WHC Board of Directors
The Willamette Heritage Center Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated group Mid-Willamette Valley residents committed to preserving and interpreting the history of our region. The WHC Board oversees all governance, policy formulation, fiscal management, strategic planning and fundraising for the organization.
2025 Executive Committee

John Hawkins
President
Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2026

Ila McCallum
Past President
Term 2, Conclude Feb. 2028

Emily Swart
Secretary
Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2027
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Jennifer Winegar
Treasurer
Term 3, Conclude Feb. 2027
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2025 Board of Directors

Ed Austin
Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2026

Iolanda Frampton
Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2027
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Coburn Grabenhorst
Term 2, Conclude Feb. 2026

Becky Purvine Sterup
Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2026

Sean O’Harra
Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2025

Evan West
Term 1, Conclude Feb. 2027
To learn more about the Willamette Heritage Center and Board of Directors objectives, read through our Strategic Plan. To get involved in our organization, visit our Support Us page to find ways to volunteer, become a member, donate, and more. Thank you for playing a key role in connecting generations in the Mid-Willamette Valley!