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