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Emma C. McKinney Distinguished Citizen
2012 Dick Stenson
2011 Jerralynn Ness
2010 Keith Peal
2009 Tom Hughes
2008 Denzil Scheller
2007 Don McCoun
2006 Lloyd Baron
2005 Gene Zurbrugg
2004 Judy Willey
2003 Darlene Greene
2002 Marilynn Helzerman
2001 Rick Van Beveren
2000 Gordon Faber
1999 W. Arden Sheets
1998 Jerry Willey
1997 Robert L. Terry
1996 Russell L. Wilkinson
1995 Grant Johnson
1994 JoAnn Heinrich
1993 Shirley Huffman
1992 Eldon Mills
1991 Herman Woll
1990 Mervin Brink
1989 Jim Harp
1988 Patricia Graham
Bob Herb Leadership Award
2012 Fred Johnson
2011 Ron Powne
2010 Gayle Darr
2009 Debbie Clarke
2008 Tim Erwert
2007 Jerry Willey
2006 Dick Inukai
2005 Arden Sheets
2004 Rick Van Beveren
2003 Shirley Huffman
2002 Marj Vuylsteke
2001 Jeanette Hamby
2000 Marilynn Helzerman
1999 Robert Evans
1998 Jim Harp
1997 Grant Johnson
Business of the Year
2012 Columbia Industries, LLC
2011 Intel
2010 Lithtex Printing
2009 Advanced Technology Group
2008 West Coast Bank
2007 Columbia Community Bank
2006 Hillsboro Pharmacy
2005 Seabold Family of Senior Housing
2004 Metro West Ambulance
2003 Dick’s Country Dodge / Dick’s MacKenzie Ford
2002 Hillsboro Aviation
2001 Garland, Griffiths, et al.
2000 Bretthauer Oil
1999 Baker Rock Resources
1998 Jones & Roth, P.C.
1997 BCA Financial Services
1996 McDonald’s of Hillsboro
1995 Intel Corporation
1994 Ben Rogers MacKenzie Ford
1993 Moments in Time
1992 Zurbrugg Construction
1991 AB Farms Bill Hesse
1990 Power Rents, Inc.
1989 Oregon Roses
1988 Washington Federal Savings Bank
Organization of the Year
2012 Hillsboro Farmers’ Market
2011 Hillsboro 2020 Vision Plan
2010 Essential Health Clinic
2009 Oregon International Airshow
2008 Tuality Healthcare
2007 Hospice of Washington County
2006 Centro Cultural
2005 Community Action Organization
2004 Hillsboro School Foundation
2003 Tualatin Valley Garden Club
2002 Jackson Bottom Wetlands
2001 A Child’s Place
2000 SOLV
1999 Volunteer Airshow Committees
1998 Friends of H.A.R.T.
1997 Hillsboro Boys & Girls Club
1996 Hillsboro Rotary Club
1995 Hillsboro High School Key Club
1994 Tuality Hospital Auxiliary
1993 Hillsboro Elks Lodge
1992 Sunrise Rotary of Hillsboro
1991 Active 20-30 Club
1990 Alpha Upsilon, ESA
1989 Kiwanis
1988 Kiwanis
Chairman’s Award
2012 Denzil Scheller
2011 Bruce Warner
2010 John Southgate
2009 Jonathan Williams
2008 Brett & Tiffany Estes
2007 Debbie Clarke
2006 Ron Powne
2005 Domestic Violence Resource Center
2004 Ron Louie
2003 Perry Gruber
2002 Bob Terry
2001 Manuel Castaneda
2000 Dennis Griffiths
1996 Nikki Squire
1995 Matt Brink
1994 Robert R. French
1993 Rick Van Beveren
1992 Darlene Greene
1991 Bob Evans
1990 Long Range Planning Committee
1989 Grant Johnson
1988 Timothy J. Erwert
Special Merit Service
2011 Patrick Ribellia
2010 Tom Brian
2006 David Lawrence
2005 Lynn Adamo
2004 Jack and Jan McGowan
2003 John Coulter
2002 Intel Corporation
2001 Kathy Murphy-Hogan
2000 The Hillsboro Argus
Walter McKinney & Dick McKinney
1999 Thomas A. Huffman
1996 Gayle Darr
1995 Bob Evans
1994 Bruce Hochstein
1993 Charles Noble
1992 Wes Hebron
1991 Cecelia Carroll/JoAnn Heinrich
Outstanding Professional
2012 Rob Masser
2011 Scott Palmer
2010 Sue Boucher
2009 Kurt Koehler
2008 Bob Grover
2007 Steve Callaway
2006 Judge Gayle Nachtigal
2005 Dr. Edmundo Rosales/Dr. Michael O’Neill
2004 John Newell
2003 Catherine Crooker
2002 Judy Baines
2001 Lila Ashenbrenner
2000 Russ Sterenberg
1999 David Lawrence
1998 Al Miller
1997 Richard V. Stenson
1996 Darlene Greene
1995 Frank Wallender
1994 Tim Erwert
1993 Jerralynn Ness
1992 Lloyd Baron
1991 Flo Rhea
1990 Kay Kirkbride
1988 Nikki Squire
Agricultural Achievement
2012 Finegan Farms
2011 Forest Hills Farms
2010 Berryhill Nursery
2009 Tom Duyck
2008 Dobbin Farms - Ron
Dobbin & Vince Dobbin
2007 Tim & Pamela Dierickx
2006 Hertel & Herb Farm, Dave & Sally Herb
Dick & Sue Hertel
2005 Hoffman Farms, Jay & Kelly Hoffman
2004 Pearson Tree Farm
Daral and Virginia Pearson
2003 Duyck Farms, Mike Duyck
2002 Pacific Harvest SupplyCo., Jeff Duyck
2001 Hertel Farms, Chris, Vicki & Charlie Hertel
2000 Vanderzanden Farms, Bob, Crystal
& Tad Vanderzanden
1999 Kenneth & Jeanne Buelt
1998 VanDyke Seed Company
1997 Marsh Homestead, Inc., George & Judy Marsh
1996 Matt & Kathi Unger
1995 Elmer & Lillian Grossen
1994 Vanasche Farm
1993 Oregon Garden Products
1992 Ziegler Olson Farms, Inc.
1991 Simantel Farms, Inc.
1990 Dixie Mountain Tree Farm
1989 John Thomas
1988 Jossy Farms
Distinguished Youth
2012 Natalie Breiland
2011 Taylor Gerst
2010 Matthew Ferguson
2009 Muni Sharon Reddy
2008 Lyssa Richmond
2007 Tucker Dane Walker
2006 Kevork Isikbay
2005 Jade Sheldon
2004 4-H Tech Wizards
2003 Megan Jones
2002 Tim Ober
2001 Mac Morris
2000 Julie Schulmerich/Rachel Unger
1999 Marilyn Hinds & Myra Coe
1998 Julia K. Krautscheid
1997 Megan Ostrem
1996 Glencoe High School National Honor Society
1995 Brookwood Elementary
1994 Cesar Garcia
1993 Hillsboro Alternative School
1992 Girl Scouts Rainbow Valley
1991 Sidney Brunswick
1990 Civil Air Patrol
1989 Thomas Jr. High School Leadership
1988 Girl Scouts Rainbow Valley
Philanthropic Leadership
2012 George & Ruth Burlingham
2011 Dr. Gerald Gibbs & Shelie Hartman-Gibbs
2010 Jean Gratteri
2008 The Baker Charitable Trust - Gary T. Baker
& Jan Baker-Carlson
2007 Richard Inukai
2004 Glenn and Viola Walters
2003 Doug and Retha Wetter
Volunteer of the Year
2012 Gene & Sue Horton
2011 Jim and Pat Frost
2010 Kemper Family
2009 Michael & Susan Warrens
2008 Don Suhrbier
2007 Alyce Dawes
2006 Chamber Ambassadors Committee
2005 Kim Juskiewicz & Mary Jones
2004 Michael Terhorst
2003 Mary Phillips
Hillsboro
Where the Stars Shine
2013 Annual Awards Celebration
A signature event of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

Emma C. Mckinney Distinguished Citizen Award
Since moving to Hillsboro
over 25 years ago, Debbie
Clark has been actively
involved in the community,
devoting both time and
energy to programs and
organizations she is passionate
about. “Hillsboro is blessed
to have someone so dedicated
to the public good and so
effective in securing funding,
positive votes and goodwill
for the city, its library, the arts
and the medical community,”
noted former library director
Debra Brodie.
In 1997, Clark began her
first of two four-year terms on
the Hillsboro Library Board,
for six of those eight years, she
was the Board Chairman. When her terms on the
Library Board concluded in 2005, Debbie put on a
different hat as a director on the Board of the Library
Foundation of Hillsboro. The next year, she rejoined
the Hillsboro Library Board and currently is again its
Chairman, while she continues to serve on the Library
Foundation Board as both its President and its Capital
Campaign Director. It was she who orchestrated
and led the $1 million capital campaign for the new
Main Library building on Brookwood Parkway that
opened in 2007. Currently, she is focused on yet
another capital campaign, to finish the second floor
Debbie Clark
of the Main Library and to
completely remodel the Shute
Park Branch Library.
She is also on the Board
of the Tuality Healthcare
Foundation, and was Chair
of the Foundation’s Capital
campaign to raise 1,000,000+
for new digital mammography
equipment and renovation of
the breast health center.
On top of that, her civic
engagement goes well beyond
fundraising. She has or
continues to serve on the boards
or committees of the following:
Oregon Medical Association
Alliance, Ronald McDonald
House Charities of Oregon,
Hillsboro Arts and Culture
Council (to establish an arts endowment fund for
Hillsboro), Hillsboro Downtown Advisory Committee
and the Oregon Medical Education Foundation
(providing grants and scholarships for health-related
projects and careers.) She has also worked to bring the
Portland Chamber Orchestra to Hillsboro and has
been actively involved in Hillsboro schools.
A 2011 article in the Hillsboro Argus said Debbie
has “written her own chapter in Hillsboro’s service to
mankind history annals.”
Debbie and her husband Dr. Edward Clarke have
three children and several grandchildren.
The Hillsboro Chamber would like to thank this evening’s sponsors
Presented by
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Distinguished youth award
Noelani “Nui” Gonzales is currently ASB President at Glencoe High
School (past ASB Vice President and historian), taken a rigorous course load
and is on track to graduate valedictorian. In addition, she is President of her
school’s Key Club, member of the National Honor Society, won the Youth Merit
Award from the Rotary Club and is Historian of the Hillsboro Youth Advisory
Council through the City of Hillsboro.
Says school counselor Brooke Nova: “Noelani is one of the most schoolinvolved
students that I have ever met. She’s a Renaissance woman; with
accomplishments ranging from her independent photography business, a varsity
athlete in several sports and has won awards for her vocal abilities.” From Track
and Field and Lacrosse, to choreographing the main dance numbers for the Mr.
Glencoe school competition, she is actively involved in her school.
In addition, she has donated countless hours to the community. She was
one of four finalists selected from the state for the 2012 Prudential Spirit of
Community Award for her raising $3000 making and selling t-shirts for “Hope
for Japan,” to benefit earthquake and tsunami victims. Her efforts have also
supported the March of Dimes, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Ronald
Noelani Gonzales
McDonald House to name a few, and she was student coordinator for the
school’s Canned Food Drive. She even raised $1000 through the Sparrow Club
to help raise funds for a fellow classmate’s kidney transplant.
Noelani plans to attend the University of Oregon in the fall, with a double major in Nutrition and Communications
receiving the Summit Scholarship and Journalism Program Scholarship from the school as well as a scholarship from the
Elks Club. She aspires to one day be Communications Director for a health Organization. Nui wishes to thank her parents
for recognizing her true potential and always pushing her to work hard and never settle for less.
First Responder award
The Chamber is pleased to present Ben Roby from the Hillsboro
Fire Department with the first annual First Responder’s Award. Originally
from Redland, Washington, Roby was transferred to Hillsboro through his
previous employer, Intel. With a background in fire science, Ben decided
to change careers and pursue his calling. He joined the fire department in
April, 2004.
Through hard work and tenacity, Ben was promoted to Engineer
in 2010 and has headed the EMS Operations Committee for the last two
years, helping to guide the department’s EMS system towards a place of
prominence, priority and excellence within the organization. He was recently
selected by his peers to receive the 2012 Firefighter of the Year award.
“Ben’s performance as an EMT-Paramedic is top-notch. His
aggressive but reasonable approach to each situation is a model for EMT-P’s
across our organization and beyond. His skill set simply makes those who
work with him better in every facet of the job,” said Chief Greg Nelson.
In addition to firefighting duties, Ben serves as a member of the
Apparatus Committee and was a key part of the team that designed and
Ben Roby
assembled the department’s latest brush rig, BR2. Through many hours of
on and off duty work, Ben and several others were able to create a great
looking, practical and well-equipped piece of apparatus that will serve the community well for many years.
“Ben Roby consistently demonstrates all of the qualities Hillsboro Fire and Rescue is known for: quality customer
service, a strong work ethic, teamwork, outside-the-box thinking and professionalism in every aspect of his job. He is
truly deserving of this recognition,” said Nelson. He and his wife Erin live in Hillsboro with their two Weimaraners,
Anja and Gracie.
outstanding professional
Originally from Seattle, Washington, Matt Crile started out as a general
contractor for Windermere Property Management Seattle in 1995. After
several years, he became employed with the corporate office at Windermere,
became friends with the founder of the company and immersed himself in the
company. Eventually, Matt opened his own office in Hillsboro in 2001 and
became the Principal Licensed Broker in residential sales.
Matt oversees 30 brokers in Hillsboro and 2 in Pacific City and is
committed to building the community through the spirit of abundance,
teamwork and fidelity within the organization. Each year, he and his brokers
put on their work gloves and participate in service events throughout the area
for the Windermere Foundation. A few of the organizations that have benefited
from his team include: improving the grounds of the shelter at Community
Action, packing food boxes for the Oregon Food Bank, cleaning up Hillsboro
city parks and providing food to the Family Resource Center. He and his team
also made cash donations to Ruth’s House, One Name, Make it Better and
many more. These actions are beyond the monetary contribution that every
Matt Crile
broker in Matt’s company commits to from every transaction.
In addition, Matt serves on the Hillsboro School’s Foundation Board and
helps out with the Annual Gala, golf tournament and phone-a-thon. He served on
the Hillsboro Chamber Board from 2008-2011, has been on the Hillsboro Rotary for over 10 years and is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Said Windermere President, Brian Carlson, “In all the time I’ve known him, I’ve never seen him waiver from his
commitment to his family, community and the ones who work with and for him. Matt, as anyone who knows him will
attest, always wears the largest smile in the room and always has a minute to listen when you ask.”
agricultural achievement award
Oregon Berry Packing is a family-owned business that has
been a leader among Oregon’s berry industry. Started in 1948 by
Louis and Mary Malensky as a 78 acre farm, it was passed on to
their son Roy and his wife Barbara in 1981, and the farm has grown
to 324 acres. Today, Roy’s sons have taken over the operations
making Oregon Berry Packing a third generation family-owned
business. Son, Jeff is President (frozen market) and Brian is Vice
President (fresh market).
Oregon Berry Packing grows, packs and markets blueberries,
strawberries, fresh blackberries and black raspberries; 60% of the
products go overseas to Asia, Australia, India, Hong Kong and
Singapore. Blueberries account for the majority at 90 acres, 50 acres
of black raspberries, 15 acres of blackberries and an additional 22
acres of hazelnut orchards. Oregon Berry Packing staffs 15 full time
employees year-round and 400 additional during the summer, and
Oregon Berry Packing
contributes $3.5 million taxable income to Washington County.
Whether it is dealing with tough issues like water quality
management or farm labor, the Malenskys have been actively involved in the ag community over the years. Roy has served on the
following committees: Oregon Strawberry Commission, Past Chair Raspberry & Blackberry Commission, Past Chair of Oregon
Blueberry Commission, Past President of Board (2009-2011) of the North American Blueberry Council, advisory group for
Tualatin River Soil & Water Conservation service (since 1995), Western Growers Associate, Hillsboro Chamber Board member
(1987-1993) and currently sits on the Promotion committee for the National Blueberry Committee.
They also donate to a variety of organizations including the City of Hope, the Oregon State University Berry Process
Endowment Fund (for the berry specialist position), Portland State Alumni, Jesuit High School, the Oregon Berry Festival and
support Western Growers Association among others.
philanthropic leadership award
Kurt and Mary Koehler devote their time and energy
supporting programs for education and the arts in the Hillsboro
community. They were part of the original Hillsboro Schools
Foundation Board of Directors in 2001- Kurt was the first
treasurer of the board, then served three years as President. The
Koehler’s believe in a high quality education with innovative
opportunities for students in the Hillsboro School District, and
together have made significant financial contributions to HSF
in the past 12 years. They helped to establish the original HSF
endowment with a donation of $25,000 which has now grown
to almost $300,000. With help, they started the first Auction
and Gala in 2001, raising $18,000. They have never missed an
auction, and it has grown to raise $150,000.
In 2012, they contributed significantly to the Hillsboro Arts
& Culture Council’s new endowment initiative. The Koehler’s
Kurt and Mary Koehler
also give to the Northwest Youth Corps, Write Around Portland
and other various charities, and set up the Kurt & Mary Koehler
Foundation with the Oregon Community Foundation in 1999.
But it’s not just money they invest. Kurt also serves as the
Secretary/Treasurer for Board of 1000 Friends of Oregon and is on the Hillsboro Chamber Board of Directors. He also won the CFO
of the year award from the Portland Business Journal in 2008 and is currently working on the Community Investment Initiative.
Kurt is founder and current CFO of Kryptiq Corp. He received a BA from Stanford in 1977 and an MBA from Wharton
in 1981. Mary serves on the Hillsboro Arts and Culture Council Steering Committee, is the Master Coordinator for IZI LLC
sponsored Self I-Dentity through Ho’oponopono® classes and has taught for the past 14 years in US, Europe, United Arab
Emirates and Australia. Married since 1980, they have seven children, one grandchild and two more on the way.
chairman’s award
Aron Carleson’s selfless commitment to bettering the Hillsboro community
is evident by the countless hours she spends devoted to Hillsboro schools,
serving on numerous committees and advocating for the city. “I’m delighted
to see my friend and colleague recognized for her outstanding service and
leadership. Aron gives so much of herself in helping Hillsboro. It’s remarkable
dedication by a remarkable person. This award is well-deserved” said Hillsboro
Mayor, Jerry Willey.
Currently, Aron serves as Executive Director of the Hillsboro Schools
Foundation after several years as a volunteer board member and HSF President.
Each year the Foundation alone gives over $100,000 for innovative grants, high
school clubs and after school homework programs. Aron has established vital
relationships between the Foundation and many organizations and businesses in
the community and is a real champion of Hillsboro schools and its children. She
has also provided tremendous leadership in working with the district, Portland
State University, and major corporate partners to implement the Science,
Technology, Education, and Math (STEM) initiative in HSD. This year Aron has
Aron Carleson
ably assisted the HSF Board in a strategic planning process, including adoption
of new Vision and Mission statements.
In addition to her role at HSF, she was also appointed to the Hillsboro City
Council in the summer of 2006. Aron has been Council President since 2009 and is Chair of the Transportation Committee.
She is also the Mayor’s alternate to the Metropolitan Policy Advisory Committee and on the new Reserves Steering Committee
for Metro. She is also currently a member of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Advisory Committee.
Aron and her husband Pete live in Hillsboro with their son Nick, valedictorian at Liberty High school. Their older son Matt
is an Applied Physics major at Linfield College.

Robert r. herb leadership award
Almost as soon as Doug Johnson moved to Hillsboro, he
became involved in the community. A Pharmacist and recent
graduate from the University of Washington, Doug began work
at Hillsboro Pharmacy in 1973, eventually purchasing it in 1978.
Working in the heart of Hillsboro, Doug became immersed in
various committees in the community, and was committed to
strengthening the core of Downtown. He was involved on the
planning committee for “Western Days” through the Chamber
of Commerce and a few years later helped start the Downtown
Business Association, serving on its Board and twice acted as
President. He also worked to get a grant from Oregon Main
Street Association, (Hillsboro was one out of five cities in the
state to be selected) to form a local improvement district to
rebuild infrastructure and sidewalks.
Doug Johnson
Johnson’s passion for the community can be seen through
the many organizations and committees he has been involved
with including Kiwanas, past Board member for the Chamber
of Commerce, on the founding committee for the Tuesday Marketplace, the Plaza Design Committee for a new city hall, even
planning community Christmas concerts for several years in the 80’s- a collaborative effort of all the churches in Hillsboro.
Johnson brought in experienced musical director Bernie Kuehn, who conducted the ensemble finale. Johnson jokingly remarked
that he started the Oregon Chorale which Kuehn formed with members of that group.
In 2003, he served on City Council for two terms, and was chair of the Finance Committee, appointed to the Vision
Implementation Committee (Hillsboro 2020) and the Hillsboro Library Board and remains a member of both today. Through
his investments in the community, Hillsboro has new event space in the Main Library, a mid-week market (an effort he is most
proud of) and an improved vision for the future of Hillsboro.
business of the year
Servicing 350 commercial properties in the greater
Portland metro area, Pacific Landscape Management is
hard to miss- providing quality landscaping and irrigation
service in their signature, orange uniforms. Founded in 2001
from scratch, the company has grown from three founding
employees to 110 today, with office locations in Hillsboro,
Parkrose and Sherwood. In fact, they have been named one
of the fastest growing private companies by the Portland
Business Journal six years in a row. They’re also in the top five
largest landscape contractors in Oregon.
Oregon Business Magazine listed Pacific Landscape
Management as one of the 100 Best Places to Work, and
also in the top 100 Best Green Companies five years is a row.
Pacific Landscape Management President and co-founder Bob Grover remarked: “We can’t
do good work without good people, and we can’t have good
people without doing good work.” Grover, along with Vice
President Elias Godinez provide a strong company culture centered on customer service and employee development. Opportunities
are provided for in-house training, outside education and a variety of certifications in the industry. Each year, employees gather for an
annual meeting to provide feedback on how to be a better service provider and employer. Says Grover: “It’s a challenging but fun place
to work. We have six employees celebrating their 12-year anniversary and almost half of the employees have worked here five-plus years.”
Committed to the community as well, Grover has served on several Boards, including Professional LandCare Network (PLANET)
for the last 15 years, (chaired the Education Committee and the Green Energy Conference Committee) and current President of
the Oregon Landscape Contractors Association. They also are a supporter of SOLV by donating equipment and volunteers to the
Washington County Clean-Up and install and maintain the landscape at St. Matthews Church in Hillsboro.
organization of the year
Pacific University is one of the oldest institutions of
higher education west of the Mississippi, with its roots
going back to the 1840s. It is also one of Hillsboro newest
institutions, with the Health Professions Campus (HPC)
opening in 2006 right next door to Tuality Hospital in what
is now the city’s Health & Education District. With two
beautiful buildings (and a third building in the wings), the
campus is now one of downtown’s “anchor tenants” – there
are about 140 faculty and staff, and well over 1000 students.
Additionally since 2006, Schools within the College
of Health Professions also operate outpatient clinics in the
areas of dental hygiene, diabetes (jointly with Optometry),
hearing, physical therapy and psychology; the Virginia
Pacific University
Garcia Memorial Health Center is housed there as well. The
clinics provide services in both English and Spanish, and offer
reduced or no-fee services for underserved and low-income
populations such as complimentary vision screenings and dental hygiene services. They also provide dental hygiene services and
education workshops to residents of the Cornell Estates retirement home. Pacific’s mobile vision clinic, the I-VAN, and College
of Health Professions staff also annually provide services and education at the city’s annual Celebrate Hillsboro festival.
The University has also developed strong partnerships with the City of Hillsboro and Tuality Healthcare to finance a state-of-the
art Intermodal Transit Facility, which is largely powered by solar energy and features five stories of shared-use parking, electric vehicle
charging stations and shower and locker facilities for bicycle commuters. Pacific has been named one of the “Best Colleges” by U.S.
News & World Report, “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes and “Best Western College” by The Princeton Review.
volunteer of the year
An energetic and tireless volunteer, Janeen Sollman can be found just
about anywhere in the community where there is a need. She is in the Hillsboro
Senior Center once a month volunteering at bingo night. She’s helped on house
builds for Habitat for Humanity on the advisory council for the Hillsboro
Family Resource Center and served meals at Loaves & Fishes. She was a soccer
coach, a judge for Hillsboro Teen Idol, a Metro Master Recycler and even acted
in community theatre.
On top of her love of community, she is passionate about the Hillsboro
School District. With her two boys at Tobias elementary, Janine began
volunteering with the parent-teacher organization at school, igniting a passion
for education. She has gone to Salem for student issues and testified in Senate
panels. She’s Chaired auctions, Giving Tree programs and made Thanksgiving
baskets. She initiated fundraisers at Tobias for new playground equipment
and classroom technology and has volunteered for the Hillsboro Schools
Foundation since 2006. The list goes on and on.
Janeen Sollman
In 2009, Janeen joined the Hillsboro School Board, has been board chair
the last two years and is most proud of her work within the district. You can
find her attending events at all 34 schools. Janeen is currently on the STEM
planning committee at Tobias, on the parent club at Liberty High school, was the lead organizer for the 2011 Liberty Grad
Party and singlehandedly raised funds to bring Rachel’s Challenge, an anti-bullying program to the high school.
Every day she’s working on something different, on top of her part-time job at Vernier. Said Superintendent Mike
Scott, “her commitment and dedication are second to none as she continually works to make a difference in the Hillsboro
community. She exemplifies the level of commitment that we would all be proud to achieve.”
Janeen lives in Hillsboro with her husband Tony of 22 years and son Matthew, her oldest son Jordan is a student
at WSU.