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Portland, Oregon, United States

Implement and oversee a board-directed strategic plan to expand programs and capacity to impact predominantly low-income school communities. Develop and manage relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to provide support for Junior Achievement programming, reach service goals, and maximize overall impact.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Lead the second largest and most influential business association in Oregon, representing the state's signature companies - large and small. Manage a team of six professionals and report to a Board of Directors, comprised of officers from some of Oregon's most successful public and privately held companies. Successfully doubled the organization's membership revenue during my tenure. Manage the largest annual gathering of political and business leaders in Oregon, attracting keynote addresses… Show more Lead the second largest and most influential business association in Oregon, representing the state's signature companies - large and small. Manage a team of six professionals and report to a Board of Directors, comprised of officers from some of Oregon's most successful public and privately held companies. Successfully doubled the organization's membership revenue during my tenure. Manage the largest annual gathering of political and business leaders in Oregon, attracting keynote addresses from two U.S. Presidential candidates and two Presidential Cabinet Secretaries. Show less

Represented more than 100,000 residents in Washington County after a successful campaign to defeat incumbent state senator in Oregon's most highly-funded legislative race at the time. Appointed chair of the Senate Finance & Revenue Committee, responsible for the state's tax, school finance, state bonding and debt management policies and programs.

Served on the education, business and general government committees.