The Bandon Oregon Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit (501c-6) organization directed by an 11-member board, elected by chamber members. Meet our officers and board directors:
Before I became the BCC executive director in 1997, I owned a successful small business in Bandon. I’m a business advocate and a tourism director, managing advertising and promotion of Bandon and the Bandon Visitors Center staff of volunteers. My regional experience includes board membership with the Southern Oregon Visitors Association, active participation with Travel Oregon, and past chairwoman of the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce. I earned a BA in Communication from Maryville University, St. Louis, and am a graduate of the Western Association of Chamber Executives Academy. In 2013, I was honored with the Oregon State Chamber, William R. Hass, Chamber Executive of the Year award. I live in Bandon with my husband and daughter.
Before I became the BCC executive director in 1997, I owned a successful small business in Bandon. I’m a business advocate and a tourism director, managing advertising and promotion of Bandon and the Bandon Visitors Center staff of volunteers. My regional experience includes board membership with the Southern Oregon Visitors Association, active participation with Travel Oregon, and past chairwoman of the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce. I earned a BA in Communication from Maryville University, St. Louis, and am a graduate of the Western Association of Chamber Executives Academy. In 2013, I was honored with the Oregon State Chamber, William R. Hass, Chamber Executive of the Year award. I live in Bandon with my husband and daughter.
I answered a Coffee Break ad requesting Chamber volunteers after retiring as a public school elementary teacher in 2003. (I taught for 15 years at Bandon’s Ocean Crest Elementary School.) I help with everything from hanging holiday lights to conducting research. My chamber work is fun, and I get to meet people from all over the world.
I answered a Coffee Break ad requesting Chamber volunteers after retiring as a public school elementary teacher in 2003. (I taught for 15 years at Bandon’s Ocean Crest Elementary School.) I help with everything from hanging holiday lights to conducting research. My chamber work is fun, and I get to meet people from all over the world.
My wife, Kim, and I decided in 1998 to purchase Bandon Baking Company and raise our children in our favorite coastal town. In addition to serving as a Bandon Chamber board member, I have also been elected to the Bandon City Council. I served my first city term from 2004 to 2008 and am presently serving a third term.
My wife, Kim, and I decided in 1998 to purchase Bandon Baking Company and raise our children in our favorite coastal town. In addition to serving as a Bandon Chamber board member, I have also been elected to the Bandon City Council. I served my first city term from 2004 to 2008 and am presently serving a third term.
Before moving to Oregon, I lived in Idaho, where I enjoyed business success in the travel and agricultural industries. I was also elected and served as the first woman president of the Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce. In my time on the Bandon Chamber board, I’ve worked to provide business-building resources and learning opportunities for our members. My husband, Steve, and I are co-owners of the Bandon Coffee Café.
Before moving to Oregon, I lived in Idaho, where I enjoyed business success in the travel and agricultural industries. I was also elected and served as the first woman president of the Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce. In my time on the Bandon Chamber board, I’ve worked to provide business-building resources and learning opportunities for our members. My husband, Steve, and I are co-owners of the Bandon Coffee Café.
I am excited to be a member of the BCC! I feel that I can be a true asset due to the fact that I am a local business owner, along with being on the board of directors of three other organizations within the Bandon community. My wife, Lynn and I have co-owned Billy Smoothboars Restaurant since 2008. I’m a community theater enthusiast and co-host of the Coos radio program “Hooked on Oregon.” I hope to bring my personal insights, along with those from the other organizations I am currently a part of. Thank you for the appointment!
I am excited to be a member of the BCC! I feel that I can be a true asset due to the fact that I am a local business owner, along with being on the board of directors of three other organizations within the Bandon community. My wife, Lynn and I have co-owned Billy Smoothboars Restaurant since 2008. I’m a community theater enthusiast and co-host of the Coos radio program “Hooked on Oregon.” I hope to bring my personal insights, along with those from the other organizations I am currently a part of. Thank you for the appointment!
I graduated from Bandon high school in 1994 and returned in 2009 to start my family. I love Bandon and the Oregon Coast. My business, Cardas Photography, has thrived since my move back. I believe Bandon has a lot to offer both its residents and its visitors, and I believe “a rising tide raises all ships!” I am excited to be involved with the chamber and I am looking forward to promoting Bandon to the best of my abilities through my photography and community participation.
I graduated from Bandon high school in 1994 and returned in 2009 to start my family. I love Bandon and the Oregon Coast. My business, Cardas Photography, has thrived since my move back. I believe Bandon has a lot to offer both its residents and its visitors, and I believe “a rising tide raises all ships!” I am excited to be involved with the chamber and I am looking forward to promoting Bandon to the best of my abilities through my photography and community participation.
My wife Candace and I started visiting the Oregon Coast in the early ’90s and fell in love with Bandon. My professional experiences include education and business ownership. Candace and I acquired the Second Street Gallery in Bandon in 2012. For the previous nine years, I caddied for Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, in addition to creating wood sculptures shown in galleries through the region. All my professional positions have put me in touch with the local community. I look forward to working with the chamber to support and promote business in Bandon.
My wife Candace and I started visiting the Oregon Coast in the early ’90s and fell in love with Bandon. My professional experiences include education and business ownership. Candace and I acquired the Second Street Gallery in Bandon in 2012. For the previous nine years, I caddied for Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, in addition to creating wood sculptures shown in galleries through the region. All my professional positions have put me in touch with the local community. I look forward to working with the chamber to support and promote business in Bandon.
In 2014, I became the executive director of the Southern Coos Health Foundation, located in Bandon. Before joining SCHF, I worked in Portland at Literary Arts, the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Prior to entering the nonprofit world, I received my MFA in creative fiction writing from University of Idaho and an MA in English literature from Portland State University. I’m a member of the Grant Professionals of America, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy; and the president-elect for the Bandon-by-the-Sea Rotary club. I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter by camping, hiking, fishing, and exploring the Oregon coast.
In 2014, I became the executive director of the Southern Coos Health Foundation, located in Bandon. Before joining SCHF, I worked in Portland at Literary Arts, the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Prior to entering the nonprofit world, I received my MFA in creative fiction writing from University of Idaho and an MA in English literature from Portland State University. I’m a member of the Grant Professionals of America, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy; and the president-elect for the Bandon-by-the-Sea Rotary club. I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter by camping, hiking, fishing, and exploring the Oregon coast.
I’m happy to be a member of the Bandon Chamber of Commerce board and hope to continue Bandon’s vibrancy. I am a Principal Broker, licensed with the Oregon Real Estate Agency. I also work with Vacasa as the Business Development Manager for Southern Oregon, introducing new homes to the vacation rental inventory. I have spent time as the president of Bandon’s Good Earth Community Garden board and currently serve as Vice President of the Greater Bandon Association.
I’m happy to be a member of the Bandon Chamber of Commerce board and hope to continue Bandon’s vibrancy. I am a Principal Broker, licensed with the Oregon Real Estate Agency. I also work with Vacasa as the Business Development Manager for Southern Oregon, introducing new homes to the vacation rental inventory. I have spent time as the president of Bandon’s Good Earth Community Garden board and currently serve as Vice President of the Greater Bandon Association.
I am co-founder and partner of Coastal Mist Fine Chocolates and Desserts in Bandon. In my 36 year career, I’ve enjoyed broad international travel and professional experience, including apprenticeships as a chef, pastry chef and chocolatier in Germany, Austria and Belgium. I also have six years of fire, dive rescue and paramedic experience. I absolutely love our town and believe that by supporting the chamber’s mission I am promoting the community of Bandon, which is good for all our residents and businesses.
I am co-founder and partner of Coastal Mist Fine Chocolates and Desserts in Bandon. In my 36 year career, I’ve enjoyed broad international travel and professional experience, including apprenticeships as a chef, pastry chef and chocolatier in Germany, Austria and Belgium. I also have six years of fire, dive rescue and paramedic experience. I absolutely love our town and believe that by supporting the chamber’s mission I am promoting the community of Bandon, which is good for all our residents and businesses.
I have more than 20 years experience in the golf industry, with PGA specialty training and certification in golf operation. I presently work as the Head Professional at Bandon Crossings Golf Course. In my work, I enjoy golf as a platform to support local projects, including physical education for Bandon youth and fundraising for the Southern Coos Hospital and Health Foundation.
I have more than 20 years experience in the golf industry, with PGA specialty training and certification in golf operation. I presently work as the Head Professional at Bandon Crossings Golf Course. In my work, I enjoy golf as a platform to support local projects, including physical education for Bandon youth and fundraising for the Southern Coos Hospital and Health Foundation.
I am a 2004 Bandon High School graduate and moved back to my home town of Bandon after graduating from Western Oregon University in 2008. With my parents, Don and Marykay, I work as owner-manager of the Big Wheel General Store. I love the Oregon Coast and couldn’t think of a better place to live. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the chamber, as the rest of my family has done for almost three decades.
I am a 2004 Bandon High School graduate and moved back to my home town of Bandon after graduating from Western Oregon University in 2008. With my parents, Don and Marykay, I work as owner-manager of the Big Wheel General Store. I love the Oregon Coast and couldn’t think of a better place to live. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the chamber, as the rest of my family has done for almost three decades.
Professionally, I have a history in public safety, including Coos County Law Enforcement and volunteer service with Bandon Rural Fire Department. In 2008, I came up with an idea to transform a hobby into a small business, so Freedom Graphics was born. I have proudly served on numerous committees and currently co-chair the Cranberry Festival committee with Jami Gallagher. I whole-heartedly believe that Bandon is a GREAT place to live and raise our families and am honored to be able to serve to help make sure it stays that way for many years to come!
Professionally, I have a history in public safety, including Coos County Law Enforcement and volunteer service with Bandon Rural Fire Department. In 2008, I came up with an idea to transform a hobby into a small business, so Freedom Graphics was born. I have proudly served on numerous committees and currently co-chair the Cranberry Festival committee with Jami Gallagher. I whole-heartedly believe that Bandon is a GREAT place to live and raise our families and am honored to be able to serve to help make sure it stays that way for many years to come!
