Leadership
MERC is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by Metro Council President upon recommendation from local area governments. Board members share a strong commitment to ensuring that the regional facilities it manages serve the public interest. The board composition includes seven members representing the City of Portland (two), Metro (two), and one each for Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. The Commissioners serve four-year terms.
MERC’s authority is governed under Metro Code, Chapter 6.01.
Commissioners:
Ellis Ray Leary | Judie Hammerstad | Elisa Dozono | Chris Erickson | Terry Goldman | Cynthia Haruyama | Karis Stoudamire-Phillips
Executives:
Cheryl Twete | Stephanie Soden | Chris Bailey | Matthew Rotchford | Robyn Williams | Lori Leyba Kramer | Jeff Blosser | Karen Totaro
Commissioners
Judie Hammerstad
Vice-Chair
Elisa Dozono
Secretary-Treasurer
Chris Erickson
Commissioner
Terry Goldman
Commissioner
Cynthia Haruyama
Commissioner
Karis Stoudamire-Phillips
Commissioner
Executives
Cheryl Twete
Interim General Manager
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Stephanie Soden
Director of Communications and Strategic Development
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Chris Bailey
Executive Director, Portland Expo Center
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Matthew Rotchford
Sales and Events Manager, Portland Expo Center
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Robyn Williams
Executive Director, Portland Center for the Performing Arts
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Lori Leyba Kramer
Assistant Executive Director, Portland Center for the Performing Arts
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Jeff Blosser
Executive Director, Oregon Convention Center
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Karen Totaro
Assistant Executive Director, Oregon Convention Center
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