Board of Directors
GEODC’s Board of Directors is a skilled group of professionals representing corporate governance, commercial lending, economic development, and community perspectives from within our region. Many of our Directors have served on the board for several years, providing excellent insight, consistent direction, and a deep commitment to reflecting the needs and voices of our community.

Judge Bill Hart
Vice President
County Judge
Harney County
Burns, OR 97720

Jill Parker
Secretary / Treasurer
Commercial Credit Administrator Old West Federal Credit Union
Umatilla County
Pendleton, OR 97801

Tracy Hamby
Immediate Past President
VP & Commercial Loan Team Lead Bank of Eastern Oregon
Umatilla County
Pendleton, OR 97801

Rita Strandholm
Member
VP & Commercial Relationship Manager Umpqua Bank
Umatilla County
Pendleton, OR 97801

Judge Dan Joyce
Member
County Judge
Malheur County
Vale, OR 97918

Judge Jim Hamsher
Member
County Judge
Grant County
Canyon City, OR 97820