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Committee members

MLAC is charged by statute to study issues affecting the workers' compensation system and report its findings and recommendations to the Oregon Legislature.

Labor

  • Scott Strickland, co-chairperson, Sheet Metal Workers Local 16 (September 2024-27)
  • Margaret Weddell (November 2024-27)
  • Lorne Bulling, Ironworkers Local 29 (June 2024-27)
  • Sarah Merrick, City of Salem Fire Department (July 2023-26)
  • Emily Cronan, Oregon Nurses Association (March 2025-28)

Management

  • Patrick Priest, co-chairperson, CIS Trust (November 2024-27)
  • Stacy Lewallen, Fortis Construction Inc. (October 2023-26)
  • Sara Duckwall, Duckwall Fruit (November 2024-27)
  • Ryan Hearn, Roseburg Forest Products (April 2023-26)
  • Kim Schlessinger, Samaritan Health Services
    (November 2024-27)

Acting ex-officio member

  • Acting Director Sean O'Day, Department of Consumer and Business Services

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