Staff Directory

Staff Vice President of Government Affairs

How he can help: government & legislative issues with local municipalities, counties, and the state * Affordable Housing issues * Commercial Building Council * GAC Special Events - Fishing Derbies, Golf Shootout, Trapshoot, GAC Dinner & Auction * Government Affairs Committee * questions about the COBA Health Insurance program with PacificSource

Gretchen Palmer

Director of Councils & Education

How she can help: Building Green Council, High Desert Design Council, and Remodelers Council staff contact. Public education classes * Continuing education * Education/Safety staff contact.

Staff Vice President of Finance and Administration

How he can help: any issues or questions regarding invoicing, payments, credits, or membership account status * rental of the COBA Classroom

Staff Vice President of Sales and Events

How she can help: all information regarding COBA's large signature events - Tour of HomesTM, Spring Home & Garden ShowTM, and Fall Home ShowTM * Tour of HomesTM Committee * questions regarding sponsorship and advertising for these events

Shayla Amador

Director of Membership Services

How she can help: all information regarding joining COBA, membership benefits, redeeming new member coupons, monthly member events, and getting involved in the association * Membership/Public Relations Committee* questions about the COBA Health Insurance program with PacificSource * questions about the COBA / Bend Oil Fuel program and all other Member Partner Programs * , and the Tour of Remodeled HomesTM * Event sponsorships

Executive Vice President

How he can help: information about the local and national building industry * National Association of Home Builders * Oregon Home Builders Association *COBA Remodelers Council* COBA's Mission and Brand Promise