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 |
| John Burt, Vice President | Farmers Ending Hunger, Executive Director | 2006 |
| Norene Goplen, Secretary | Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Oregon, Director of Advocacy | 2001 |
| Charlie Flanagan, Treasurer | Mallorie's Dairy, Inc., Business Manager | 2006 |
| Larry Pearmine | Pearmine Farms, Grower | 2007 |
| Frances Lara Alvarado | Workforce Program Coordinator |
2009 |
| Sarah Chenven | Credit Builders Alliance, Innovations Director | 2009 |