University of Oregon

Mr. Inman became a director of Wind River in June 1999. He is the founder and General Partner of Inman Investment Management, a private venture capital investment company formed in 1998. Prior to 1998, he cofounded and was General Partner of Inman & Bowman, a venture capital firm formed in 1985. Mr. Inman serves as a director of Lam Research Corporation, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, and Paychex, Inc., a payroll and human resources outsourcing services company; and he is a trustee of the University of California, Berkeley Foundation. Mr. Inman holds a BA in economics from the University of Oregon and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.

George Sugai is a Professor in Special Education at the University of Connecticut and works with several research projects housed at the University of Oregon. His expertise is in positive and effective behavior support, classroom and behavior management, school-wide discipline, functional assessment-based behavior support planning, and educating students with emotional and behavioral disorders. He has been a teacher in the public schools, treatment director in a residential program, and program administrator. Dr. Sugai conducts applied school and classroom research and works with schools to translate research into practice. He is currently co-director of the Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and the Research and Demonstration Center on School-wide Behavior Support at the University of Oregon.

Melody Ward Leslie writes the Inside GNSS Human Engineering column. She serves as associate director of development communications for the University of Oregon, a position that benefits from knowledge and connections gained in her previous assignments as the university's science writer and as a public information officer. She has received many honors for her work, including a grand gold award from CASE, the association for university advancement professionals. A fourth generation Oregonian, she holds a bachelor's degree in humanities from the University of Oregon. She lives with her husband and daughter in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Her son is an engineering major at Oregon State University.

Terry S. Ward has enjoyed an extraordinary career in sales, marketing, business and real estate development marked by a strong sense of leadership and innovation. Terry is a native of Ohio and attended Ohio State. While attending college in the early 70s, Terry was featured on the cover of Billboard Magazine as the youngest disk jockey in a major U.S.A. Market. His radio station in Columbus, Ohio, WCOL, was ranked No.1 in Columbus and No.14 in the country. Also, during his 4 year tenure with WCOL, Terry created one of the most successful promotions ever in radio history, Keep It On WCOL, which received national publicity and was instrumental in WCOL being ranked No. 1 for 2 years. Terry left Columbus in 1977 to work with the Houston Astros Baseball team as their Assistant Marketing Coordinator. During his 2 years with the team, he demonstrated his great marketing skills by initiating a promotional campaign around the replacement of the Astroturf in the Houston Astrodome. Recognizing the historic significance of the old ground cover, he arranged for swatches of the turf to be registered, packaged and distributed to the first 20,000 fans at an Astros game, creating a truly memorable keepsake. In 1979, Terry made his first start as a restaurateur with the creation of Texas Tumbleweed Restaurants, an enterprise that grew to 7 Houston locations in an eighteen month period. This successful venture led him to the incorporation of Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (DBA The Ward Group) in 1981 for the primary purpose of opening a new restaurant group, known as Dirty's Restaurant, in Houston, Texas, which eventually grew to two highly successful locations by 1983. In 1988, while maintaining an average of 4 million dollars a year in sales at what was one of Houston's most popular restaurants, Terry began focusing on the real estate business at a time when the Houston real estate market was in total chaos. In 1991, Terry sold the restaurant business, and from that time until 1998 acquired and sold approximately 75 million dollars worth of commercial real estate, including the purchase of 100 percent of the remaining commercial real estate in the Copperfield area from The Friendswood Development and still serves as President of the Commercial and Architectural Association. Mr. Ward has built for Walgreens, The Woodlands Corporation, Hollywood Video, Kelsey Seybold Clinic, and St. Luke's. During 1999, realizing the aging population of America and the 80 million baby boomers wanted to stay professionally and emotionally active in retirement, Terry created the Country Community concept. He has bought, developed and sold real estate valued at more than 115 million dollars, has aggregated more than 1000 acres of prime commercial land, along with the development of the very successful residential / ranch properties known as Ranches of Doe Run (Chappell Hill, Texas), Windy Meadows (Chappell Hill, Texas), TimberLake Village (Tomball, Texas), SpringCreek Village (Brenham, Texas) and Meadows of Chappell Hill (Chappell Hill, Texas). The next step for Mr. Ward will be The Ranches of Brushy Top, a 3,360 acre premiere property in Blanco, Texas which will be ready in the Spring of 2006.

Amanda Fackrell has been performing since a very young age and is currently a senior theatre arts student at the University of Oregon. She just returned from New York where she had the amazing opportunity to audition for the lead role in Hairspray: The Musical. Her current plans involve finishing school, becoming famous, and buying all her friends and family hedgehogs of their own. Her favorite roles include Bobby Joy Buckley in Pretty Faces, Clio in Good Morning Athens, Lady in Smokey Joe's Cafe, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors.

Andrew Ly has been an associate with David W. Bogart Associates since June 2005. He is currently a student at the University of Oregon, majoring in Business Administration. Mr. Ly is a computer programmer and safety technician, providing assistance to clients in organizing and tracking safety-related technical data. He works extensively with Excel to develop and generate forms and automated data for safety report protocols.

Anya Kivarkis received an MFA in Metal from the State University of New York, SUNY New Paltz in 2004. She is currently the Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewelry/Metalsmithing at the University of Oregon in Eugene. In 2007, she was the recipient of the Sienna Gallery Emerging Artist Award, and presented the solo exhibition titled, 'Blind Spot'. Recent and upcoming exhibitions include a solo exhibition with Galerie Rob Koudijs in the Netherlands, 'Schmuck 2007', 'Northwest Biennial' and 'The Surrealist Impulse' at the Tacoma Art Museum, and 'Laced with History' at the John Michael Kohler Art Center in Wisconsin. She was a recipient of the 2008 Oregon Arts Commission Individual Artists Fellowship, and the 2007 Rotasa Foundation grant to support the publication of 'The Thinking Body', an exhibition co-curated with Kate Wagle. Her work is included in collections such as the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, The Rotasa Foundation, and the Tacoma Art Museum. Publications include Metalsmith, American Craft, and Italian ELLE Magazines.

Representing the west side, Mike is a designer residing in Portland, Oregon, a place he has called home since birth. Mike is currently working towards a B.F.A in digital arts and art at the University of Oregon in Eugene, where he also works as a pre-school teacher aide (commonly known as "Mikey Bo Bikey"). He has previously applied his design efforts toward a music webzine, Berzerkerzine, that emphasized the budding Portland music scene. Mike could not be more excited to work for an effort that not only promotes superior independent talent, but also allows him use his creativity to express his love for discovering new musical talent.

Ashley comes to Lindholm Company with an interest in politics and a record of accurate, fast office support and organizational ability. She is a student at University of Oregon, where she is taking classes in everything from Political Science to Business Law. She has worked on a congressional campaign and is an active community volunteer.

Mr. Scherr has conducted a number of symphonic works with the University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra, the UCLA Orchestra and the Pacific Palisades Symphony. His musical theater experiences include conducting the Mexican folk musical, La Virgin Del Tepeyac, at the Japan-American Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Scherr holds a B.A. and M.F.A. in music from UCLA, and is presently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Composition at the University of Oregon where he completed his Ph.D. As a composer, he has won several awards and has had a number of works performed in Washington, Oregon, California and overseas.

Mr. Sedlak coordinates marketing strategy and communications for Metro Planning. Mr. Sedlak is currently a full-time student at the University of Oregon pursuing a JD/MBA degree. Before joining the Metro Planning team, Mr. Sedlak worked as a marketing consultant for a minor league hockey team and an Oregon-based manufacturing firm.

Brigid Flannery is a Research Associate/Assistant Professor in the College of Education at the University of Oregon with expertise in transition for young adults with disabilities, post-secondary education, and positive behavioral support. Her work is in collaboration with schools or other community agencies such as community colleges, vocational rehabilitation, and Centers for Independent Living. Before coming to the University of Oregon in 1984, she was a supervisor and teacher of students with moderate and severe disabilities from preschool through young adult in both residential and public school settings. Presently she is very active in the Middle-Secondary special education preservice training program.

Bruce Blonigen is the Knight Professor of Social Science in the Department of Economics at the University of Oregon. He is also a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and a Co-Editor of the Journal of International Economics.

Bruce often keynotes at industry events exploring advertising, branding and marketing. In addition to his role as founding partner he is also an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon's school of Journalism.

Bryn is a native of Eugene and graduated from Churchill High School. During the 2006/2007 season, Bryn was the Assistant Coach for Mac Wilson with the Eugene Metro FC U13 girls Spirit. Bryn's other coaching experience includes OUSA summer academies, EMFC Little Metros program staff coach in 2006 & 2007, as well as various private small group and individual training sessions. Bryn's playing experience includes overseas training in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Romania. He was selected as MVP for the Euro Soccer Academy of the USA in Romania during his third trip in 2002. Bryn was also selected as team MVP his senior year at Churchill in 2005, as well as being selected for First Team All-League and All-State Honorable Mention teams the same year. Bryn played for Oregon State Select in 2001, and was selected for the Super-Y League Northwest regional team in 2004. His club playing experience includes playing for McKenzie United, Oregon United, Salem United and Cascade Surge. Bryn is currently a student at the University of Oregon, where he is studying Sports Marketing.

Camille has been involved in cheerleading and gymnastics for over 12 years. She was a competitive gymnast for 12 years, competing through level 9 and she has cheered at the high school and all-star levels. Camille comes to us from a stint in Houston, TX where she taught gymnastics camps with world-renowned gymastics coach Bela Karolyi. Before coaching at Thunder Elite, Camille most recently was a head coach at Anti-Gravity AllStars in Houston where her team won 3 national competitions and attended the Cheerleading Worlds. Camille is currently a student at the University of Oregon pursuing a pre-law Bachelors degree. She is excited to be working for Thunder Elite because "you get to see the result of your hard work. Every one of us contributes to the positive atmosphere and success of the gym!"

Chris applies his economics expertise to help organizations solve strategic business problems. Chris is a professor of economics at the University of Oregon. Read Christopher's full bio here.

Christopher Smith, Communications Manager, manages PFF's communications and public relations efforts. Key projects include being managing editor of Voices of the Armory as well as books on two projects that are under construction; the community impacts reports that PFF prepares for each project; and creating and editing numerous websites on behalf of the firm and its projects. Prior to PFF, Mr. Smith was an advertising creative director and copywriter with clients such as Nike, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, GE Financial, FAO Schwarz, and Hyatt Hotels. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oregon.

Cortney is a graduate student at the University of Oregon, where she has been researching birthing practices and rituals, especially those found within birthing centers such as Sacred Waters, for close to 2 years. She is an advocate for women's education, choices, and rights in birth, and is a trained doula through DONA International. Cortney is from Missouri, where her interests in birthing practices were sparked because of the illegal status of midwifery. She is excited to be working in a community that accepts, promotes, and celebrates natural birth and women's rights. It is Courtney's hopes that her experiences in the community will provide her with insight into aiding women in the United States, through education, empowerment, and promoting policy changes in inhospitable environments.

Dan Farrar is a student at the University of Oregon, majoring in biology with a keen interest in birds and conservation. Dan moved to Veneta in sixth grade and became a birder after attending high school biology field trips to Malheur NWR. He fell in love with the birds and listing the different species. He currently works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a wildlife technician and conducts research in bird populations via different scientific methods including bird banding and point counting.

Daniel Martinez-HoSang, a Hazen Trustee since 2002, is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon. His research examines the historical development of racist and anti-racist structures and social movements. He has written extensively on youth organizing and social justice issues. Before entering graduate school, Dan worked as a community organizer and trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area for ten years with the Center for Third World Organizing and People United for a Better Oakland. Dan continues to consult with a number of community organizing groups and foundations.

David Golden came to our church as Music Minister in July 2006 from Portland, Oregon. David's primary education is as an organist and composer at the University of Oregon (M Music 1984). He has worked in music ministry in UM churches since he was a teenager. David also plays piano and guitar, and enjoys "fiddling around" with a number of other instruments. He has taken classes in acting and dance, particularly ballet. He has played in jazz ensembles, rock bands, and as an accompanist for many styles of music, including musical theater. He is an active songwriter, and has produced CDs of his original songs. David enjoys running, basketball, and travel. He has bicycled across the US, and from Oregon to Alaska. He has worked on Habitat for Humanity projects in New Zealand and Fiji. He met his wife Joyce on a trip to Indonesia. They were married in the US in 2001, and have a son, Matthew, born in February 2005.

David is responsible for leading the growth and delivery of Excell's project-based service offerings. Over the past 25 years, David has developed management experience that spans a range of company sizes and business environments - from Fortune 500 to middle-tier consulting and start-ups. In his most recent roles, David served as a Vice President for Cambridge Technology Partners, and later a Vice President with Novell Inc. An early member of the management team of Excell Data (1994-1999), David rejoined Excell in 2005 and has been instrumental in the rapid growth of Excell's project-based business. David is on the Board of Trustees for Childhaven in Seattle and is an alumnus of the University of Oregon and Portland State University Business School.

Dianna Rodgers, LCSW, is a talented life coach and counselor who specializes in helping people achieve success, both in defining and achieving their goals. She also is a writer, adjunct professor at the University of Oregon, and a bead artist. Dianna has received praise for her teaching, coaching and workshops with feedback like: "Dianna helped me in many ways. She helped me re-discover my passion at work, what matters, where to put my energy. She also helped me pay attention to the balance between work and play in order to stay energized and creative. Finally, she helped me rebuild confidence in myself, to stretch, take risks, and through that move into a new job that is challenging, fun, demands creativity, and comes from my passions and values. Ginger Edwards." Dianna has presented at state, national and international conferences. Her fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies including: Polyphony II, MOTA 2002, Dead On Demand, Best Women's Erotica 2001, and two upcoming anthologies, Blowing Kisses and The Nine Muses. She is editing a soon to be released anthology, Ghosts At The Coast. When not remodeling her house or growing enormous zucchini, she loves making drums, reading, and cooking vegetarian food for confirmed carnivores.

Don Tucker received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the Pennsylvania State University. He pioneered development of dense-array EEG technology and is the CEO of Electrical Geodesics Inc. Dr. Tucker is a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon. Among his many research projects, Dr. Tucker is currently examining depression and anxiety as neural control processes.

Dorianne Laux is a professor at the University of Oregon. Recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship in poetry along with a Guggenheim Fellowship and many other prizes, her most recent collection of poetry Facts About the Moon was awarded the 2007 Oregon Book Award.

Dr. Gersten is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Oregon and is renowned in the area of educational research. He serves on the National Advisory Panel on Mathematics, a Presidentially appointed committee, and sub-chairs the Committee on Instructional Practices and Materials. He has received many awards, including the Excellence in Research Award from the Association for Direct Instruction. He has published extensively in the areas of special education, English language learners, effective instructional models, and effective math instruction for low achievers. Dr. Gersten ensures that Vmath follows "best practices" as proven in scientifically based research and monitors the validity of Vmath's related research.

Ed Whitelaw is the founder and president of ECONorthwest, and manages the Eugene office. He has taught at the University of Oregon since 1967 where he is a professor of economics. He specializes in urban and regional economics, resource and environmental economics, and the economic consequences of policy decisions. He has testified before administrative, legislative, congressional, and judicial bodies on a variety of economic issues.

Starting in a runaway youth crisis center as foster care coordinator, he has worked with children, youth and families since 1987. He received his Ph.D. in School Psychology and Early Intervention for the University of Oregon in 1994. Dr. Feil is currently a Research Director at Edward Feil Productions, Research Scientist at Oregon Research Institute and an Assistant Professor/Research Associate in the Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior within the College of Education at the University of Oregon. Dr. Feil has been Principal Investigator of three NIH supported projects (a) Computer-Assisted Observation of Parents and Children (R21 MH 63896) which evaluates an innovative remote computer mediated direct observation system; (b) Cross-Site Data Coordination for the Head Start Mental Health Research Consortium (263-MD-410830) which develops a cross-site dataset for the consortium; and (c) the Early Childhood Program in Promoting School Readiness (R21 HD43765-01) which evaluates the efficacy of a combined social skills (First Step to Success) and pre-literacy intervention (e.g. language development and knowledge of the alphabet) for Head Start children at high risk for school failure. He has been funded as Co-Investigator on 2 Internet based grants to develop interventions on-line: (a) diabetes self management from NIDDK (RO1 DK 51581) and (b) smoking cessation from NCI (RO1 CA 79946). As well, he has been Co-Investigator and Program Director of 2 educational-based grants (a) Early, Evidence-Based Intervention for Severe Behavior Problems: First Steps to Success Within School Settings (H324C040047) which evaluated the First Step intervention program in Albuquerque New Mexico and (b) A Cross Cultural Analysis of the Early Screening Project (97 JN FX 0022 ) which is a study with Head Start classrooms to ascertain the longitudinal accuracy and cross cultural appropriateness of the Early Screening Project (ESP) screening system. Dr. Feil, an experienced "early career" researcher, is a co-developer of the Early Screening Project and First Step to Success.

Ehud Ben Abadi began working with Insight Research in August of 2006 after leaving the field of education to pursue a career in consulting. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Ehud received his B.A. degree from the University of Rochester in Economics in 1998 and is currently working on his Masters Thesis with the University of Oregon. His main interests and areas of specialty have centered around the fields of political economy, international trade, and industrial organization. After working as a data analyst, and as a mathematics instructor, Ehud is currently responsible for reporting on the day-to-day movements of the Western wholesale power market at the Energy Market Report, along with providing support for consulting projects for Economic Insight. He can be reached by e-mail at eddie@econ.com eddie@econ.com .

Elaine is a graduate student at the University of Oregon and began service on the board as part of a class project last year. She plans to continue her service as part of her commitment to helping our community continue to move towards sustainability. Elaine has over 15 years of experience working with non-profit organizations, and is pursuing a double Master's Degree in planning and Conflict Resolution.

Emma Martin is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Oregon, where she is responsible for teaching a number of graduate and undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Behavior Disorders, Classroom/Behavior Management, Educating Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Providing Student Supports, and Introduction to Mental Retardation. Dr. Martin is currently the coordinator for the graduate programs of students in the College of Education who declare behavior support as the area of emphasis for their teacher preparation and Master's program. Dr. Martin has an extensive and comprehensive background in public education. Prior to her work in higher education, she worked as a special education teacher, general education teacher, and behavioral consultant. She has provided in-service training and technical support to numerous schools in the area of positive behavioral support that included functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention planning, and crisis response training.