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George Kramer, Chair
With a background in construction and a bachelor of arts degree in history, George Kramer earned a masters of science degree in historic preservation from the University of Oregon’s School of Architecture in 1989. He is the principal of Kramer & Company, a restoration consulting firm based in Ashland. A former chair of the Ashland Historic Commission and the Jackson County Historic Advisory Committee, George has worked with cities throughout Oregon developing design standards, heritage education programs and financial incentives to guide downtown revitalization. In addition to dozens of individual nominations, George wrote the National Register district nominations for downtown Medford, Ashland and Grants Pass. George is an emeritus member of the National Trust Board of Advisors, the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, and the Historic Preservation League of Oregon. He also serves on the board of Oregon 150, the nonprofit organization planning the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Oregon statehood.
Carole Astley (ex-officio)
Carole Astley is the Industry Relations Manager for the Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon. In her role with Travel Oregon she oversees the tourism matching grants program, state welcome centers, Q care customer service training program and Oregon Governor's Conference
on Tourism.
Constance Beaumont (ex-officio)
Constance Beaumont manages education and outreach for the Oregon Transportation and Growth Management Program, a partnership of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Prior to joining program, she served as director for state and local policy at the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C. She is the author of Why Johnny Can’t Walk to School, an analysis of public policies affecting historic schools in walkable neighborhoods, and Smart States, Better Communities: How State Governments Can Help Citizens Preserve Their Communities.
David Brauner (ex-officio)
David Brauner is an anthropology professor at Oregon State University who has represented the Oregon University System on the Heritage Commission since 1995. He has directed archaeological projects in Oregon and Alaska. Brauner is chair of the Fort Hoskins Advisory Committee and president elect of the Northwest Anthropological Conference. He is also a member of the Fort Yamhill State Park Development Steering Committee.
Charlotte Fugate
Recently retired director of the Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum of Ontario, Fugate is chair of the Oregon Cultural Trust’s Malheur County Coalition and board member and treasurer of the 1872 Rinehart Stone House Museum in Vale. She is the owner of a small bed and breakfast, The Virtue House. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree from California State University- Hayward.
Donald Ivy, Vice Chair
Donald Ivy is the cultural resource program coordinator for the Coquille Indian Tribe. He is a life-long Oregon resident, and an enrolled member of the Coquille Tribe.
Jan Mitchell
An active member of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Association, Mitchell led regional efforts in staging the bicentennial's signature event, Destination: The Pacific. She has also served on the board of the Clatsop County Historical Society and the Knappton Cove Quarantine Station.
Andrea Morgan (ex-officio)
Andrea Morgan is the social sciences curriculum specialist for the Oregon Department of Education. In her work, she has facilitated the development of the current Oregon Social Sciences Standards, and she provides assistance to districts, schools, and teachers with history and other social sciences curriculum and instruction issues. Previously, she taught high school history and economics in the Silver Falls School District. She has a masters degree in interdisciplinary studies from Western Oregon University.
Forrest Rodgers
Forrest Rodgers was president of The High Desert Museum in Bend from 2001-2007. He currently is director of the OSU Cascades Foundation. Before joining the museum, Rodgers was executive assistant to the president at Oregon State University, where he played an instrumental role in creating OSU Cascades. Previously, he held leadership positions at Willamette’s Graduate School of Management, and Marylhurst and Pacific universities. Rodgers holds an MBA in marketing and financial reporting from Willamette University, and a bachelors degree in English from Pacific University.
Roger Roper (ex-officio)
Roger Roper is the deputy state historic preservation officer and assistant director for heritage programs in the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
E. John Rumpakis
Born and educated in Oregon, E. John Rumpakis is a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for exemplifying the ideal of living a life dedicated to the American way while preserving the values of a particular heritage group. At age 16, he began a merchandising career with Sears and upon graduation from college became an executive with Meier and Frank Co. In 1959, he began his own business career as a real estate broker and developer, including serving as president of Rho Epsilon Kappa, a real estate honorary. His public service includes serving on the Oregon Department of Revenue’s Board for Property Tax Appeals, the Multnomah County Board of Equalization, the Portland Citizen’s Budget Review Committee, and the Multnomah County Solid Waste Board. Rumpakis chaired one of Oregon’s first neighborhood revitalization projects in Portland’s Irvington area, served as president of the Greek Orthodox Community in Oregon, and built and dedicated the General John Charles Fremont historical monument in Portland.
Layne Sawyer (ex-officio)
Layne Sawyer has worked at the Oregon State Archives since 1986. Before coming to work for the State Archives she worked as manuscripts curator at the Oregon Historical Society. She earned her undergraduate degree in American history from Washington State University and a master in library science degree from the University of Denver. She is a member of the Academy of Certified Archivists, Northwest Archivists, and is involved in a number of other heritage organizations.
Jim Scheppke(ex-officio)
Jim Scheppke has been State Librarian of Oregon since 1991. He’s worked at the Oregon State Library since 1986, and before that at the Texas State Library and the West Texas Library System. Before becoming a librarian he worked as an independent bookseller. He is a past-president of the Oregon Library Association and has written numerous articles for professional library publications. He has a master of library and information science degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Jill Thorne
Jill Thorne is the past executive director of the Oregon Trail Coordinating Council that was responsible for the sesquecentenial of the Oregon Trail. She also served as senior staff to Governor Neil Goldschmidt and was involved in the start-up of the regional strategies program. She is also the author of the 8-Point Action Plan for Pendleton's Urban Renewal District focusing on heritage tourism and a facade restoration program for the downtown core.
Jon Tullis
Jon Tullis is the director of public affairs for Timberline Lodge and Ski Area. He is a board member of the Mt. Hood Museum and Cultural Center, and past president of the Mt. Hood Chamber of Commerce. He previously worked in the arts and antique auction business.
George Vogt (ex-officio)
George Vogt is the executive director of the Oregon Historical Society.
Irene Zenev
Irene Zenev started her museum career at the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History in Roseburg in 1985. After serving there for one year as education coordinator and 12 years as curator of history, Irene moved to the Benton County Historical Museum in Philomath where she worked as exhibits curator from 1998-2006. She became the museum's director in 2007. She has been active in the Registrars’ Committee–Western Region, the National Association of Museum Exhibitors, the Oregon Museums Association, the Western Museums Association, and the Oregon Council for the Humanities. Irene is a peer reviewer for the American Association of Museums’ Museum Assessment Program.
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The Heritage Commission conducts quarterly meetings at sites around Oregon. These meetings often include a business session as well as a tour of heritage sites and organizations in the region.
Upcoming Heritage Commission meetings (and their anticipated locations) are:
2008
Nov. 10 Architectural Heritage Center, 714 SE Grand Ave., Portland, 10 a.m.
For more information about the exact time and locations, or about agendas, contact the Commission coordinator at (503) 986-0673 or heritage.info@state.or.us The services, programs and activities of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need special accommodations to participate in an Oregon Heritage Commission meeting, please contact the OPRD ADA Coordinator at (503) 986-0748 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
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