MEET THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Kathie Minden - Chair
People for Parks allows Kathie to advocate
for her interests in community and children.

• Long-time Volunteer Children's Advocate
• Involved in the Rockwood community-building process, and development of the Rockwood "Weed and Seed" collaborative community effort.
• Numerous citizen involvement awards; Gresham Citizen of the Year, 2004.
• Interest in parks and literacy development.


James A. Doig - Secretary
People for Parks allows James to continue his many
efforts towards children and community involvement.

• Graduate of Oregon State University, 1948 in Electrical Engineering
• Portland General Electric (PGE) Retired after 40 years
• Involved in the earliest formation of People of Parks, 1960's
• Member, Rockwood Kiwanis Club, held President and Secretary Offices and led Rockwood Kiwanis Club in three projects at Rockwood Central Park in the 1970's.
• Volunteers 2-3 days a week at the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for children with disabilities since retirement in 1986.


Jeanette McDermid - Treasurer
People for Parks allows Jeanette to continue her dedication
towards providing meaningful activity and culture to children.

• Director, East Metro Arts & Culture Council
• Committee member, Gresham Art Advisory Committe
• Art Show Curator
• Director of Mt. Hood Community College's (MHCC) "Strawberry Short Course" festivals.
• Retired from staff position at MHCC.


Seth Goldstein, DC
People for Parks allows Seth to advocate for his interests
in health conscious activity for the community.

• Chiropractic Physician, Labor Doula
• Dr. Goldstein is an avid hiker and does volunteer trail maintenance.
• Graduate Degree from the University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College; Clinical study under a chiropractic neurologist, and Dr. Goldstein is currently working on his Diplomate in Neurology. He is one of three male Labor Doulas in all of Oregon.


Bruce Stannard
People for Parks allows Bruce to pursue his longtime passion of bringing quality parks opportunities to children.

• Long-time Troutdale Parks Advisor Board Member; helped build baseball fields and Imagination Station play area at Columbia Park.
• He started a research program and completed a Master Plan Study of Troutdale Parks, Trails and Facilities.





MEET THE ADVISORY BOARD

Gresham Chief of Police Carla Piluso

More coming soon....