2017-2018 Executive Board
Board Chair
James Ramseyer
Director of Member Services
Consumer Power Inc.
Board Vice Chair
Stacy Koos
Vice President & Branch Manager
Citizens Bank
Board Treasurer
Mark Raum
Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager
Umpqua Bank
Board Member
John Pascone
President/CEO
AMEDC
Board Member
Floyd Collins
Retired / Past Councilor & Public Works Director
City of Albany
2017-2018 Board of Directors
Floyd Collins
Guy DeLude
George Dooley III, PHD
Jim Dunning
Max Frederick
Greg Goracke
Greg Hamann
Chris Hanson
Dave Harms
Rick Kenyon
Jon Kloor
Sharon Konopa
Stacy Koos
Celeste Krueger
Jim Lepin
John Lindsey
Bill MacHugh
Jim Merryman
John Pascone
Cordell Post
James Ramseyer
Mark Raum
David Reece
Janet Steele
Mike Sykes
Dan Watson
Ex-Officio, David Beckham
Ex-Officio, Kevin Kreitman
Ex-Officio, Roger Nyquist
Ex-Officio, Andy Olson
Ex-Officio, Jorge Salinas
Ex-Officio, Peter Troedsson
Ex-Officio, Will Tucker
Retired Public Works Director, City of Albany
CEO, Viper Northwest
Retired, Albany NETL Research Lab
Owner, Tangent Business Park
Project Manager, Evergreen Engineering
President, Greenberry Construction
President, Linn-Benton Community College
Realtor, Former HP Property Manager
Owner, S&S Millersburg Appointment
CEO, Selmet
Northwest Natural Gas
Mayor, City of Albany
VP & Branch Manager, Citizens Bank
Regional Business Representative, Pacific Power
Mayor, City of Millersburg
Commissioner, Linn County
Realtor/Developer, Keller Williams
CEO, OFD Foods
President/CEO, AMEDC
Attorney
Director of Member Services, Consumers Power Inc.
VP, Umpqua Bank
Owner, Reece & Associates
President/CEO, Albany Chamber of Commerce
Council, City of Albany/ Owner, Mike’s Heating
Owner, K&D Engineering
Attorney at Law
City Manager, City of Millersburg
Commissioner, Linn County
Representative, Oregon State Legislature
Economic Development Manager, City of Albany
City Manager, City of Albany
Commissioner, Linn County
About Our Organization
The Albany-Millersburg Economic Development Corporation (AMEDC), is a 501(c)4 non-profit economic development organization. AMEDC includes a 24-member board of directors who represent both public and private sectors throughout the region. Established with the mission of strengthening the local economy, AMEDC has been instrumental in the creation of over 1,800 direct jobs by 51 new and existing Albany- Millersburg industrial companies.
Mission Statement
To foster a healthy and viable economy in the Albany-Millersburg area.
Objectives
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to assist in the development, retention, and expansion of Albany-Millersburg area businesses;
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to improve the opportunity for business success;
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to enhance the economic base by siting new targeted industries;
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to support and assist in regional and state programs which will benefit the Mid Valley communities; and
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to establish a viable partnership for managed economic growth.
History
Incorporated in 1982 as a non-profit economic development organization, AMEDC has a 24 member board of directors who represent a diversified public/private sector from both communities. Established by the vision of community leaders interested in strengthening a stagnating economy, AMEDC has been instrumental in the creation of over 1800 direct jobs, by 51 new and existing Albany-Millersburg industrial companies. John Pascone serves as president and continues to build and maintain the economy of our community.
2016-2017 Funding Partners
Public Funding
City of Albany
City of Millersburg
Linn County
Banks and Financial
Citizens Bank
Central Willamette Credit Union
Umpqua Bank
Willamette Community Bank
Linn-Co Credit Union
Utilities
Republic Services
Consumers Power
NW Natural
Pacific Power
Professional Services
CADD Connection
Edward Jones (Ralph Scariano)
Reece & Associates
Scott Lepman Company
Weatherford Thompson Attorneys
Business and Industries
Albany Lock & Key
Albany Rentals
ATI
Beta Seed
Burchams Metals Inc.
Cascade Pacific Pulp
Coastal Farm & Ranch
Crabtree Automotive
Gerding Builders
GBC Construction
Post Land Company
Selmet
Smith Glass Service
Sno Temp Cold Storage
Sullivan Construction
Tangent Business Park
TNT Builders
Individual Partners
Smith Glass Service
George Dooley III
Floyd Collins
