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
President
County Judge
Harney County
Burns, OR 97720
Taylor Rembowski
Vice President
Economic and Community Development Director
Malheur County
Ontario, OR 97914
Rita Strandholm
Secretary / Treasurer
VP & Commercial Relationship Manager Umpqua Bank
Umatilla County
Pendleton, OR 97801
Tracy Hamby
Immediate Past President
VP & Commercial Loan Team Lead Bank of Eastern Oregon
Umatilla County
Pendleton, OR 97801
Jill Parker
Member
Commercial Credit Administrator Old West Federal Credit Union
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
Feather Sams Huesties
Member
Regional Development Officer, Business Oregon
Grant, Harney & Malheur Counties
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Anna Gahley
Member
Biz Harney Opportunity Collaborative Coordinator
Harney County
Hines OR 97738