Executive Committee

The Executive Committee (ExCom) is a dedicated group of of volunteer leaders who are elected by Oregon Sierra Club members to two-year terms.

ExCom manages the organizational and operational activities of the Oregon Chapter, providing a framework and support for volunteer activities, and direction and guidance for staff. It is composed of nine elected at-large representatives and one appointed representative from each of the local groups across the state.

  • Virginia Tarango, Co-Chair & At Large Member
  • Evan Reynolds, Co-Chair & At Large Member
  • Evelyn Whitlock, Treasurer & At Large Member
  • Julie Arrington, Secretary & Marys Peak Group (Corvallis) Representative
  • Jacob Thode, Many Rivers Group (Eugene) Representative
  • Gretchen Valido, Juniper Group (Bend) Representative
  • Selena Blick, At Large Member
  • Simone Crowe, At Large Member
  • Nakisha Nathan, At Large Member
  • John Prince, At Large Member
  • Colin Kerosky, At Large Member

Thank you to all who voted in this year’s election of at-large members of the Oregon Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom)! Results are in, and the following Sierra Club members were elected and will start serving two-year at-large terms in January: 

  • Selena Blick
  • Evan Reynolds
  • Kelly Smith
  • Virginia Tarango
  • Evelyn Whitlock

When existing and new ExCom members meet in January, they will appoint Chapter officers and re-appoint members to the Chapter’s standing committees (Conservation, Legislative, and Political Committees). 

ExCom manages the organizational and operational activities of the Oregon Chapter. It is composed of nine elected at-large representatives and one appointed representative from each of the local groups and networks across the state. Next year, the Chapter will elect four at-large members to serve two-year terms beginning in January 2025. If you are interested in serving on ExCom, keep an eye out for announcements regarding nominations in the spring!