Board members
Erickson, Michael
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 5/31/2025
Hermiston
Richard Burton II
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 2/15/2028
Gold Beach
Michael Lefor
Term: 2nd Full
Term end: 2/29/2020
Portland
Dr. Michael Lefor is Attending Physician at The Oregon Clinic and specializes in critical care, pulmonary and sleep medicine, all for which he is board certified. Named as one of Portland Monthly's "Top Doctors" in 2010 and 2012, Dr. Lefor serves as medical director at sleep disorder treatment facilities in Portland and Silverton. Graduating from Oregon Health & Science University with a medical degree in 1996, Dr. Lefor has presented, consulted or acted in an academic capacity at more than 50 conferences, workshops and other events. He served his residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle and received a fellowship in his practice specialties from the University of Utah. "Ultimately, our responsibilities are to our patients so they can receive the most appropriate, safe, and reliable care," Dr. Lefor said. "Because of my background, I do feel that I am well qualified to provide a physician-patient perspective regarding any regulatory developments governing respiratory care and polysomnography."
Carrie Coffman
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 9/30/2028
Jacksonville
Carrie has been a Respiratory Therapist and has been employed at Rogue Regional Medical Center since 1997. While working as a staff therapist, she worked on the general floors, intensive care units, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care unit, and was a member of the NICU transport team. She also functioned as a charge/lead therapist, eventually becoming the supervisor for the Respiratory Department in 2001. She moved to the Nursing Professional Department as the respiratory therapy educator in 2022. She provides education, focusing on respiratory therapy issues, to all three Asante facilities.
Darrell (Tony) Waite
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 9/30/2028
Coquille
My name is Darrell (Tony) Waite. I began my career in the military. This career chose me, and the military experience I gained provided a broad spectrum of knowledge in the respiratory field. My breadth of experience encompasses all aspects of cardiopulmonary care, beginning with Respiratory Therapy, Cardiology, Pulmonary Functions, Invasive Cardiology (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory), and finally, Sleep Lab. Respiratory Therapy has been my primary role throughout the years, including work with fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. Historically, I have also held positions as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician. My experience is broad and varied. This combined experience in all fields has deepened my understanding and perspective when relating to Respiratory Therapy and Sleep Medicine.
Mario Luera
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 2/28/2029
Portland
Mario has been working as a Polysomnographic Technician since 2002. He moved to Astoria, Oregon, in 2009 from Santa Rosa, California. He is currently the Lab Manager at the Pacific Sleep Program in Portland. During his time in the diagnostic sleep study field, he has focused on patient care and education, as well as the ever-evolving technological advances in sleep medicine.
Alan Roth
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 2/28/2029
Eugene
I am proud to be a Respiratory Care Practitioner. I have been in the clinical and administrative arena for 45 years in a wide variety of settings, from community-based to academic medical institutions. I have been involved in community health dating back to my Peace Corps Volunteer experience in the Philippines. My public health experience ranges from emergency preparedness, youth smoking, environmental air quality, legislative advocacy, asthma coalition, subject matter expert as part of the Respiratory Care Board of CA, and as part of the Oregon Public Health Tobacco License Advisory Committee.
I have been a faculty member in various programs and am a Fellow of both the American Association for Respiratory Care and the American College of Chest Physicians. My medical work for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) programs gives me a perspective concerning issues facing emergency services and public health, including the catastrophic consequences of the inability to access care. Locally, I am involved with the Community Response Team (CERT) in Eugene.
My interest in being part of this board is to allow my multi-leveled experience to help address the issues related to Respiratory Care services. As a neonatal respiratory therapist, I know about the disparities concerning preterm births and maternal mortality that disproportionately affect the African-American and minority communities. Disparities clearly exist in chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, which can be addressed in the public health arena.
My international experience in both the Peace Corps, DMAT, and NGO groups has given me a very global view of the world and cultural sensitivity in the healthcare arena.
I am now retired and living with my wife, daughter, and grandchildren in Eugene, Oregon. I believe that my multi-leveled experience will add depth to this board, and I look forward to joining.
Alan Roth, DHA(c), MS, MBA, RRT-NPS, RPFT, FAARC, FCCP, FAAMA
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