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Who we are

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Our board of directors is a dedicated group of individuals who serve three-year terms, and are passionate about improving the public education system in Central Oregon. With their diverse backgrounds and expertise, they bring valuable insights and guidance to our organization.

Meet our team

The general board meets monthly to direct the fundraising and giving programs for the Foundation according to our mission, vision, and funding priorities. The Board operates under the guidance of the Executive Committee comprised of annually elected officers.

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2023-2024 Officers & Committee Chairs

Odette Adair
Odette Adair
President
Coldwell Banker Bain
Lisa May
Lisa May
Resource Development Chair
Brian Newton, CPA
Brian Newton, CPA
Treasurer
Jones & Roth CPAs & Business Advisors
Sarah Billeter
Sarah Billeter
Allocations Chair
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's Realty
Cheri Helt
Cheri Helt
Perseverance Chair
Zydeco Cocktails & Kitchen
Sara Odendahl
Sara Odendahl
Public Relations / Marketing Chair
Bend Chamber
Robi Cole
Robi Cole
Board Development Chair
Bend-La Pine School District

2023-2024 Board Members

Andy Frank
Andy Frank
Ryder Communications Group
Benjamin Haag
Benjamin Haag
First Interstate Bank
Robert Jones
Robert Jones
Retired BLSD Principal
Richard Nkansah
Richard Nkansah
Lonza Pharma & Biotech
Leslie Reif
Leslie Reif
Assistant Principal La Pine High School
Shirley Olson
Shirley Olson
School Board Representative
Jessica Cherry
Jessica Cherry
Merrill O'Sullivan LLP
Pat Kesgard
Pat Kesgard
Compass Commercial

Advisory Committee

Wendy Graunitz
Wendy Graunitz
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Rod Ketner
Rod Ketner
Seran Bio
Michelle Emery
Michelle Emery

Staff

Jamie Goldman
Jamie Goldman
Executive Director-Operations
Anne Westerhoff
Anne Westerhoff
Executive Director-Development & Events

Grant Writer

Ali Dacher
Grant Writer

Committee opportunities 

General board members are asked to participate in a variety of ways by serving on a diverse array of committees. 

Allocations

Classroom enrichment and activity fee scholarship oversight

Finance/audit

Annual budget planning and administration

Resource development

Developing & implements a fundraising plan to meet the Foundation’s revenue goals

Board development and recruitment

Nomination of candidates and onboarding of new members

Public relations and marketing

Marketing and public relations for the foundation

Interested in becoming a board member?

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For more information and to inquire about serving on the board please email info@blpedfoundation.org