I am a 6th generation Oregonian s living on the farm my ancestors homesteaded back in 1890. My respect for history and heritage springs from my Grandmother an independent, strong willed woman that became an historian of the local area. She taught me that it was my responsibility to take care of our past and its people by protecting and preserving our heritage."

I love the old buildings in Newberg and can remember spending most of my childhood downtown hanging out after school, visiting the shops with friends and just being a kid. I love this place and the people that live here. My dream is to help revitalize downtown Newberg and bring it back to the quaint, vibrant community I remember growing up in hopes that it will continue to flourish for visitors and residence alike.

My personal interests are art, kids and my community. My life has been my is tapestry of all of my passions...read more.