WHC Board of Directors
The Willamette Heritage Center Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated group Mid-Willamette Valley residents committed to preserving and interpreting the history of our region. The WHC Board oversees all governance, policy formulation, fiscal management, strategic planning and fundraising for the organization.
Executive Committee for 2023
Ila McCallum, President – Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2025
Malissa Duniway Holland, Vice President – Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2025
Richard (Rich) Davis, Secretary – Term 5, Conclude Feb. 2024
Lori K. Woodbury, CPA, MST, Treasurer – Term 2, Conclude Feb. 2024
Lola Hackett, Past President & Director Emeritus
2023 Board of Directors
Ed Austin – Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2026
Aleta Ching – Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2025
Norma Gekakis – Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2025
Coburn Grabenhorst – Term 2, Conclude Feb. 2026
John Hawkins – Term 1, Conclude 2026
Sean O’Harra – Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2025
Sam Skillern – Term 2, Conclude Feb. 2024
Rebecca (Becky) Purvine Sterup – Term 1, Conclude 2026
Jaime White – Term 1, Conclude 2026
To learn more about the Willamette Heritage Center and Board of Directors objectives, read through our Strategic Plan. To get involved in our organization, visit our Support Us page to find ways to volunteer, become a member, donate, and more. Thank you for playing a key role in connecting generations in the Mid-Willamette Valley!