Board Members
Chair - Tobias Read
Tobias Read is Oregon’s 30th secretary of state. Born in Montana and raised in Idaho, he moved to Salem, Oregon to attend Willamette University before earning his Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Washington. He brings a wide range of public-sector and private-sector experience to the office. He worked at the U.S. Treasury and Nike, Inc. prior to his election as state representative in 2007 and state treasurer in 2017.
As an elected official, Tobias has turned strong ideas and policies into real results that benefit Oregonians. He helped lead the charge to fund full-day kindergarten across Oregon, created and later implemented the Oregon Retirement Savings Program—now known as OregonSaves—which serves more than 130,000 Oregonians, and protected the Elliott State Forest by making it one of the largest research forests and carbon reserves in North America.
As Secretary of State, Tobias' first priority is to hold the State of Oregon accountable for delivering on its promises, managing tax dollars wisely, and running secure, fair elections.
Tobias lives in Beaverton with his wife Heidi and their two children.
Rex Burkholder, The Oxalis Group
Rex Burkholder is a biologist and former science teacher who has worked in the Northwest forests. He helped start the biking movement in Portland as a founder of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Rex also co-founded the Coalition for a Livable Future, uniting over 100 organizations in the Portland area. From 2000 to 2012, he served on the Metro Council, leading efforts to improve transportation and include climate change in government decisions. He has served on many boards, including Rail~volution and the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Rex’s book, The Activist’s Toolkit (2017), has helped many become better community leaders.
Rex lives in Portland, rides his bike everywhere, and grows native plants in his garden. He also works with nonprofits and candidates on strategy and messaging through The Oxalis Group.
Webly Bowles, New Buildings Institute
Webly Bowles is an Oregon architect with over 20 years of experience. She focuses on reducing carbon emissions in buildings and has worked on projects like energy policy and carbon research. Webly also helps cities meet greenhouse gas reduction goals and advises on sustainable building strategies.
Taneea Browning, Councilor, City of Central Point
Taneea Browning, a lifetime Oregonian, co-founded CraterWorks MakerSpace and leads the nonprofit Direct Involvement Recreation Teaching (DIRT). She has served as an elected official for nearly 10 years and held leadership roles in the League of Oregon Cities and Western Municipal Association. Taneea focuses on using creativity and problem-solving to improve communities in Southern Oregon.
Chris Enlow, Advisor and Coach, Sustainable Business and ESG Integration, Futurescapes Consulting
Chris Enlow has more than twenty years of experience in sustainable business strategy, supply chain integration, and environmental and social impact management. His professional background spans corporate sustainability leadership, nonprofit management, and advisory roles supporting organizations in strengthening operational practices, improving product and materials standards, and advancing long-term environmental goals.
His early service in the Peace Corps helped shape a career grounded in collaboration, practical problem-solving, and community-oriented leadership. He has since worked extensively with companies and partners across the footwear, apparel, and outdoor sectors to develop systems that reduce waste and toxicity, improve circularity, and align business operations with emerging global regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
Enlow has held board positions with Forest Park Conservancy, Leave No Trace, and The Conservation Alliance. He currently serves on the Oregon Sustainability Board and on the board of Oregon Wild, supporting statewide efforts that connect environmental stewardship, economic resilience, and community well-being.
Tom Kelly, Neil Kelly Company, retired
Tom Kelly retired as President of Neil Kelly Company in 2022. Under his leadership, the company became known for sustainability, earning LEED certifications and B-Corp status. Tom has served on many boards and led initiatives for climate action, affordable housing, and community support.
Joshua Proudfoot, Parametrix
Josh Proudfoot co-founded Good Company, a firm focused on climate and sustainability consulting. Now part of Parametrix, Josh helps governments and businesses address climate challenges worldwide. He has worked on sustainable solutions for over 20 years and is a proud father of two.
Elin Shepard, CLEAResult
Elin Shepard has over 10 years of experience helping customers save energy through utility programs. She provides outreach and education for CLEAResult to design and development professionals. She works on projects that guide building owners and designers toward high performance buildings and guides them through the path to net-zero.
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