Each year, the Nominating Committee recruits and recommends a slate of Board of Directors candidates for election at the Annual Meeting. This year’s slate includes Kea Cannon, Ginnie Grilley, Shelly Miller, and Jonathan Powell.
All members of the Long Tom Watershed Council—that is any adult who supports the purpose and mission of the Council and is connected to the watershed community—may sign in at the October 20 Annual Meeting and vote for this year’s slate of Board of Directors candidates. Please register here and join us on Oct. 20th to welcome and thank these volunteers for serving the Long Tom Watershed Community!
Kea Cannon, At Large
Kea is a born and raised Oregonian from the McKenzie River Valley. Her parent’s passion for the outdoors inspired her to pursue work that benefited a cleaner environment. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 2008 with a B.A. in International Studies and went on to serve a local nonprofit organization for over five years working on multiple grant programs that work to reduce CO2 emissions. In 2015, Kea returned to the University of Oregon for a double Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management (MNM) and Public Administration (MPA) through the Planning, Public Policy, and Management (PPPM) department. During this past year, Kea interned with BRING as its RE:think Business Specialist assisting Lane County businesses in their sustainability and waste management efforts. Additionally, Kea completed a brief internship with US Senator Jeff Merkley in his Eugene office. During her personal time, Kea enjoys everything Oregon has to offer: hiking, camping, local beer and wine tasting, and of course her Oregon Ducks! Kea is standing for election to a 1-year term.
Ginnie Grilley, At Large
Ginnie is a fifth generation Oregonian raised in a wheat farming family from Eastern Oregon. After gaining her masters degree in Civil Engineering from OSU, she began her career managing public lands in the Pacific Northwest. Retiring from the BLM, she’s an avid volunteer for OSU Extension, SMART, and ODFW. She loves to flyfish, and participates with several local fishing clubs. Ginnie is standing for election to a 4-year term.
Shelly Miller, Amazon
Jonathan Powell, At Large
Jonathan joined the accounting firm Kernutt Stokes in 2010 and currently serves as a manager. Jonathan assists clients in the forests products, manufacturing, professional services, non-profit and real estate industries. Outside of his client responsibilities, he is heavily involved in the firm’s marketing efforts and currently serves as a member on the firm’s marketing, A&A steering, and recruiting committees respectively.
Jonathan earned a B.S. in Accounting from Oregon State University, is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Vice Chair of Forests Products Project Committee for the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is the treasurer and board member for Forests Today & Forever.
Jonathan describes himself as personable, hardworking, and efficient. He attributes watching his father, who is also an accountant, as his inspiration for choosing accounting as his profession.
Jonathan grew up and currently resides in Eugene, Oregon with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two children, Micah and Josephine. When away from the office, he enjoys watching sports and staying active by white water kayaking, fishing, and hunting. In addition, Jonathan has interests in both photography and music. He is standing for election to a 4-year term.
Thank you to outgoing board members Cary Hart, Jim Pendergrass, Deborah Saunders Evans, and John Reerslev!