OLCC's Board of Commissioners are responsible for helping to set policy for the OLCC. Commissioners are appointed by the governor to four-year terms, subject to senate confirmation, each representing a state congressional district, with one from the food and beverage industry. Board members may re-apply for a second term. Commissioners appoint the agency's executive director, who serves as the secretary of the commission and custodian of commission records.
The authorities of the Commission are set out in 471.730 some of which have been delegated to the Executive Director. The authorities include setting agency policy, adopting administrative rules, approving liquor and marijuana licenses, approving license denials, approving Final Orders, ratifying settlement agreements, appointing liquor agents, confirming products in warehouse, and setting the price formula including any surcharges.
Chair Dennis Doherty
Dennis.Doherty@olcc.oregon.gov
After four years in the Air Force serving our country in Southeast Asia Dennis spent 25 years in commercial insurance as a principal with JBL&K Risk Services finishing his career as Managing Director of their national Nonprofit division. He also served 5 years as board chair and is a current member of the Board of Directors of The DPI Group, a national nonprofit focused on employing people with disabilities; is a former chair and current member of the advisory board of De Paul Treatment Centers for treatment of drug and alcohol addiction; former board member of Arlington Club and has completed Harvard's Governing for Nonprofit Excellence executive education class and is a certified and practicing executive and life coach. Retired to Black Butte Ranch in Oregon Dennis is partnered with their son Conan in property development in Central Oregon. He enjoys the outdoors, golfing and helping his wife.
Commissioner Nik Chourey
Nik.Chourey@olcc.oregon.gov
Nik Chourey is Deputy General Counsel of the Oregon State Bar (OSB), representing the OSB in all non-disciplinary litigation. He provides legal advice to the OSB in matters of bar governance, regulation of lawyers, employment, policy development, and public records and meetings law. He provides ethics advice to all OSB members in writing and by phone and writes and speaks on ethics and mandatory abuse reporting issues for Continuing Legal Education programs and OSB publications. Before his current role with the OSB, he was a bar prosecutor, assigned to attorney discipline matters. His private practice as a trial attorney in civil litigation began in 2008. Since that time, he has tried multiple cases to jury verdicts and defended clients in courts throughout Oregon.
Commissioner Mary Ellen Glynn
Maryellen.Glynn@olcc.oregon.gov
Serving as our public member representing the third congressional district – comprising most of Multnomah County, including Gresham, Troutdale, and most of Portland east of the Willamette River. Mary Ellen’s background has included roles in federal government, including serving as a Deputy White House Press Secretary within the Clinton administration, as well as roles with the United Nations and the Oregon Alcohol & Drug Policy Commission. She currently serves as the Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at Columbia Sportswear Company.
Commissioner Alicia Hays
Alicia.Hays@olcc.oregon.gov
Alicia Hays retired as Director of Lane County Health & Human Services in 2017. In her more than three decades at Lane County in Eugene, Oregon, Alicia worked at the local and state level facilitating equity and inclusion work; developing coalitions to impact larger policy concerns for children, youth, and families; and engaging consumers and providers in planning efforts for system design. Her expertise extends to a wide range of human services programs, including those that cater to children and families, behavioral health, primary care, public health, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, employment and training, and anti-poverty initiatives.
Alicia just completed her fourth term as an elected member of the Eugene School Board, serving six of those sixteen years in Board leadership. In 2020, she was recognized by the Oregon School Board Association as School Board Member of the Year. Alicia has been a strong advocate and recognized leader on issues of disability rights and inclusion. Her work includes trainings and presentations throughout the US focused on policy change and advocacy to expand disability rights and inclusion.
Commissioner Matt Maletis
Matthew.Maletis@olcc.oregon.gov
Matt Maletis was appointed to the OLCC in November 2017, and represents Oregon's Western district. Maletis is a lifelong Oregonian from the Portland area and grew up in the beer and wine business. Maletis has spent his life and career in the hospitality industry holding several liquor licenses for projects including Langdon Farms Golf Club, The Agency Ultra Sport Lounge, and Brasserie Montmartre.
Currently Maletis serves as an investor, advisor, and developer on a variety of projects in both the real estate and hospitality industries.
Tamiko Warren
Tamiko.Warren@olcc.oregon.gov
Tamiko's lifetime of service began as a former Bureau of Emergency Communication Dispatcher & Trainer, where she honed her skills in crisis management and communication. Alongside this role, she dedicated her time as a Volunteer Firefighter, embodying a commitment to community safety. Transitioning from public service, Tamiko ventured into the culinary world, establishing TK'S Smokehouse & BBQ restaurant, where her passion for hospitality flourished. However, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to a new path in 2002, when she became a full-time realtor.
In her first year as a real estate broker, Tamiko emerged as a top producer, setting a precedent for her continued success. With unwavering dedication, she navigates every facet of the industry, representing sellers, buyers, builders, and investors. Her expertise in New Construction and adeptness in navigating the complexities of real estate transactions set her apart. Tamiko's intuitive nature and adaptability are her greatest assets in an ever-changing industry. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Tamiko's commitment to service extends beyond her professional achievements, shaping a life dedicated to others' well-being and success.