Cascades Theatrical Company
Our Board of Governors:
Message from the Chair of the Board, Jim Palmer

"Our volunteer play selection committee has come up with a sensational season of plays to celebrate our 30th year.  We are excited to bring back some of the most popular, well-loved classics and balance them with new plays from recognized authors.  We hope you will support YOUR COMMUNITY THEATRE and join us for this momentous season.  A heartfelt thanks to our tireless, amazing volunteers, members and sponsors who help make this all possible."

Robert Barr, Treasurer:
  • Past President, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California
  • Board Member and Treasurer, Central Oregon Symphony Association
  • Past Director of Development, Carnegie-Mellon University
  • Board Member and Treasurer, Marian Interfaith Youth Outreach
  • Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley
Dana Barz:
  • President and Founder Danamics
  • 20+ Years of Experience in Human Development and Operations Management
  • Former Board Member and VP of Geographical Interest Groups for ASTD (American Society for Training and Development)
  • Passionate Triathlete
Bob Bernard:
  • Vice President – First Interstate Bank of Oregon, Retired
  • Past Board President, Oregon Shakespearean Festival
  • Board of Directors, Awbrey Glen Homeowners Association
Robert Bryant, Secretary:
  • Region Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation
  • Mountain View High School Booster Club President
  • OISRA Nordic Skiing Southern League Representative
  • Troop Leader, Boy Scouts of America
  • Assistant Coach, Bend Parks and Recreation
Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman:
  • Director of Central Oregon Community College´s Magic Circle Theatre
  • B.A. in Drama from Stanford University
  • M.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Penn State University
  • Board Member, Bend Theatre for Young People
  • Full-Time Faculty at Central Oregon Community College
Gayle Najera :
  • Director of Programs and Events, Bend Chamber of Commerce
  • Executive Director, Leadership Bend
  • Past Board Member, Quota International of Central Oregon
  • Past Board Member, School - To - Career Alliance
Jim Palmer, Chair:
  • 34 years in investment banking (retired)
  • President, The Martin Foundation
  • National MS Society
  • American Cancer Society
  • Volunteer, The Glen Gives and Awbrey Glen Christmas Commitiees
Martha Samco, Vice Chair:
  • Co-Director, ORTOP Lego Robotics, Central Oregon Annual Tournaments
  • Member Artist Alliance NW
  • Past Director of Volunteer Services, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon
  • Founding Director, Lincoln High School Foundation, Portland
  • Founder and past Chair, Bridlemile Storytellers Troupe, Portland
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