Our Board
2019 Fall Board Attendee Photo
Seated L-R – McKinney, Coakley, Fisher, Lyon, Arp, Wilkinson
Standing L-R – Jacobson, Karow, Kvidt, Bailey, Macnab, Hessel, Bond (forward), Weiser, Levi, Elbert, Davis, Nash, Sorem, Vavra, Fisher, Zhu
Today's Foundation directors and officers, like the founders of the organization, are volunteers. Chosen to represent the diverse segments of the state's agricultural industry, they give generously of their time and expertise in setting policy and monitoring research results from Foundation projects. The directors meet twice each year to review policies, analyze Foundation activities, and plan programs for the next year.
OFFICERS
| President - Ralph Fisher, Sublimity, Grass Seed | |
| Vice President - Lance Lyon, Aurora, Nursery Industry | |
| Vice President - Ron Hathaway, Klamath Falls, Professor Emeritus, Extension-Animal Science, OSU | |
| Treasurer/Secretary - Chelle Davis, Albany, Banking | |
| Appointed Secretary - Charlene Wilkinson, ARF |
DIRECTORS
| Robert Bailey, The Dalles, Tree Fruits | |
| David Beck, Amity, Wine Industry | |
| Barbara Bond, Amity, Forest Research | |
| Stella Coakley, Corvallis, Associate Dean Emeritus, College of Agricultural Sciences, OSU | |
| Tim Elbert, Central Point, Retail Nursery and Garden Center | |
| Mike Hessel, Shedd, Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons | |
| Kaety Jacobson, Newport, Fishing Industry and Lincoln Co. Commissioner | |
| Tami Kerr, Corvallis, Dairy Industry | |
| Josh Kvidt, Philomath, Banking | |
| Elizabeth Levi, Portland, Attorney | |
| Mike Macnab, Portland, Retired Nonprofit Fund Raising Executive | |
| Pat Malone, Philomath, Christmas Trees and Benton Co. Commissioner | |
| Jean McKinney, Wasco, Wheat Rancher | |
| Bryan Ostlund, Salem, Commodity Commissions | |
| Todd Nash, Enterprise, Cattle Industry | |
| Shelly Sorem, Corvallis, CPA | |
| Ed Stastny, Jr., Malin, Crops | |
| Marty Vavra, LaGrande, Professor Emeritus, Rangleland Science, OSU | |
| C.J. (Bud) Weiser, Corvallis, Emeritus Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, OSU |
HONORARY DIRECTORS
- Alan Sams, Corvallis, Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences
- Staci Simonich, Corvallis, Exec. Associate Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences
- F. King Alexander, Corvallis, President, Oregon State University
FOUNDATION STAFF
- Josh Kvidt, Executive Director
- Ying Wang, Controller
- Charlene Wilkinson, Office Manager
EMERITUS DIRECTORS
- Lane Borg, Portland
- Ellen Egan, Salem
- Larry Kaseberg, Wasco
- Ken Messerle, Coos Bay
- Sam Wade, Lostine
IN MEMORIAM
- Roy Arnold, Corvallis, CAS Dean Emeritus
- Roger Detering, Harrisburg, Tree Fruits
- Phillip J. Walker, Salem, Hazelnuts and Cherries
For more information about the Ag Research Foundation, contact:
Josh Kvidt
Executive Director
Agricultural Research Foundation
Oregon State University
1600 SW Western Blvd., Suite 320
Corvallis, Oregon 97333
Phone (541)737-4066
Email: [email protected]
ARF Board Member Honor Roll
Board Committees
Audit Committee - Chelle Davis, Ralph Fisher, Josh Kvidt (chair), Shelly Sorem, Tim Ebert
Competitive Grants Committee - Bob Bailey, David Beck, Barbara Bond, Stella Coakley, Tim Elbert, Ralph Fisher, Ron Hathaway, Mike Hessel (chair), Josh Kvidt, Elizabeth Levi, Lance Lyon, Jean McKinney, Todd Nash, Bryan Ostlund, Ed Stastny, Marty Vavra
Executive Committee - Chelle Davis, Ralph Fisher (chair), Ron Hathaway, Elizabeth Levi, Lance Lyon, Bud Weiser
Finance Committee – Chelle Davis, Ralph Fisher, Ron Hathaway (chair), Russ Karow, Lance Lyon, Mike Macnab, Pat Malone, Marty Vavra Marty Kaye (Investment Officer)
Nominations – Stella Coakley (Chair), Ralph Fisher, Tami Kerr, Jean McKinney, Bud Weiser
Personnel – Chelle Davis, Ralph Fisher, Elizabeth Levi, Lance Lyon (chair), Bud Weiser