Board of Directors
The Capitol Foundation’s Board members share a deep love for the Capitol, the history it represents and the important work accomplished inside. Our mission is to preserve our Capitol, share its history and engage Oregonians in our democracy.
Board members include current and past elected state officials, former state agency staff and current and former legislative advocates. These bipartisan volunteers are bold visionaries with a long history of connections.
Oregon is one of a small number of states in which the Legislature owns the building. Although the Capitol Foundation is a standalone nonprofit, legislators continue to be appointed to the board to serve as liaisons between the board and the Oregon State Legislature.
BOARD OFFICERS
Hon. Gary Wilhelms, Chair
Nan Heim, Vice Chair
Hon. Bob Repine, Secretary
Executive Committee Chair
Nominations Subcommittee Chair
Bruce Anderson, Treasurer
LEGISLATIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Rep. Tom Andersen
Rep. Tom Andersen Tom Andersen isn't your typical politician. He is the son of a Presbyterian minister. The family dinner table conversations were about making the world a better place and his upbringing instilled in him the importance of community. Whether it is...
Rep. Paul Evans
This is my fourth term serving in the Oregon House of Representatives. Since 2015, I have served on many advisory boards, legislative committees, task forces, and workgroups learning how our government functions and working to fight for our aspirations and values....
Rep. Kevin Mannix
Representative Mannix is a practicing business law attorney in Salem and owns the Mannix Law Firm which he established in 1986, representing individuals, non-profits, and businesses. He has served in a broad variety of government positions in his life including, law...
Sen. Fred Girod
I am very honored to serve the people of Senate District 9, which includes portions of Clackamas, Linn and Marion Counties. This session I served on many committees; The Joint Committee on Transportation Preservation and Modernization, Senate Business and...
Sen. Deb Patterson
Thank you for visiting my legislative website. I'm proud to represent Senate District 10, which includes South Salem, Monmouth, and Independence. As a State Senator, I am committed to building an Oregon that works for everyone. I focus on the issue areas that affect...
Sen. President Rob Wagner
Senate President Rob Wagner State Senator Rob Wagner represents Oregon Senate District 19, which includes the communities of Tualatin, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Rivergrove, Durham and Southwest Portland. As President of the Oregon Senate, his top priorities include...
BOARD MEMBERS
Jessica Adamson
History Committee Co-Chair Jessica Adamson is the Executive Director of State Government & Public Affairs for Providence where she oversees the state government relations efforts in seven states for the not-for-profit health system. Adamson has spent her career in...
Frankie Bell
Founding MemberNamesake of the Bell AwardBell Award Recipient (2021) Frankie Bell capped her three-decade career as State Capitol Visitor Services manager by helping to launch the Oregon State Capitol Foundation as a founding member. Bell, who has a passion for...
Hon. Ginny Burdick
Ginny Burdick’s relationship with the Oregon Capitol began in 1973, when she was working on her Master’s thesis at the University of Oregon School of Journalism. Her topic: How lobbyists work in the Oregon Legislature. Her thesis, researched in the 1973 legislative...
Kim Duncan
Education Committee Co-chairWelcome Center Recognition Wall Subcommittee Chair Kim Duncan first saw the Capitol as a Californian freshman at Willamette University when she was on the hunt for the famous Capitol cinnamon rolls in the basement cafeteria. Little did she...
Chane Griggs
Bio coming soon.
Judy Hall
Judy Hall had a natural transition to serve on the Capitol Foundation because of her interest in preserving the history of the Capitol.
Fred Neal
History Committee Chair
Former Board Chair
Joan Plank
Development, Communications and Marketing Committee Co-chair
Audit Subcommittee Chair
Former Board Chair
Hon. Arnie Roblan
Arnie is a former high school principal and math teacher. He was a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 9th district, which spans the southern Oregon Coast. He also served as co-speaker of the House for the...
Ed Schoaps
Education Committee Co-Chair An experienced communications strategist and project manager, Ed Schoaps helps the Foundation translate complex topics into accessible language. His counsel varies from communications to media relations. He also formerly served as the...
Brian Shipley
Brian Shipley is a public affairs leader with over 30 years of experience working in the Oregon State Capitol. Most recently, as system vice president for legal and government affairs at PeaceHealth, he built a successful federal, state, and local government relations...
Hon. Norm Smith
Norm Smith’s connection with the Oregon State Capitol began on his second birthday when he and his parents celebrated in the park adjacent to the Capitol. Smith’s oral history project interview explores the variety of ways he has contributed to Oregon and...
Hon. John Watt
A proud native Oregonian, John Watt was born and raised in Lebanon, Oregon. His first visit to the Oregon State Capitol came when his grade school class visited in 4th grade. What a great experience that was! Being elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in...
Angela Wilhelms
Angela Wilhelms first went to the Oregon State Capitol when she was an infant…and she hasn’t stopped. Born during her father’s tenure as a state legislator and her mom’s tenure as his legislative aide, Angela became a known figure in the House wing when she was only...
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Genoa Ingram
Executive Director Genoa Ingram has served over 30 years as an expert in government relations and association management. Since 2007, Genoa has been the president of Court Street Consulting. Originally hired to lead association management for...
