Wyn Bowler
President
Wyn is a native of upstate New York. A few years after earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Michigan she arrived in Oregon. After being a student of parliamentary procedure for many years and serving as parliamentarian for an international non-profit educational organization, she decided to let it go – until joining ALGP and serving as chapter parliamentarian.
Mary Johnson
President-Elect
Mary graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Communications with emphasis in Public Relations & Advertising. She is currently a full-time Portland Metro Realtor with extensive experience ranging from assisting sellers that are downsizing to first time home-buyers. Her love for design and marketing has driven her to successful careers in advertising, interior design; and now marketing & selling homes.
VP Resource Development
The VP of Resource Development has served two chapters with roles in program management, grant writing, fundraising, marketing and as a past President. She built a career in insurance and health care administration with an undergraduate degree in communicationand graduate coursework in public health.
Kim Higgins
VP Philanthropic Programs
Kim has a degree in History from the University of Washington and MAT from George Fox University. Her love of travel and photography led her to pursue a career as a Travel Agent. After raising children, she worked for several years as a Middle School Humanities Teacher. Now retired, she is able to take part in the artistic, philanthropic, and social activities.
Sue Eiler
VP Retail Sales
Sue is from Southern California. She went back to school at night at age 41 and reached her goal of an MBA in business 14 years later. She was Chief Operations Officer for a urological surgery group before moving to Tigard to be near her grandchildren. She is crazy about her Golden Retriever Remington!
Michele Wiitala
VP Building Management
This passionate Gonzaga University graduate has spent years in the classroom as an educator and has committed the last 25 years as a community volunteer and board member of several nonprofits. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, zumba, her Neskowin beach house, and entertaining. She is transitioning from VP of Philanthropic Programs to all things building.
Pam Quale
VP MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Pam is originally from Corvallis, OR and attended University of Oregon and Boston University. She has taught elementary, middle school, high school, community college, and The Reading Institute students in Oregon, California, Athens Greece, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Family is important with a 100-year-old mother, and 5 siblings who live in the area. Her volunteer work includes Cross Roads International, Portland Classical Chinese Garden and other non-profit
Robbie O’Brien
VP Membership
Robbie graduated from Oregon State University with a Master’s Degree in Education, with a focus on physical education. Her career spanned 30 years, where she taught students at all grade levels including community college. She has served as VP Fundraising and has been extensively involved in the chapter’s major fundraising events, as well as serving as chairperson numerous times. When not volunteering, she spends her time reading, golfing, and working out. Her passion – Assistance League “Paying it forward to the Community”.
Janet Murray
Treasurer
“Shopping is my vocation.” This quote might explain why Janet was drawn to the Consignment Shop. She loves jewelry and has worked in both shops, including managing the Consignment Shop and a long-time member of the jewelry team. Janet had a busy career in data processing and computer technical support, mainframe computer operations, hardware installation, technical staff training and development, project management, data storage systems and technical support. Janet previously has held the Chapter positions of President (2017 – 2018) and VP Strategic Planning.
Debbie Coryell
VP Strategic Planning
Debbie has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. A move to Portland began a 43-year career in advertising, marketing and public relations. Thirty-four years were in the apparel business doing marketing and promotions for Jantzen and Pendleton. Retirement came in 2013 and joining Assistance League gave her the opportunity to “give back” to the community. Debbie has served as VP Membership and as a Thrift Shop Manager.
Faye Hall
VP Finance
Faye has served the Chapter as President from 2011-2012 and 2019-2020, VP of Strategic Planning, VP of Finance, Major Fundraiser co-chair, and Thrift Shop daily manager. When not volunteering with the Greater Portland chapter, Faye enjoys gardening, cooking, a couple of book groups, an investment club, cross country skiing, and traveling with her husband, family and friends.
Judi McClain
Secretary
Judi is a local Oregonian returning home after 33 years living and working in Hawaii. She enjoyed teaching youth and adult programs in a museum setting. She especially enjoyed working in Human Resources as a trainer and volunteer director.
Kay Gebhart
Parliamentarian
Kay graduated from OHSU Nursing with BSN & RN in 1961. Her specialties became Enterostomal Therapy & Home Health. Retired 12/31/2020. Her volunteer passion is with Assistance League where she previously served as President (2013 – 2014).