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Overview

The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE) is available to assist applicants, registrants, consumers, and members of the public.

Use the information below to contact the Board, locate staff resources, and obtain assistance regarding registration, complaints, payments, and other agency services.

Who Should I Contact?

Registration Questions

Contact the Registration Specialist for assistance with:

  • Applications
  • Registrations
  • Status questions
  • General information

Complaints and Investigations

Contact the Investigator for assistance with:

  • Complaints
  • Investigations
  • Compliance-related questions

Payments and Financial Questions

Contact the Fiscal Analyst for assistance with:

  • Payments
  • Fees
  • Financial inquiries

Agency Administration

Contact the Executive Director for assistance with:

  • Board operations
  • Agency administration
  • Policy-related questions

Staff Directory

Mari Karnowski, Registration Specialist
Email: mari.karnowski@osbae.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-763-0662 x 2

Gary Linnebach, Investigator
Email: gary.linnebach@osbae.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-763-0662 x 3

Shelly Coffey, Fiscal Analyst
Email: shelly.coffey@osbae.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-763-0662 x 4

Elizabeth Boxall, Executive Director
Email: elizabeth.boxall@osbae.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-763-0662 x 5


Office Closure Dates

The Board office is closed in observance of the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

If a holiday falls on a weekend, it may be observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.

Need Additional Assistance?

If you are unable to locate the information you need on this website, please contact the Board office, and staff will assist you or direct you to the appropriate resource.

General Information

Oregon State Board of
Architect Examiners
205 Liberty Street NE, Suite A
Salem, OR 97301

Email: architectboard@osbae.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-763-0662

Please include your registration number when corresponding with the Board regarding registration matters.

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Staff work remotely on Fridays.