Board of Directors

Our board members are dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to be independent, active members of our community.

Chris Knowles, PhD, President

Associate Director, University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) University of Oregon

Amy Aguero, Vice President

Director of Student Services-Creswell School District

Thomas Leonhardt, Secretary/Treasurer

Director of Core Systems, OnPoint Community Credit Union

Katherine Bromley, PhD, Board Member

Research Associate, Center on Human Development University of Oregon

Andre Leon M.S., Board Member

SPED Doctoral Student, University of Oregon

Tara Paluska, DDS, Board Member

Professional Director, Permanente Dental Associates

Ron Redding, Board Member

Retired, Vice President of Marketing, NuNaturals

Brittney Spencer, Board Member

Director of Special Programs, North Santiam School District

Valerie Stahly, Board Member

Relationship Banking Officer/Treasury Management Officer, Summit Bank

Sarah Swofford, Board Member

Reserve Corps Supervisor, Lane County Public Health


Honorary Board and Emeritus Members

John and Willa Alvord

Ted* and Marie Baker *

Kelly Beckley

Ron Crasilneck

Frosty Cummings

Cinda Gangle

Ruth Harris

Tim Keeley

Shirley Newell

Joe Richards

Gary Wildish

* Deceased