About the Board

The Oregon State Board of Towing was established by the legislature under Senate Bill 300 on July 19, 2021, to protect the safety and well-being of the public through the regulation of the towing industry.

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Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact the Board at info@towboard.oregon.gov.

Board Leadership

The State Board of Towing board members are appointed by the Governor, with positions and terms defined under ORS 822.250. 

Position 1: Bruce Anderson, Tower - Anderson Towing & Recovery, Hillsboro

Position 2: Jason Shaner, Tower - Rivers Edge Automotive & Towing, Hood River

Position 3: Kevin Baker, Tower - Baker & Baker Towing, Woodburn

Position 4: Gary McClellan, Tower - Rays Towing, Eugene

Position 5: Trent Hanson, Insurance Industry , HUB International, Corvallis - Board Vice Chair

Position 6: Lt. Jason Lindland, Oregon State Police Tow Program, Salem

Position 7: Chief Cord Wood, Chief of Police or County Sheriff, McMinnville Police Dept.

Position 8: Chuck Riley, Public Member, Hillsboro - Board Chair

Position 9: Chris Coughlin, Consumer Advocate - Oregon Consumer Justice, Portland

Board Administrator: Torey McCullough

Board Bylaws

2024 State Board of Towing Bylaws

Board Member Recruitment

How to Apply for a Board of Towing Member Position

Board Position Descriptions and Requirements

Board Committees 

Interested in participating in the Board's Policy and Rules Advisory Group?

Send an email to: info@towboard.oregon.gov

Subject Line: Policy & Advisory Group 

For more information.