BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Lynn CarverLynn Carver - President

Xerox Corporation

Lynn Carver has served Tualatin Riverkeepers well as an organizer for several of our major fund raising events.. Lynn’s skills in project management—and her love of wine and art—are essential to making Riverfront Music Festival a successful fundraiser for TRK. Lynn has been involved with various TRK projects over the last seven years including habitat restoration at Gotter Prairie and river clean-up, but coordinating the fall event is her favorite volunteer project.
Lynn is motivated to volunteer by the pleasure she gets
from her experiences with the river and is inspired by
others who work to protect it. “I enjoy the river and the many peaceful hours I have spent paddling on it. Living on the river, I have watched the quality of the water and the watershed in general improve tremendously over the last two decades. This would certainly not have occurred without the diligent work of TRK, the countless dedicated volunteer hours, and the financial assistance of the members. I am grateful for the vision of the original TRK leadership and their commitment to restore and protect the Tualatin River. I want to do my part to help the current team continue this important endeavor.”

 

Bruce R. DeBolt - Treasurer

Northwest Natural Gas (retired)

Bruce retired in October 2004, from Northwest Natural Gas Company where he had served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for 14 years. From 1983 until 1990, he served as general counsel of the company and also was responsible for state and federal regulatory affairs.

Mr. DeBolt received his A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1969 and his J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1973. He also holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business (1973). Mr. DeBolt is a member of the Oregon State Bar. He was formerly a member of the Federal Energy Bar Association and the American Gas Association, and a member and treasurer of the Pacific Coast Gas Association. He served for 16 years as a trustee of Marylhurst University and for three years as a director of the Oregon Independent College Foundation.

 

Stephanie Puhl - Vice President

Freshwater Trust

Stephanie grew up in Tualatin and in 2004 coordinated our first Rumba al Rio event, as an intern. Since then she has graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature and Environmental Studies. She recently returned from working as a volunteer for a year in Nicaragua with the Foundation for Sustainable Development on Women's Health issues. Stephanie has worked as a medical translator and currently is the Habitat Restoration Coordinator for Freshwater Trust.

 

Sue ManningSue Manning - Secretary

Tigard-Tualatin School District

Sue Manning is a native Portlander. She is a science teacher at Fowler Middle School in Tigard. Sue first became involved with TRK in 2003 when Fowler was selected as a Green Heron Award winner for Youth and Education. Sue is the restoration coordinator for the Fowler Woods Project and works with students and staff to improve the riparian areas of Summer and Fanno Creek. Sue received a Masters in Education degree from Portland State University.

 

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MEMBERS

Jeff DouglasJeff Douglas

Oregon Public Broadcasting - Retired

Jeff Douglas is joining the TRK Board of Directors after recently retiring from a successful career in broadcasting at OPB and KINK radio.  You may recognize Jeff Douglas from as the host of OPB’s Oregon Art Beat.  You may not know that he founded KINK radio and was a producer for both Oregon Experience and Oregon Field Guide.  Jeff has also used his orating expertise to host many of TRK’s Annual Gala events.
Jeff lives near Fanno Creek in Tigard and has been involved with the restoration of a wetland near his home.  He is also an avid canoeist, paddling everything from Tualatin flat-water to Class III whitewater.  He has taught canoeing and taken several long trips (some nearly 500 miles).
A few years ago, Jeff led the development of a partnership between OPB, the Oregon Invasive Species Council, Nature Conservancy, SOLV and several other organizations to launch an educational campaign about invasive species.  It was a large project with lots of complications that, in the end, turned out quite well thanks in large part to Jeff’s perseverance. The project won the DuPont-Columbia award, the highest award in television journalism.
Jeff is particularly interested in how the environment and economy can flourish together.  “My observation is that the public’s willingness to invest in the environment is greatly enhanced in a thriving economy.  I think it is the responsibility of environmental organizations to find win/win projects to support, not just be a “no” voice to every development proposal,” says Jeff. 


Ed CasugaEd Casuga

ARRIS

Ed Casuga is no stranger to the world of advocacy and brings a strong background in fighting for what he thinks is right to the board.
Ed has a 21 year old son living with Down Syndrome and has been very active as an advocate for his son and others living with disabilities. Most recently, he has served on the Board for Down Syndrome Association of the Greater Bay Area as their Financial Officer.
Ed and his son enjoy kayaking with Adventures Without Limits, an organization that sponsors trips for individuals with developmental disabilities.  As youth growing up in near Yuba City in California, he enjoyed fishing and is looking forward to catching some fish in the Tualatin River.
“I think it will be a rewarding experience for me to help restore the environment and have an influence on others to do the same,” says Ed.
Ed is a Human Resources Manager for ARRIS, a telecommunications company that sells products, software and services primarily to major cable companies to deliver Video on Demand to the household users. He earned a BS Degree in Business Administration – Accounting Concentration from San Jose State University.  Ed and his family live in Tigard.


Mike WeckerMike Wecker

Kaiser Permanente

We first got to know Mike while he helped develop business plans for TRK paddle trips, boat rentals, and summer camps as a PSU MBA candidate.  All of these plans exceeded revenue goals in 2011.
Volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America allows Mike many opportunities to enjoy nature.  Each summer he leads the boys on a “High Adventure” trip where they hike, boat, or bike and camp in local wilderness areas.
Mike is currently employed with Kaiser Permanente as a health data analyst.  In that position, he looks for ways to improve care for Kaiser members and increase the financial performance of the company.
Mike lives with his wife and daughter in Tigard.  He holds an economics degree from Brigham Young University and an MBA from PSU. 

John Driscoll

Intel Corporation (retired)


John worked for Intel as a Software Engineer and also had his own software consulting business. His first experience with the Riverkeepers was when he and his family participated in a river clean-up event ten years ago. John continues to help out in a variety of ways, always preferring the events that allow him to get out on the water in his canoe. Most of his recent volunteer work has been restoring and monitoring the Killin Wetlands site in Banks. He has also done volunteer work for Metro and the Nature Conservancy.

 

Tarri Christopher

Tarri's involvement with Tualatin Riverkeepers started when she served as our AmeriCorps Education Coordinator for one year. She is a graduate of Oregon State University in Natural Resources Management. Tarri is the Event Coordinator for TRK's annual Green Heron Gala.