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Board of Directors

Leadership Corvallis is a non-profit, 501c3 tax-exempt organization consisting of the following:

  • A board of directors, which serves as the policy setting and managing body with the responsibility to direct and oversee activities of committees for candidate recruiting, curriculum development, finance and public relations. The board consists of graduates of Leadership Corvallis and members of the advisory board.
  • An advisory council, consisting of recognized leaders in the community who provide guidance and general oversight.
  • Several standing committees for specific operational functions, such as curriculum, recruitment, vision, alumni and graduation.

See our policies and by-laws

2020-21 Board of Directors

  • President: Hans Neukomm Jr.
  • President-Elect & Nominations Chair: Vacant
  • Past President: Janelle Iverson
  • Secretary: Heather Maisel
  • Class Host: Julie Manning
  • Treasurer & Finance Chair: Kristen Gose
  • Curriculum Chair: Amy Yardley
  • Recruitment Chair: Chris Nordyke
  • Alumni Chair: Nicole Jenkins
  • Public Relations Chair: Sean Nealon
  • Graduation Chair: Vacant
  • Community Service Projects Chair: Vacant
  • Member-At-Large: Ashley Reif
  • Member-At-Large: Pete Bober
  • Member-At-Large: Laura Shields
  • Member-At-Large: Ben Danley

Advisory Council

  • Biff Traber, Mayor, City of Corvallis
  • Cynthia Spencer-Hadlock, Executive Director, The Arts Center
  • Elizabeth French, Executive Director, Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care
  • Gordon Zimmerman, President/CEO, Citizen’s Bank
  • Helen Higgins, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis
  • Joe Kerby, County Administrator, Benton County
  • Julie Manning, VP of Development & Community Relations, Samaritan Health Services
  • Mark Shepard, City Manager, Corvallis
  • Pat Lampton, President, The Inkwell Home Store
  • Rick Hein, President & CEO, Oregon State Credit Union
  • Roman Gillen, President, Consumers Power, Inc.
  • Sara Gelser, Senator, District 8, Oregon State Senate
  • Steve Clark, Vice President of University Relations, Oregon State University
  • Xan Augerot, Commissioner, Benton County

Key Dates

Leadership Corvallis News

Leadership Corvallis Class of 2021 Kicks Off Virtual Year

New directors, officers announced for Leadership Corvallis 2019-20

Class of 2020 – Leadership Corvallis’ newest group of community leaders

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  • Hans Neukomm Leadership Award
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