Board Members

Map with labeled zones, roads, and geographic features.

Our district is governed by a 7-member board of directors who are elected to serve by the people. Board members serve 4 year terms.

In 2026, the SWCD board will have the following positions up for election: Zone 2, Zone 4, and At-Large 2. If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please visit: ODA : Elections : Soil and Water Conservation Districts : State of Oregon

William Hammel

Position: Board Chairman, Zone 3
Term: Expires 2028
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058

Bob Krein

Position: Vice Chairman, Zone 5
Term: Expires 2028
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd, STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058

Shawn Sorensen

Position: Secretary/Treasurer, Zone 2
Term: Expires 2026
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd, STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058

Larry Powell

Position: Director, Zone 1
Term: Expires 2028
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd, STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058

Stan Shephard

Position: Director, Zone 4
Term: Expires 2026
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd, STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058

Jeff Crump

Position: Director, At-Large 1
Term: Expires 2028
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd, STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058

Phil Kaser

Position: Director, At-Large 2
Term: Expires 2026
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd, STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058

Pat Davis

Position: Director Emeritus
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd, STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058

Ken Bailey

Position: Director Emeritus
Phone: 541-296-6178 x3
Email Address: wasco@wascoswcd.org
Mailing Address: 2325 River Rd, STE 3, The Dalles, OR 97058