Lane Leaders Association
Connecting to Grow Your Business
Founded as an executive business association in 1961, Lane Leaders has a rich history of bringing together top area business leaders for networking, connection, and fun!
“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.” — Chris Grosser
History of Lane Leaders
Founded in 1961, Lane Leaders Association is the one of the oldest executive business associations in Lane County.
Ron Houk of Salem, Oregon originally organized the association as the Eugene Leaders. In December of 1961, it was registered with the Corporate Commissioner of the State of Oregon as a non-profit association.
In 1969, Houk resigned. The membership of 34 firms assumed ownership of the association. They decided that it was time to employ a manager as an executive secretary, and hired long-time member Warren Miller, who had previously owned a men’s clothing store.
In 1972, with 58 members, Miller resigned and John Bristow was hired to fill the position. One year later, the name was changed to Lane Leaders Association to encompass a greater area of membership. By 1978, the association had grown to more than 100 active members.
In 1982 Bristow resigned as the executive secretary. Rhonda Hendricks was hired, the title was changed to executive director and she held the position for 10 years. From 1991 to 1998, three others have been executive directors. The last, Doug Dill, retired in 1998 and continued as an honorary member. Rhonda Hendricks returned as executive director in June 1998. Since that time, the association has had continued growth with an active membership of up to 160 active firms.
2021 Board of Directors
First Year Directors
John Prevedello
2021 Board President
Constellation Marketing
Chris Elliott
Elliott Image Media
Judi Lamb
Secretary
Northwest Exposures
Jeff Lozar
LiveWire Electric, Inc.
Second Year Directors
Chris Hardy
Lane Apex Disposal
Jennifer Olsen
Past President 2020
About Touch
Third Year Directors
Mike Atterberry
Northwestern Mutual Financial
Theresa Pearson
TechnaPrint
Jeff Tomlin
Tomlin Benefit Planning
Ad Hoc Members
Gerry Gaydos
Hershner Hunter
Tyler Harris
Moss Adams
Bob Way
Honorary Member
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