(Updated February 26, 2019)
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Mike Eichenberger, BA, MA
Phone #: (503) 577-6900 Board President/Director of Development Member Since 2013 Mr. Eichenberger started his professional career as a teacher and athletic coach. He then moved into life as a business owner and entrepreneur for over two decades, and also spent 11 years as a senior pastor. Most recently Mr. Eichenberger has worked in both commercial and residential real estate, which has involved 10 years in real estate development and 15 as the Owner/Broker of his own company. As part of his personal goal to give back he served as the Board President of Mission From the Heart, which had a focus on non-profit building in third world countries. Mr. Eichenberger was one of the founding board members for A Village for One. Initially he joined with a goal of helping to formulate the foundation for a solid nonprofit to serve the marginalized youth we serve in the greater Portland Metropolitan area. This involved formulating operational, legal and developmental standards for operating; contributions to board growth, board development and on-going training. As board president he has aimed to surround the director, board members and staff with the best available training and support in addition to focus on the financial health of the organization. |
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Robert Edwards
Phone #: (971) 570-1057 Board Treasurer Member Since 2015 Mr. Edwards is currently the Regional Director of Operations for VIP Hospitality Group and manages capital projects, revenue management, and hotel sales. Prior to his current position Mr. Edwards worked for Sage Hospitality as a Director of Revenue Management. Mr. Edwards currently holds the position of Board Treasurer, and as a result works closely with the Executive Director as well as the contracted bookkeeper of A Village for One, Wryn & Associates. |
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Julie Davies
Phone #: (248) 763-4904 Board Secretary Member Since 2015 Ms. Davies is the Director of Sales and Events for the Jupiter Hotel. In 2017, she received the Spirit of Hospitality Award for her work with human trafficking awareness in her field in addition to her direct impact through her service on our board. Ms. Davies currently serves as the Board Secretary, which is the position she directly applied for upon joining. She brings a wealth of experience in the area of event planning, and critical commercial connections. |
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Dan Lorenz, BS, JD
Phone #: (503) 222-1161 Member Since 2013 Mr. Lorenz is an attorney who has practiced in Portland, OR for over 40 years. His background and experience include family law; personal injury and criminal law; and experience representing victims of sex trafficking, having been appointed by the federal court in two such cases. He has served on the board of A Village for One since its inception. |
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Don Didier, LCSW
Phone #: (503) 312-0760 Member Since 2018 Mr. Didier is a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who spent that last 28 years of his career as the Executive Director of Youth Progress Association, an agency that provides residential and proctor care as well as treatment and education services for all genders 13-24 years of age. In addition to his agency work, Don has serves on a number of nonprofit board and commissions, including the National Association of Social Workers National Ethics Committee, which serves as watchdog for ethical issues and standards in the social work profession. |
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Jim Peterson, MSW
Phone #: (503) 407-6403 Member Since 2018 Mr. Peterson is a graduate of the University of Nevada with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Psychology, and obtained a Master’s of Social Work degree in social work from Portland State University. He is currently retired from a professional carrier which extended over three decades in criminal justice, mental health and public health. Key career benchmarks include: designed and managed the Nevada Prison System’s first Reception and Diagnostic Center; Assistant Director of the Washington County Department of Health and Human Services; Executive Director of Mainstream Youth Program in Portland, OR; Addiction Services Director of Tualatin Valley Mental Health Center (currently known as LifeWorks NW); Manager for Office of Addiction Services, Multnomah County Department of Family Services; Addiction Services Program Manager, Washington County Department of Community Justice. |
