Business professionals from the community, selected for their business experience and professionalism, make up the BEC Board of Directors. They are very active and passionate about their role in creating and helping to sustain successful businesses. A who’s who of outstanding role models from entrepreneurs, retired executives, lawyers, CPA’s and representatives of the largest employers, LBCC, Oregon State University and the region at large.
John L. Barlow
Attorney, Barnhisel Willis Barlow
Stephens, P.C.
Barbara Bessey
Director, Small Business Development Ctr.
Lou Butera
CORE Communications
Bill Dean
Entrepreneur in Residence, OSU
Kathleen Hutchinson, Board President
Executive Director, Operation Homefront
Christopher Klemm
Director, Austin Entrepreneurship Program, OSU
Linda Modrell
Benton County Commissioner
Dan Brown
City of Corvallis
Gregg Oberlin
Owner/Manager, Eastgate Business Center
Mary Phillips,
Assistant Director, Office of Technology, OSU
Larry Plotkin
Precision Plant Systems, Inc.
Joseph Tanous
Director, Commercialization, College of Engineering, OSU
Rich Carone, Board Member Emeritus
Korvis Automation – Chairman, Entrepreneur
Board Meeting Calendar 2011-2012
25 August 2011
22 September 2011
27 October 2011
17 November 2011*
15 December 2011*
26 January 2012
23 February 2012
22 March 2012
26 April 2012
24 May 2012
28 June 2012
* Date subject to change