Board of Directors

CASA's Board of Directors CASA of Oregon board members represent a wide variety of interest, experience and cultural backgrounds. Board members are selected for expertise in real estate financing, corporate management, state and local government, social services, legal professions and farm labor issues. These diverse representatives share a common concern that the housing needs of farmworkers and their families be met through a variety of creative and innovative programs and projects. Board Members as of April 2009.

Board Member

Employer, Position

Member Since

Frank Mele, President St. Joseph's Shelter
Former Executive Director
2002
Norene Goplen, Secretary Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Oregon, Director of Advocacy 2001
Charlie Flanagan, Treasurer Mallorie's Dairy, Inc., Business Manager 2006
John Burt OSU Extension-Marion County, Extension Agent (Retired) 2006
Jerry Annen Chemeketa Community College
Agriculture Programs, Project Specialist
2006
Larry Pearmine Pearmine Farms, Grower 2007
Rev. Louis Schneider Zion Lutheran Church, Pastor 2007
Frances Lara Alvarado Oregon Human Development Corp.

2009

Judith Olsen

Wells Fargo Bank, VP & Community Development Officer

2009