Board Information
Current Board of Directors
Ron Green
Ron was hired in July 2007 as Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer for the Oregon Pacific Bank, and was appointed as President and CEO in August 2013. Ron serves on the Lane Community College Advisory Board, is active with the Florence Rotary Club, and is a strong supporter of the Boys and Girls Club of West Lane County. Ron is a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington and has been in banking since 1989. Ron is the board chairman of the Peace Harbor Medical Center Community Board of Directors and a member of the Peace Harbor Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors.
Term ends June 30, 2021
Ned Hickson
Ned Hickson has been a member of the Florence community since 1981. He graduated from Siuslaw High School in 1984 and was a regional chef for Morrison, Inc., where he oversaw operations and restaurant development for restaurants in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky. In 1998, he returned to Florence and began his career as a journalist at Siuslaw News. He is a nationally syndicated columnist, author, award-winning journalist and was promoted to editor in 2016. He also served as a volunteer firefighter/engineer at Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue from 2010-15, and was Recruit of the Year in 2010.
Term ends June 30, 2021
Tony Phillips
Elected to the board May 2015. Tony is a Florence native. He is married to Melissa, both are Siuslaw HS graduates. Tony and Melissa own Tony’s Garage specializing in auto service and repair. The Phillips family including Kevin’s wife Lindsey work in the day to day operations. Tony is a ASE Certified Master Technician. His hobbies and interests include classic automobiles, motorcycles, travel and relaxation with his family and friends.
Term ends June 30, 2019
Woody Woodbury
Resigned March 17, 2019
John Carnahan
Married to Lesa and together they have 9 children and 18 grandchildren. He has a been a volunteer member since 1986 and is happily retired. His hobbies include motorcycles and ATV’s. Elected to the board in May of 2015.
Term ends June 30, 2019
Meetings
SVFR and WLAD Joint Board Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month. They are held in the Conference Room at our station located at 2625 Highway 101 in Florence, OR. Agendas are posted prior to the meeting and minutes are posted following board approval.
2019 Meeting Schedule
- Jan 16 6pm
- Feb 20 6pm
- Mar 7 5:30pm Special
- Mar 20 6pm
- Apr 25 6pm
- May 23 6pm
- Jun 27 6pm
- Jul 25 6pm
- Aug 22 6pm
- Sept 26 6pm
- Oct 24 6pm
- Nov 28 6pm
- Dec 26 6pm
Board Packets
All files are in PDF format, unless specified otherwise.
2019 Board Packets
2018 Board Packets
Minutes
All files are in PDF format, unless specified otherwise. Please note that minutes are not released until approved by the Board of Directors at the next regular meeting.