Board of Directors

Executive Board of Directors

Dave Ripma
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THS President (2023 - present); THS Vice President (2022 - 2023)
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President Emeritus (1993-2003; 2011-2014); Board Member (1991-1992; 2003-2008; 2021); THS Member since 1991
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Patent Lawyer; Electrical Engineer
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​Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
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B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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​Volunteers for the City of Troutdale City Council, Position #1; Council President

Norman Thomas
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THS Vice President (2023 - present); President (2021-2022); Vice President (2019 - 2021); Secretary (2017-2019); Board Member (2016); THS Member Since 2015
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A.A.S Computer Application Programming; US Army Staff Sergeant (1972-1981); ADP Computer Application Programmer (Retired)
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​Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission Finance Committee Chair (2000-present)

Marilee Thompson
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Treasurer (2022 - present)
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Treasurer (2014 - 2021); Board Member (2014); THS Member Prior to 2003
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BS, Washington State University
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Double T Tax Associates, Enrolled Agent (Retired)
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Troutdale Town Center Committee (2017-2020)
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Resident of Troutdale, Oregon since 1984

Jason Cawood
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​Secretary (2021 - present); Board Member (2018); THS Member Since 2017
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Computer Programmer; Business Analyst
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Marketing, Clio, and Barnyard Concert Committees
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Hobbies: Jeweler, Leather Craftsman, Outdoorsman, Runner, Cyclist
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Resident of Troutdale, Oregon since 2014
Board Members

Helen Wand
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THS President (2022 - 2023); ​Board Member (2021, 2023 - present); THS Member Since 2003
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Local Author; Where the Eagles Nest & Echoes of Forgotten Places
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Marylhurst University, Medical Technology, B.S. and Trained at St. Vincent hospital post grad
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Clinical Lab Science & Microbiology Specialist, 40 years
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Clackamas Community College-Instructor/Program Director/Clinical Lab Assistant Program, 16 years - retired
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East Multnomah Pioneer Association, Secretary
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Hobbies: History, gardening, writing
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Resident of Gresham since 1971

Joy Beldin
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Treasurer (2021); Board Member (2018); THS Member Since 2016
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Wilkes/Glenfair Elementary; Reynolds High School; HR Management Certification, PCC
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30 years as HR Manager; PDX Made In Oregon & California Closets Showroom Manager (Retired)
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Volunteering for HOA as a Board Member, retail volunteer for Cycle Oregon Tours, THS Volunteer since 2015
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Resident of Portland, Troutdale, Seaside, Oregon since 1944

Diane Castill0-White
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Board Member (2015-2021, 2022); THS Member Since 2017

Jean Ice
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Board Member (2021); THS Member Since 2004 - 2020
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Realtor with ERA Freeman & Associates

Sharon Nesbit
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President Emeritus (2016-2017); Vice President (1994-1995; 2015-2016); Secretary (1968-1970); Executive Director (1990-1991); Historian (1968 to present); THS Charter Member (1968)
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Historian; Co-Author: McMenamins Vintage Edgefield, (2002); Author: It Could Have Been Carpdale (2007) and Sunny with Occasional Tirades (2011); Columnist-Gresham Outlook Newspaper; Public Speaker
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​Volunteers for the City of Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commissioner, Position #3; Member of the Oregon Geographic Names Board
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Charter Member of the Troutdale Historical Society (1968); Founding member of Zimmerman Farm Heritage Park, The Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway, East County Historical Organization, and the Troutdale Historical Society.
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Awarded: March of Dimes Woman of Achievement, 1998; National Federation of Press Women Sweepstakes Writing Award (twice); Troutdale Citizen of the Year (2000); and Troutdale Historical Society Preservationist Award.
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Resident of Troutdale, Oregon since 1968

Len Otto
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President Emeritus (2015-2016); Board Member (1993-1995; 2011-2014); THS Member since 1986 or 1988.
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Grew up on the Historic Columbia River Highway in Troutdale, Oregon; attended K-7th Grade at Troutdale Elementary, 8th Grade at the new Columbia View Middle School (now H.B. Lee), and Reynolds High School, 1970 (now Reynolds Middle School).
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Portland State, BA Psychology, 1974; Portland State, MS Education, 1980s; Elementary Teacher, Kindergarten - 5th Grade at Troutdale, Fairview, and Sweetbriar Schools; Talented and Gifted (TAG) program for Reynolds School District.
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Hobbies and interests include fishing and woodworking, especially on a lathe making platters and bowls.
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​Resident of Troutdale and Gresham areas since 1952

Jeff Neiger
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Board Member (2023 - present); THS member and Barn Museum volunteer since 2021.
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Lieutenant Colonel United States Air Force - retired.
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Delta Air Lines pilot - 33 years, retired.
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B.S. Astronomy Penn State University.
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Hobbies include fishing, small airplane flying, and riding his Harley.
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Resident of Corbett since 2019.
Bruce Stannard
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Board Member (2022); THS Member Since 2006
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Teacher & Construction
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Multnomah County Sheriffs Department, Corrections Dept-24 years, retired
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Spokane Falls Community College; Eastern Washington State University
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Resident of Troutdale since 1975