Portland's Board of Director's Meeting Agenda
As we approach the new year, several notable executive appointments have been announced for companies and organizations based in Oregon or with significant ties to the state. Here's a roundup of the key appointments, effective from January 1, 2025, onwards.
Julia Beattie will join the San Francisco Board of Directors, starting from January 1, 2027. The specific roles or positions held by Beattie prior to her appointment have not been specified.
Rich Babcock, currently the CEO of Rosboro, located in Springfield, Oregon, will be appointed as the CEO of an unspecified company, also starting from January 1, 2025.
Alicia Chapman, who currently owns and serves as the CEO of Willamette Technical Fabricators, based in Portland, Oregon, will be stepping down from her role at the fabrication company to take on the position of President and CEO at People's Bank of Commerce, also based in Portland, starting from January 1, 2026.
In another notable move, Lorie Tekorius, the current CEO at The Greenbrier Companies, based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, will be appointed as the President and CEO of an unspecified company, starting from January 1, 2027.
Maria Pope, who is currently based in Portland, Oregon, will take over as the President and CEO of Portland General Electric Company, also based in Portland, starting from January 1, 2025.
Graciela Gomez Cowger, who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, based in Portland, Oregon, will be appointed as the Chair of the Board by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, starting from January 1, 2026.
Andrew Colas, who is currently based in Portland, Oregon, will assume the role of President and CEO of Colas Construction, Inc., also based in Portland, starting from January 1, 2026.
One executive appointment that has already taken effect is Alma Fumiko Hesus, who was appointed President and CEO of United Way of Lane County, Oregon, effective July 7, 2025. Hesus, who was previously VP of Resource Development at UWLC, was chosen by the organization's Board of Directors after a national search.
It's worth noting that, as of December 2024, there were no explicit mentions in the search results of CEOs or executives in Oregon being appointed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the San Francisco Board of Directors.
Another notable appointment, effective from December 2021, is Dr. Anirudh Devgan, who has been President and CEO of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. However, Cadence is a major technology company with no specific Oregon reference in the search results, and his appointment preceded December 2024.
Lastly, Jean-Marc Chery was appointed Chair of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Board of Directors in December 2024. While GSA is a significant industry organization, the search results do not indicate an Oregon location or direct Board of Governors appointment.
In summary, the executive appointments in Oregon for 2025 and beyond are set to bring about exciting changes in various sectors, with new leaders taking the helm at companies such as United Way of Lane County, Portland General Electric Company, and People's Bank of Commerce, among others. Keep an eye on these key appointments as they unfold in the coming years!
In the realm of business and industry, Julia Beattie is anticipated to join a company's Board of Directors, while Alicia Chapman will transition from the CEO of Willamette Technical Fabricators to the President and CEO of People's Bank of Commerce, both starting from 2026. Furthermore, Graciela Gomez Cowger will assume the role of Chair of the Board by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in 2026, delving into the financial sector.
