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Troutdale Historical Society (Troutdale, Oregon)

Troutdale Historical Society

Board of Directors & Board Members

Executive Board of Directors

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Bettianne Goetz, President (2017)
BA, San Diego State; MA, University of Guam; Post graduate work at Portland State
Elementary Classroom Teacher, Learning Disabilities Specialist, School Administrator-Reynolds School District (Retired)
Volunteers at Chase Me Again Thrift Store Board Member and Interlachen HOA Board Member
Interests include Dragon Boat Paddling team, yoga, and travel
​Resident of Fairview, Oregon since 1970


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Margaret Rice, Vice President (2017)
​Assoc. Degree, Mt. Hood Community College-Liberal Arts; Kaiser Permanente Administrative Assistant (Retired)
Member of the Troutdale Historical Society since 1984. Volunteer and fundraiser for YMCA Camp Collins
Interests include travel, gardening, golf, cooking, and reading. And of course! Exploring and enjoying the beautiful state of Oregon.
Resident of East Multnomah County since 1974

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Marilee Thompson, Treasurer (present)
BS, Washington State University
Double T Tax Associates, Enrolled Agent (Retired)
Volunteers for the City of Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee, Position #7; Troutdale Town Center Committee (2017)
Resident of Troutdale, Oregon since 1984

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Sharon Nesbit, Past President (1968 Charter Member; President 2016-2017)
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
​Volunteers for the City of Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commissioner, Position #3; Member of the Oregon Geographic Names Board
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.
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.
Resident of Troutdale, Oregon since 1968

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Len Otto, President Emeritus (Member since 1990s; Board Member, 2011; President 2015-2016)
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).
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.
Hobbies and interests include fishing and woodworking, especially on a lathe making platters and bowls. 
​Resident of Troutdale and Gresham areas since 1952

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Dave Ripma, President Emeritus (Member since 1991, President 1993-2003; 2012-2015)
Patent Lawyer; Electrical Engineer 
​Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
​Volunteers for the City of Troutdale City Council, Position #1; Council President


Board Members

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Rich Allen
Volunteers for the City of Troutdale City Council, Position #5

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  Corey Brooks (2017)
  Business Development and Marketing at Mount Hood Community College
  Works for a digital marketing agency in the Portland Metro area; City of Troutdale Budget Committee, Planning Commission, and Troutdale
​  Town Center Committee (2017)
  President of the United Veterans Foundation
  Resident of Troutdale, OR since 2015
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Kelly Broomall (2017)

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Diane Castillo-White 
Wagner High School-Clark Air Base, Phillipines; UTEP; Mt. Hood Community College; PSU
Specialty Restaurant Manager/Trainer, Washington State Fair; Portland Saturday Market (10 years) Ceramist
Currently: Potter/Painter Troutdale Art Center
City of Troutdale Citizen Advisory Committee; Troutdale Town Center Committee (2017)
Resident of Troutdale, OR since 1990

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  Rip Caswell
  Bronze Sculptor; Business Owner - Caswell, Inc. & Caswell Gallery; Property Owner - The Gardens & Artisan
  Troutdale Town Center Committee (2017)


Staff

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LeAnn Stephan, Executive Director (2016)
BFA, Interior Design, Marylhurst University
​Stephan Detail & Design - Owner; Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commission (2014-15; 2017 - present); Troutdale Town Center Committee (2017)
Resident of Troutdale, OR since 1987
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Troutdale Historical Society  |  Mailing Address: 219 E. Historic Columbia River Highway  |  Troutdale, Oregon 97060 
Office Address: 732 E. Historic Columbia River Highway  | Troutdale, Oregon 97060 | Phone: 503-661-2164  |  Copyright 2014
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