Fort Kennedy

Role: Outgoing Treasurer

Jim brings to Fort Kennedy’s Board his knowledge and experience from his service in and outside the military, which makes him an excellent advocate for our Veterans. His extensive experience in managing both staff and finances for large departments has proved invaluable, and we are grateful for his many years of service on our Board.

Personal Bio

I was raised in Southern California and have lived up and down the West Coast. In 1968, I joined the Marines and served for 3 years. My experience included service as a Radio Relay Repairman, Personnel Sergeant, Motor Sergeant, and Track Vehicle Repair Supervisor.

Upon being discharged from the Marines, I worked my way through college and graduated in 1994 with a BA in History. My experience outside military service includes being a Director of Environmental Services, a Laundry Manager, and an Operations Manager, where I was responsible for supervising janitorial staff cleaning 2,000,000 square feet of office space.

I recently retired in Prineville, Oregon with my wife Heather, and we have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

Role: Board Member

Diana brings to Fort Kennedy’s Board an expertise in real estate, excellent business acumen, and her passion to support our Veteran community.

Personal Bio

I have been serving our community for over 12 years as a licensed Real Estate Broker. My areas of expertise include First Time Homebuyers, Short Sales, and HUD/REO home sales. I am devoted to educating my fellow real estate agents and consumers on the selling and buying process of real estate.

My passion for providing housing to our Veterans led me to serve on the board at Fort Kennedy. I live in Clackamas County with my husband, two daughters, and our beloved fur babies.

Role: Board Member

Fred brings to Fort Kennedy’s Board his experience gained in the military, his workplace leadership skills, and his outstanding and extensive service for so many local charities, which provides him with a different perspective to offer the Board.

Personal Bio

I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I graduated from Centennial High School, then attended Portland Community College.

In 1978, I joined the United States Army, reporting at Fort Knox for Basic Training and Fort Benning for Individual Training. I was stationed in Aschaffenburg, Germany with the 3rd Infantry Division, then stationed at Ft. Carson with the 4th Infantry Division, and ended my time in service in 1985.

In 1991, I joined the United States Army Reserves, where I was stationed in Vancouver, Washington at Vancouver Barracks with the 104th Division until my retirement from the Reserves in 2016.

My Army Awards and Decorations include [5] Army Achievement Medals, [3] Army Commendation Medals, [2] Army Meritorious Service Medals, and [1] Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, German Marksmanship Schutzenschnur Badge, and French Commando Badge.

My experience includes Assembly, Lead Assembler, Tester, Quality Control, Facility Maintenance, Research and Design, and Safety.

I have been involved in multiple charities with a total of 29 combined years. I’ve previously worked with organizations like Stand Down, Salvation Army, and Oregon Impact, and I’m a current volunteer for both My Father’s Heart and Fort Kennedy.

Role: Board Member

Carlene brings to Fort Kennedy’s Board her experience from years of active involvement with local nonprofits, and her ability to educate and support those searching for housing.

Personal Bio

I am a Senior Sales Executive for Lawyers Title of Oregon and work with the Title Specialist Group. I have worked in the real estate-related industry since 1982.

For the past 12 years, I have been an active member in our community, supporting nonprofits that educate and provide housing. I serve as Vice-Chairperson on the Board of Community Vision Inc., and in 2017, I joined Fort Kennedy’s Board to support their vision and to serve our Veteran community.

Role: Current Treasurer

Mark brings to Fort Kennedy’s Board his excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as his experience as a financial advisor, making him an excellent addition to our Board as we continue growing and serving more and more Veterans.

Personal Bio

I started life as an Army brat, born at Fort Riley, Kansas just before my father left for a tour in Vietnam. After some moves, I grew up locally in St Helens and attended Oregon State University (GO BEAVS!), graduating with a BS in Business and my ROTC-derived commissioning in the US Army as a Field Artillery officer. After 23 years of service, numerous duty stations and combat deployments, I retired in 2015.

My new career as a financial advisor allows me to continue to serve in a much different capacity but many of the skills are the same – integrity, communication, time management and professional aptitude. My goal is to bring those skills to the Board at Fort Kennedy to serve veterans in need in our local community in a fiscally responsible manner.

Role: Board Member

Trevor brings to Fort Kennedy’s Board his experience as a small business owner in the construction trades, which allows him to provide excellent insights into hiring practices, housing market trends, and other issues with a direct impact on Fort Kennedy’s day-to-day operations.

Personal Bio

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Role: Board Member

Andy brings to Fort Kennedy’s Board his experience in effectively communicating with people of all cultures and walks of life. He understands hardships and maintains healthy boundaries in his ability to help others make positive progress through life.

Personal Bio

I grew up in Moultrie, Georgia, where segregation and inequality were mainstream. I got involved to invoke change and make a difference by participating in the Civil Rights Movement and was part of an active effort in the community to get people registered to vote.

I ventured off to Oregon in 1965 through a Job Corps program, where I furthered my education in heavy equipment, then redirected my career to become a Residential Youth Counselor for the Job Corps.

In 1968, I was drafted into the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam and in 1970 I was honorably discharged as a Sergeant for the U.S. Army.

After I completed service to our country, I returned to Portland, Oregon, and continued my career as a Residential Youth Program and Disciplinary Officer. I was employed as a Loss Prevention Officer in the retail industry and for the Vancouver School District in a Day Treatment Program that helped our youth with getting an education and mainstream them back into society. I am also a long-time and active member of the New Hope Community Church and serve on the Deacon Board.

Role: Board Member

Will brings to Fort Kennedy’s Board his excellent communication and advising skills, as well as his passion to honor those who gave selflessly their service to our country.

Personal Bio

I am a USAF Cold War Veteran. I have a combined 25 years of Military and Law Enforcement experience and have served as an adviser to the Afghanistan National Police for three years.

I joined the Board of Fort Kennedy to honor those that I served with overseas and for the ones that didn’t make it home. Helping our Veterans that our country sent to war, then upon return are ignored by our government, is my way of honoring their service to our country.

In my spare time, I enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, and kayaking.