Leadership Bio

Name: Don Trotter

Commission function: Chair

Represents: Clackamas County

Professional Experience: Lifelong Pacific Northwest resident Don Trotter retired in 2000 from a career as an architect. Don began his architecture career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and finished in private practice.

Don was involved in the construction of the John Day Dam and powerhouse in the Dalles, Oregon and the design of the Bonneville Dam second powerhouse near Bonneville Washington while working with the Army Corps.

Don served four years on active duty as an officer in the U.S. Army (1961-65), followed by a six year stint with the U.S. Army Reserve.

Don was a private architectural consultant for twelve years, lending his expertise to the design of projects for public and non-profit organizations. By understanding the mechanics of building structures and taking an active role in community planning and design, he has an excellent set of skills and depth of experience to contribute in his role as a MERC Board Commissioner.

Organizations/Affiliations

Arts Action Alliance of Clackamas County, 2003-2004
City of Milwaukie, Planning Commission, 1980-1994
Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation, Board, since 1999
Clackamas Fire District #1, Board, since 2007
King of Kings Lutheran Church, Council, since 2006
Metro Greenspaces Policy Advisory Committee, 2004-2005
Milwaukie City Council, 1995-1997
Mt. Hood Council Camp Fire, Board, 1997- 2003
North Clackamas Parks District, Advisory Board, since 1995
USA Track & Field Athletics, Certified Official, since 1993