The OLCC's Board of Commissioners play a crucial role in establishing policies for the agency. The board is composed of nine members selected by the Governor. Each congressional district within the state must have one representative on the board. Additionally, there must be one commissioner from eastern Oregon, one from western Oregon, and one representing the general public. Another commissioner is required to come from the food and alcoholic beverage retail sector. The commissioners are responsible for appointing the agency's executive director, who acts as the commission's secretary and is in charge of maintaining its records.
The authorities of the Commission are set out in
471.730, some of which have been delegated to the Executive Director. These responsibilities include setting agency policy, adopting administrative rules, granting (or denying) liquor and marijuana licenses, approving Final Orders, ratifying settlement agreements, and appointing liquor agents.
Meet Our Commissioners
Click on each profile to explore their experience, expertise, and the unique skills they bring to the board.
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 five 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. Additionally, he is former chair and current member of the advisory board of De Paul Treatment Centers for treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. He has served as a board member of Arlington Club, completed Harvard's Governing for Nonprofit Excellence executive education class, and is a certified and practicing executive and life coach. Now retired and living at Black Butte Ranch in Oregon, he also partners with their son Conan in property development in Central Oregon. He enjoys the outdoors, golfing, and spending time with his wife.
Devarshi Bajpai
Devarshi.Bajpai@olcc.oregon.gov
Devarshi Bajpai is the Chief Executive Officer for Fora Health Treatment and Recovery, formerly known as De Paul Treatment Centers. He builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, and community leaders for this treatment and recovery focused organization. Previous employment with the State includes positions as a Behavioral Health Services Administrator and Chief of Research for the Oregon Department of Corrections. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from George Fox University.
Nik Chourey
nikhil.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.
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.
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.
Kurt
Huffman
Kurt.Huffman@olcc.oregon.gov
Kurt
Huffman is the founder of ChefStable LLC, a restaurant development
company, dedicated to developing chef driven food concepts. From 2008 to
present, ChefStable opened more than eighty restaurants which currently
employ over 900 people. Previously he has worked for Deloitte
Consulting L.L.P., where he focused on the hospitality industry, as well
as Groupe Ninkasi S.A., where he helped found the Rhone Valley's first
micro-brewery in Lyon, France. He holds an Masters in Business
Administration from the University of California and a L.L.M.
Jurisprudence from the University of Glasgow.
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. Matt 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 Matt serves as an investor, advisor, and developer on a variety of projects in both the real estate and hospitality industries.
Kelley Minty
Kelley.Minty@olcc.oregon.gov
Kelley Minty is a Klamath County Commissioner, elected to the Board in 2014 with a focus on improving economic opportunities in Klamath County, making government more effective, and fostering a greater connection between Oregon Tech and the Klamath Basin. Kelley serves as a Trustee for Oregon Tech and as a Commissioner for the Oregon Business Development Commission. She serves on the Civic Leader Council for the Air Force, and was recently appointed to the Oregon Drug and Alcohol Policy Commission.
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.