The Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) is the pre-eminent guardian and promoter of the inspirational story of the 19th century westward American migration

Leadership

Staff and personnel

OCTA Headquarters

STAFF & PERSONNEL
Position Name Contact
Association Manager Travis Boley tboley@indepmo.org
Headquarters Manager Kathy Conway kconway@indepmo.org

 

Board of Directors

The business of OCTA is managed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. Directors serve three-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Name Term Exp. Location
Bradford,  Camille 2013 Denver, CO
Fletcher, Patricia 2014 Sequim, WA
Ivory, Matthew 2012 Taylorsville, UT
Jenson, Doug 2012 Idaho Falls, ID
Krakow, Jere 2014 Albuquerque, NM
Linton, Fern 2013 Green River, WY
Massee, Paul 2013 Gig Harbor, WA
Netherland, Barb 2014 Scottsbluff, NE
Osborne, Vern 2012 Cheyenne, WY
Quackgrass, Sally 2012 Bridger, MT
Surrena, Pat 2013 Centennial, CO
Vixie, Dave 2014 Paradise, CA

 

Officers

Officers are elected by the Board of Directors. The President serves a two-year term and other officers serve for a one-year term.

OFFICERS
Position Name / Bio. Location
President Duane Iles
(biography)
Holton, KS
Vice President John Krizek
(biography)
Prescott, AZ
Treasurer Marvin Burke
(biography)
Northglenn, CO
Secretary Joyce Everett
(biography)
Loomis, CA
Preservation Officer Leslie Fryman
(non-voting)
Citrus Heights, CA
Past President Bill Martin
(biography)
Georgetown, TX

 

Committee

Much of the volunteer work of OCTA is carried out through a network of committees. It's a great way to get involved in helping preserve the trails. For more information about any of these committees, feel free to contact us.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Position Name
Archaeology Vacant
Audit Jim Budde
Awards Dick Nelson
Budget Development Marvin Burke
Challenge Cost Share Marley Shurtleff
Chapters Ross Marshall
Collections (Library) Jeanne Watson
OCTA Libraries Subcommittee Bill Wilson
Education - Publications Bill Hill
Education - Programs Lethene Parks
Fundraising Vacant
Future Conventions Ross Marshall
Graves & Sites Randy Brown
History & Archives Vacant
Internet Marley Shurtleff
Investments Advisory Marvin Burke
Membership Duane Iles
National Trails Liaison & Legislative Vern and Carole Osborne
Nominating & Leadership Glenn Harrison
Photography Roger Blair
Policies Barb Netherland
Preservation Leslie Fryman
Public Relations John Krizek
Publications Deborah & Jon Lawrence
Trail Mapping / Marking Dave Welch
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