Leadership & Committees

We are a volunteer organization, including our leadership and committees.

• Steering Committee: Guides the Coalition—sets policy, develops strategy, and oversees finances. Members serve as action team liaisons and are members of operating committees.
• Executive Committee: Carries out the day-to-day responsibilities, composed of Steering Committee members.
• Governance Committee: Responsible for ongoing reviews and recommendations, to enhance the quality and future viability of the Steering Committee. Composed of members of the Executive Committee and chaired by the Vice Facilitator.
• Facilitator/Director: Coordinates programs and activities.

Steering Committee

• Sami Al-AbdRabbuh – Corvallis School District Board Vice Chair
• Lorie Bailey, Treasurer * – Member at large
• Rob Dietz – Post Carbon Institute
• Loma Hammond – Member at large
• Cindee Lolik, Secretary * – First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op
• Sean McGuire – Benton County
• Annette Mills, Facilitator * – League of Women Voters of Corvallis
• Zac Pinard – ASOSU Environmental Affairs
• Ann Scheerer – Member at large
• Marge Stevens – First United Methodist Church
• Brandon Trelstad, Vice Facilitator * – Oregon State University* Executive Committee

Charles Maughan – City Council liaison to the steering committee

Operating Committees

Three operating committees support the Coalition and its action teams.

Communications & Marketing Committee

• Develops communication tools
• Communicates the activities and accomplishments of the Coalition, its action teams and partner organizations
• Educates the community about sustainability
• Contact:

Finance Committee

• Develops and reviews fiscal procedures, revenue plans, and forecasts
• Provides support to Development Committee
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget
• Contact:

Development Committee

• Creates and directs fundraising efforts
• Contact: