BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Phone: (503) 614-1401 | Toll-free in Oregon: (888) 990-7500 

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The Northwest Regional Education Service District is governed by a nine member board consisting of five elected Directors and four appointed Directors. Each Director represents a specific geographic zone or community group. Together, these volunteer community members work closely with the NWRESD Superintendent to determine ESD policies and ensure the highest quality programs and services are being delivered to schools in our four counties.

Dave Hollandsworth, Board Chair. Zone 2: Astoria, Banks, Forest Grove, Jewell, Knappa, Neah-Kah-Nie, Nestucca Valley, Seaside, Tillamook, and Warrenton-Hammond Dave is a longtime advocate for education with an emphasis in special education. He has a son on the Autism Spectrum who has been served for many years with programs provided by the NWRESD. He currently serves as the chair of the Tillamook School District Board. Dave owns and operates an insurance agency in Tillamook. He is married to Cathy and has 3 children.

Renée Bruce. Social Service position. Renee is the Director of Family & Community Resources at Community Action in Washington County . She has over twenty years of experience managing social support programs and has been working at Community Action for the past 18 years. Community Action is part of the largest poverty-fighting network in the nation and assists more than 17,000 families each year with a wide array of services to support them in reaching their full potential. She also serves on the following boards; C.A.S.H. – Creating Assets Savings & Hope, Essential Health Clinic, Washington County Housing Advisory Board and chairs the Washington County Childhood Care and Education Advisory Committee. She graduated from Michigan State University with a BS in Child Development & Teaching. Renée has two grown children who attended Beaverton Schools.

Karen Cunningham. Zone 5: Beaverton School District (Aloha, Southridge and Westview high school attendance areas) Karen has been an advocate for public education and equity in education for many years. She served on the Beaverton School District Board from 2001 to 2013 and in various capacities at the state school board association. Karen and her husband reside in Beaverton, have two grown sons, and own a computer consulting business together.

Dr. Constance Green. Higher Education position. Connie has been President of Tillamook Bay Community College for the last 6 years. She was involved with the Oregon Community College system for 43 years. In her professional journey she has served as Deputy Commissioner for Oregon Community Colleges, educational and workforce policy advisor to Governor Roberts, and post-secondary policy advisor to State Board of Education. Connie had her own consulting company where she worked with organizations to address complex issues and improve policy and community relations.

Marilyn McGlasson. At-Large position. Marilyn is a retired educator, with 33 years experience as a teacher, counselor, and principal, including 18 years as a superintendent. She has also given back to the community as a volunteer and board member with various organizations. She currently serves as a Meals on Wheels Volunteer and Director of the Banks Alumni Foundation. In 2016 she completed 30 years as an ESD Board member.

Christine Riley. Zone 1: Gaston, Sherwood and Tigard-Tualatin school districts Chris has served on Gaston School District Board of Directors for the past few years and is well acquainted with ESDs. She has been a strong advocate of public service and community volunteering.

Lisa Poehlitz, Zone 3: Hillsboro School District. Lisa is a resident of the Hillsboro area and former member of the Hillsboro School Board of Directors. She currently works in the Department of Teaching and Learning for the Sherwood School District, supporting assistant superintendent Gary Bennett.

Ann Samuelson. Business position. Ann lives in rural Seaside, and has served on the NWRESD board of directors for 4 years. Ann and her husband Dave have two grown daughters and a 2 year old grandson. They are the owners of Denver Point Land & Timber and Ann Samuelson & Associates. Advocacy has long been a commitment Ann has acted on in her many years of public service and volunteering. She is a volunteer for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, advocating for a global ban on asbestos, and an end to asbestos related diseases.